The Labour Welfare Bureau (LBS) Centre, the conducting body for the Kerala State Eligibility Test, has announced the release of hall tickets for the July 2026 session of the examination. Candidates who registered for the Kerala SET can now access and print their admit cards from the official website at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.
The Kerala SET is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the LBS Centre on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). It serves as the qualifying test for candidates seeking eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor and for junior researcher positions in universities and colleges across the Indian state of Kerala. The exam is held twice a year — typically in January and July — and this July 2026 cycle follows the same biannual schedule.
Candidates are advised to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid government-issued photo identity proof on the day of the examination. The hall ticket contains essential details such as the candidate's name, examination centre allocation, reporting time, and subject-wise instructions. Any discrepancy in the personal details or centre assignment should be reported to the examination authorities immediately through the official grievance channel.
The Kerala SET exam pattern typically consists of two papers — Paper I covering general teaching aptitude and research aptitude, and Paper II focusing on the candidate's chosen subject specialization. Both papers are conducted in a computer-based or written mode as notified by the LBS Centre each session. The marks obtained in the exam determine the eligibility cutoff set by individual universities for recruitment purposes.
Candidates who have not yet downloaded their admit cards are encouraged to do so as early as possible to avoid any last-minute technical issues with the portal. The LBS Centre has been gradually increasing online capacity ahead of the exam, but officials recommend that aspirants complete the download process well before the examination date to ensure a smooth check-in experience at the centre.
