KERALA SET 2026 EXAM SYLLABUS

The Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 syllabus is divided into two parts corresponding to the two papers of the exam—Paper I and Paper II. The syllabus aims to assess candidates’ teaching aptitude as well as their subject-specific knowledge essential for teaching posts in Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary Education in Kerala.

Paper I Syllabus (General Knowledge & Teaching Aptitude)

This paper is common for all candidates and includes:

• General Knowledge:
• Current events of national and international importance
• Indian History, Culture, Geography, and Polity
• Indian Economy and Development
• Environmental issues and ecology
• General Science and Technology
• Basic Mathematics and Logical Reasoning
• Art and Literature
• Teaching Aptitude:
• Foundations of Education: Philosophical, Sociological, Psychological bases
• Methods and Techniques of Teaching
• Educational Psychology and Learning Theories
• Evaluation and Assessment
• Educational Administration and Planning
• Educational Research and Statistics
• Communication and ICT in Education

Paper II Syllabus (Subject-Specific)

This paper is based on the candidate's postgraduate subject. The syllabus includes core topics from the Master’s degree curriculum. Some common subjects and topic areas covered include:

• Anthropology: Cultural and Social Anthropology, Human Evolution, Archaeology
• Arabic: Grammar, Literature, Translation, History of Arabic Language
• Botany: Plant Physiology, Genetics, Taxonomy, Ecology
• Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Techniques
• Commerce: Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Marketing
• Economics: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Econometrics
• English: Literature, Grammar, Linguistics, Communication Skills
• Hindi: Hindi Literature, Grammar, History of Literature
• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics, Number Theory
• Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics
• Political Science: Political Theory, Indian Politics, International Relations
• Psychology: Human Development, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods
• Sociology: Social Institutions, Theories, Research Methods
• Sanskrit: Grammar, Classical Literature, Philosophy
• Other Languages and subjects with topics aligned to postgraduate syllabi.

Each subject’s syllabus corresponds closely to the respective university syllabus at the postgraduate level recognized by Kerala universities.

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Kerala SET 2026 Exam Syllabus FAQs

Q1: How is the Kerala SET syllabus divided?

Ans: The syllabus is divided into two papers: Paper I (General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude) and Paper II (Subject-specific postgraduate syllabus).

Q2: What topics are covered in Paper I?

Ans: Paper I includes General Knowledge (current affairs, history, polity, economy, science, environment, etc.) and Teaching Aptitude (educational psychology, methods, evaluation, communication, ICT).

Q3: What does Paper II focus on?

Ans: Paper II tests the candidate's knowledge in their chosen postgraduate subject, aligning with university-level PG syllabi in 31 subjects.

Q4: Are the topics in Paper II limited to theory?

Ans: No, Paper II includes both theoretical concepts and application-based questions relevant to the postgraduate subject.

Q5: Where can I find the official detailed syllabus?

Ans: The official detailed syllabus is available on the LBS Centre website and in the SET prospectus.