WB SET 2025 Notification Out, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility

West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) 2025 is a state-level examination conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) annually to determine the eligibility of candidates Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges across West Bengal. The form filling process for 27th WB SET exam has been started at the official website www.wbcsconline.in. Candidates interested in WB SET exam should go though the article for eligibility, important dates, application link, exam pattern and other details.

WB SET 2025 Notification Out

The official WB State Eligibility Test Notification under the advt No. 27/SET has been released by WB College Service Commission at the official website www.wbcsconline.in. The advertisement pdf includes the contains information, including the application process, eligibility criteria, dates, exam structure, syllabus, and more. The direct link to download the WB SET 2025 Notification is also attached here.

WB SET 2025 Notification Out – Click to Download

WB SET 2025- Highlights

Candidates interested in advancing their careers in the teaching sector as a Assistant Professor in West Bengal have to qualify the WBSET exam. WB SET exam 2025 for total 33 subjects will be held on 14th December 2025. Know highlights details regarding the WB SET 2025 from the table below.

WB SET 2025 Important Dates

The complete scheduled for 27th WB SET Exam 2025 has been notified by officials along with release of notification PDF. Interested and Eligible candidates can registered for WB SET 2025 till 31st August 2025 through the official website www.wbcsconline.in by following the instruction mentioned in notification pdf.

WB SET Exam Date 2025

As per WB SET Notification 2025, 27th WB State Eligibility Test 2025 is scheduled for 14th December 2025 (Sunday). WB SET exam will consist of 2 papers will be held in two separate sessions. First paper will be held from 10:30 am to 11 am and second paper will be held from 12 noon to 2 pm.

Eligibility Criteria for WB SET 2025

Before applying for WB SET 2025 exam candidates should be aware of the WB SET Eligibility Criteria as set by exam authority.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have completed their  Master’s Degree OR equivalent Examination from Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC.
• Candidates from the General/EWS category must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in the Master’s Degree OR equivalent Examination.
• Candidates from Other Backward Classes(OBC) belonging to the non-creamy layer/ Scheduled Caste(SC) /Scheduled Tribe(ST)/ persons with disability(PWD)/ Transgender category have to secure at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent Examination to be eligible for this Test.
• The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level Examination had been completed by 19th September 1991(irrespective of the 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.

Note: Students pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent, or those who have taken their final exams and are waiting for the results, are eligible to apply for this test. They will be considered eligible for the Assistant Professor position only after passing their Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD/Transgender). These candidates must complete their degree within two years of the SET result with the required percentage of marks, or they will be disqualified.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for applying for the West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET). Thus, there is no West Bengal SET age limit. Candidates with the minimum educational requirements can apply for this exam.

WB SET 2025 Application Form

WB State Eligibility Test (WB SET) online form process has been started at the official portal of West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC). Candidates willing to apply for WB SET exam must submit their duly filled application form through the official website www.wbcsconline.in much before the last date arrive i.e. 31st August 2025 (12 midnight). Candidates can use the link provided below to fill out their application forms.

WB SET 2025 Application Form 2025 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

WB SET Exam 2025 Application Fee

Candidates interested in applying for WB SET Exam 2025, have to ensure they pay the required application fee. The application fee will vary depending on the category of the candidate. The fees can be paid only through an online mode (either by credit card/ debit card/internet banking).

WB SET Exam Pattern 2025

• Type of Questions – Objective Type multiple-choice questions
• Total Paper – Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Time Duration – Paper I – 1 hour and paper 2 is 02 hours
• Marking Scheme  – 2 marks for each correct answer
• Negative Marking – No

WB SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 – Click to Check

WB SET 2025- Minimum Qualifying Marks

• General (Unreserved) /EWS – 40%
• SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD] and Transgender – 35%

WB SET Exam Centre 2025

West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) will conduct the 27th WB State Eligibility Test 2025 on 14th December 2025 (Sunday) at various exam centre throughout the state. While submitting the registration form candidates have to select any two districts of their choice for Examination of SET. WB SET Exam Centre 2025 List are as follows: