Best Preparation Tips for KSET Paper 1 2021 Exam
The Karnataka State Eligibility Test is scheduled to be held on 14 th August 2021. It will be conducted
by the University of Mysore. The KSET 2021 exam is the teacher eligibility test of the state of
Karnataka for the posts of Lectureship and Assistant Professor. It consists of two papers: Paper 1
[General Paper] and Paper 2 [Subject-based]. Only the top 6% of the candidates are able to qualify
for the exam which makes it one of the toughest exams in the category. In this article, we shall focus
on Paper 1 and provide you with the best KSET preparation tips.
How to Prepare for KSET 2021: Exam Pattern :-
The KSET 2021 exam pattern has two papers as shown below. It is a pen-paper test with an MCQ
pattern. You have 1 hour to attempt Paper 1 from 9:30 Am to 10: 30 AM and 2 hours to attempt
Paper 2 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM. Furthermore, there is no negative marking involved.
| Paper | Paper Category | Questions | Marks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Paper | 50 | 100 | ||||
| Paper 2 | Chosen Subject [41 subjects | 100 | 200 |
How to Prepare for KSET: Syllabus
There are a total of 10 units in the KSTE 2021 syllabus. Here is a brief outline of the topics that will
help you prepare your strategy of KSET exam preparation. Please refer to the official website for the
complete syllabus.
| Teaching Aptitude | Nature of teaching, Factors, Learner’s Characteristics, Teaching Methods of Teaching, Evaluation Systems, Teaching Support Systems, etc. |
| Research Aptitude | Definition, Methods, Characteristics, Thesis and Article Writing, Research Ethics, Types, etc. |
| Reading Comprehension | Passage-based comprehension |
| Communication | Nature of communication, Types, Effective Communication, Characteristics, Barriers, Mass Media, etc. |
| Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude | Coding-Decoding, Number system, Arithmetic, Algebra, Series, Aptitude, etc. |
| Logical Reasoning | Statements, Arguments, Assertion & Reason, Word Analogy, Venn Diagrams, Analytical Reasoning, Deductive & Inductive Reasoning, etc. |
| Data Interpretation | Nature, Sources, Types, Graphical Representation of Data [Bar graphs, pie charts, line charts, tables, etc. |
| Information and Communication Technology [ICT] | ICT meaning, Internet, Email, Audio Video, Digital Governance, Uses, Advantages, etc. |
| People, Development & Environment | Development, Environment, Pollution, Climate Change, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Nature Hazards, Energy Resources, Environment Acts, etc. |
| Higher Education System | Institutions of Higher Learning, Formal & Distance Education, Technical/Professional Education, Value Education, Governance, Policy & Administration, etc. |
How to Prepare for KSET: Tips
The following KSET preparation tips will come in quite handy with your KSET exam preparation.
Teaching Aptitude/Research Aptitude :-
# In the Teaching aptitude section, the candidate’s grasp over different aspects of teaching is
thoroughly tested. It evaluates the ability to understand the various challenges faced as a
teacher and to become a teacher. A total of 5-6 questions can be safely said to be from this
section. The difficulty level is also at a moderate level.
# The Research Aptitude section tests candidates on research basics, conducting of research,
literature review and quantitative analysis, how to refer to other works and presentation,
analysis and feedback. Positivism and post-positivism approaches are also important. The
weightage is 5-6 questions. This is one of the crucial KSET preparation tips.
Reading Comprehension : In this section, typical reading comprehension passages and a few
questions based on it will be given. Generally, these are not that difficult. Do not incorporate any
prior information. Try to highlight the subject of the passage and its overarching theme. Questions
can be direct, inference-based, logical structure, vocabulary-based, application-based, etc.
Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude/ Logical Reasoning/ Data Interpretation
# In the Mathematical reasoning section, the application of reasoning through questions such
as blood relations, series, direction, coding-decoding, etc. is tested. Make sure your
foundation over ratio & proportion, percentage, average, profit/loss, etc. is clear. This is one
of the important KSET preparation tips.
# In the Logical Reasoning portion, you dive into natural reasoning with questions on
assertion & reason, assumption & conclusion, formal & informal fallacies, Indian logic and uses of language. Here, you need to be on top of the language as well as on the
interpretation of arguments. This section accounts for 6-7 questions typically.
# Date Interpretation can be one of the trickiest in the exam but with proper work, it can
fetch you good marks, Around 6 questions are generally asked from this section. You will be
presented with a data set in form of graphs, charts, tables, pie charts, etc. based on which
questions will be asked. Typically, they explore missing links in the data, percentages
throughout the years, profit/loss of a business over a particular time, etc. So, make sure you
are familiar with the types of questions asked during your KSET exam preparation.
People, Development & Environment/ Higher Education System
# The People, Development & Environment section accounts for 5-6 questions so it is quite an
important topic. It explores how human interaction with the natural environment takes
place. The various impacts of the environment along with recent developments in the
domain such as meetings, conventions, acts, regulations are also quite vital in terms of KSET
exam preparation.
# In the Higher Education System section, you must cover the education system in India, the
various important and types of institutions, topics of governance, polity, etc. Along with
that, the recent changes in education policies such as NEP 2020 must also be duly covered.
Also, the basics of Constitution like Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Government
tiers and other bodies are also important for KSET exam preparation.
Communication/Information and Communication Technology [ICT]
# The Communication section is crucial from the KSET 2021 exam point of view. Rather than
direct questions, the trend has now changed to concept-based questions on communication elements, types, barriers, effective communication, mass media & society, etc. Around 5-6
questions can be expected.
# In the ICT section, the role of communication technology in education is explored. Digital
means such internet, email, etc. and how it has been and, in the future, can be used for
educational purposes. Focus on how integrating technology with classroom teaching aids as
well as what are its disadvantages. Make sure you are well aware of the terms in this
domain. 5-6 questions normally come from this section.
The best answer to the ‘how to prepare for KSET’ question we can give is that you must keep faith in
yourself and give your best.
