Karnataka Examinations Authority updates on VAO and KSET exams

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has reported the successful conduct of written examinations for 505 Village Administrative Officer posts. Out of 411,656 applicants, approximately 74% attended both the morning General Knowledge paper and the afternoon specific paper. The exams were held across 1,037 centers throughout the state, with Dharwad hosting the highest number of centers.

OMR answer sheet scanning and uploading to the KEA website has commenced at various locations, including Kalaburagi, Raichur, Dharwad, Ballari, Vijayapura, Davanagere, and Mysuru, under the supervision of local deputy commissioners. In Bengaluru, scanning is being managed at the KEA office.

Additionally, the KEA has released detailed instructions for the upcoming Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026, scheduled for October 11, 2026. The test will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, consisting of two papers. Candidates are required to complete frisking and photo verification at least one hour before the first bell and must present an admission ticket and valid identity card to enter the hall.