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WB SET result 2024 will be released by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) soon for the 26th SET exam. The WB SET results will be declared on the official website- www.wbcsconline.in or www.wbcsc.org.in/wbcsc. To check the WB SET result 2024, candidates need to log in using the username and password on the link activated by the WBCSC. The 26th SET result will be available as a scorecard containing the marks obtained by candidates in the examination.
The WB SET 2024 will be held in December to determine the eligibility of candidates as Assistant Professors in universities and colleges of the state.
Q: I have secured the minimum qualifying marks for the WB SET exam for Assistant Professor; still I am not qualified, why?
The candidates need to qualify for both papers that are paper 1 and paper 2 in order to be eligible to qualify for the WB SET exam. The candidates have to score a minimum of 40 per cent marks (Unreserved category) and 35 per cent of marks to qualify for the WB SET exam. However, among the candidates crossing the minimum qualifying marks, the top 6 per cent of the candidates will be made qualified for the Assistant Professor.
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Q: I want my WB SET score to be re-evaluated. What is the process for the same?
There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of WB SET result. The official notification reads, No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. The candidates can only raise objections against the provisional answer key. Based on the objections raised by the candidates the final answer key and the result is released.
Upvote Q: When is the WB TET result released?
The WB TET result is released based on the final answer key. The result is generally declared within one or two months of the conduct of the exam. The qualified candidates are awarded the WB TET certificate. The candidates can check the result by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the WBTET tab
- Click on the results tab
- Fillout the details
- Click on submit
- WBTET result will appear on the screen
- Download the result and save it for later use
Upvote How to check WB SET Result 2024?
Candidates need to follow the steps given below to check the WB SET result 2024:
Step 1: Visit the official website of WBCSC- www.wbcsconline.in or www.wbcsc.org.in/wbcsc.
Step 2: Click on the WB SET Result link for the 26th SET on the home page
Step 3: Enter your user ID and password
Step 4: Check your results and scores obtained
Step 5: Download the WB SET scorecard
Direct Link for WB SET 26th Session Result: Yet to be Released
Q: How to download the WB SET results?
The WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test) result is released by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC). The steps to download the WB SET result are given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the WB SET result link
- WB SET login page will appear on the screen
- Fill out the login credentials
- Fill out the captch code
- Click on the submit button
- The WB SET result will appear on the screen
- Download the WB SET result/scorecard and saveit for later use
Upvote Q: Is there any negative marking in WB SET exam?
No, WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test) does not follow any negative marking scheme. The counting of marks is basd on the correct answers given by the candidate and no marks are deducted for the incorrect answers. The marking scheme for the WB SET exam has been given below:
- Marks for the correct answers:+2 marks
- Marks for the incorrect answers: 0 marks
Upvote Q: When will the WB SET cut off be released?
The WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test) cut off is released by the West bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) on its official website along with the release of the WB SET results. The WB SET cut off is released category wise in the form of a PDF. The candidates can easily access the WB SET cut off from the official website without logging to their registered account for the WB SET exam.
Upvote WB SET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of WB SET 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
15 Dec '24 | WB 26th SET Exam 2024 |
Details Mentioned on WB SET Result & Scorecard
Candidates will find the following information on the WB SET scorecard:
- Name of the shortlisted candidates
- Roll number
- Registration number/Application number
- Marks obtained by the candidates for respective disciplines
- Result status
- Cut-off marks
- Section-wise marks
- Qualifying status
Q: What are the factors that determine WB SET cut off?
The WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test) cut off is based on many factors. Some of the factors that affects the WB SET cut off marks are given below:
- Subject wise difficulty level
- Number of applicants
- Number of applicants for a particular subject
- Preparation level of the candidates, etc.
Upvote Q: Will WB SET admit card be needed after the exam is over?
Yes, it is advisable to keep the WB SET admit card safe even after the exam is over. The admit card is an important document that serves as proof of your candidature for the WB SET exam. It contains essential details such as your name, application number, roll number, exam date, time, and center. After the exam is over, the WB SET admit card will be required for further stages of the recruitment process, such as document verification, counseling, and final selection. Therefore, it is important to keep the admit card safe and secure until the entire recruitment process is completed. In case you have lost your original WB SET admit card, you can download a duplicate copy from the official website of the WBCSC by logging in with your registration number and password.
Upvote Q: What is the WB SET exam pattern?
The WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test) exam pattern is prescribed by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC). The candidatesappearing for the WB SET exam must know the exam pattern. The WB SET exam pattern has been given below:
- Paper 1 consists of 50 questions, all are compulsory
- Total marks for Paper 1 are 100
- The duration of the Paper 1 is of one hour
- Paper 2 consists of 100 objective type questions, all are compulsory, each carrying 2 marks
- Total marks for Paper 2 is 200
- Duration of the Paper 2 is 2 hours
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Upvote WB SET Result Preparation Criteria
The WBCSC follows a particular criteria and procedure for the declaration of WB SET results. Have a look at the step-wise WB SET result preparation criteria below:
- Step 1: The number of candidates to be declared qualified in WB SET exam should be equal to 6% of the total candidates who appeared in both papers of SET.
- Step 2: The total slots will be allocated to different categories as per the reservation policy of the West Bengal Government.
- Step 3: Candidates need to have appeared in both papers of WB SET exam and should have secured the minimum qualifying marks in both the papers taken together.
- Step 4: Total number of candidates to be declared qualified in a particular subject for a particular category is derived as per the following methodology, for instance:
| Number of candidates to be declared qualified in ‘English’ subject for ST category | Number of candidates belonging to ST category who have qualified WB SET (*) Total slots available for ST category (÷) Total number of candidates belonging to the ST category over all subjects who have qualified WB SET |
The aggregate percentage of the two papers corresponding to the number of slots arrived at determines the WB SET cut-off marks for the particular category.
Q: I have not cleared the WB SET exam. Can I appear for the exam again?
Yes you can definitely appear for the WB SET exam again If you did not clear it in the first attempt. The WB SET exam is conducted twice a year by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) for the selection of Assistant Professor in various West Bengal Universities and Colleges.
There is no limit on the number of attempts that you can make for the WB SET exam. However, you have to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the exam, which include having master's degree with at least 55 per cent marks (50 per cent for reserved categories) or equivalent from the UGC recognised University.
Upvote Q: How tough is it to crack the WB SET exam?
WB SET is considered one of the most prestigious and the toughest state exams. But if you are smart enough to have a good strategy with apt study material you can easily crack it in your first attempt Paper 1 plays a very crucial part in the process of cracking the WB SET exam as it can make your merit or can lower it if not prepared well. Prepare as many previous year questions as you can. Know your syllabus for Paper 2, solve previous year questions and figure out the pattern of questions. To prepare for this exam make sure the basics of your subjects are strong, you have clarity of concepts. Make notes of the topics according to the syllabus issued. If you need guidance for your preparation You can avail yourself of facilities like sessions on paper 1 and paper 2, mock tests, previous year papers discussion, direct interaction with teachers etc. Divide your syllabus into small sections and set a weekly and monthly target for it. Include one previous paper solving per week. Make sure you complete your syllabus and be left with a little time to revise.
Upvote Q: What is the minimum qualifying marks for the WBSET exam?
The WB SET exam is conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commision (WBCSC) to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of higher secondary school teachers and non-vocational teachers. To qualify in the WB SET exam, candidates need to secure a minimum of 40 per cent aggregate marks in Paper I and Paper II, separately.
Note: This qualifying criterion is subject to change. The candidates are advised vist the official website for the any criterion related to qualfying marks
Upvote WB SET Cut Off 2024
WBCSC will release the WB SET cut off 2024 along with the names of the top 6 per cent candidates who secured the cutoff marks. The WB SET cut off is fixed by the commission based on the result preparation criteria.
Note: The subject-wise WB SET cut-off for the transgender category is the lowest among those for SC/ ST/ PWD/ OBC/ EWS categories in the corresponding subject.
WB SET Qualifying Marks 2024
The WB SET qualifying marks 2024 are the minimum marks that candidates need to obtain the clear the exam. Have a look at the WB SET qualifying percentage below for different categories:
| Categories |
WB SET qualifying percentage |
|---|---|
| General |
40 per cent in aggregate |
| OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS |
35 per cent in aggregate |
| SC, ST and PWD (Transgender also) |
35 per cent in aggregate |
WB SET E-Certificate 2023
WBCSC will release the WB SET E- certificate 2024 after the result declaration. This certificate will be given to the candidates who secure a rank in WB SET merit list. The E-certificate can be downloaded from the official website of WBCSC, check the steps below to download the E-certificate:
- Visit the official website of WBCSC, wbcsc.org.in
- Click on the link on the home page that says ‘E-certificate for SET’, click on the link
- Login using the login credentials provided at the time of registration, click on submit tab
- Your E-certificate will appear on screen, save it for future purpose
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What's Next after the declaration of WB SET result?
WB SET is conducted to select candidates for assistant professor posts for various government colleges in West Bengal. Candidates qualified in WB SET can apply for the vacancies released by the commission. Candidates will be recruited as per their rank in the WB SET final merit list. If a candidate wants to improve his /her score in WB SET, he/ she can apply for it again. Eligible candidates can appear for WB SET as many times as she/he wants. Age is no bar for the candidates appearing for WBSET as there is no upper age limit for application
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The 26th edition of the WB SET 2024 exam will be conducted on December 15, 2024. The authority released the WB SET 2024 admit card on November 20, 2024, on the official website. An admit card is an important document required to be carried by a candidate at their respective exam centres.
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