JK SET 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online & Important Dates

JK SET 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir State Eligibility Test, known as JK SET 2026, is a state-level examination. The University of Kashmir conducts this exam as the nodal agency to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh. JK SET Notification has been issued on the portal. Candidates can fill out the application form from July 24 to August 20, 2026. 

JK SET 2026 Overview

JK SET 2026 examination is designed to test candidates' knowledge across 41 different subjects. The examination process is managed through the official University of Kashmir online portal.

JK SET 2026 Notification 

JK SET 2026 Notification has been issued for the candidates on the official portal. Candidates can go through the officially announced information on the portal. Follow the information regarding the application details, dates, eligibility, and exam pattern. It is convenient for them to apply for the JK SET exam. 

JK SET 2026 Notification PDF

JK SET 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must track all the critical events related to the examination process. Below is the complete schedule as per the official notification:

• Notification Issue Date: July 17, 2026

• Start Date of Online Application: July 24, 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: August 20, 2026

• Last Date with Late Fee: August 25, 2026

• Admit Card Release Date: October 8, 2026

• Examination Date: October 25, 2026

JK SET Exam Date 2026

JK SET 2026 Exam Date has been announced. It will be conducted on October 25, 2026 (Sunday). The exam will take place across three main centers: Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh. JK SET 2026 Admit Card will be available for the candidates on October 8, 2026. 

JK SET Application Form 2026

JK SET Application Form 2026 is available for the candidates on the official website. Candidates must visit the website to fill out the application form from July 24, 2026, and August 20, 2026. Pay the application fee accordingly. 

JK SET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the application fee through the online payment gateway integrated into the application portal. JK SET Application Form 2026 may differ according to the reservation categories.

Steps To Fill JK SET Application Form

Candidates can complete their application submission by following these simple steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website at set.uok.edu.in or kashmiruniversity.net.

Step 2: Click on "Register as Student" and create a unique Username and Password using a mobile number and email address.

Step 3: Log in with the credentials and fill in personal details, contact address, educational qualifications, and exam center choices.

Step 4: Upload scanned copies of recent passport photographs, signature, domicile certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).

Step 5: Pay the requisite application fee using online payment modes.

Step 6: Preview all information and submit the application form.

Step 7: Download and print a copy of the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference.

JK SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must satisfy the required JK SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria includes educational qualifications to be eligible for the exam.

• General Candidates: Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent qualification with at least 55% aggregate marks from a UGC-recognized university.

• Reserved Categories: Candidates belonging to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender categories must have at least 50% aggregate marks in their Master's degree.

• Final Year Students: Candidates who are currently pursuing their Master's degree or awaiting final results can apply provisionally. They must complete their degree with the required percentage within two years from the result declaration date.

• Ph.D. Holders: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree whose Master's examination was completed prior to September 19, 1991, receive a 5% mark relaxation.

JK SET 2026 Syllabus

JK SET 2026 Syllabus follows the general structure set by UGC/CSIR NET examinations. Paper-I tests general teaching ability, reasoning skills, comprehension, and general awareness. Paper-II focuses on specific subject knowledge across 41 listed subjects such as English, Chemical Sciences, Economics, Commerce, Life Sciences, and History. 

JK SET Exam Pattern 2026

JK SET Exam Pattern 2026 consists of two objective-type papers. Both papers are conducted on a single day.

• Paper I consists of general questions on teaching and research aptitude. 

• Paper II consists of subject-specific questions chosen by the candidate.

 JK SET Minimum Qualifying Marks

To be considered for the eligibility list, candidates must achieve a minimum percentage in both papers combined:

• General / Unreserved Category: Must secure a minimum of 40% aggregate marks across both papers.

• Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Transgender): Must secure a minimum of 35% aggregate marks across both papers.

JK SET 2026 Admit Card

JK SET 2026 Admit Card will be issued on October 8, 2026. Registered candidates can log in to the official portal to download their admit cards. Candidates must carry a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination center. No physical hall tickets will be dispatched via post.