Rajasthan SET 2026 Notification Out: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, & Online Application Link
Conducted by: University of Kota (UOK) | Target: Assistant Professor Eligibility
The University of Kota (UOK) has officially released the detailed advertisement (Notification No. 01/2026) for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026. If you are aspiring to secure a position as an Assistant Professor or Lecturer in top universities and colleges across Rajasthan, this is a massive opportunity. The online application portal is active from 14th June 2026 to 15th July 2026, and the offline written exam is scheduled for 6th September 2026.
💡 Attention: Life Science & Biotechnology Candidates
Candidates specializing in Biological Sciences can apply directly under Subject Code: 101014 - Life Science and Biotechnology. Since the evaluation pattern maps perfectly with the CSIR-UGC NET guidelines, this serves as an excellent parallel target for clearing a state-level teaching qualification seamlessly!
📅 Rajasthan SET 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | June 2026 |
| Online Application Process Begins | 14th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 15th July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15th July 2026 |
| Rajasthan SET 2026 Exam Date | 06th September 2026 |
💳 Category-wise Application Fee
- General / SBC / OBC (Creamy Layer) (Rajasthan & Out-of-State candidates): Rs. 1500/-
- EWS / SBC / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Rajasthan state: Rs. 1200/-
- SC / ST of Rajasthan State and all PwD candidates: Rs. 750/-
🎓 Conditions of Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university.
- General / Unreserved / EWS: Minimum 55% marks (without rounding off).
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: Minimum 50% marks (without rounding off).
- Result Awaited / Final Year Candidates: Students currently pursuing their Master’s degree or appearing for their final year examinations whose results are still awaited are completely eligible to apply provisionally. However, they must pass their Master's degree with the required marks within two years from the date of the SET result declaration.
- Subject Rule: Candidates must appear in the subject matching their post-graduation degree only.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for Rajasthan SET.
📝 Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
The selection process relies purely on an objective-type written examination consisting of two distinct papers conducted in a continuous 3-hour block without any break.
| Paper | Marks | Total MCQs | Focus / Nature of Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 Marks | 50 | Assesses teaching/research aptitude, logical reasoning, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. |
| Paper II | 200 Marks | 100 | Tests extensive core domain knowledge of the specific PG subject chosen by the candidate. |
| Total | 300 Marks | 150 Questions | Cumulative Time Duration: 03 Hours (180 Minutes) continuous block. |
⚠️ Crucial Exam Guidelines:
- No Negative Marking: You can attempt all questions safely without penalization for wrong answers!
- Language Options: Exam papers will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for designated language papers.
- Dropped Questions Policy: If any question is found incorrect and gets dropped by the authority, +2 marks will be awarded to all candidates who appeared.
- Validity: The Rajasthan SET passing certificate is valid permanently but applicable exclusively for colleges/universities within the state of Rajasthan.
📚 Complete List of 35 SET Subjects Available
| Code | Subject | Code | Subject | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101001 | Chemical Sciences | 101013 | Law | 101025 | Rajasthani |
| 101002 | Commerce | 101014 | Life Science & Biotech | 101026 | Sanskrit |
| 101003 | Computer Sci & App | 101015 | Management | 101027 | Sociology |
| 101004 | Earth Sciences | 101016 | Mathematical Sciences | 101028 | Urdu |
| 101005 | Economics | 101017 | Music | 101029 | Visual Arts |
| 101006 | Education | 101018 | Philosophy | 101030 | Library & Info Sci |
| 101007 | English | 101019 | Physical Education | 101031 | Persian |
| 101008 | Environmental Sci | 101020 | Physical Science | 101032 | Punjabi |
| 101009 | Geography | 101021 | Political Science | 101033 | Sindhi |
| 101010 | Hindi | 101022 | Population Studies* | 101034 | Statistics |
| 101011 | History | 101023 | Psychology | 101035 | Yoga |
| 101012 | Home Science | 101024 | Public Admin | - | - |
*Note: Candidates with a Master's degree in Geography featuring a specialization in Population Studies remain fully eligible for code 101022.
🔗 Quick Links & How to Apply
Candidates can file their registration through the University portal or log straight into the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) engine ecosystem.
