TN SET Exam 2024 Postponed, New Exam Date to be Out Soon, Check Out the Details Here

The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, has delayed the State Level Eligibility Test (SET) scheduled for June 7th and 8th, 2024. This postponement is due to technical reasons. The exam serves as a qualifying criterion for aspiring assistant professors in Tamil Nadu's universities and colleges. The new date will be communicated later.

The SET examination is necessary for those aiming to become assistant professors in Tamil Nadu. Conducted by various universities on a rotational basis, this year's exam was managed by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. The university had extended the application deadline twice, with the final date set as May 15th. Approximately 100,000 candidates had applied for the exam across the state.
Candidates should stay updated with official announcements from the university regarding the new dates for the SET examination. Further details and instructions will be provided accordingly.

Tamil Nadu SET Exam Pattern

The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) follows the pattern of the UGC-NET exam. Below is a breakdown of the key aspects:

Papers:
Two: Paper I and Paper II
Total Duration:
3 hours (no breaks)
Mode:
Computer Based Test (CBT)

Paper I (Common for All)

• Number of Questions: 50 MCQs
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Marking Scheme: 2 marks for each correct answer, no negative marking
• Content: General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, and other skills

Paper II (Subject-Specific)

• Number of Questions: 100 MCQs
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Marking Scheme: 2 marks for each correct answer, no negative marking
• Content: Topics from your chosen postgraduate subject (refer to the TNSET list of subjects)

Selection Criteria

The general selection process for TNSET involves:

Minimum qualifying marks: Different cut-offs for General Category and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. You need to secure minimum marks in both Paper I and Paper II to qualify.

Merit List: Based on the marks obtained in both papers, a merit list is prepared for each subject.

Eligibility for Assistant Professor Posts: Qualifying in TNSET makes you eligible to apply for Assistant Professor posts in Tamil Nadu universities and colleges.

The medium of question papers is generally English, except for language subjects in Paper II. Refer to the official TNSET syllabus for a detailed breakdown of topics covered in each paper and your chosen subject.