The University of Kashmir, acting as the Nodal Agency for the J&K State Eligibility Test Agency, has released the official notification for the Jammu and Kashmir State Eligibility Test / Ladakh State Eligibility Test (JKSET/LASET) 2026. This test determines eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and also grants eligibility for Ph.D. admission. The notification (No. KU/JKSET-LASET/01/2026) was issued on 17 July 2026, and online applications open on 24 July 2026.
JKSET/LASET 2026 – Quick Overview
Here is a snapshot of the JKSET/LASET 2026 notification as published by the University of Kashmir.
JKSET/LASET 2026 – Important Dates
Candidates should note every key date in the JKSET/LASET 2026 calendar to avoid missing the application or exam window.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Subjects
The JKSET/LASET 2026 exam will be conducted across 41 subjects, covering Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, and Regional Languages. A candidate must ordinarily apply in the subject of their postgraduate degree. Key subjects include:
- Chemical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Commerce
- Computer Science & Applications
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Hindi
- History
- Kashmiri
- Law
- Library & Information Science
- Management
- Mass Communication & Journalism
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Urdu
- Tourism Administration & Management
- Anthropology
- Women’s Studies
Candidates whose postgraduate subject is not part of the JKSET/LASET subject list may check eligibility for the equivalent UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET, or ASRB NET examination instead.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following educational qualification norms specified in the official notification before applying.
- The qualifying Master’s degree must be from a UGC-recognised university or institution.
- Candidates appearing in, or awaiting the result of, their final-year/final-semester postgraduate examination may apply provisionally by uploading a Bonafide Certificate.
- Provisionally eligible candidates must complete their postgraduate degree with the required percentage within two years of the JKSET/LASET result declaration.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is payable only through the online payment gateway integrated with the application portal. No offline payment mode is accepted, and the fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other application or examination.
Documents Required for JKSET/LASET 2026 Application
Keep the following documents ready in the prescribed format before starting the online application:
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG format, white background)
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, where applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, etc.)
- Domicile certificate
- Bonafide certificate, for candidates currently pursuing their Master’s degree
How to Apply Online for JKSET/LASET 2026
Follow these steps to complete the JKSET/LASET 2026 online application on the official portal:
- Visit the official JKSET/LASET portal at set.uok.edu.in or kashmiruniversity.net.
- Click on “Register as Student” and create an account using your mobile number (preferably WhatsApp-enabled), email ID, and a password.
- Log in with the generated credentials and fill in personal details, academic qualifications, examination centre preference, and subject choice.
- Select the correct category UR, SC, ST-I, ST-II, EWS, RBA, OBC, ALC/IB, or PwD.
- Upload the required documents: photograph, signature, and category/domicile/bonafide certificates wherever applicable.
- Preview the completed application form and correct any errors before final submission.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the fee receipt, application number, and a printed copy of the application for future reference.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Exam Centres
The test will be held at three main centres, each with its own set of sub-centres.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Exam Pattern
As per the official notification, the State Eligibility Test consists of two papers the General Paper (Paper I) and the candidate’s chosen subject paper (Paper II) conducted in computer-based or offline mode. Visually impaired candidates are given compensatory time of 20 extra minutes in Paper I and 40 extra minutes in Paper II, along with a scribe facility, subject to prior request and submission of the requisite disability certificate.
The official notification does not specify the number of questions, marks distribution, or negative marking for each paper. This information has not been detailed in the source notification and will be updated once officially confirmed.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Vacancy and Selection Process
JKSET/LASET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam, so the notification does not list a fixed number of vacancies or posts. Qualifying the test makes a candidate eligible to apply for Assistant Professor positions as and when advertised by universities and colleges in J&K and Ladakh, and for Ph.D. admission. Beyond the written examination, the notification states that only qualified candidates will be called later for document verification; further selection-process details have not been specified in the official notification.
JKSET/LASET 2026 Salary
The official notification does not mention any salary or pay scale, since JKSET/LASET is an eligibility test rather than a direct job offer. Pay scale for Assistant Professor posts would be governed separately by the recruiting university or college as per applicable UGC/Government pay norms, and is not stated in this notification.
Important Instructions for JKSET/LASET 2026
- Submit the application well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- No corrections will be allowed after final submission unless a correction window is separately notified.
- Hard copies of the application form are not required to be sent before the examination.
- Only candidates who qualify the test will be called for document verification at a later stage.
- Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on admit card, answer key, and result.