State Eligibility Test conducted by WBCSC for determining eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in Universities and Colleges of West Bengal.
State Eligibility Test conducted by WBCSC for determining eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in Universities and Colleges of West Bengal.
| Exam Name | West Bengal SET Exam |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR |
| Language of Exam | English, Bengali, Hindi (State-specific) |
| Official Website | https://wbcsc.org.in |
All dates are based on the latest recruitment notifications released by West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC).
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| 26th WB SET Exam | 2026 Session |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2) |
Paper 1 (General Teaching & Research Aptitude): 50 MCQs (100 Marks, 1 hr). Paper 2 (Selected Subject): 100 MCQs (200 Marks, 2 hrs). NO NEGATIVE MARKING.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies / GK | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
-0.25 Mark per incorrect |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Aptitude | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| English Language | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | 1/4th Penalty |
100 MCQs screening test covering General Studies, Arithmetic and English.
Descriptive written test in English & Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (Report, Summary & Translation).
Computer typing speed (20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali) qualifying in nature.
Master degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD). No upper age limit.
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (as on Jan 1 of exam year) | SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwD: +5 yrs |
| Educational Qualification | Madhyamik (10th Standard) Pass from WBBSE or recognized Board | Equivalent recognized boards accepted |
| Technical Qualification | Basic Computer Operation & Typing Knowledge | Qualifying test conducted post Part-II |
| Nationality | Citizen of India | Standard GoI & State residency rules apply |
Paper 1: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, People & Environment, Higher Education System.
Official category-wise cut-off scores from recent exam cycles (out of 100 in Part-I):
| Category | 2024 Cut-Off | 2023 Cut-Off | 2020 Cut-Off | Expected 2026 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 68.50 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 72+ |
| OBC-A | 62.00 | 58.50 | 58.00 | 65+ |
| OBC-B | 64.50 | 61.00 | 60.50 | 68+ |
| SC | 56.00 | 52.00 | 48.50 | 60+ |
| ST | 44.50 | 40.00 | 32.00 | 48+ |
| EWS | 59.00 | 55.50 | - | 62+ |
Practice full-length tests matching the exact exam pattern with bilingual questions and instant rank analysis.
10 Total Tests • 2 Free Tests • English, Bengali
| Year & Paper Title | Stage | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th WB SET 2023 Paper 1 General Aptitude Solved Paper | Paper 1 | English & Bengali | \n Practice CBT PDF ⬇ |
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