WB SET 2024 Notification Out, Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online

WB SET 2024: The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) has released the notification for the 26th State Eligibility Test (WB SET) 2024. This state-level exam, organized by the WBCSC, is aimed at determining the eligibility of candidates for the role of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in universities and colleges across West Bengal. Interested candidates can apply online via the official website @wbcsconline.in. 

This article provides full details about the WB SET 2024.

Also read: TS SET Syllabus 2024

WB SET 2024 Overview

The WB SET 2024 exam will be held in an offline mode, with detailed information and the application process available on the official website https://www.wbcsconline.in/. Notably, there is no upper age limit for candidates applying to the WB SET. The advertisement number for WB SET 2024 is 26/SET. Below is a brief overview of the WB SET 2024 exam.

WB SET 2024 Important Dates

The WBCSC has released the important dates for the WB SET 2024 exam. The notification was published on August 1, 2024, coinciding with the start of the online application process. Candidates can submit their applications until August 31, 2024. An edit option for the application form will be available from September 9 to 11, 2024. The dates for the release of the admit card, answer key, and result will be announced later.

WB SET 2024 Notification PDF

The West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) 2024 official notification was published on 1 August 2024. This announcement provides comprehensive details about the examination, including important dates, application procedures, eligibility requirements, syllabus, exam format, and other crucial information. Aspiring candidates are advised to frequently visit the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) official website to stay informed about any updates. The complete WB SET 2024 notification can be downloaded through the official portal.

WB SET Notification 2024 PDF

West Bengal SET 2024 Exam Date 

The WB SET 2024 exam is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2024. According to the latest update, the WB SET 2024 Admit Card is expected to be released in the last week of November. Candidates must download and print their admit cards, as they will need to present them at the examination center.

WB SET 2024 Application Form

The WB SET 2024 Application Form has been made available online, with the application process starting on August 1, 2024. The deadline for submission of the online application is August 31, 2024. Candidates can access and complete the form through the official website. Additionally, an edit option will be available from September 9 to 11, 2024, allowing candidates to make corrections to their submitted forms if needed.

WB SET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The WB SET is a mandatory examination for individuals aspiring to become teachers in West Bengal. To be eligible for WB SET 2024, candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university. Candidates in the final year of their Master’s degree or those awaiting results are also eligible to apply, but they must submit their original mark sheet and certificate by the specified deadline.

WB SET 2024 Exam Pattern

The WB SET 2024 exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 includes 50 questions, each worth 2 marks, with a total score of 100. The exam duration for Paper 1 is 1 hour, from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., with no negative marking for incorrect answers. Below is an outline of the WB SET 2024 Exam Pattern.

WB SET 2024 Syllabus

The WB SET 2024 Syllabus can be downloaded from the official website @wbcsc.org.in. Candidates planning to appear for the WB SET 2024 exam should visit the website, download the syllabus, and prepare accordingly.

WB SET 2024 Qualifying Marks

As per the WB SET 2024 qualifying criteria, the minimum aggregate marks required across both papers are 40% for candidates in the General (Unreserved) and EWS categories. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD/Transgender categories, the minimum aggregate marks required is 35%.

WB SET 2024 Exam Centre

WB SET 2024 Exam centers are listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Que 1: What is the validity of the West Bengal set?

Ans 2: The validity of the certificate is forever.

Que 2: What is the fee for the West Bengal set?Ans: General category candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 1300/-, while candidates from the OBC/EWS categories must pay Rs. 650/-. For SC/ST/PWD/Transgender candidates, the application fee is Rs. 325/-.