SET Botany

The State Eligibility Test (SET) for Botany is a state-level competitive examination organized by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, under the direction of the Government of Kerala. It is a prerequisite qualification for candidates aspiring to become Higher Secondary School Teachers or Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE in the subject of Botany.

• Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based Test)

• Duration: 120 minutes for each paper

• Number of Papers: Two

  • Paper I: General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching

  • Paper II: Subject-specific (Botany)

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Marking Scheme:

  • Paper I and II :

    • +1 mark for each correct answer

    • No negative marking

  • Mathematics and Statistics: Each correct response carries 1.5 marks

• Educational Qualification:

  • A Master’s degree in Botany, Life Sciences, or related disciplines with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

                                                    AND

  • Candidates with a B.Ed degree in Life Sciences or Botany from NCERT-affiliated institutions are eligible.

• Age Limit: No age restriction.