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| State Eligibility Test 2025 |
The State Eligibility Test (SET), also known as the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET), is a competitive examination conducted by the SLET Commission, Assam (NE Region). The primary objective of this exam is to identify eligible candidates for the position of Assistant Professor at universities and colleges within the jurisdiction of the SLET Commission, much like the National Eligibility Test (NET) organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The official notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025 has been released, and interested candidates can now apply online for the exam.
Key Details of State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025
- Name of Exam: State Eligibility Test (SET), 2025
- Type of Exam: State-level eligibility test for Assistant Professors
- Level of Exam: State Level
- Exam Date: 23rd March 2025 (Sunday)
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Written Exam)
- Number of Papers: 2
- Total Number of Questions: 150 (50 in Paper I and 100 in Paper II)
- Maximum Marks: 300 (100 marks for Paper I and 200 marks for Paper II)
- Duration: 3 hours (1 hour for Paper I, 2 hours for Paper II)
- Negative Marking: No
- Mode of Application: Online
- Official Website: www.sletne.org
Eligibility Criteria for SLET 2025
Age Limit:
There is no upper age limit to appear for the SET exam. Candidates who qualify the exam are eligible to apply for the position of Assistant Professor within the jurisdiction of the SLET Commission's Member States.
Educational Qualification:
- For General/Unreserved/EWS candidates: At least 55% marks in the Master's Degree or equivalent from UGC-recognized universities/institutions.
- For SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD candidates: At least 50% marks in the Master’s Degree or equivalent examination.
Candidates who are in their final year of the Master’s Degree or those whose results are awaited can also apply for the SET exam.
Application Fee for SLET 2025
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | Rs. 1200/- |
| OBC-NCL | Rs. 1050/- |
| EWS | Rs. 1050/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 1000/- |
| PWD | Rs. 800/- |
How to Apply for SLET 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the SET exam through the official SLET portal. Follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official website and navigate to the Important Web Links section.
- Click on the "Online Application Form" link to begin the registration process.
- Complete the registration and log in with your credentials.
- Fill in your personal and educational details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee based on your category.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates for SET 2025
- Starting Date for Online Application: 1st December 2024
- Last Date for Online Application: 15th January 2025
- Date of SET Exam: 23rd March 2025
Exam Pattern and Paper Details
The SET 2025 will consist of two papers:
- Paper I: General paper to assess the candidate's teaching and research aptitude. It will focus on reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
- Paper II: Subject-specific paper with 100 objective-type questions, each worth 2 marks. This will be based on the candidate's selected subject.
Detailed Schedule for the Exam:
| Paper | Marks | Number of Questions | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 50 | 1 Hour | 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. |
| Paper II | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours | 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. |
Compensatory Time: Visually impaired candidates and those with writing disabilities are granted an additional 20 minutes for both Paper I and Paper II.
SET Exam Centres
The State Eligibility Test will be conducted at the following exam centres across the North Eastern Region:
- Gauhati University
- Dibrugarh University
- Tezpur University
- Assam University
- Manipur University
- Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Arunachal Pradesh
- Tripura University
- Sikkim (Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College)
- Mizoram University
- North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
- Medziphema Campus, Nagaland University
Important Web Links
- Online Application Form
- SET 2025 Notification
- Information Brochure
- Download Attestation Form
- SLET Syllabus
- Official Website
For more detailed information about the exam pattern, syllabus, and other important updates, refer to the official SLET Commission website.