KSET Cut Off 2026 not yet released: KEA to announce subject-wise marks soon

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has not yet released the KSET Cut Off 2026 as of today, October 30, 2026. The KEA is expected to announce the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) after the examination and result declaration.

These cut-off marks will establish the minimum scores candidates must achieve to qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility in universities and colleges across Karnataka. The KSET 2026 examination, which covers 37 subjects, was conducted in an Offline (OMR-based) mode on October 11, 2026.

KSET 2026 Examination Schedule and Updates

The KSET 2026 examination process has seen several key dates leading up to the expected cut-off release. Provisional answer keys for the examination were released on October 12, 2026, followed by revised answer keys on October 23, 2026. While the publication of provisional scores for KSET 2026 was scheduled for October 26, 2026, after 10:30 am, no update regarding their release has been provided by the KEA.

The KSET exam is structured into two papers with a total duration of 3 hours. Paper I consists of 50 questions for 100 marks, while Paper II comprises 100 questions for 200 marks. Each correct answer is awarded 2 marks, and there are no negative marks for incorrect responses.

Minimum Qualifying Marks and Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility through KSET 2026, candidates must secure specific minimum aggregate marks across both papers. For General category candidates, a minimum of 40% aggregate marks is required. Candidates belonging to OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwD, and transgender categories need to achieve a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in both papers.

Beyond these minimum scores, only 6% of the top candidates in each subject will be declared ‘Pass’. The KSET certificate, once obtained, is valid for a lifetime for the position of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges within Karnataka. The KEA considers historical data, including previous year cut-offs, to maintain a fair and balanced cut-off standard, which varies annually based on factors such as subject, reservation category, number of candidates, and paper difficulty.

Previous Year KSET Cut-Off Trends

Candidates awaiting the KSET 2026 cut-off can refer to previous years’ data to estimate potential qualifying marks. The KSET 2024 cut-off for Commerce (GM) was 156 out of 300, while for Kannada (GM) it was 152. Economics (GM) saw a cut-off of 160, English (GM) 164, Political Science (GM) 154, History (GM) 168, Sociology (GM) 156, and Geography (GM) 166. These figures, along with detailed subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs from previous years, provide a historical context for the upcoming 2026 announcement.

The KEA considers these historical trends to maintain consistency in the cut-off standards. The final results of KSET 2026 are anticipated soon after the provisional scores are released and the answer key objection review process is completed. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KEA website for the latest updates.

Steps to Check KSET 2026 Cut-Off

Once released, candidates can check the KSET 2026 cut-off marks by following a specific procedure on the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website. The process involves navigating to the KSET section and locating the relevant link for the 2026 results or cut-off.

The cut-off will be available in a subject-wise and category-wise PDF format. Candidates are advised to download this PDF to ascertain the qualifying marks for their respective subjects and categories. The official portal for these updates is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

1. Visit the official KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/
2. Open the KSET section on the official website.
3. Look for the KSET 2026 result/cut-off link.
4. Open the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off PDF.
5. Download the PDF and check the cut-off for your subject and category.

Further reading

• CLAT 2026 cut-offs declared: check round and category-wise marks for NLU admissions
• ICSE 10th result 2026 soon: unofficial toppers list expected with marks, ranks
• KSET 2026 revised answer keys released for 28 subjects, 24 grace marks across 10 subjects

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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