Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to fill numerous teaching positions across universities and colleges in Karnataka. The exam structure consists of four papers, divided into two descriptive and two objective sections, designed to evaluate candidates’ language proficiency, general knowledge, and subject expertise. Paper 1 and Paper 2 are descriptive, covering Kannada and English language skills respectively, each carrying 100 marks with a two-hour duration. Paper 3 and Paper 4 are objective-type tests, with General Knowledge in Paper 3 for 50 marks and an Optional Subject (like Commerce, Science, etc.) in Paper 4 for 125 questions worth 250 marks, including negative marking for incorrect answers. The selection process is purely merit-based, focusing on these four papers to identify qualified Assistant Professors in various disciplines.
Karnataka Assistant Professor Question Papers Details
| Name of the Authority |
Karnataka Examination Authority, KEA |
| Name of the Exam |
Assistant Professor |
| Selection Process |
Written Test |
| Article Category |
KEA Asst Professor Exam Syllabus |
| KEA Written Exam Date |
Update Soon |
| Official Website |
kea.kar.nic.in |
KEA Assistant Professor Exam Pattern PDF
- Written Exam Marks are 500.
- Question Paper Pattern will be Objective MCQs.
- Each Question carries 1 mark in this test.
- There will be of total 500 Multiple Choice Questions.
| Paper |
Type |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Key Details |
| Paper 1 |
Descriptive |
Kannada |
100 |
2 Hours |
Language proficiency |
| Paper 2 |
Descriptive |
English |
100 |
2 Hours |
Language proficiency |
| Paper 3 |
Objective MCQ |
General Knowledge |
50 |
2 Hours |
Current affairs, GK, general topics |
| Paper 4 |
Objective MCQ |
Optional Subject |
250 |
3 Hours |
Discipline-specific syllabus |
Detailed
| Description |
Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Time |
| Descriptive Type |
Paper 1 |
Kannada |
100 marks |
2 hours |
| Paper 2 |
English |
100 marks |
2 hours |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Paper 3 |
General Knowledge |
50 marks |
2 hours |
| Paper 4 |
Optional Subjects |
250 marks |
3 hours |
KEA Assistant Professor Previous Year Question Papers PDF
The syllabus for the KEA Assistant Professor exam thoroughly covers Karnataka’s language curriculum for Kannada and English papers, general knowledge including national and state current affairs, history, politics, economy, and detailed contents of the chosen Optional Subject relevant to academic specialization. Candidates are strongly advised to practice previous year question papers to understand exam patterns, manage time efficiently, and strengthen conceptual clarity—thereby enhancing their prospects of successful recruitment through KEA’s competitive examination.
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2. English
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3. Hindi
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4. Urdu
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5. Sociology
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6. History
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7. Psychology
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8. Economics
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9. Political Science
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10. Geography
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11. Commerce
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12. Journalism
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13. Social Work
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14. Management
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15. Physics
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16. Chemistry
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17. Mathematics
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18. Computer Science
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19. Zoology
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20. Tourism Administration
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21. Electronics
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22. Home Science
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23. Criminology
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24. Fashion Technology
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25. General Knowledge
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KEA Assistant Professor Syllabus PDF & Exam Pattern
