The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially published the subject-wise and category-wise qualifying thresholds for the state-level eligibility examination. Candidates who appeared for the test can now review their performance against the newly published standards. To understand the complete framework of the examination, candidates are encouraged to check the KSET Exam 2025 details.
The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) was successfully administered on November 2, 2025, operating through a traditional pen-and-paper format. Following the evaluation process, the official cut-off metrics and score repository were made live on November 21, 2025. Aspirants can directly access these documents via the official portal at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/kset2025.
Overview of KSET 2025 Statistics
This year's examination witnessed immense participation across multiple disciplines. A grand total of 121,052 test-takers appeared for the test across 33 distinct subjects. Out of this massive applicant pool, exactly 8,383 candidates successfully qualified. The available qualifying slots were capped at 7,263, which accurately represents 6% of the overall candidate volume.
Qualifying thresholds are dynamic and are heavily influenced by specific evaluation criteria. The primary factors that determine the final scores include the total volume of candidates who appeared for the exam and the overall complexity level of the test papers.
Once you have finished reviewing your cut-off status, you can View KSET Result 2025 – Click Here. Furthermore, candidates preparing for upcoming cycles should regularly Check KSET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 – Click Here to stay updated.
Official Download Resources and PDF Archives
To assist candidates with historical analysis and official documentation, the relevant cut-off repositories have been archived into accessible files:
Historical KSET Cut Off Data Tables
Reviewing past trends helps aspirants gauge the competitive nature of various subjects. Below are the structured cut-off tables from previous years:
KSET Cut Off 2024
| Subjects | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 156 | 142 | 142 |
| Kannada | 152 | 140 | 140 |
| Economics | 160 | 144 | 146 |
| English | 164 | 148 | 146 |
| Political Science | 154 | 140 | 140 |
| History | 168 | 156 | 158 |
| Sociology | 156 | 140 | 142 |
| Geography | 166 | 148 | 152 |
| Hindi | 154 | 138 | 142 |
| Management | 186 | 168 | 168 |
| Tourism Administration and Management | 174 | 154 | 164 |
| Education | 170 | 158 | 158 |
| Library & Information Science | 168 | 154 | 156 |
| Mass Communication & Journalism | 172 | 152 | 140 |
| Psychology | 194 | 168 | 172 |
| Social Work | 158 | 144 | 142 |
| Criminology | 202 | 194 | 176 |
| Law | 174 | 150 | 156 |
| Sanskrit | 168 | 132 | 120 |
| Physical Education | 148 | 136 | 136 |
| Folk Literature | 162 | 150 | 154 |
| Urdu | 164 | 122 | – |
| Public Administration | 178 | 166 | 156 |
| Computer Science & Applications | 154 | 140 | 136 |
| Physical Science | 148 | 132 | 132 |
| Mathematical Science | 150 | 134 | 136 |
| Chemical Science | 156 | 140 | 144 |
| Life Science | 182 | 168 | 166 |
| Environmental Sciences | 188 | 174 | 160 |
| Home Science | 200 | 174 | 164 |
| Electronic Science | 172 | 160 | 162 |
| Earth Sciences | 182 | 160 | 156 |
| Archaeology | 146 | 132 | 130 |
| Anthropology | 214 | 176 | 120 |
| Marathi | 180 | 132 | 152 |
| Philosophy | 180 | 170 | 124 |
| Women’s Studies | 154 | 140 | 142 |
| Performing Arts | 170 | 156 | 142 |
| Social Medicine & Community Health | 176 | 154 | 146 |
| Music | 192 | 160 | 130 |
KSET Cut Off 2022
| Subjects | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 51% | 44% | 47% |
| Kannada | 49% | 44% | 46% |
| Commerce | 48% | 44% | 47% |
| Economics | 48% | 44% | 46% |
| Political Science | 47.33% | 44% | 45.33% |
| History | 48% | 44% | 45% |
| Hindi | 49% | 44% | 47% |
| Sociology | 48.67% | 44% | 46% |
| Geography | 52% | 44% | 49% |
| Tourism Administration and Management | 48% | 44% | 46% |
| Management | 50.67% | 44% | 47% |
| Education | 48% | 44% | 46% |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 50.67% | 44% | 47% |
| Library and Information Science | 50.67% | 44% | 47% |
| Criminology | 50% | 44% | 46% |
| Social Work | 47.33% | 45.33% | 46.67% |
| Psychology | 53.33% | 44% | 49% |
| Sanskrit | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Law | 56% | 44% | 47% |
| Urdu | 54% | 51% | 47% |
| Physical Education | 51% | 44% | 47% |
| Folk Literature | 54.67% | 52% | 47% |
| Public Administration | 52% | 44% | 47% |
| Mathematical Science | 50% | 44% | 45% |
| Computer Science and Application | 50% | 44% | 45% |
| Life Science | 49% | 44% | 45% |
| Chemical Science | 50% | 44% | 42% |
KSET Cut Off 2020
| Subjects | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Kannada | 142 | 134 | 134 |
| Economics | 154 | 134 | 132 |
| English | 154 | 134 | 142 |
| Political Science | 162 | 132 | 132 |
| History | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Sociology | 146 | 132 | 132 |
| Geography | 164 | 134 | 152 |
| Hindi | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Management | 152 | 134 | 138 |
| Tourism Administration and Management | 144 | 128 | 0 |
| Education | 144 | 132 | 130 |
| Library and Information Science | 144 | 130 | 134 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 162 | 132 | 132 |
| Psychology | 162 | 132 | 132 |
| Social Work | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Criminology | 160 | 156 | 0 |
| Law | 142 | 140 | 132 |
| Sanskrit | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Physical Education | 138 | 132 | 132 |
| Folk Literature | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Urdu | 162 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Administration | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Physical Sciences | 148 | 120 | 132 |
| Computer Science and Application | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 138 | 120 | 128 |
| Life Sciences | 152 | 136 | 140 |
| Chemical Sciences | 150 | 126 | 132 |
| Environmental Sciences | 164 | 150 | 0 |
| Home Sciences | 164 | 150 | 0 |
| Electronic Sciences | 140 | 128 | 136 |
| Earth Sciences | 158 | 142 | 140 |
| Archaeology | 152 | 142 | 150 |
| Anthropology | 164 | 150 | 0 |
| Marathi | 148 | 0 | 0 |
| Philosophy | 162 | 130 | 0 |
| Linguistics | 156 | 154 | 0 |
KSET Cut Off 2018
| Subjects | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 154 | 134 | 142 |
| Kannada | 142 | 130 | 132 |
| Commerce | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Economics | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Political Science | 142 | 130 | 132 |
| History | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Hindi | 144 | 126 | 132 |
| Sociology | 144 | 132 | 132 |
| Geography | 156 | 134 | 136 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 138 | 120 | 128 |
| Computer Science and Application | 148 | 132 | 132 |
| Life Science | 156 | 136 | 140 |
| Chemical Science | 150 | 126 | 132 |
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Once candidates have verified that their scores meet or exceed the official cut-off criteria, they should immediately download and safeguard their scorecards. Qualified aspirants should prepare for upcoming certification verification processes, monitor announcements regarding certificate issuance timelines, and keep their academic credentials organized for future professional applications.
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