JKSET/LASET 2026: Important Notice for Reserved Category Candidates
Final Opportunity to Submit Valid Category/Reservation Certificate
The JKSET/LASET Agency, University of Kashmir has issued an important circular for candidates who have applied for the JKSET/LASET 2026 Examination under reserved categories.
As per the latest circular, candidates whose category/reservation certificates are invalid, expired, or not in conformity with the applicable Reservation Policy of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh have been advised to take immediate action.
⚠️ Important Deadline
Candidates concerned have been given a final opportunity on or before 11th September 2026 to submit a valid certificate or shift their candidature to the General Category.
📌 What Candidates Need to Do?
Eligible candidates with issues regarding their category/reservation certificate can take either of the following steps:
- Submit a valid and applicable category/reservation certificate; OR
- If otherwise eligible, request shifting of candidature to the General Category through the Query Section available on their Account Dashboard.
📅 Important Dates & Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | JKSET/LASET 2026 |
| Application submission date | 24th July 2026 |
| Final deadline | 11th September 2026 |
| Certificates issued after | 4th September 2026 will not be entertained for the benefit |
📄 Certificate Validity
Candidates are required to ensure that their category/reservation certificates were valid as on 24th July 2026, which was the date of submission of the application form.
The circular clearly states that no category/reservation certificate issued after 4th September 2026 shall be entertained for availing the reserved category benefit.
💰 General Category Option
Candidates opting to shift their candidature to the General Category will be required to deposit the applicable balance/differential examination fee within the prescribed time.
⚠️ Important Warning
Candidates should take this notice seriously. If a candidate with an invalid, expired, or otherwise inadmissible category/reservation certificate qualifies the examination, their candidature/qualification may be cancelled or disqualified if the discrepancy is detected later.
Such cancellation or disqualification may be carried out in accordance with the applicable rules without any further notice.
✅ Advice to Candidates
- Check your category/reservation certificate immediately.
- Ensure that the certificate was valid on 24th July 2026.
- If your certificate is not acceptable, submit a valid applicable certificate if eligible.
- Alternatively, request shifting to the General Category through the Account Dashboard.
- If opting for General Category, pay the applicable differential examination fee within the prescribed time.
- Complete the required action on or before 11th September 2026.
📢 JKSET/LASET 2026 Candidates
All concerned candidates are advised to carefully read the official circular and ensure compliance within the stipulated time to avoid any issue with their candidature or qualification.
Official Circular: JKSET/LASET Agency, University of Kashmir
Circular No.: F(Category/Cert)JKSET/LASET-26
Dated: 10.09.2026
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