WB SET 2022 – West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) invites applications for the West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) for the Post of Assistant Professor in Universities & Colleges of West Bengal.
Check full details on WB SET 2022 below here.
Latest Update – WB SET 2022 registration begins on 16th August 2022.
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What is WB SET Exam?
WB SET or West Bengal State Eligibility Test is an entrance test that is conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCS) for recruiting Assistant Professors in the university and colleges of West Bengal.
WB SET Exam 2022 Notification
The Notification for West Bengal SET 2022 is available now.
The WB SET exam date 2022 is 8th January 2023.
West Bengal SET 2022 Notification
WB SET 2022 Subjects
There are a total of 33 subjects available for WBSET 2022
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| 1 | English |
| 2 | Bengali |
| 3 | Sanskrit |
| 4 | Hindi |
| 5 | Urdu |
| 6 | Commerce |
| 7 | Economics |
| 8 | History |
| 9 | Philosophy |
| 10 | Political Science |
| 11 | Education |
| 12 | Chemical Sciences |
| 13 | Geography |
| 14 | Life Sciences |
| 15 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 16 | Physical Sciences |
| 17 | Sociology |
| 18 | Psychology |
| 19 | Library and Information Sciences |
| 20 | Physical Education |
| 21 | Electronic Science |
| 22 | Computer Science |
| 23 | Home Science |
| 24 | Santhali |
| 25 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 26 | Anthropology |
| 27 | Earth Sciences |
| 28 | Music |
| 29 | Law |
| 30 | Nepali |
| 31 | Management |
| 32 | Arabic |
| 33 | Environmental Sciences |
WB SET 2022 Important Dates
| Commencement of online Application | 16 August 2022 (12 Noon) |
| Last date for online Application and Payment | 15 September 2022 (12 Midnight) |
| WB SET Admit Card 2022 Release Date | 3rd week of December 2022 |
| Date of WB SET 2022 Examination | 08 January 2023 |
| WB SET 2022 Answer Key | To be declared |
| WB SET 2022 Result | To be declared |
| WB SET 2022 Cutoff | To be declared |
WBSET Eligibility Criteria 2022
- Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from Universities/Institutions recognised by UGC with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) for General/EWS candidates and at least 50% marks (without rounding off) for Other Backward Classes(OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/ Scheduled Caste(SC) /Scheduled Tribe(ST)/ persons with disability(PWD)/ Transgender category candidates are eligible for this Test.
- Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. Such candidates must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within two years from the date of SET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
- Candidates belonging to third gender in other words transgender would be eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee and qualifying criteria for SET as are available to SC/ST/PWD categories. The subject – wise cut-offs for this category should be the lowest among those for SC/ST/PWD/OBC/EWS categories in the corresponding subject.
- The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991(irrespective of 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.
- Candidates are required to appear for WB –SET in the subject of their Post-Graduation only. In case the subject of a candidate is not included in the list of WB-SET subjects, the candidates may appear in UGC NET/Joint CSIR-UGC Test which is held twice a year.
- Candidates are neither required to send any certificate/document in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form (Confirmation Page) to WBCSC. However the candidates, in their own interest, must satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the Test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the WBCSC at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action.
- Candidates having post-graduate diploma/certificate awarded by Indian University/Institute or foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by the foreign University/institute should, in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiu.ac.in).
Age Limit for WB SET 2022
There is no upper age limit for applying for SET.
However, for the purpose of recruitment, the relevant Government Order will be applicable.
Exemption
- NET/SET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors. In this regard, exemption from NET/SET/SLET will be governed by UGC regulations and amendments notified in the Gazette of India from time to time.
- The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF examination prior to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET/SET.
- The candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st June 2002, being eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India. For SET held from 1st June 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the state from where they have cleared their SET.
WB SET 2022 Application Process
The WB SET 2022 Application forms are open from 16 August 2022.
Check the eligibility criteria before filling application for WB SET 2022.
How to apply for WB SET 2022
Step 1: Visit the official website of WB SET and click on the ‘Apply Now’ tab.
Step 2: Register yourself for the WB SET 2022 by providing basic information
Step 3: Fill other details such as educational qualification, personal details, communication address, and other necessary details.
Step 4: Upload your photograph, signature, and other documents.
Step 5: Pay the required application fee for the WB SET 2022.
Step 6: Take a printout of the application form for future use.
Application Fee for WB SET 2022
Application fee has to be paid online for the WB SET 2022.
| Category | WB SET Examination fee |
| General | Rs 1200/- |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)/EWS | Rs 600/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender | Rs 300/- |
WB SET Exam Pattern 2022
The WB SET Exam comprises of two papers Paper I and Paper II that are conducted in offline mode.
| WB SET Exam Particulars | WB SET Paper I | WB SET paper II |
| Mode of exam | Offline – OMR based | Offline – OMR based |
| Type of questions asked | Objective | Objective |
| Number of Question | 50 questions, all are compulsory | 100 questions, all are compulsory |
| Total marks | 100 | 200 |
| Marks for each question | Two marks | Two marks |
| Negative marking | No | No |
Qualifying Marks for WB SET
The category wise qualifying marks –
| Categories | WB SET cutoff percentage |
| General (Unreserved) category/EWS candidates | 40% in aggregate |
| OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer) | 35% in aggregate |
| SC, ST and PWD/Transgender also | 35% in aggregate |
WB SET Syllabus 2022
The WB SET Syllabus for Paper I will be common to all the candidates.
The WB SET Syllabus for paper 1 has been given below.
| Topic | Syllabus |
| Teaching Aptitude | Teaching Learner’s characteristics Factors affecting teaching Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning Teaching Support System Evaluation Systems |
| Research Aptitude | Research Methods of Research Steps of Research Thesis and Article writing Application of ICT in research Research ethics |
| Comprehension | Questions based on comprehension passage |
| Communication | Effective communication Barriers to effective communication Mass-Media, and Society |
| Logical Reasoning | Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning |
| Data Interpretation | Questions based on mathematics studied until class 10th |
| Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | Basics of the Internet and Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing Digital initiatives in higher education. |
| People, Development and Environment | Development and Environment Human and environment interaction Environmental issues Impacts of pollutants on human health, etc. |
| Higher Education System | Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India Oriental, Conventional and Non-conventional learning programs in India, etc. |
WB SET Cut off
After WBCSC has released the result for the WB SET 2022, it will release the cut off for WBSET Exam as per the category of the candidates.
WB SET Previous Year Cut off 2021
| Subject | General | EWS | OBC-A | OBC-B | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 54.67 | 49.33 | 50.67 | 52.00 | 48.00 | 44.67 |
| Bengali | 61.33 | 53.33 | 56.67 | 57.33 | 54.00 | 48.00 |
| Sanskrit | 62.67 | 55.33 | 60.00 | 59.33 | 55.33 | 50.00 |
| Hindi | 54.67 | 50.00 | 52.67 | 54.00 | 48.67 | 50.00 |
| Urdu | 62.67 | 57.33 | 60.00 | 58.00 | – | – |
| Commerce | 62.00 | 52.67 | 58.00 | 58.67 | 51.33 | 52.67 |
| Economics | 68.67 | 56.00 | 66.67 | 65.33 | 63.33 | 53.33 |
| History | 55.33 | 50.00 | 50.67 | 52.67 | 48.67 | 44.00 |
| Philosophy | 62.67 | 55.33 | 59.33 | 60.00 | 54.67 | 49.33 |
| Political Science | 62.00 | 54.67 | 57.33 | 59.33 | 55.33 | 51.33 |
| Education | 58.00 | 51.33 | 54.00 | 55.33 | 50.67 | 46.00 |
| Chemical Sciences | 52.00 | 47.33 | 48.67 | 48.67 | 44.00 | 49.33 |
| Geography | 57.33 | 51.33 | 53.33 | 54.67 | 50.67 | 46.67 |
| Life Sciences | 57.33 | 51.33 | 54.00 | 54.67 | 49.33 | 46.00 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 52.00 | 48.67 | 48.67 | 50.00 | 46.67 | 46.00 |
| Physical Sciences | 52.67 | 47.33 | 48.00 | 50.67 | 46.67 | 45.33 |
| Sociology | 64.67 | 59.33 | 58.00 | 64.00 | 53.33 | 49.33 |
| Psychology | 66.67 | 40.67 | 54.67 | 61.33 | 58.00 | – |
| Library & Information Science | 50.67 | 47.33 | 46.00 | 47.33 | 46.67 | 43.33 |
| Physical Education | 58.67 | 53.33 | 54.00 | 56.67 | 54.00 | 44.00 |
| Electronic Science | 57.33 | 47.33 | 50.00 | 55.33 | 50.00 | – |
| Computer Science | 58.67 | 54.00 | 54.67 | 56.67 | 52.67 | 51.33 |
| Home Science | 63.33 | 56.67 | 60.00 | 58.67 | 58.00 | 54.00 |
| Santhali | 50.00 | 45.33 | – | 40.00 | 48.00 | 44.67 |
| Mass Communication & Journalism | 66.00 | 59.33 | 58.67 | 57.33 | 52.00 | 44.67 |
| Anthropology | 65.33 | 60.67 | 64.00 | 57.33 | 60.67 | 49.33 |
| Earth Sciences | 68.00 | 57.33 | 66.67 | 66.00 | 66.67 | 43.33 |
| Music | 62.67 | 61.33 | 42.00 | 52.00 | 56.67 | 48.67 |
| Law | 61.33 | 47.33 | 52.67 | 60.67 | 56.67 | 50.67 |
| Nepali | 48.00 | 42.00 | – | 45.33 | – | 38.00 |
| Management | 60.67 | 54.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 54.67 | 41.33 |
| Arabic | 66.67 | 57.33 | 62.00 | 61.33 | 47.33 | – |
| Environmental Sciences | 67.33 | 59.33 | 57.33 | 63.33 | 56.00 | 66.00 |
WB SET Previous Year Cut off 2020
We have tabulated the WB SET Previous year cut off for 2020 for all the subjects
| Subject | WB SET Cutoff (For General Candidates) |
| English | 50.67 |
| Bengali | 57.33 |
| Sanskrit | 55.33 |
| Hindi | 52.67 |
| Urdu | 60 |
| Commerce | 55.33 |
| Economics | 60 |
| History | 51.33 |
| Philosophy | 60.67 |
| Political Science | 54.00 |
| Education | 53.33 |
| Chemical Science | 51.33 |
| Geography | 51.33 |
| Life Science | 54 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 50.00 |
| Physical Sciences | 49.33 |
| Sociology | 56.00 |
| Psychology | 68.00 |
| Librarian and Information Science | 47.33 |
| Physical Education | 54.00 |
| Electronic Science | 58.67 |
| Computer science and applications | 54.00 |
| Home Science | 51.33 |
| Santali | 52.67 |
| Mass communication and journalism | 54.67 |
| Anthropology | 58.00 |
| Earth, Atmospheric ocean, and planetary science | 56.67 |
| Music | 59.33 |
| Law | 56.67 |
| Nepali | 47.33 |
WB SET Admit Card 2022
Admit card will be uploaded on the website www.wbcsconline.in in 3rd week of December, 2022.
No Admit Cards will be sent to the candidates by post.
The candidates should download their Admit Cards from the website to ascertain their venue of the Test as mentioned in the Admit Card and appear in the examination only at the designated examination center.
No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination center other than that allotted to him/her in the admit card.
WB SET 2022 Answer Key
After the completion of the WB SET Exam 2022 for all the candidates, the commission releases the answer key.
You can challenge the answer key within the stipulated date and time.
After that final answer key will be released.
WB SET Result 2022
After the release of the WB SET Final Answer Key, result for the WB SET 2022 will be released.
The WB SET 2022 Result will be available on the WB SET website.
Important Links
| WB SET 2022 Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Latest Admissions in West Bengal | Admissions in West Bengal |
Previous Exams
WB SET 2021
Important Dates
| Commencement of online Application | 16 August 2021 (12 Noon) |
| Last date for online Application and Payment | 15 September 2021 (12 Midnight) |
| WB SET Admit Card 2021 Release Date | 3rd week of December 2021 |
| Date of WB SET 2021 Examination | 09 January 2022 |
| WB SET 2021 Answer Key | 25 January 2022 |
| WB SET 2021 Result | 02 April 2022 |
| WB SET 2021 Cutoff | 16 April 2022 |