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If you are a postgraduate student in India dreaming of becoming a college lecturer or professor, you must be familiar with the SET examination.

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What is the minimum qualification to apply for the SET exam?

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You must have a Master's Degree (Postgraduation) in your respective subject with at least 55% aggregate marks (for General category) from a recognized university.

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Key Facts

Not every state conducts its own SET exam. Students in states without a SET exam usually have to write the central UGC-NET exam to qualify as professors.

The Full Form

SET = State Eligibility Test

(In some states, it is also known as SLET - State Level Eligibility Test).

What is the SET Exam?

The SET is a qualifying examination conducted individually by different state governments in India.

Passing the SET exam is a mandatory requirement if you want to be recruited as an Assistant Professor or Lecturer in government or private degree colleges/universities within that specific state.

Difference Between NET and SET

Both exams serve the exact same purpose (qualifying for Assistant Professorship), but their jurisdiction is different:

  • NET (National Eligibility Test): Conducted by the central agency (NTA/UGC). If you pass NET, you are eligible to become an Assistant Professor in any state across India.
  • SET (State Eligibility Test): Conducted by a specific state (e.g., MH-SET in Maharashtra, APSET in Andhra). If you pass, you are eligible to teach only in the state that conducted the exam.

Questions and Answers

What is the minimum qualification to apply for the SET exam?+

You must have a Master's Degree (Postgraduation) in your respective subject with at least 55% aggregate marks (for General category) from a recognized university.

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