The 26th West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) is set to be conducted in December 2024, organised by the West Bengal College Service Commission.
In response to growing concerns over exam security, several advanced measures have been introduced for SET 2024. Notable among these are digital locks and QR codes embedded within the question papers. The College Service Commission aims to ensure foolproof security, including GPS tracking of exam material and secure storage through digital lockers. These initiatives are designed to swiftly detect and prevent any potential breaches, safeguarding the integrity of the examination process.
WB SET 2024 Exam Details
Scheduled for December 15, SET 2024 will cover 33 subjects, including newer additions like Santhali, Urdu, Nepali, Journalism, Geology, Environmental Science, and Business Management. Over 100 colleges and universities across the state have been designated as exam centres.
WB SET 2024 Exam Format
The test will be held in two sessions: the General paper will take place from 10.30AM to 11.30AM, followed by the subject-specific paper from noon to 2PM. The general paper consists of 100 questions, while the subject-specific exam carries 200 marks.
In the last decade, the College Service Commission has issued 8,650 appointment letters to assistant professors and librarians. Post-pandemic, more than 14,000 candidates have cleared the SET. The number of successful candidates has been consistently high, with 4,794 clearing in 2021, 4,931 in 2022, and 4,428 in 2023.
The registration process for this year’s SET began on August 1 and will close on August 31. Candidates needing to correct any application errors will be able to do so from September 9 to September 11.