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WB SET 2024: The West Bengal Colleges Service Commission announced WBSET Exam 2023 was conducted on 17 December 2023 and the result was out on 29th February 2024. WBCSC conducts this state-level exam annually to recruit eligible teachers for the post of Assistant professor. This blog will cover the information about WB SET 2023 including exam dates, eligibility, application and more.
| Exam Name | West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) |
| Exam Authority | West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| WB SET Exam Date | 17 December 2023 |
| Exam Language | English & Bengali |
| Application Fees | General- INR 1000 OBC- INR 500 SC/ ST- INR 250 |
| Exam Purpose | To recruit Assistant Professors candidates for universities and colleges of West Bengal |
| Exam Location | West Bengal |
| Official Website | https://wbcsc.org.in/ |
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Latest Updates
The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) released the 2023-24 cycle result which was conducted on the 17th December 2023 on the official website. Candidates can download the PDF of the Result from the official website.
🗓️ WB SET Exam Dates 2023
All the important dates related to the 24th WB SET 2022-23 are mentioned in the table below:
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Announcement | 1 August 2023 |
| Application Begins for WB SET 2023 | 1 August 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply for WB SET | 03 September 2023 |
| Admit Card Release | 22 November –17 December 2023 |
| WBSET Exam Date 2023 | 17 December 2023 |
| Result Date 2023 | 29 February 2024 |
WB SET Exam Eligibility
Candidates should fulfil all the eligibility criteria as given by the conducting authorities. For candidates who do not possess the required eligibility, their application form will not be accepted. The eligibility criteria include – education qualification, age limit and nationality.
The table given below highlights all the eligibility details for the WB SET written exam:
| Category | Details |
| Education Qualification | The candidates must have a Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination with at least 55% of marks from a university recognised by the government. Candidates who are in their final year of their Master’s are also eligible. |
| Age Limit | The Commission has not kept any upper age limit to appear for the WB SET Exam, but the candidate should not be below 23 years old. |
| Nationality | Indian |
✍️ WB SET 2023 Application Process
Candidates looking for a job as a professor in a college or university can apply online on the official website of the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) at https://wbcsc.org.in/. Candidates can follow the steps given below to successfully apply for the exam.
- Visit the official website of the West Bengal College Service Commission mentioned above.
- Click on ‘Registration’ and enter your name and other details to complete the registration on the WBCSC website.
- You will receive an email, with a login ID and password.
- Login using that ID and password and click on ‘WB SET’.
- A new tab will open where you can enter all your details.
- Upload your documents, passport-size photo, and signature.
- Pay the application fee of INR 1000 for candidates in the General category.
- Pay the application fee online using your credit card/ debit card/net banking.
- Submit your application form. You will receive a confirmation email.
🪪 WB SET 2023 Admit Card
The admit card is an important document, as it contains information like the exam date and venue, candidates’ names and other details. The admit card for the WB SET will be released by the West Bengal College Service Commission before the exam. To download, the admit card, follow the steps below:
- Visit the official website of the West Bengal College Service Commission mentioned above.
- Click on Download Admit Card.
- Login by using your ID and password.
- A new tab will open displaying your admit card on the screen.
- Candidates are advised to carefully check all the details mentioned on the admit card.
- Take a printout of it.
While appearing for the written exam, candidates have to bring their admit cards with them. Without the admit card, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall.
WB SET 2023 Notifications
The notifications of eligibility tests serve as an important source for candidates willing to actively participate in the examination. Candidates should note that all the dates, exam syllabus, and application process are mentioned in the WB SET 2023 notification PDF available on the website.
WB SET Result 2023
The WB SET Result 2022-23 has been released on the official website of the examination on February 29th 2023. Candidates who have managed to secure a position in the 6% of the declared meritorious students as per the UGC guidelines, may check their results by following these steps:
- Candidates must visit the official website of https://wbcsc.org.in/
- Access the ‘Applicant Login’ button to find the result link.
- Submit the required registration credentials and password.
- Make sure to download a copy of the result appearing on the screen.
WB SET 2023 Selection Process
Candidates aspiring to be an Assistant Professor in West Bengal by appearing in the WB SET selection process must note that the procedure requires them to undergo these processes:
- Written examination
- Document verification
After verifying the candidates’ documents, the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) will allot the specific college or university to the selected candidate where they will be working as an Assistant Professor.
WBSET Cut Off
The commission released a subject-wise cut-off list for the 24th WBSET exam on February 29 2023. Candidates who will clear the cut-off marks in the written exam will get a call for a document verification round.
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WB SET Exam Pattern
Candidates preparing for this written exam should have a clear understanding of the exam pattern, as this will help them with their preparation and analysis of the paper in a better way.
The exam pattern for the WB SET written exam is given in the table below:
| Session | Paper | Number of Questions | Duration of the Exam | Marks |
| 1 | I | 50 | 1 hour (60mins) | 100 |
| 2 | II | 100 | 2 hours (120mins) | 200 |
- Paper I is to test the candidate’s reasoning ability, divergent thinking, comprehension, and general awareness.
- Paper II will consist of questions from the subject selected by the candidate.
- Each question will carry 2 marks.
- There will be no negative marking.
WBSET 2023 Syllabus
Below, we have mentioned the syllabus of the WBSET written exam. This table includes the list of paper-wise important topics.
| Paper | Important Topics |
| Paper I | Communication Teaching Aptitude Research Aptitude English Comprehension Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude Data Interpretation Higher Education System Information & Communication Technology (ICT) People, Development & Environment |
| Paper II | Chemical Sciences Anthropology Commerce & Finance Economics Planetary Sciences Education English Language Electronic Science Indian & World Geography Indian History Home Science Law Life Science Mass Communication & Journalism Philosophy Mathematical Sciences Political Science Psychology Sociology |
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How to Prepare for WBSET?
Candidates aspiring to be a professor by appearing in the examination may follow these preparation tips to strengthen their exam preparation:
- Make sure you have all the info about the WB SET exam pattern and syllabus.
- Then, prepare a timetable and preparation strategy to cover the whole syllabus on time.
- More importantly, find the best preparation books to cover important topics in less time.
- Save time to practice the previous year’s question papers for the examination.
- Last but not least, save enough time for practising the whole syllabus once again before the examination.
FAQs
Candidate should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks.
Candidates in the final year of their Master’s are also eligible to apply for the WB SET.
The application fee for WBSET is not the same for different categories.
1. For General category candidates -INR 1000.
2. For reserved Candidates- INR 250.
The sole purpose of conducting this exam is to recruit eligible candidates as Assistant Professor in West Bengal Universities and Colleges.
The term stands for West Bengal State Eligibility Test.
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