Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 PDF Download: Unit-Wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide

Candidates preparing for the Kerala SET exam 2026 for Botany should begin with the latest official Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 PDF Download prescribed by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Understanding the unit-wise syllabus helps you plan your preparation effectively, prioritise high-weightage topics, and avoid missing important concepts. 

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Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 Highlights

The Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 is prescribed by the LBS Centre for candidates appearing for Paper 2 (Botany) of the Kerala State Eligibility Test. The syllabus covers six units that include Plant Diversity, Taxonomy, Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Bioinformatics, and Applied Botany. Candidates should prepare according to the official syllabus to maximise their chances of qualifying the Kerala SET July 2026 examination.

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Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 PDF Download is available in the LBS Centre for Science and Technology. The official syllabus provides a complete overview of all six units and their modules, helping candidates understand the topics covered in the both Kerala SET Paper 1 & Paper 2 and plan their preparation effectively. Download Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 PDF from the official website or from the direct links given below.

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Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 Unit-Wise

The Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 is organised into six units, covering the fundamental and advanced concepts of Botany expected at the postgraduate level. The syllabus includes topics such as Diversity of Life Forms, Functional Plant Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Ecology, and Applied Botany, with multiple modules under each unit. The complete Kerala SET Botany Syllabus 2026 is provided below as prescribed by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology.

Kerala SET English Syllabus 2026: Unit 1 – Diversity of Life Forms 1

Module 1. Bacteria  

Classification, Ultra structure of cell, flagella, pili, metabolism, growth, reproduction and genetic exchange - transformation, transduction and conjugation 

Module 2. Viruses  

Classification, Structure, and Reproduction. Bacteriophages, lysogenic and lytic cycles. viroids, virions, prions, retroviruses. 

Module 3. Phycology  

Classification of algae, General structure, reproduction and life cycle of different groups-Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Rhodophyceae. Economic importance of Algae 

Module 4. Mycology  

Classification of fungi, General structure, reproduction and life cycle of different groups- Myxomycetes, Zygomycetes, Oomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidomycetes and Deuteromycetes. Economic importance 

Module 5. Lichenology  

Classification, General structure and reproduction , Economic importance 

Module 6. Bryology  

Classification, General characters, reproduction and life cycle of different groups- Hepaticopsida, Anthocerotopsida and Bryopsida. Economic importance. 

Module 7. Pteridology  

Classification, General characters, reproduction and life cycle of different groups- Psilopsida, Lycopsida, Sphenopsida and Pteropsida, stelar evolution, telome concept Economic importance, Fossil Pteridophytes - Rhynia, Lepidodedron. 

Module 8. Gymnosperms  

Classification, General characters, reproduction and life cycle of different groups- Cycadales, Coniferales, Ginkgoales, Gnetales, Fossil Gymnosperms, Economic importance 

Kerala SET English Syllabus 2026: Unit 2 Diversity of Life Forms 2 

Module 1. Morphology  

Morphological variation in angiosperms with respect to stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower and fruit 

Module 2. Taxonomy of Angiosperms  

Artificial (Linnaeus), Natural (Bentham & Hooker) and Phylogenetic (Bessey, Takhtajan), APG system of classification. Plant Nomenclature- Rules of ICBN, Author citation, Typification, Rule of Priority. Publication of names, Keys, autonym, homonym, basionym, and nomen nudum. Herbarium, Botanical survey of India, Botanical gardens and their roles in taxonomic studies. Modern trends in taxonomy - Anatomy, Embryology in relation to taxonomy, Chemotaxonomy, cytotaxonomy, numerical taxonomy, Molecular taxonomy. Origin and evolution of Angiosperms. Study the following families using morphological and floral features with economic importance- Annonaceae, Nymphyaceae, Polygalaceae, Brassicaceae, Portulacaceae, Dipterocarpaceae, Malvaceae, Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Rubiaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Solanaceae, Verbenaceae, Lamiaceae, Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Urticaceae, Orchidaceae, Scitamineae, Arecaceae, Poaceae 

Module 3. Economic Botany  

Study Binomial, family, morphology of useful parts and utility of,  Cereals and millets (Rice and Maize), Pulses ( Soy bean, Cow pea, Green gram), Oil yielding plants ( Coconut, Ground nut, Oil palm), Sugar yielding plants (sugar cane, Sweet potato), Spices and condiments ( Turmeric, Cinnamomum, Pepper, Nutmeg and Ginger), Fibre ( Cotton, Jute), Dye yielding plants ( Indigo, Henna , Annatto), Tuber crops ( Tapioca, Potato), Gum and resins( Asafoetida, White dammar, Gum Arabic), Medicinal plants ( Ocimum, Neem, Rauwolfia), Timber yielding Plants ( Rose wood, Teak wood, Ailanthus), Narcotics (Opium, Cannabis), Vegetables ( Tomato, Brinjal, Cucumber), Rubber ( Para rubber) 

Module 4. Ethnobotany  

Definition, History and scope of Ethnobotanical studies 

Module 5. Histology  

Vascular cambium structure, origin and functions, Normal primary and secondary growth of stem and roots. Structure of woodHeart, Sap wood,Hard and soft wood. Anomalous secondary growth in the stems of – Boerhaavia, Bignonia and Dracaena, Nodal anatomy and root stem transition, Floral anatomy 

Module 6. Microtechnique and Histochemistry  

Killing, Fixing and staining of plant tissues principles and purposes, Important fixatives and their properties, FAA, Carnoy's fluid and Flemmings fluid, Dehydrating agents. Microtome- rotary, sledge, cryotome and ultratome. Different types of stains, Tissue processing techniques for Scanning and transmission electron microscope, Types of micro slide preparations- Temporary, semi- permanent, permanent smears and squashes, Methods of embedding plant materials in Paraffin wax – TBA method, Double stained and serial section preparations, Histochemistry and Enzymology- Localization of carbohydrates ( PAS ) lipids ( Sudan Black) and proteins ( Coomassie Brilliant Blue) , Principle and protocol of Localization of peroxidase 

Module 7. Reproductive Biology  

Asexual reproduction-adventive embryony, nonrecurrent apomixis. Diplospory, apospory, parthenogenesis, androgenesis, apomixis ; Sexual reproduction – microsporogenesis, male gametophytepollen fertility, sterility; Megasporogenesis, female gametophyte, types ; Pollination Biology-Primary and secondary attractants of pollination, ultra-structural and histochemical details of style and stigma, Pollen pistil interaction, Fertilization barriers, incompatibility and methods to overcome it ( intra ovarian pollination and in vitro fertilization, embryo rescue technique; Embryo, endosperm and seed development, polyembryony and parthenocarpy, Recent advances in palynological studies, Pollen allergy, economic importance of pollen, Melissopalynology, role of apiaries in crop improvement 

Kerala SET English Syllabus 2026: Unit 3 Functional Plant Biology and Analysis Plant Physiology

Module 1  Water movements in plants and inorganic nutrition: 

Diffusion and facilitated diffusion pressure driven bulk flow, Osmosis driven by water potential gradient, Role of aquaporins, cavitation and embolism, Soilplant-atmosphere-continuum; physiology of stomatal function.  Nutrient elements: Physiological roles. Nutrient uptake: diffusion, facilitated diffusion and apparent free space. Passive and active transport. Transport proteins: carriers, Michaelis-Menten Kinetics. Channels: Voltage dependent K+ channels, voltage gated channels, Calcium channels, Vacuolar malate channels. ATPase activity and electrogenic pumps. Patch clamp studies. Application of Nernst equation. Active transport and electrochemical potential gradients. 

Module 2. Metabolism  

Nitrogen metabolism: Nitrogen and biogeocycle, nitrate and ammonia assimilation, biological nitrogen fixation, nitrogenase activity, pathways and enzymes - GS, GOGAT and GDH. Transport of amides and ureides.  Photosynthesis : Light absorption, electron transfer in chloroplast membranes, ATP synthesis in chloroplast. Photosynthetic carbon reduction and photorespiratory cycles. C4 and CAM metabolism. Starch and sucrose synthesis. Allocation and partitioning: Phloem loading and unloading. Concept of osmotically generated pressure flow. Importance of plasmodesmata in symplastic transport.  Respiration: Glycolytic reactions, citric acid cycle, electron transfer system and ATP synthesis. unique electron transport enzymes of plant mitochondria: external NAD(P)H dehydrogenase, rotenone and cyanide insensitive respiration. 

Module 3. Growth, differentiation and development  

Analysis of plant growth: production of cells, growth velocity profile. Cytological and biochemical events. Differentiation: secondary cell wall formations, multinet growth hypothesis of cell wall. Development: initiation and regulation of development, genes involved in the control of development, role of protein kinases. Types of development: flowering-floral induction, evocation and morphogenesis. Floral organ identity genes. Biochemical signaling: Theories of flowering. Control of flowering-phytochrome, cryptochrome and biological clock. Factors affecting flowering: Photoperiodism and thermoperiodism. Fruit development and ripening: physiology of ripening- cell wall architecture and softening, enzymes involved in biochemical changes.  Seed development and germination physiology: deposition of reserves during seed development, desiccation of seeds: hormones involved, desiccation tolerance. Classification of seeds, seed dormancy. Seed germination and reserve mobilization/metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and phytins; physiology of seed dormancy.  Plant growth regulators: Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinin, Abscisic acid and Ethylene - biosynthesis, transport, physiological roles, mode of action, commercial uses. 

Module 4. Photoreceptors  

Phytochromes - photochemical and biochemical properties, localisation in cells and tissues, phytochrome induced whole plant responses, Ecological functions. Mechanisms of phytochrome regulated differentiation. Signal transduction pathways, role in gene expression. Cryptochromes: blue light hormones photophysiology, effect on stem elongation, gene expression, stomatal opening, proton pumps, phototropism, role of carotenoids.  Signal transduction. Classes of signals; receptors, signal perception, signal amplification and transduction reactions, role of Ca++ as second messengers, role of Calmodulin . 

Module 5. Stress physiology and senescence:  

Water deficit and drought resistance, heat stress and heat shock, chilling and frost, salinity stress, high light stress and heavy metal pollution stress. Genes associated with senescence, metabolism during senescence. 

Module 6. Chemical bonds  

Concept of hybridization, bonding in organic molecules, effect of bonding on reactivity, polarity of bonds-bond length-bond angle, hydrogen bond, dissociation and association constant.  pH and buffers – Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, pH, pKa, Kw, proton hopping, buffers in living system, common buffers. 

Module 7. Carbohydrate  

Specific categories and their properties, metabolism of starch, cellulose and glycogen. Glycolysis, TCA cycle, terminal oxidation, gluconeogenesis, glyoxylate pathway, PPP pathway, glycoproteins and proteoglycans, biosynthesis of peptidoglycan, metabolic mill. 

Module 8. Amino acids and proteins  

amino acids – classification, properties, optical activity, unusual amino acids, ninhydrin reaction; basics of biosynthesis and breakdown of amino acids, classification and conformation of proteins, Ramachandran plot, Brief account on the biosynthesis of protein. 

Module 9. Lipids  

classification, brief account on compound and derived lipids with examples, classification of fatty acids, biosynthesis of fatty acids (microbes, plants and animals), alpha, beta and omega oxidation of fatty acids, omega fatty acid and functional food, trans-fatty acids and their dangers. 

Module 10. Nucleic acid  

Biosynthesis and breakdown of purines and pyrimidines. Enzymes for synthesis and degradation; Vitamins: classification, structure, function and source of vitamins, vitamins as coenzymes 

Module 11. Enzymology  

structure, function and classification of enzymes, coenzymes, substrate specificity, regulation of enzyme activity, active sites, inhibitors, allosteric enzymes, kinetics, negative and positive co-operativity, multienzyme, isoenzymes, ribozyme, abzyme 

Module 12. Energy metabolisms  

concept of free energy, entropy, enthalpy, chemical equilibria, principles of thermodynamics, thermodynamics of phosphate compounds, thermodynamics of life; thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of membrane transport, energy rich bonds, redox reactions.  Principles and application of tracer techniques in biology, Radio isotopes, radiation dosimetry, radioactive decay, Cerenkov radiation, radiations and their applications in biology. 

Module 13  

Principles and applications of light and electron microscopy, phase contrast, fluorescence, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, cytophotometry, flow cytometry, micrometry, camera lucida, photomicrography.  Instrumentation, principles and functioning of: colorimetry and spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, plasma emission spectroscopy, ORD/CD, centrifugation, ultracentrifugation, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, autoradiography, chromatography (TLC, gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, FPLC), NMR, X-ray crystallography, MRI, tools in nanotechnology (Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling Microscope, Scanning Probe Microscope), Fluorescent Microscopy, Flow cytometry, Liquid scintillation. 

Module 14  

Measures of central tendencies- mean, median and mode. Skewness and curtosis. Measures of variations- range, quartile deviation, mean deviation- variance and standard deviation. Standard error and Coefficient of variation; Probability: addition theorem and multiplication theorem, conditional probability; Theoretical distributions: binomial, poisson and Normal; Tests of significance- z, t and χ2 tests; distribution and Analysis of variance; Correlation and regression analysis; Factor analysis. 

Kerala SET English Syllabus 2026: Unit 4 Molecular Cell Biology and Heredity

Module 1. Cell  

Structural organization of cell membrane: chemical composition, structure and function of membrane proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, functions of cell membrane. Structure and functions of cell organelles and sub-cellular particles, Endosymbiont hypothesis, Structure, assembly and disassembly of filaments involved – actin filaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments. Molecular motors- kinesins, dyneins and myosins. 

Module 2. Organization of genetic material in eukaryotes  

Phases of cell cycle, cell cycle control mechanisms – extracellular and intracellular signals, cell cycle check points – DNA damage check points, centrosome duplication check points, spindle assembly check points, Cell Division –details of mitosis and meiosis, significance. Apoptosis – mechanism and regulation 

Module 3. Cell Cycle  

Structure of chromatin and chromosomes, histones and non-histone proteins, nucleosome structure, chromatin packaging, structure of metaphase chromosome, molecular structure of centromere and telomere, Chromosomal aberrations: Structural and numerical aberrations, Phenotypic effects of chromosomal aberrations, Special types of chromosomes: lamp brush and polytene chromosomes 

Module 4. Cell communication and signaling  

General principles of cell communication, signaling molecules and their receptors, cell surface receptors - ion channel linked receptors, G-protein coupled receptors and Tyrosine Kinase Linked receptors, steroid hormone receptors, Signal transduction pathways, second messengers, regulation of signaling pathways 

Module 5. Genetic material: structure, replication and repair  

Experiments which proved that DNA is the genetic material, Chargaff’s rule, experiment which proved that DNA replication is semi conservative , Structure of the nitrogen bases, structure of nucleotides, Watson and Crick model of DNA: salient features, alternative forms of DNA, Transposons – types, transposition mechanism; DNA replication(in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes): process, proteins and enzymes involved, end replication problem and the role of telomerases; DNA repair: DNA proof reading, mismatch repair, nucleotide excision repair, base excision repair, direct repair, SOS response and error prone repair 

Module 6. Gene expression  

Central dogma of molecular biology, concept of gene, one gene one enzyme hypothesis; Transcription in Prokaryotes: Promoters, RNA polymerase – structure and function, initiation complex, rho dependent and independent termination mechanisms; Transcription in eukaryotes: Promoters, enhancers, and silencers, different types of RNA polymerase and their function, transcription factors – structure and function, elongation factors, termination mechanism; Post transcriptional modification of RNA: Structure, formation and function of 5’ cap and 3’ tail, RNA splicing – types of introns, mechanisms of exon splicing, alternative splicing, exon shuffling, RNA editing ; Translation: salient features of mRNA, tRNA and ribosomes (prokaryotic and eukaryotic), SD sequence and Kozak sequence, tRNA charging , process of translation (prokaryotic and eukaryotic), mRNA surveillance; Genetic code: deciphering the genetic code, salient features of the genetic code, exceptions to the Universal code; Protein sorting and trafficking 

Module 7. Gene regulation  

Gene regulation: objectives, different levels; Viral gene regulation: gene regulation in lysogenic repression and lytic cascade; Prokaryotic gene regulation: operon – general structure and types, structure and functioning of lac operon and trp operon, attenuation and antitermination; Eukaryotic gene regulation: Changes in chromatin and DNA structure, chromatin remodeling, heterochromatization and DNA methylation, RNA silencing, Epigenetics 

Module 8. Principles of inheritance  

Mendel’s experiments and laws of inheritance, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses – phenotypic and genotypic ratios, back cross and test cross, Mendelian traits in man, Extensions of Mendelism, codominance, incomplete dominance, epistasis, complementary interaction of genes, multiple alleles and their inheritance, penetrance and expressivity, cytoplasmic inheritance 

Module 9. Linkage and recombination  

Linkage groups, double cross over and interference, two point and three point test crosses, construction of linkage map 

Module 10. Population Genetics  

Gene pool, phenotype and genotype frequency, factors affecting gene frequency, Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium 

Module 11. Immunology  

Innate and acquired immunity; Humoral and cellular immunity; antigens, epitopes, antigen processing and presentation; activation and differentiation of B cells, role; T cells , types, role; T cell receptors; MHC; monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, vaccines 

Kerala SET English Syllabus 2026: Unit 5 Ecology and Environment

Module 1. Basic Principles of Ecology  

Basic ecological concepts and approaches – levels of organization – environment, habitat; basic ecological process – biogeochemical cycles, trophic levels, energy flow, ecological pyramids; ecological succession 

Module 2. Ecological objects  

Population, community and ecosystems; Population characteristics – distribution, mortality, natality, carrying capacity, population structure and dynamics; genecology, ecads and ecotypes; Community characteristics – classification of plant communities – Clementsian concepts of climax, Raunkiaer’s system, Vegetation concept of Gleason, Phytosociological methods; Ecosystem characteristics - food chain, food web, ecological niche, biodiversity – genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, alpha, beta and gamma diversity; major ecosystems of the world and their characteristics; Biomes and Biosphere characteristics – ecosystem degradation – deforestation and desertification 

Module 3. Environmental Pollution  

Concept of pollution, Environmental quality parameters and standards, different categories of pollution – air, soil and water; air water and soil quality parameters; pollutants – primary and secondary pollutants – heavy metal pollution – biocide residues - biomagnification; prevention and control of pollution and pollution abetment – primary, secondary and tertiary water treatment 

Module 4  

Global environmental issues – ozone depletion, acid rains, global warming and climate change – greenhouse gases and emission control – global conventions on carbon dioxide emissions; radiation fallout, noise pollution – occupational hazards 

Module 5. Basic principles of conservation and preservation  

Conservation strategies – in situ and ex situ conservation – botanical gardens – wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves – International conventions on biodiversity – role of IUCN and the criteria of species conservation, categories of species under conservation – threatened and endangered species – red data book – CITES 

Module 6. Natural resources  

Conservation of natural resources – conservation agriculture – mixed farming, natural farming, ecofarming, organic farming, natural measures of pest control, biofertilizers, energy conservation – nonconventional energy resources – biomass energy – biogas – biofuels – biodiesel 

Module 7. Phytogeography  

Basic concepts and significance - static and dynamic phytogeography geological history of plant distributions – theories of plant distributions – continental drift and glaciations - paleotropic and neotropic vegetation – different kinds of plant distributions - circumaustral – circumpolar – pantropic – cosmopolitan - floristic provinces and vegetational belts – soil, climate and vegetation of India 

Module 8. Evolution  

Origin of the universe – big-bang theory – origin of life and origin of species – Oparin’s theory - theories of evolution of life – elan vitae – comparative accounts of evolutionary concepts of Lamarck and Darwin – role of mutation in evolution – forces and mechanisms of evolution of life – speciation – isolation mechanisms – co-evolution of species into communities - molecular evolution 

Kerala SET English Syllabus 2026: Unit 6 Applied Botany

Module 1. Biotechnology  

Tissue culture techniques; Explants, culture media, differentiations, micropropagation, meristem culture, callus culture, shoot tip, nodal culture, organogenesis, cell suspension culture, cell line selection, hairy root culture; Somaclonal variation; Somatic embryogenesis- artificial seeds, protoplast culture, somatic hybridization; Haploid production- anther and ovule culture, diploids & polyploids, applications; Cryopreservation, Bioreactor technology, cell immobilization, Genomic and organelle DNA isolation, vector mediated and vectorless methods of gene transfer, PCR, restriction digestion, ligation, DNA sequencing, Genomic and cDNA libraries; Analysis and expression of cloned genes  DNA markers, RFLP, RAPD, ISSR, SSR, SNPs, AFLP, LCR, Genetic engineering; Transgenic biology, alophany, transformation techniques, gene targeting, RNAi technology  Microbial biotechnology; Major products of industrial microbiology, compounds used in medicine, health- antibiotics, amino acids, organic acids, vitamins, sex hormones, Biopolymers, biosurfactants, biopesticides; Bioconversion processes- biotransformation, biodegradation and bioleaching; GMO- Bt plants, Herbicidal resistance, viral coat protein, satellite RNA , Flavr savr tomato, golden rice, Biofortification; Social ethical issues IPR, patents, biopiracy and bioregulations 

Module 2. Bioinformatics  

Biological databases ; EMBL, GEN BANK, DDBJ, Protein sequence data bases- PIR, SWISS-PROT, Secondary data bases (PROSITE); Protein structure databases (PDB), Data base mining, data bases similarity searches- comparing nucleotide and amino acid sequence – BLAST, FASTA, Sequence analysis- global alignment, local alignment, pairwise analysis, scoring matrices, multiple sequence analysis , phylogenetic analysis, structure analysis tool – RASMOL, Molecular phylogenetic programmes- CLUSTAL, Pharmacogenomics; Application of Bioinformatics Transcriptomics, metabolomics, Pharmocogenomics, Genomics, types, structural and functional, genome annotation, gene finding, single nucleotide polymorphism. 

Module 3. Horticulture  

Plant growing structures-Green house, mist chambers, glass house; Plant propagation seed, vegetative- natural and artificial; Artificial methods of vegetative propagationcutting, layering, grafting, budding, Cultural practices – thinning, training, trimming and pruning; Commercial horticultural nurseries, orchards, floriculture, indoor plants, arboriculture- pruning, bracing, transplanting; Bonsai: Principles and procedure 

Module 4. Plant Breeding  

Plant introduction, Vavilos centres of origin, genetic erosion, gene bank, NBPGR, selection (Mass and pureline and clonal) hybridization - interspecific and intergeneric  Incompatibility and crop improvement, Backcross breeding, Inbreeding consequences, idiotype breeding Polyploidy breeding; auto and allopolyploid, chromosome addition and substitution, achievements, Mutation breeding; Objectives, procedures, chemical and physical mutations and achievements; Resistance breeding; Principles, methodology- structural, biochemical, physiological and genetic, vertical and horizontal resistance; Seed certificationPlant breeder’s right act, National Biodiversity policy 

Module 5. Plant Diseases and Management  

Host parasite interactions, Etiology of the following diseases- False smut of Paddy, Powdery mildew of Rubber, Coffee rust, Red rust of tea, Leaf spot of Mango, Yellow vein mosaic of ladies finger, quick wilt of pepper, Defense mechanism- systemic acquired resistance and induced systemic resistance, Quarantine., Plant disease controls-chemical, physical and biocontrol agents 

Kerala SET Botany Exam Pattern 2026

Understanding the Kerala SET Botany Exam Pattern 2026 is just as important as knowing the syllabus. The Kerala State Eligibility Test consists of two objective-type papers conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode. Candidates must prepare for both Kerala SET Paper 1 (General Paper) and Kerala SET Paper 2 (Botany), as each paper evaluates different aspects of their eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Kerala SET Exam 2026

Is the Kerala SET Botany syllabus the same for 2026?

Yes. Candidates should always refer to the latest Kerala SET Botany syllabus 2026 published by the LBS Centre. The official syllabus PDF remains the most reliable source for preparation.

Where can I download the Kerala SET Botany syllabus PDF?

You can download the official Kerala SET Botany syllabus PDF from the LBS Centre for Science and Technology website or from the official download link above for easy access.

How many units are included in the Kerala SET Botany syllabus 2026 PDF Download?

The Kerala SET Botany syllabus 2026 PDF Download consists of six major units covering topics such as Diversity of Life Forms, Functional Plant Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Ecology, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Bioinformatics, Plant Diseases, and Applied Botany.

Which topics are most important for Kerala SET Botany Exam 2026?

Candidates should pay special attention to Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Ecology, Taxonomy, Plant Anatomy, Plant Breeding, and Plant Pathology, as these areas require strong conceptual understanding and frequently contribute significantly to the Kerala SET exam 2026.

Is the Kerala SET Botany exam 2026 objective?

Yes. Kerala SET exam 2026 consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates should practice MCQs regularly alongside revising the official syllabus.

How should I prepare for Kerala SET Botany July 2026 in a short time?

Begin your Kerala SET exam preparation with the official syllabus, prioritise high-weightage topics, revise concepts systematically, solve previous year questions, and take mock tests regularly. A proper revision course can help you cover important areas efficiently before the examination.