The Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) requires candidates to hold a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, along with a B.Ed. degree from a recognized university. There is no upper age limit or restriction on the number of attempts for the exam.
Key Qualifications for Kerala SET: Educational Qualification: A Master’s Degree (Post Graduation) in the required subject with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
Teaching Qualification: A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree.
Exemptions: Those with a PhD, M.Phil, or M.Ed. are exempted from the B.Ed. requirement if they hold a Master’s Degree.
Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of the Master’s program can apply provisionally.
Important Notes:
No Age Limit: Applicants can be of any age.
Validity: The SET certificate is generally required for the appointment of Higher Secondary School Teachers in Kerala.
Official Authority: The examination is conducted by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Candidates must satisfy all requirements as per the specific notification issued by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology.