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Exam Overview

The notification for the 25th session of WB SET 2024 was released by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) on their official website. According to the same, the exam is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, August 01, 2024. The West Bengal State Eligibility Tests exam consists of two papers, with a general paper, and a subject-specific.

The applications for the WB SET Exam 2024 were available from August 01 to August 31. West Bengal SET exam aspirants must check all the essential details required for the exam, WB SET syllabus, exam pattern, subjects, paper review, question papers, admit card, and more.

WB SET 2024

Aspirants can check the exam date notice below, and they must also go through the WB SET syllabus and attempt previous question papers to improve their time management and accuracy and have an extra edge over competitors. .


NOTIFICATION FOR WEST BENGAL SET FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ONLY IN WEST BENGAL

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Important Dates

1. Commencement of Online Application

1st August 2024

2. Last date for online Application and Payment

31th August 2024

3. Date of Examination

15th December 2024

The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) brought out the 24th WB SET Exam notification, which is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) every year. This exam aims to test aspirants on college level knowledge to recruit the qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges or universities of West Bengal State. The minimum required education is a master's degree from a recognized university. The Paper 2 subject of the WBSET exam can be selected by aspirants, but it must be made sure that it is their master's degree subject.

WB SET Exam Dates 2024

The WB SET exam date has been declared by the West Bengal College Service Commission on the website, it is scheduled on Sunday, December 15, 2024. We have provided the table below which has all information about the date of the West Bengal State Eligibility Test.

WB SET 2024 Important Dates

WB SET 2024 Notification

1st August 2024 

WB SET 2024 Apply Online Starts

1st August 2024

Last date for Submission of Online Application 

31st August 2024 

WB SET Online Form 2024 Edit Option

9th September – 11th September 2024

WB SET 2024 Exam Date

15th December 2024 (Sunday)

WB SET 2024 Admit Card

November (Last Week)

WB SET 2024 Answer Key

To be announced

WB SET 2024 Result

To be announced

WB SET 2024 Cut Off

To be announced

WBSET 2024 Notification PDF

The 24th WB SET 2024 notification has been released by the West Bengal College Service Commission on the official website which can be downloaded from the link provided. Aspirants will find all the essential details related to the exam in the document, including the application window date, syllabus, exam date, and other rules of the WB SET exam 2024.

WB SET Notification 2024- Download PDF

What is the WB SET Exam?

West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) conducts the WB SET Exam or West Bengal State Eligibility Test every year to recruit eligible candidates in the post of Assistant Professors in various colleges and universities of West Bengal. There are two papers in the WBSET exam: Paper 1 & Paper 2. WB SET Paper 1 is the general paper meant for everyone who applies, and paper 2 is subject-specific and conducted for 33 different subjects. Candidates need to score equal to or more than the cut-off to proceed to the next round. They must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria of the WB SET exam, which is a master’s degree from a recognized university. There is no upper age limit for West Bengal SET so applicants can apply for this exam at any age.

WB SET 2024 Overview

Exam Name

West Bengal State Eligibility Test

Conducting Body

West Bengal College Service Commission

WB SET Exam Level

State Level exam

Frequency of Exam

Annually

WB SET Exam Duration

3 Hours

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Papers

Two Paper (Paper 1 & Paper 2)

WB SET Question Languages

Bengali, English, Nepali, Urdu, Santhali

Application Fee

UR: 1200 INR

OBC/EWS: 600 INR

SC/ ST/ PwD: 300 INR

WB SET Exam Date 2024

15th December 2024

Official Website

wbcsconline.in

WB SET Exam 2024 Eligibility

Being eligible for WB SET 2024 is the only option to submit the candidature for this exam. WBCSC can cancel any candidate's application without prior notice if they find that an applicant does not fulfill WB SET exam eligibility points.

       Candidates should have obtained a master’s degree from UGC-accredited universities/institutions with at least 55% marks.

       Candidates who belong to OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PWD/Transgender category will be considered qualified if they have secured at least 50% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent exam.

       Final year master’s students are also eligible to apply for WB SET 2024 Exam.

       If you are a Ph.D. holder and your Master’s was completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result), then you shall be granted 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.

       You can apply for WB SET 2024 only for that subject in which you have done your Master's degree.

       Candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF exam before 1989 don’t need to appear for WB SET 2024.

WB SET 2024 Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for West Bengal State Eligibility Test. Candidates of any age can apply to appear in this exam without any issue. There is no relaxation will be needed for reserved category candidates.

WBSET 2024 Application Form

The WB SET 2024 Application was closed on August 31, 2024. Applicants need to start preparing to qualify the exam. The application for the next WBSET exam will start on the official website after the 24th session exam is over.

WB SET Application Form 2024 (To be notified)

How to apply for WB SET 2024?

We have provided the steps for the WB SET Form fill-up.

       Step 1: Visit the official site of WB SET and click on the ‘Apply Now tab.

       Step 2: Register for the WBSET 2024 by providing basic information such as mobile number, name, and date of birth.


       Step 3: You will receive a registration number on your registered mobile number and email id.

       Step 4: Proceed further or log in to complete the application process for WB SET 2024.

       Step 5: Furnish other significant details such as educational qualification, personal details, communication address, and further necessary details.

       Step 6: Upload your photograph, signature, and other documents.

       Step 7: Lastly, pay the required application fee for the WB SET exam.

       Step 8: Take a printout of the application form for further use.

Application Fee for WB SET 2024

The application fee that has to be paid online for the WB SET 2024 is mentioned below. The WBSET fee can be paid by credit card/ debit card/internet banking. The additional processing charges as follows will be applicable.

       Credit Card: 1.20% of the examination fee plus GST as applicable

       Debit Card: Nil

       Internet Banking: Rs. 10/- per transaction plus GST as applicable

Category

WB SET Examination fee

General

₹ 1200

Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)/EWS

₹ 600

SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender

₹ 300

WB SET 2024 Subjects

There are 33 subjects on which WB SET 2024 paper 2 is conducted. It must be noted that the subject of Paper 2 selected by candidates and the post graduation(masters) subject should be the same. We have provided below the list of subjects that can be selected for the WB SET Paper 2.

Subject Code

WB SET Paper 2 Subject

1

English

2

Bengali

3

Sanskrit

4

Hindi

5

Urdu

6

Commerce

7

Economics

8

History

9

Philosophy

10

Political Science

11

Education

12

Chemical Sciences

13

Geography

14

Life Sciences

15

Mathematical Sciences

16

Physical Sciences

17

Sociology

18

Psychology

19

Library and Information Sciences

20

Physical Education

21

Electronic Science

22

Computer Science

23

Home Science

24

Santhali

25

Mass Communication and Journalism

26

Anthropology

27

Earth Sciences

28

Music

29

Law

30

Nepali

31

Management

32

Arabic

33

Environmental Sciences

WB SET 2024 Exam Pattern

There are two papers in the WB SET Exam, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2, which are conducted offline. Candidates can check the detailed WB SET Exam Pattern for both Paper 1 and 2.

       All the questions in the WB SET Paper are objective.

       WB SET Paper 1 has 50 questions, while Paper 2 has 100.

       There is no negative marking in any of the WB SET Papers.

       WB SET Paper 1 tests the candidate's reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness, which is common to all candidates.

       WB SET Paper 2 will have questions related to the specialized subject you chose for your Master's. This Paper is different for all 33 disciplines.

WB SET Exam Particulars

WB SET Paper 1

WB SET Paper 2

Mode of exam

Offline – OMR based

Offline – OMR based

Type of questions asked

Objective

Objective

Number of Question

50 questions, all are compulsory

100 questions, all are compulsory

Total marks

100

200

Marks for each question

Two marks

Two marks

Negative marking

No

No