KEA KSET Result 2026 Out - Download Provisional Score List PDF Result 2026 | Merit List

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially declared the KSET Result 2026 as a Provisional Score List on 26 October 2026 at 10:30 AM. The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) was conducted on 11 October 2026 across 37 subjects in offline OMR mode. This result determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges across Karnataka. Candidates can now check their provisional marks on the official KEA result portal. The final qualified Merit List, subject-wise cut off marks, and eligibility certificate details are Not Yet Announced by KEA.

Candidates who appeared for KSET 2026 (Paper I and Paper II) should immediately check their score list using the direct links provided below. Keep your application number and date of birth ready for login.

KSET Result 2026 - Overview Table

Direct Merit List / Score List Download Links

The KSET 2026 Provisional Score List is available on the official KEA recruitment result page. Use only the official links given below to download your result:

⬇ Download KSET Result 2026 PDF - Check Provisional Score List Here

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KSET 2026 Important Dates

How to Check KSET Result 2026 Online

Follow these step-by-step instructions to view your KSET 2026 provisional score list:

1. Open the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2. Navigate to the latest KSET 2026 updates section on the homepage.
3. Click on the KSET 2026 Provisional Score List or result link. You can also use the direct result link given above.
4. Enter your login credentials — typically the application number and date of birth — as requested on the result page.
5. Click the Submit button and check your paper-wise marks (Paper I and Paper II), total marks, and other details displayed on the screen.
6. Download or print your score details and keep a copy safe until the final qualified list is published.

Details Mentioned in KSET Result 2026

Carefully verify every detail shown in your score list:

• Candidate Name
• Application Number / Roll Number
• Subject Name
• Paper-wise Marks (Paper I and Paper II)
• Total Marks
• Category Information

KSET 2026 Cut Off Marks

The subject-wise cut off marks for KSET 2026 have Not Yet Been Announced by KEA. Below are the minimum qualifying marks applicable across Paper I and Paper II for each category:

Note: The official subject-wise and category-wise cut off list will be published along with the final qualified Merit List. Candidates should keep checking the official KEA website for updates.

How Was the Merit List / Score List Prepared?

The KSET 2026 Provisional Score List has been prepared based on the following process:

1. Written Examination — Candidates appeared for Paper I (50 questions, 100 marks) and Paper II (100 questions, 200 marks) on 11 October 2026 in OMR mode from 10 AM to 1 PM.
2. Provisional Answer Key — Released on 12 October 2026. Objections were accepted until 14 October 2026, 10:30 AM.
3. Revised Answer Key — Published on 23 October 2026 after reviewing all objections.
4. Score Calculation — The provisional score list was prepared using the revised answer key and released on 26 October 2026 at 10:30 AM.
5. Final Merit List — The final qualified list with subject-wise cut off marks will be published by KEA after completion of the category details submission process and any score list objections.

Important: The current score list is provisional. The final qualified Merit List and eligibility certificates will be announced by KEA in due course.

KSET Score List Objection

KEA's notice dated 24 October 2026 includes an online form for objections to the score list. Currently, the form is not accepting responses. Candidates should keep checking the official KEA website for any revised instructions about raising objections to the score list.

KSET 2026 Category Details for SCA, SCB and SCC Candidates

KEA issued a separate notice on 23 October 2026 for candidates belonging to the SCA, SCB and SCC categories. These candidates must submit their category details online through the official KEA recruitment portal. The submission facility opens on 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The last date for submission is Not Available Officially. This is a category-information process and not a chance to challenge exam marks.

KSET 2026 Revised Answer Key

KEA released the provisional answer keys for Paper I and Paper II on 12 October 2026 and accepted objections until 14 October 2026 at 10:30 AM. After reviewing all objections, KEA published the revised answer keys on 23 October 2026. The score list was prepared based on this revised answer key. The revised answer keys are available on the official KEA website.

KSET 2026 Exam Pattern

The KSET 2026 exam was conducted in offline OMR mode on 11 October 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Total marks = 300.

What After KSET Result 2026? — Document Verification & Next Steps

KSET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam. Here is the complete process after the result:

1. Written Exam — Completed on 11 October 2026 (Paper I and Paper II).
2. Provisional Score List — Released on 26 October 2026 at 10:30 AM (current stage).
3. Category Details Submission — Opens on 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM for SCA, SCB, SCC candidates.
4. Score List Objection — Online form available (not currently accepting responses).
5. Final Qualified List / Merit List — Not Yet Announced by KEA. Will be released after review of objections and category details.
6. Eligibility Certificate — Issued to qualified candidates, making them eligible to apply for Assistant Professor posts in Karnataka universities and colleges.
7. Document Verification (DV) — Dates to be announced by KEA along with the final result.

Documents to Keep Ready (Indicative)

KEA has not published an official post-result document checklist yet. The documents below are commonly needed for certificate verification and are given only as a guide:

• KSET 2026 score list printout and application form copy
• Date of birth proof (Class 10 certificate)
• Government photo ID
• Master's degree pass certificate and mark sheets
• Valid category or PwD certificate, if applicable
• Recent passport size photographs

KSET Result 2026 Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When was the KSET Result 2026 declared?

The KSET 2026 Provisional Score List was declared on 26 October 2026 at 10:30 AM by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

How can I check my KSET 2026 result online?

Visit kearecruitment.karnataka.gov.in/resrecruitment/kset2026result.aspx or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, find the KSET 2026 result link, enter your application number and date of birth, and submit to view your provisional score list.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for KSET 2026?

General/Unreserved candidates need 40% aggregate marks across Paper I and Paper II. Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD) need 35% aggregate marks.

Has KEA released the subject-wise cut off marks for KSET 2026?

No, the subject-wise and category-wise cut off marks for KSET 2026 have Not Yet Been Announced. They will be published along with the final qualified list.

When will the final KSET 2026 qualified list / Merit List be released?

The final qualified list and Merit List are Not Yet Announced. KEA will release it after completion of the category details submission process (opening 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM) and review of any score list objections.

Can I object to the KSET 2026 score list?

KEA's notice dated 24 October 2026 includes an online objection form, but it is currently not accepting responses. Keep checking the official KEA website for updates.

Do SCA, SCB, and SCC candidates need to submit anything?

Yes. Candidates belonging to the SCA, SCB, and SCC categories must submit their category details online starting 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM on the official KEA recruitment portal.

What is the use of the KSET result?

KSET is an eligibility test. Qualifying candidates receive an eligibility certificate that makes them eligible to apply for Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges across Karnataka.