WB SET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Subjects for Paper 1 & 2

WB SET Exam Pattern 2026 outlines the structure and format of West Bengal State Eligibility Test conducted by West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors in colleges and universities across the state. The exam consists of two papers- Paper I and Paper II. Paper I includes 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on teaching and research aptitude, while Paper II contains 100 MCQs based on the candidate’s chosen subject. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours, and candidates must qualify both papers to be declared SET-qualified.

WB SET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

WB SET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 2 is given in the table below:

WB SET 2026 Paper 2 List of Subjects

Candidates can choose their WB SET 2026 Paper 2 subject from a list of 33 subjects. The list of subjects, along with their codes, is provided in the table below:

Key Pointers:

• Candidates are required to appear for WB SET Paper 2 in the subject of their Post-Graduation
• If the subject of the candidate is not included in the list of WB-SET subjects, the candidates may appear in UGC NET/Joint CSIR-UGC Test.

Candidates must note that WB SET 2026 will be conducted in two objective-type papers, each with compulsory questions carrying 2 marks. Both papers follow fixed sectional timing with no negative marking. Paper 1 tests general aptitude, while Paper 2 is subject-specific. Preparation should align with the provided syllabus, ensuring accuracy and time management within allotted durations.