Kerala SET answer key 2026 released for January session, raise objections by 27 September

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The Kerala SET January 2026 answer key is now available on the official website, lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan26.
Candidates can submit objections against the provisional answer key with valid supporting documents within five working days from today, 20 September 2026.
A fee of Rs. 300 per question must be paid via Demand Draft to the Director, LBS Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, for each objection.
The Kerala State Eligibility Test determines eligibility for Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE.
The final answer key will be released after reviewing all submitted objections, with no further challenges accepted thereafter.

The LBS Centre for Science & Technology, under the Department of General Education, Government of Kerala, has released the Kerala SET January 2026 answer key. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) can now access and download the answer key from the official website, lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan26. The examination was conducted on 20 September 2026, in offline mode, featuring multiple-choice questions with no negative marking.

This answer key allows candidates to estimate their scores and identify any discrepancies before the official results are declared. The Kerala SET is a crucial examination for individuals aspiring to become Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in Kerala.

Objection Window and Procedure

Candidates who wish to raise objections against the Kerala SET January 2026 answer key must submit them with valid supporting documents within five working days from today, 20 September 2026. Objections without proper documentation will not be entertained by the authorities. The objection link has been activated on the official SET portal, lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan26, alongside the provisional answer key.

To submit an objection, candidates need to log in to the official SET portal, click on the ‘Answer Key Objection’ link, select the specific question number, and upload supporting documents. A Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 300 per question objected must be enclosed, payable to the Director, LBS Centre, at Thiruvananthapuram from any nationalised bank. The objection fee will be refunded if the challenge is found to be genuine. Objections sent via email (ddcc.lbs@kerala.gov.in) will only be accepted if supporting documents are also sent by post within the stipulated time limit. The envelope containing the objection should be superscribed with ‘SET January – 2026 Objections against answer keys.’

Examination Structure and Subsequent Steps

The Kerala SET exam for a total of 30 subjects was conducted on 20 September 2026. The examination format included multiple-choice questions, and for every correct answer, one mark is added, with no deductions for incorrect responses. This scoring system allows candidates to attempt all questions without fear of penalty.

After reviewing all submitted objections, the LBS Centre for Science & Technology will release the final answer key on its official website. No further challenges will be accepted once the final answer key is published. Qualified candidates will later receive an eligibility certificate from the LBS Centre, making them eligible to apply for Higher Secondary School Teacher and Non-Vocational Teacher posts across Kerala. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the final answer key, certificate verification, and recruitment procedures.

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