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.

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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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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.