West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) has released the WB SET Notification PDF for West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) 2025. Candidates aspiring to begin their career in Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges across West Bengal can register for the 27th WB SET Exam 2025 through the official website www.wbcsconline.in. WB SET Exam is West Bengal SET Exam 2025 will be held on 14th December 2025 (Sunday).
WB SET 2025 Notification Out
The official WB State Eligibility Test Notification under the advt No. 27/SET has been released by WB College Service Commission at the official website www.wbcsconline.in. The advertisement PDF includes the contains information, including the application process, eligibility criteria, dates, exam structure, syllabus, and more. The direct link to download the WB SET 2025 Notification is also attached here.
WBSET 2025- Highlights
WB SET Exam is a state-level exam held every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges across West Bengal. The WBSET 2025 exam is held for 33 subjects and consists of two papers: Paper 1 assesses general teaching and research aptitude, while Paper 2 focuses on subject-specific knowledge.
WB SET Notification 2025- Highlights | |
Conducting Body | West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) |
Exam name | WB State Eligibility Test (WB SET) |
Advt. No. | 27/SET |
Registration Dates | 01st to 31st August 2025 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Exam Duration | Paper I- 1 hours Paper II- 2 hours |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Level of Exam | State |
Total Subject | 33 |
Official website | www.wbcsconline.in |
WB SET Exam 2025 Important Dates
The complete schedule for the 27th WBSET Exam 2025 has been notified by officials along with the release of the notification PDF. Interested and Eligible candidates can register for WB SET 2025 till 31st August 2025 through the official website www.wbcsconline.in by following the instructions mentioned in the notification PDF.
Events | Dates |
WB SET Notification release date | 1st August 205 |
Apply online starts | 1st August 2025 |
Last Date to apply online | 31st August 2025 (12 midnight) |
Last date to submit the fees | 31st August 2025 |
Editing of submitted data, if any | 9th to 11th September 2025 |
WB SET Admit Card 2025 | 7 to 10 days before the exam date |
WB SET Exam Date 2025 | 14th December 2025 (Sunday) |
WB SET Exam Date 2025
As per WB SET Notification 2025, the 27th WB State Eligibility Test 2025 is scheduled for 14th December 2025 (Sunday). The West Bengal SET Exam 2025 will consist of 2 papers and will be held in two separate sessions. The first paper will be held from 10:30 am to 11 am, and the second paper will be held from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Exam Date | Paper | Shift | Time Duration |
14th December 2025 (Sunday) | Paper 1 | Shit 1 | 10:30 am to 11 am |
Paper 2 | Shift 2 | 12 noon to 2 pm |
Eligibility Criteria for WBSET 2025
Before submitting the WB SET Application Form 2025, candidates should be aware of the WB SET Eligibility Criteria as set by the exam authority.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed their Master’s Degree OR equivalent Examination from Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC.
- Candidates from the General/EWS category must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in the Master’s Degree OR equivalent Examination.
- Candidates from Other Backward Classes(OBC) belonging to the non-creamy layer/ Scheduled Caste(SC) /Scheduled Tribe(ST)/ persons with disability(PWD)/ Transgender category have to secure at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent Examination to be eligible for this Test.
- The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level Examination had been completed by 19th September 1991(irrespective of the date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in SET.
Note: Students pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent, or those who have taken their final exams and are waiting for the results, are eligible to apply for this test. They will be considered eligible for the Assistant Professor position only after passing their Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD/Transgender). These candidates must complete their degree within two years of the SET result with the required percentage of marks, or they will be disqualified.
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for applying for the West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET). Thus, there is no West Bengal SET age limit. Candidates with the minimum educational requirements can apply for this exam.
WB SET 2025 Application Form
WB State Eligibility Test (WB SET) online form process has been started at the official portal of West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC). Candidates willing to apply for WB SET exam must submit their duly filled application form through the official website www.wbcsconline.in, much before the last date arrives i.e. 31st August 2025 (12 midnight). Candidates can use the link provided below to fill out their application forms.
WB SET Exam 2025 Application Fee
Candidates interested in applying for the WBSET Exam 2025 have to ensure they pay the required application fee. The application fee will vary depending on the category of the candidate. The fees can be paid only through an online mode (either by credit card/ debit card/internet banking).
Category | Application Fee |
General | Rs. 1400/- |
Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)/EWS | Rs. 700/- |
SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender | Rs. 350/- |
Steps to Apply for Online West Bengal SET Exam 2025
Candidates can apply online for WB SET 2025 through online mode from the official website West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC). The step-by-step process to fill out the online application form of WB SET Notification 2025 is given below:
- Visit the official website of the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) at www.wbcsconline.in
- On the homepage, click on “Apply for STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (ADVT. NO. 27/SET)”. You will be redirected to a new page with the online application portal.
- Candidates have to do the registration process and fill in all the details like Subject, Have you qualified earlier WB SET in the same subject, and Choice of examination center 1 & 2.
- Upload all the required documents, including your passport-size photograph, signature, certificates, etc.
- Recheck all the details of your application form before proceeding to the payment page.
- Pay the application fees as mentioned, category-wise. and click on the submit button.
- Save and download the WB SET Application Form for future reference.
WB SET Exam Pattern 2025
- The WB SET Exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The exam consists of 02 papers. Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Paper I shall consist of 50 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks. The questions, which will be general, are intended to assess the teaching and research aptitude of the candidate.
- Paper II shall consist of 100 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks, which will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
- The time duration for paper I is 01 hour, and paper 2 is 02 hours.
- For each correct question, 2 marks shall be awarded.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
Paper I | 50 | 100 | 1 hours |
Paper II | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
WB SET 2025- Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks for WB State Eligibility Test 2025 are as follows, as mentioned in the notification PDF.
- General (Unreserved) /EWS – 40%
- SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD, and Transgender – 35%
WB SET Exam Centre 2025
West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) will conduct the 27th WB State Eligibility Test 2025 on 14th December 2025 (Sunday) at various exam centres throughout the state. While submitting the registration form, candidates have to select any two districts of their choice for the SET. WB SET Exam Centre 2025 List is as follows:
District | District Code |
Alipurduar | 11 |
Bankura | 12 |
Birhum | 13 |
Coochbehar | 14 |
Dakshin Dinajpur | 15 |
Darjeeling | 16 |
Hooghly | 17 |
Howrah | 18 |
Jalpaiguri | 19 |
Jhargram | 20 |
Kalimpong | 21 |
Kolkata | 22 |
Malda ALDA | 23 |
Murshidabad | 24 |
Nadia | 25 |
North 24 Parganas | 26 |
Paschim Bardhaman | 27 |
Paschim Medinipore | 28 |
Purba Bardhaman | 29 |
Purba Medinipore | 30 |
Purulia | 31 |
South 24 Parganas | 32 |
Uttar Dinajpur | 33 |