
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the subject-wise and category-wise KSET cut-off marks for 2026 along with the exam result, the marks have not been announced yet. The cut-off indicates the minimum marks candidates need to qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility in Karnataka.

The cut-off varies by subject, category, candidate performance, and exam difficulty. Candidates can refer to the 2025 previous year cut-off marks for an estimate of the expected 2026 cut-off. The 2024 cut-off for Commerce was 156 for General, 142 for SC, and 142 for ST. The 2022 cut-off for English was 51% for General, 44% for SC, and 47% for ST.
KEA conducts the Karnataka State Eligibility Test offline using OMR sheets across 37 subjects. Paper I carries 100 marks and Paper II carries 200 marks. Candidates are advised to check the official website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ for updates.
The cut-off figures from previous years give candidates a reference for likely qualifying marks, but the actual 2026 cut-off depends on exam difficulty and candidate performance. Candidates in subjects with historically high cut-offs, such as Criminology and Psychology, may need to aim for scores above 190. The KEA has not announced a result date, so aspirants must wait for the official notification for the exact cut-off and their qualifying status.
Source: adda247.com
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