WB SET 2022: Exam Date, Notification, Registration, Eligibility

 WB SET Exam Dates 2022 for the 24th session was released by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) on the official website. As per the notification released by the commission, the exam is scheduled for Sunday, Junauar 08, 2022. With the advertisement release, the WB SET application form begins. The online exam application is available from August 16, 2022, to September 15, 2022. All eligible candidates who want to join as an assistant professors in the West Bengal Colleges must fill out the WB SET exam online application from the direct link shared here.

Interested candidates who want to take West Bengal State Eligibility Test 2022 Exam must check all the essential details required for the exam that including a detailed application process, syllabus, exam pattern, subjects, full form, paper review, question papers, and admit card, answer key, and more. 

WB SET 2022 Exam 

The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) had announced the WB SET 2022 notification. West Bengal State Eligibility Test is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) every year. This exam aims to recruit the eligible candidate for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges or universities of West Bengal State. Check the WB SET Exam Dates for the 24th session below.

Applicants must fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying online for the WB SET exam. A master's degree from a recognized university is the minimum required education. Candidates can choose Paper 2 subject of WB SET 2022 exam according to them, but make sure it should be their master's degree. Check all the necessary details for the WBSET exam 2022 below.

WB SET Exam Dates 2022

WB SET exam date 2022 is announced by the West Bengal College Service Commission on the website. The exam is scheduled for Sunday, January 08, 2022. The below-mentioned table has all information about the critical date of the West Bengal State Eligibility Test. 

WB SET 2022 Events	WB SET Exam Dates
WB SET 2022 Notification Release Date	August 16, 2022
Application Window Open For WB SET 2022	August 16, 2022
Last Date to Apply Online for WBSET 2022	September 15, 2022
WB SET Admit Card 2022 Release Date	To be notified
WB SET Exam Date 2022	January 08, 2022
WB SET 2022 Answer Key Release Date	To be notified
WB SET Result 2022 Release Date	To be notified
Cut Off Release Date of WB SET 2022	To be notified

WBSET 2022 Application Form

WB SET 2022 Application was released on August 16, 2022. Applicants have 30 days to fill through the application window. The direct link for registration is mentioned below. It is also essential to check the eligibility before filling out the online application for the West Bengal State Eligibility Test.

How to apply for WB SET 2022?

We have provided you with the steps for WB SET 2022 Application process.

• Step 1: Visit the official site of WB SET and click on the ‘Apply Now tab.
• Step 2: Register for the WB SET 2022 by providing basic information such as mobile number, name, and date of birth.

• Step 3: You will receive a registration number on your registered mobile number and email id.
• Step 4: Proceed further or log in to complete the application process for WB SET 2022.
• Step 5: Furnish other significant details such as educational qualification, personal details, communication address, and further necessary details.
• Step 6: Upload your photograph, signature, and other documents.
• Step 7: Lastly, pay the required application fee for the WB SET 2022.
• Step 8: Take a printout of the application form for further use.

Application Fee for WB SET 2022

Here is the application fee that has to be paid online for the WB SET 2022. The candidates may pay the WBSET fee by credit card/ debit card/internet banking. The additional processing charges as follows will be applicable.

• Credit Card: 1.20% of the examination fee plus GST as applicable
• Debit Card: Nil
• Internet Banking: Rs. 10/- per transaction plus GST as applicable 

Category	WB SET Examination fee
General	₹ 1200
Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)/EWS	₹ 600
SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender	₹ 300

WBSET 2022 Notification PDF

The West Bengal College Service Commission has released the WB SET 2022 notification for the 24th SET session on the official website. Candidates can download the PDF format of the official announcement of the West Bengal State Eligibility Test. All the essential details related to the exam are mentioned in the document, including exam application window date, syllabus, exam date, and other rules of WB SET exam 2022. After passing this exam, candidates will be appointed to the post of assistant professor in colleges or universities owned by the state government.

WB SET Notification 2022- Download PDF

What is WB SET Exam?

WB SET Exam or West Bengal State Eligibility Test is conducted by West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) every year to recruit knowledgeable candidates for Assistant Professors in various colleges and universities of West Bengal. WBCSC will conduct WB SET 2022 in two phases: Paper 1 & Paper 2. WB SET Paper 1 is standard for every student, and paper 2 conducts for 33 different subjects. Applicants must score equal to or more than the minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the next round. The WBCSC will notify applicants interested in WB SET 2022 through the notification. Before that, they must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria of the WB SET Exam. To appear in this state-level exam, candidates must have a master’s degree from a recognized university. There is no upper age limit for WB SET 2022, so applicants can apply for this exam at any age.

WB SET 2022 Overview
Exam Name	West Bengal State Eligibility Test
Conducting Body	West Bengal College Service Commission
Frequency of Exam	Annually
WB SET Exam Duration	3 Hours
WB SET Question Languages	Bengali, English, Nepali, Urdu, Santhali
Application Fee	UR - 1200 INR OBC/EWS - 600 INR SC/ST/PWD - 300 INR
WB SET Exam Date 2022	Yet To Be Announced
Official Website	wbcsconline in

WB SET Exam 2022 Eligibility

Being eligible for WB SET 2022 is the only option to submit the candidature for this exam. WBCSC can cancel any candidate's application without prior notice if they find that an applicant does not fulfill points of WB SET exam eligibility 2022.

• Candidates should have obtained a master’s degree from UGC accredited universities/institutions with at least 55% marks.
• Candidates who belong to OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PWD/Transgender category will be considered qualified if they have secured at least 50% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent exam.
• Final year master’s students are also eligible to apply for WB SET 2022 Exam.
• If you are a Ph.D. holder and your Master’s was completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result), then you shall be granted 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.
• You can apply for WB SET 2022 only for that subject in which you have done your Master's degree.
• Candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF exam before 1989 don’t need to appear for WB SET 2022.

WB SET 2022 Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for West Bengal State Eligibility Test. Candidates of any age can apply to appear in this exam without any issue. There is no relaxation will be needed for reserved category candidates.

WB SET 2022 Subjects

WB SET 2022 syllabus of paper 2 differs between 22 subjects. Keep in mind that candidates can choose the subject of Paper 2 and Post graduation subject & Paper 2's subject should be the same. Below is the list of WBSET 2022 subjects that you can select for the WB SET Paper 2. A total of 33 subjects are available for WB SET exam paper 2. A total of 100 multiple choice questions will be asked in any one matter mentioned below.

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 Exam Pattern

The WB SET Exam comprises two papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2, conducted offline. Check detailed WB SET Exam Pattern for both Paper 1 and 2. 

• All the questions in the WB SET Paper are objective.
• WB SET Paper I has 50 questions, while Paper II has 100.
• There is no negative marking in any of the WB SET Papers.
• WB SET Paper-I aims to test the candidate's reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness, which is common to all candidates.
• WB SET Paper II will have questions related to the specialized subject you chose for your Master's. This Paper is different for all 33 disciplines.

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

WB SET Qualifying Marks

The qualifying marks for each category of candidates are as follows. It would help if you secured the minimum cutoff marks in the WB SET in aggregate to be issued a pass certificate.

Categories	WB SET cutoff percentage
General	40% in aggregate
OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS	35% in aggregate
SC, ST, and PWD/Transgender also	35% in aggregate

WB SET 2022 Syllabus

The WB SET Syllabus is given below. No change has been made to the syllabus of this year's exam. Below, you can check the important topics of the WB SET Syllabus For Paper I. As mentioned earlier, Paper 1 is standard for every applicant. It means the paper one syllabus of the West Bengal State Eligibility Test is compulsory to face by every candidate. This paper will test the ability of candidates to solve questions related to teaching & research aptitude, comprehension, etc.

WB SET Subject	WB SET 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 environmental 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.

WBSET 2022 Preparation Tips

Candidates can score highest in the exam if they follow the WB SET preparation tips below. It will enhance their skills to solve the questions quickly and increase their knowledge. Preparing with an ace strategy and study plan will help you to give time to paper 1 and paper 2 of WB SET 2022 subjects. Here are the tips you should follow when preparing for the West Bengal State Eligibility Test. 

• Understand the exam pattern clearly.
• Have a clear overview of the syllabus for both papers 
• Practice with previous year's question papers and mock tests
• Create short notes. It will help you with fast learning without any hassle
• Try to cover the syllabus rapidly and do revisions.
• Do not start a new topic right before WB SET 2022 exam date.

WBSET 2022 Books

Preparation without authentic books can not be completed in the right manner. You will rarely find a book that covers all important topics of WB SET 2022. In the table below, we have covered the names of the books and the subjects they cover. The best part of listed WB SET books is that you can buy them from the online or offline markets.

Subject Or Topic	WB SET Books
General Studies	General Knowledge of Arihant or Lucent
Language Reasoning	High School English Grammar and Composition Key Written by Wren & Martin Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggrawal Objective General English by SP Bakshi A Modern Approach for Logical Reasoning (RS Aggarwal)
Current Affairs	Daily News Papers or Reputed Magazines including The Hindu, Indian Express
Foundation of Education & Communication	Foundations of Education by A. Chaube & S. P. Chaube)

WB SET 2022 Admit Card

Only those candidates can download WB SET 2022 admit card who applied successfully for WBSET 2022. It is advised that applicants take a valid ID proof along with WB SET 2022 Hall Ticket. Also, ensure all the details printed on the exam call letter are correct. In case you find any mistake, contact officials for rectification.

WB SET 2022 Cut Off

West Bengal College Service Commission will release the WB SET Cut off 2022 after a few days of the result. It is the minimum score bar decided by the examination conducting body. To get shortlisted for the next round of the selection process, candidates have to score equal to or more than the cutoff score. However, the expected cut-off for WB SET 2022 will vary category-wise.

WB SET Previous Year Cut off

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 2022 Answer Key

Candidates can download the PDF format of WB SET answer key 2022 once the exam is conducted. Answer key helps students to evaluate their performance and predict their marks in the upcoming results. Also, candidates can challenge the answer key online if they find the answer key released by WBCSC is wrong.

The WBSET 2022 result and merit list will be based on the WBSET answer key pdf. 

How to download WBSET Answer Key 2022 PDF?

We've outlined a step-by-step procedure for downloading the WB SET Answer Key pdf without any difficulty.

• 1st step: To begin, go to the WBCSC's official website.
• Step 2: Now, navigate to the 'Set Question Paper' section on the dashboard.
• Step 3: You will be transferred to a new page titled "Set Question Paper, Answer Key."
• Step 4: Select the year (2022) from the drop-down menu.
• Step 5: You will be taken to the subject-specific WB SET 2022 question papers and the Answer Key.
• Step 6: Save the WB SET Answer key to your computer and print it off for future reference.

WB SET Result 2022

The Commission takes two or three months to declare the WB SET results. Candidates can check/download their exam score card using the application registration number and password. Remember that 6% of total appearing candidates will be declared pass.

There is no announcement made over the WB SET result 2022 release date. Candidates can check their scores by following the rules.

• Log in to the website of WBCSC
• You will find an active link named WB SET Result 2022
• Click on that and provide the credentials asked there
• you can now download your result on your device.