The University of Jammu (Nodal Agency) will conduct the JK SET 2022 examination JK SET stands for J&K State Eligibility Test. The aim of this test is to determine the eligibility of candidates looking to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in Jammu and Kashmir. The application form will release online and candidates need to submit the same before the last date. There is no upper or lower age limit to apply for this test. The examination will be conducted in Jammu, Sri Nagar, and Leh. Go through this post to know all the necessary details related to the JK SET 2022 examination.

JK SET 2022 Important Dates

The tentative schedule of JK SET 2022 is given in the following table.

JK SET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Those candidates who want to apply need to make sure that they meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Candidates must have completed Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) or an equivalent grade on a point scale where grading system is followed. 50% marks for candidates from reserved category candidates.
• Those candidates who will appear for the final year exam of their Master’s degree programme are also eligible.
• The Ph.D. Degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991 shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. From 55% to 50% marks) for appearing in JKSET.

JK SET 2022 Application Form

The application form for the JK SET 2022 examination will release online through the official website. Those who want to apply need to follow the steps mentioned below.

• To start the process of application, you need to visit the official website of the University of Jammu i.e. www.jammuuniversity.ac.in.
• On the official website, the first thing you will have to do is pay the required application fee.
• After paying the application fee successfully, you will have to register by entering the payment reference number.
• The main application form will display on your screen after the registration.
• In the main application form, you will have to provide your complete educational, personal, and contact details.
• The details entered in the application form should be correct. Otherwise, the form can get rejected.
• Apart from the details, it is also compulsory for all candidates to upload scanned images of their passport size photograph and signature.
•  Finally, take a printout of the application form submitted and keep it safe for future requirements.

Application Fee

The application fees are different for candidates from various categories.

• General category – Rs. 1100/-
• OBC-NCL and Other reserved category (RBA/ ALC-IB/ WUP/ PSP/ EWS General) – Rs. 880/-
• SC/ ST/ Transgender/ PwD with 40% disability – Rs. 660/-

Mode of Payment – Candidates need to pay the necessary application fee online using a credit card, debit card,

JK SET 2022 Admit Card

• The admit card for JK SET 2022 examination will release through the official of the university of Jammu.
• To download the admit card, candidates will have to enter the registration details generated at the time of application form submission.
• An admit card will carry important information like date, time, and venue of the examination.
• No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without an admit card.
• It is necessary for all candidates to carry an admit card with one photo ID proof at the time of the examination.

JK SET Exam Pattern 2022

The JK SET 2022 examination is consists of two papers. The pattern of both the papers is given below.

JK SET 2022 Syllabus

Given below is the syllabus for paper – I that is common for all candidates. The syllabus of paper – II depends upon the subjects selected by candidates.

• Teaching Aptitude – Teaching, Learner’s characteristics, Factors affecting teaching related to, Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning, Teaching Support System, Evaluation Systems.
• Research Aptitude – Research, Methods of Research, Steps of Research, Thesis and Article writing, Application of ICT in research, Research Ethics.
• Comprehension – Questions be asked from the passage to be answered.
• Communication – Communication, Effective communication, Barriers to effective communication, Mass-Media and Society.
• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude – Types of reasoning, Number series, Letter series,Codes and Relationships, Mathematical Aptitude.
• Logical Reasoning – Analogies, understanding the structure of arguments, Venn diagram, Indian Logic, Pramanas, Structure and kinds of Anumana.
• Data Interpretation – Quantitative and Qualitative Data, Sources, acquisition and classification of Data, Data Interpretation, Data and Governance.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – ICT: General abbreviations and terminology,
• CT: General abbreviations and terminology, etc.
• People, Development and Environment – Development and environment, Human and environment interaction, Environmental issues, Impacts of pollutants on human health, natural and energy resources.
• Higher Education System – Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India, Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India, Professional, Technical and Skill Based education, Policies, Governance, and Administration.

JK SET 2022 Answer Key

• Candidates will be able to check the answer key soon after the examination through the official website of the university.
• With the help of answer keys, candidates will be able to check their answers with the correct ones.
• In case a candidate is satisfied with the answer key then he may challenge the same by paying a certain amount of fees.
• The university will consider challenges submitted by students and then release the final answer key.
• Students should know that it is not possible to challenge the final answer key and the result will be prepared on the basis of the same.

JK SET 2022 Result

• Those students who will appear in the examination will be able to check the result through the official website.
• In order to check the result, aspirants need to enter roll numbers and other registration details.
• The number of candidates to be qualified (total slots) for Eligibility for Assistant Professor shall be equal to 6% of the candidates who appeared in both the papers of JKSET.
• The minimum marks to be obtained in SET for considering a candidate for eligibility for Assistant Professor.
  • General (Unreserved)/ General EWS – 40% marks
  • Other Reserved Categories – 35% marks

Frequently Asked Questions

Question – 1: What would I need to do after clearing the JK SET 2022 exam?

Answer: Those candidates who will clear the JK SET 2022 examination have to submit the following documents for physical verification.

• Print out of the Application Form
• Fee Receipt
• Admit Card
• Attested copies of class 10th Certificate/Mark sheet, PG Mark sheet, Domicile Certificate (to be verified with the Originals)
• Attested Copies of Reserve Category Certificate (to be verified with the Originals)

After verification, the qualified candidates shall be issued SET Certificates only after the physical verification.

Question – 2: Is there any provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of the result?

Answer: No, there shall be no re-evaluation or re-checking of the result.

Question – 3: Is JK SET 2022 an online examination?

Answer: No, the JK SET 2022 examination will be conducted in offline mode.

Question – 4: In which cities, the examination will be conducted?

Answer: The JK SET 2022 examination will be conducted in the following cities.

• Jammu Centre
• Srinagar Centre
• Leh Centre

Question – 5: For which subjects the JK SET examination 2022 will be conducted?

Answer: The JK SET 2022 examination will be conducted for the following courses.

• General Paper (Paper-I)
• Home Science
• Chemical Sciences
• Kashmiri
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
• Law
• Life Sciences
• Library & Information Science
• Mathematical Sciences
• Linguistics
• Physical Sciences
• Management
• Arab Culture & Islamic Studies
• Mass Communication & Journalism
• Arabic
• Music
• Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, & Peace Studies
• Persian
• Commerce
• Philosophy
• Computer Science & Applications
• Physical Education
• Dogri
• Political Science
• Economics
• Psychology
• Education
• Public Administration
• Electronic Science
• Punjabi
• English
• Sanskrit
• Environmental Sciences
• Social Work
• Geography
• Sociology
• Hindi
• Urdu
• History