LBS Centre for Science and Technology has released the official Kerala SET Syllabus 2024 on its official website. LBS Centre for Science and Technology has officially announced the Kerala SET January 2025 exam on 26th September 2024. Since the Kerala SET exam is a necessary exam for candidates who wish to become Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE in Karnataka, it is important for applicants to start their preparation.
Prospective candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the Kerala SET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus to enhance their preparation for the upcoming exam. The detailed syllabus of Kerala SET 2025 exam for both papers is available below.
Kerala SET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
LBS Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) is a state-level exam conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology to assess eligibility for the roles of Lecturer and Assistant Professor in various universities and colleges in Kerala. The syllabus for LBS Kerala SET 2025 covers a wide range of topics in 31 different subjects.
The exam follows a multiple-choice question format, with each paper consisting of 120 questions, all of which must be completed within the given time limit. To perform well, candidates must be well acquainted with the Kerala SET 2025 syllabus, which includes topics such as reasoning ability, divergent thinking, comprehension, and general awareness.
Kerala SET Syllabus Paper 1 & 2
Kerala SET Syllabus 2025 is divided into two papers. Paper 1, which is common for all candidates, includes subjects such as General Science, Social Science, Kerala Studies, Language and Reasoning, Current Affairs and Technology. Paper 2 is subject-specific, focusing on the subject chosen by the candidate. Candidates can find the detailed syllabus for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the article below.
Kerala SET Syllabus 2025: Overview
Kerala SET Exam 2025 will be conducted online by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Check the table below for more details about the candidates.
| Kerala SET Syllabus 2025 | |
| Name of the Exam | Kerala State Eligibility Test |
| Governing bodies | LBS Centre for Science & Technology |
| Mode of Examination | Offline(OMR Sheet) |
| Types of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of letters | |
| Number of questions | 120 in each paper |
| Time Period | 120 minutes for each paper |
| Negative Marking | No |
LBS Kerala SET Syllabus 2025
LBS Kerala SET 2025 exam date will be released soon on the official website. Kerala SET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode. Each paper I and II will consist of an OMR sheet (Optical Mark Recognition) with 120 MCQs. The duration of both the exams will be 2 hours (120 minutes)
paper |
Mark |
Number of questions |
Duration of the exam |
I |
120 |
120 |
120 minutes (2 hours) |
Second |
120 |
120 |
120 minutes (2 hours) |
Kerala SET Paper 1 Syllabus
Comprehensive knowledge of Kerala SET 2025 syllabus will help candidates plan for the exam, create a suitable timetable and prepare their study strategy accordingly. Paper I is dedicated to General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude. Kerala SET syllabus has a total of 6 parts/units in Paper I. These parts focus on General Studies, Language and Reasoning, Current Affairs, Foundations of Education, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Communication, Technology Research and Educational Administration.
general Studies
- General Science – Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Basics – Class 10 level)
- Social Sciences – Economics, History, Geography and Indian Polity (Basics – Class 10 level)
- Humanities- Literature (Classics and Masterpieces of World and Indian Literature), Art (Major Art Forms of India) and Culture (Life and Society in India)
- Kerala Studies – Social Reforms, National Movement, Kerala Development Model, Literature, Art and Culture
Language and logic
- Comprehension and Vocabulary
- Basic English Grammar
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Numerical skills – pattern recognition and orders of magnitude
Current Affairs
- Technology – Inventions, Innovations and Discoveries
- Environmental issues, movements, treaties and laws – national and international.
- United Nations and Global Affairs
- Higher Education & Research Institutes, Scholarships, and New Initiatives (National & State Level)
- Indian Constitution and Politics and Recent Laws – Right to Information and Right to Education
- Events, persons, and awards
- Sports and games
- Culture (films, literature, music and performing arts)
Foundations of education
- Philosophical Foundations – Educational Philosophy, Major philosophical systems around the world, Value Education.
- Sociological basis- relation between education and sociology, social functions and effects of education.
- Psychological basis- educational psychology, personality, intelligence, social and cognitive development.
- History and Policies of Education- History of education in Kerala and India, reports and policies on education.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Teaching qualifications, administrative qualifications, reflective practice, professional development.
- Teaching methods- skills, methods, techniques and approaches, teaching and learning resources.
- Learning – theories, applications, learner characteristics, learning environment, learners with special needs.
- Assessment- tools and techniques, continuous assessment, grading and feedback.
Communication, Technology Research and Educational Administration
- Communication and education, fundamentals of communication, types of communication.
- Computers and ICT- Basic computer knowledge, Computer networks and Internet, Office equipment.
- Research in Education- Basic aspects of research, types of research, methods, tools and techniques.
- Educational Administration- Planning and administration at national and state levels, organisational structure of educational institutions and school administration.
Kerala SET Paper 2 Syllabus
LBS Kerala SET 2025 is conducted for a total of 31 subjects. Candidates are highly recommended to read the entire syllabus of the respective subjects for better understanding. This will help candidates to effectively prepare a study plan, make a timetable and set a suitable routine accordingly. Kerala SET Paper 2 will be conducted in 31 subjects which are as follows:
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Botany
- chemistry
- Business
- Economics
- English
- Gandhian Studies
- Geography
- Mathematics
- music
- Visit
- Physics
- political Science
- Psychology
- Sanskrit
- Social work
- Sociology
- Geology
- Hindi
- History
- Home Science
- Islamic History
- journalism
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- figures
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Zoology
- Biotechnology
Important points to remember regarding Kerala SET Syllabus
- The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes For each paper
- The questions in the exam are objective.
- Candidates will be rewarded for every correct answer 1 point Both Paper I and Paper II will have 80 questions except Mathematics and Statistics. 1.5 marks in Mathematics and Statistics,
- there is No negative marking for wrong answers.
LBS Kerala SET Syllabus PDF
The Kerala SET exam consists of Paper I and Paper II. Paper I consists of questions on the topics of general knowledge and teaching aptitude and is common to the candidates. Paper II consists of questions on the candidate’s specialization subject at the postgraduate level. Candidates can download the Kerala SET syllabus PDF from the link given below.
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