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WB SET Exam 2024 Notification Out, Application Form, Fee, Eligibility, Pattern

The WB College Service Commission released the WB SET Notification 2024 on 02nd August 2204 along with the complete details. WB State Eligibility Test is a level exam held once a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for posts of Assistant Professor in West Bengal. Candidates interested in a teaching career can apply online for the WB SET 2024 from the official website www.wbcsconline.in. The WB SET Exam will be held on 15th December 2024. For details information including eligibility, pattern, syllabus, exam date, and other relevant information go through the article.

WB SET Notification 2024 Out

The WB SET Notification 2024 against the advt. no. 26/SET has been released on the official website www.wbcsconline.in along with complete details. Before submitting the online Application Form for the WB SET 26th Exam candidates should go through the complete notification pdf to ensure their eligibility for the exam. The direct link to download the official notification pdf is also attached here.

WB SET 2024- Highlights

The WB College Service Commission is a state agency that is responsible for conducting the West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET). The WB SET exam will be held in 33 subjects. The eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor posts will be based candidate’s total marks in both papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2). Go through the below table to summarize details related to the WB SET Exam 2024.

WB SET Notification 2024- Highlights
Conducting Body West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC)
Exam name WB State Eligibility Test (WB SET)
Category Govt Jobs
Registration Dates 01st to 31st August 2024
Mode of Application Online
Level of Exam State
Exam Duration
  • Paper I- 1 hours
  • Paper II- 2 hours
Mode of Exam Offline
Total Subject 33
Official website www.wbcsconline.in

WB SET 2024- Important Dates

The complete schedule for the WB SET Exam 2024 has been released on the official website West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) along with the detailed notification pdf. Candidates can apply online for WB SET from 01st to 31st August 2024. The 26th WB State Eligibility Test will be held on 15th December 2024 (Sunday) at various test centers in different districts of West Bengal.

Events Dates
WB SET Notification release date 01st August 2024
Apply online starts 01st August 2024
Last Date to apply online 31st August 2024 (12:00 midnight)
Last date to submit the fees 31st August 2024
Editing of submitted data, if any 9th to 11th September 2024
WB SET Exam Date 2024 15th December 2024 (Sunday)

WB SET Exam Date 2024 Out

The WB State Eligibility Test (WB SET) will be held on 15th December 2024 (Sunday). The test will consist of two papers. Both papers will consist of only objective-type questions and will be held in two separate sessions.

Session Paper Exam Timing
First Session Paper I 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Second Session Paper II 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

WB SET 2024 Apply Online Link

The WB SET 2024 online application process has been started on the official website West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) www.wbcsconline.in. The aspirants should keep all the necessary documents handy while filling out WB SET Application Form 2024. To avoid a last-minute rush, the candidates are advised to apply online as soon as possible without waiting until the last date i.e. 31st August 2024.

Steps to Apply Online WB SET Exam 2024

Candidates can apply online for WB SET 2024 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 2024 is given below:

  1.  Visit the official website of the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) at www.wbcsconline.in
  2. On the homepage, click on “Apply for STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (ADVT. NO. 26/SET)”. You will be redirected to a new page with the online application portal.
  3. 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.
  4. Upload all the required documents including your passport-size photograph, signature, certificates, etc.
  5. Recheck all the details of your application form before proceeding to the payment page.
  6. Pay the application fees as mentioned category-wise. and click on the submit button.
  7. Save and download the WB SET Application Form for future reference.

WB SET 2024 Application Fee

While submitting the WB SET Application Form 2024 candidates are required to pay an amount of application fee as per category. Candidates from the general category have to pay Rs. 1300/- and candidates from OBC/ EWS are required to pay Rs. 650/- and candidates from SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender application fee is Rs. 325/-. Candidates can submit their application fee through by credit card/ debit card/internet banking. The application fee is non-refundable and without the application fee application form will not be accepted.

Category Application Fee
General Rs. 1300/-
Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)/EWS Rs. 650/-
SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender Rs. 325/-

WB SET Notification 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility parameters as set by the exam authority to be eligible to apply online for the WB State Eligibility Test. The candidate’s eligibility will be determined in terms of educational qualification. Check WB SET eligibility criteria from here.

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 Exam Pattern 2024

  • 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 papaer I is 01 hour and papaer 2 is 02 hours.
  • For each correct question, 2 marks shall be awarded.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answer.
WB SET Exam Pattern 2024
Paper Marks Questions Duration
Paper I 100 50 1 hour
Paper II 200 100 2 hours
Total 300 150 03 hours

WB SET 2024- Minimum Qualifying Marks

 

To be declared qualified in WB SET 2024, candidates must have appeared in both papers and obtained a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in both papers combined for the General (Unreserved) category/EWS candidates. For candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC belonging to Non-Creamy Layer, PWD, and Transgender), the minimum aggregate mark required is 35% in both papers combined.

Category Minimum Qualifying Percentage 
General (Unreserved) /EWS 40%
SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD] and Transgender 35%

WB SET Exam Centre 2024

The WB SET Exam will be held in the following exam center. Candidates have to select any two districts of their choice for the Examination of SET while submitting the WB SET application forms.

District Code District
11 Alipurduar
12 Bankura
13 Birhum
14 Coochbehar
15 Dakshin Dinajpur
16 Darjeeling
17 Hooghly
18 Howrah
19 Jalpaiguri
20 Jhargram
21 Kalimpong
22 Kolkata
23 Malda ALDA
24 Murshidabad
25 Nadia
26 North 24 Parganas
27 Paschim Bardhaman
28 Paschim Medinipore
29 Purba Bardhaman
30 Purba Medinipore
31 Purulia
32 South 24 Parganas
33 Uttar Dinajpur
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WB SET Notification 2024- FAQ

Q1. Is WB SET Notification 2024 released?

Yes, WB SET Notification 2024 has been released on the official website www.wbcsconline.in.

Q2. When will WB State Eligibility Test 2024 be held?

The WB SET Exam 2024 will be held on 15th December 2024 (Sunday).

Q3. Who conducts the WB SET 2024?

The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) is responsible to conduct the WB SET 2024.

Q4. What are the registration dates to apply online for WB SET 2024?

Ans. The online registration dates to apply online for WB SET 2024 are 01st to 31st August 2024.

Q5. How can I apply online for WB SET Exam 2024?

Candidates can apply online for WB SET Exam 2024 from the official website West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) or direct link shared here.

Q6. What is the age limit to apply online for WB State Eligibility Test 2024?

There is no age limit to apply online for WB State Eligibility Test 2024.

Q7. What is the WB SET Application Fee?

Tehe WB SET application fee for general category is 1300/- and candidates from OBC/ EWS application fee is Rs. 650/-.

Q8. Is there any negative marking in WB SET Exam?

No, there is no negative marking in WB State Eligibility Test 2024.

Q9. What is the exam timing for WB SET 2024 exam?

The WB SET Paper 1 will be held 10:30 am to 11:00 am and Paper 2 exam will be held from 12 pm to 02:00 pm.

Q 10. What are the minimum qualifying marks in WB SET 2024?

The candidates from general and EWS categories, a minimum 40% in both papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) is required. For OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and transgender categories, a minimum of 35% in both papers is needed to pass the WB SET exam.

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