WB SET notification 2024 was released by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) on August 1, 2024. The WB SET notification PDF is available on the official website- wbcsconline.in. The WB SET notification 2024 PDF contains first-hand information related to the exam including the exam dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, exam day guidelines, and other details. Candidates can download the official notification PDF below.
The notification informs the candidates about the conduct of the 26th State Eligibility Test (SET) in 33 subjects at various exam centres for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the eligibility for Assistant Professor only in West Bengal. Read further to know about WB SET 2024 exam process.
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- WB SET Application Form 2024
- WB SET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- WB SET Eligibility Criteria 2024
- WB SET Exam Pattern 2024
- WB SET Qualifying Criteria 2024
WB SET Application Form 2024
WB SET application 2024 is an online process. Candidates need to register online on the official website. All applicants applying for the exam need to provide their basic and educational details, upload the scanned photograph and signature and pay the application fee. Check WB SET application fee is as follows:
| Category |
WB SET Examination fee |
|---|---|
| General |
INR 1,300 |
| Other Backward Classes (Non creamy layer)/ EWS |
INR 650 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender |
INR 325 |
WB SET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of WB SET 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 Dec ' 24 | WB 26th SET Exam 2024 |
| 20 Nov ' 24 | WB 26th SET 2024 Admit Card |
| 16 Sep ' 24 - 18 Sep ' 24 | WB 26th SET Application Correction 2024 |
WB SET Eligibility Criteria 2024
Have a look at the WB SET eligibility criteria 2024 below in terms of age limit and educational qualification:
- There is no upper age limit to apply for the WB SET 2024 exam.
- Candidates who have secured at least 55 per cent marks in their Master’s Degree and belong to any UGC accredited Universities/Institutions are eligible for the test.
- The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/ Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Candidates/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have secured at least 50 per cent marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for the test.
- Candidates who have appeared for their Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for the test. However, such candidates shall be considered eligible for Assistant Professor only after they have passed their Master's Degree OR equivalent examination with at least 55 per cent marks [50 per cent marks in case of OBC falling in Non-creamy layer/EWS/SC/ST/PWD (persons with disability) category candidates].
WB SET Exam Pattern 2024
WB SET 2024 exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. WB SET Paper 1 is compulsory for all disciplines that aim to test the general and teaching aptitude of the applicants. WB SET Paper 2 is subject-specific. Check the table below to know the WB SET exam pattern 2024:
| WB SET Papers |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
50 questions, all are compulsory (1 hour) |
100 |
| Paper 2 |
100 questions, all are compulsory (2 hours) |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
WB SET Qualifying Criteria 2024
General, OBC, and SC/ ST/ PWD candidates need to score 40 per cent, 35 per cent, and 35 per cent in aggregate respectively to qualify for the exam. Upon qualifying for WB SET, successful candidates are awarded the SET certificates.
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