{"id":30433,"date":"2026-07-23T17:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=30433"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:21:22","slug":"jk-set-exam-date-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/jk-set-exam-date-2026","title":{"rendered":"JK SET Exam Date 2026: Check Exam Schedule, Important Dates &amp; Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Jammu &amp; Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET\/LASET) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is conducted by the <\/span><b>J&amp;K State Eligibility Test Agency, University of Kashmir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, to determine the eligibility of candidates for <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> positions in universities and colleges across the Union Territories of <\/span><b>Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>Ladakh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Candidates who qualify the examination are also eligible for <\/span><b>admission to Ph.D. programmes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per the official notification, the <\/span><b>JK SET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will be held on <\/span><b>25 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Candidates planning to appear for the examination should be aware of the complete schedule, eligibility criteria, application process, examination centres, and important instructions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the JK SET Exam Date 2026 along with all the essential details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>JK SET Exam Date 2026 Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The JKSET\/LASET is conducted once a year for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or pursue Ph.D. admission in Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh. The table below provides a quick overview of the important details related to the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JKSET\/LASET 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">J&amp;K State Eligibility Test Agency, University of Kashmir<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eligibility for Assistant Professor &amp; Ph.D. Admission<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>25 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notification Release Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">17 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Number of Subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Centres<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kashmir, Jammu &amp; Ladakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">set.uok.edu.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jujkset.in\/adminpanel\/files\/2026\/07\/1772026595631553.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>Download JK SET Official Notification PDF Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>JK SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>JK SET\/LASET 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> examination is scheduled to be conducted on <\/span><b>25 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The examination will be held across designated centres in <\/span><b>Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for determining the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor appointments and Ph.D. admissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates are advised to complete their application process well before the deadline and begin their preparation early to maximize their chances of qualifying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SET Exam Course Online<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The University of Kashmir has announced the complete examination schedule along with the official notification. Candidates should keep track of these dates to ensure timely submission of applications and other examination-related activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notification Release Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">17 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Online Application Begins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">24 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last Date to Apply Online<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20 August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last Date with Late Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25 August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admit Card Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8 October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JK SET Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>25 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Answer Key<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>JK SET Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before applying for the examination, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the J&amp;K State Eligibility Test Agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates should possess the following qualifications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimum <\/span><b>55% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in a Master&#8217;s degree or equivalent examination from a UGC-recognized university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>50% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for candidates belonging to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final-year or result-awaited postgraduate students may apply provisionally by uploading the required Bonafide Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates who completed their Master&#8217;s degree on or before <\/span><b>19 September 1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and possess a Ph.D. are eligible for a <\/span><b>5% relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in qualifying marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"795\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><b>JK SET Application Process 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can submit the application form only through the official online portal. The application process involves registration, document upload, fee payment, and final submission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Register Online<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create an account using:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile Number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Username<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Password<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Fill the Application Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Academic qualifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Category<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Examination centre preference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Subject selection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Upload Required Documents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload scanned copies of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passport-size photograph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Domicile Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reserved category certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bonafide Certificate (where applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Pay the Examination Fee<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pay the prescribed fee through the integrated online payment gateway.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Submit the Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After successful submission, download and keep a copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SET Exam Course Online<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>JK SET Application Fee 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The application fee differs according to the candidate&#8217;s category. Applicants should ensure that the fee is paid before the prescribed deadline, as it is non-refundable.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Application Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fee with Late Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General \/ Unreserved<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u20b91,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u20b91,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RBA \/ ALC-IB \/ OBC \/ EWS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u20b9900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u20b91,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SC \/ ST \/ Transgender \/ PwD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u20b9700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u20b91,300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>JKSET\/LASET 2026 Subject List and Codes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The JKSET\/LASET 2026 examination is conducted across <\/span><b>41 subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> along with <\/span><b>General Paper (Paper I)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Candidates must choose <\/span><b>one subject for Paper II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> based on their postgraduate qualification while <\/span><b>Paper I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is common for all applicants and tests Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude. Below is the complete list of JKSET\/LASET 2026 subjects and their respective subject codes.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject Code<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject Code<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject Name<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Paper (Paper I)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kashmiri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">01<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chemical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Law<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">02<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Library &amp; Information Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">03<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Life Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Linguistics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">04<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mathematical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">05<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mass Communication &amp; Journalism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">06<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Arab Culture &amp; Islamic Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Music<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">07<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Arabic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">28<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Persian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">08<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian &amp; Peace Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">29<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Philosophy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">09<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commerce<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical Education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Computer Science &amp; Applications<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Political Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dogri<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Psychology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Economics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punjabi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sanskrit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Social Work<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Environmental Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">38<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urdu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">39<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tourism Administration and Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Home Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Women Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Important Instructions for JKSET\/LASET 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates applying for JKSET\/LASET 2026 should carefully follow the official instructions issued by the J&amp;K State Eligibility Test Agency. Failure to comply with these guidelines may lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of candidature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Apply Through Online Mode Only<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications for JKSET\/LASET 2026 must be submitted <\/span><b>only through the official online portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Applications submitted through offline mode or any other method will not be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Use a Valid Email ID and Mobile Number<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates should provide their own (or their parents&#8217;\/guardians&#8217;) active email address and mobile number, preferably a WhatsApp-enabled number. All official communication, including updates, admit card notifications, and results, will be sent to the registered contact details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Verify Details Before Final Submission<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants must fill out the online application form carefully. Once the application is finally submitted, no correction or modification of personal details will be permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Check the Official Website Regularly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All important announcements regarding the examination, admit card, answer key, result, and other notifications will be published only on the official JKSET\/LASET website. Candidates should visit the website frequently to stay updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Reservation Policy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The reservation policy for JKSET\/LASET 2026 will follow the latest rules notified by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir for JKSET.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Union Territory of Ladakh for LASET.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates claiming reservation based on certificates issued by any other State or Union Territory will be treated under the <\/span><b>Open\/Unreserved Category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Upload Valid Reservation and Domicile Certificates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates seeking reservation benefits must upload:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valid Category Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valid Domicile Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These documents must remain valid on the last date of application submission. Expired, invalid, or pending certificates will not be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Ensure Eligibility Before Applying<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates are solely responsible for ensuring that they satisfy all the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the application. If any candidate is found ineligible at any stage, the candidature may be cancelled even after the declaration of the result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. No Need to Send Documents During Application<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants are <\/span><b>not required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to send any hard copy of the application form, certificates, or supporting documents to the JKSET Agency while applying online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Document Verification After Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates who qualify JKSET\/LASET 2026 must produce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Printed copy of the submitted application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Self-attested educational certificates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mark sheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Category Certificate (if applicable).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Domicile Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other required supporting documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Original documents should be preserved safely and produced during the document verification process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>JK SET Subjects List 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JKSET\/LASET 2026 will be conducted in <\/span><b>41 subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, enabling candidates from diverse academic disciplines to appear for the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the major subjects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chemical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commerce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Computer Science &amp; Applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Economics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Environmental Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Geography<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hindi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">History<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kashmiri<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Library &amp; Information Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mass Communication &amp; Journalism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Philosophy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Political Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Psychology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public Administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sanskrit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Social Work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sociology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urdu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Women&#8217;s Studies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and several other disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents Required for JK SET 2026 Application<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent passport-size photograph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Master&#8217;s degree certificates and marksheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Domicile Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reserved category certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bonafide Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valid email ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Preparation Tips for JK SET 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To improve your performance in the examination:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare Paper I along with your chosen subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solve previous years&#8217; question papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attempt regular mock tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Revise important concepts regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improve time management through practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>JK SET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is scheduled for <\/span><b>25 October 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, offering candidates an opportunity to qualify for Assistant Professor positions and Ph.D. admissions in the Union Territories of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh. Interested candidates should complete their applications within the prescribed timeline, carefully review the eligibility criteria, and begin their preparation well in advance to perform confidently in the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>JK SET Exam Date 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-30438 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-30438{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-30438 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-30438{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-30438.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-30438.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-30438.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-30438.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-30438.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1784809065\"><div id=\"sp-ea-30438\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-30438\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-304380\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse304380\" aria-controls=\"collapse304380\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> When is the JK SET Exam Date 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse304380\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30438\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-304380\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The JK SET\/LASET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on <\/span><b>25 October 2026 (Sunday).<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-304381\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse304381\" aria-controls=\"collapse304381\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When will the JK SET 2026 application process begin?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse304381\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30438\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-304381\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The online application process will start on <\/span><b>24 July 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, following the release of the official notification.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-304382\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse304382\" aria-controls=\"collapse304382\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the last date to apply for JK SET 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse304382\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30438\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-304382\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can submit the online application form until <\/span><b>20 August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while applications with a late fee will be accepted until <\/span><b>25 August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-304383\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse304383\" aria-controls=\"collapse304383\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who is eligible to apply for JK SET 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse304383\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30438\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-304383\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates with a <\/span><b>Master's degree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from a UGC-recognized university with <\/span><b>55% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (50% for reserved categories) are eligible. Final-year postgraduate students may also apply provisionally, subject to the prescribed conditions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-304384\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse304384\" aria-controls=\"collapse304384\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many subjects are offered in JK SET 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse304384\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30438\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-304384\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JKSET\/LASET 2026 will be conducted in <\/span><b>41 subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, along with a common <\/span><b>Paper I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on Teaching and Research Aptitude.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-304385\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse304385\" aria-controls=\"collapse304385\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the application fee for JK SET 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse304385\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30438\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-304385\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The application fee is <\/span><b>\u20b91,200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for General candidates, <\/span><b>\u20b9900<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for RBA\/ALC-IB\/OBC\/EWS candidates, and <\/span><b>\u20b9700<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for SC\/ST\/Transgender\/PwD candidates. 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