JK SET 2025, Admit Card Released, Exam Date (Revised), Syllabus, Pattern

JK SET 2025 Notification 

The official JK SET notification 2025 can be downloaded either from the official website or via the direct link provided here. All eligible candidates should regularly monitor updates regarding the Jammu & Kashmir SET 2025. As earlier, the JK SET 2025 was supposed to be conducted on 27/04/2025, but now it has been rescheduled. Candidates can also refer to Physics Wallah to stay informed about key announcements and deadlines. Staying updated on these developments will ensure candidates are aware of any changes to the exam schedule and other important information.

JK SET Notification PDF

JK SET 2025 Exam Date 

The Jammu University (Nodal Agency) was scheduled to conduct the JKSET/LASET 2025 exam on 07 September 2025, to assess eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges across Jammu & Kashmir (JKSET) and Ladakh (LASET). The exam has been postponed, and the revised JK SET Exam Date 2025 is 07 September 2025 in two sessions.

JK SET 2025 Eligibility

To be eligible for the JKSET/LASET 2025, candidates must have fulfill JK SET Eligibility 2025. Wherein they must have obtained at least 55% marks in their Master's Degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by UGC. SC/ST/PwD candidates are required to secure a minimum of 50%. There is also provision for candidates who are awaiting their results, allowing them up to two years to fulfill the eligibility criteria. Candidates who completed their Ph.D. before 1991 are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the required marks. Those with foreign degrees must confirm their equivalence through the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

JK SET 2025 Syllabus

The University of Jammu’s official websites (www.jammuuniversity.ac.in or www.jujkset.in) provide the updated JK SET 2025 Syllabus for all subjects, including those in the sciences such as Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Earth Sciences. Additionally, the syllabi for science subjects are aligned with the CSIR-NET standards and can be accessed through the CSIR HRDG website.

JK SET 2025 Exam Pattern 

The JK SET 2025 will be conducted in two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam will be held offline, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect responses. Below is an outline of the JK SET 2025 Exam Pattern.

JK SET 2025 Admit Card 

The JK SET 2025 Admit Card was released on September 1, 2025, and is now available for download. The JKSET 2025 Exam was scheduled on September 7, 2025, in two sessions, according to the official release of the admit card. The admit card was initially published in May, however due to the exam's postponement in May, the admit card has been updated according to the new exam date.

To get their admit cards, applicants must visit the official website and enter their application and roll numbers. The admit card must be printed and brought to the exam center, along with a valid identification. All previously downloaded or issued admit cards have been canceled and will not be accepted at exam centers.

JK SET 2025 Exam Centre 

The JK SET 2025 examination will be held at three primary centers: Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh. If the number of candidates at a sub-center exceeds 250, additional sub-centers will be created at the following district headquarters: Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Rajouri, and Bhaderwah for the Jammu center; Anantnag and Baramulla for the Srinagar center; and Leh and Kargil for the Leh center.

JK SET 2025 Answer Key 

The JK SET Agency will publish the provisional answer key for the 2025 examination on the official JK SET website (www.jujkset.in). Candidates will have the opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key, which will be available for two to three days. A separate notification will be issued regarding the procedure to challenge the answers, and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200 per question challenged will apply.

JK SET 2025 Result 

The result for JK SET 2025 will be announced online on the University of Jammu's official website. The number of candidates qualifying for the Assistant Professor eligibility will be determined by allocating 6% of the total candidates who appeared in both papers of JK SET/LASET, distributed across different categories as per the reservation policy for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

JK SET 2025 Cut Off 

The JK SET 2025 cut-off and results will be declared based on a category-wise, subject-wise, and UT-wise distribution of slots. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be included in the preparation of the merit list. To qualify, candidates must appear in both papers and secure the following minimum percentage:

• Unreserved (UR)/General EWS: 40% (combined total for both papers)

• SC, ST, OBC, etc.: 35% (combined total for both papers)

JK SET 2025 Exemption 

Certain candidates are exempt from appearing for the JK SET when applying for the Assistant Professor position, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. This includes candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) exam before December 1989 or those who have qualified for the UGC-NET for Lectureship/Assistant Professor or the Joint CSIR-UGC Test.

JK SET 2025 Certificate Validity 

Candidates who successfully clear the SET/SLET accredited by UGC for Assistant Professorship before June 1, 2002, are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor positions across India. However, candidates who pass the SET after June 1, 2002, can only apply for positions in universities and colleges within the state where they appeared for the SET. The SET agency will issue certificates specifying the Union Territory of eligibility, and these certificates will remain valid indefinitely.