GSET 2024: Complete Guide to Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application, and Preparation Tips

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has officially published the GSET 2024 schedule, providing crucial information for candidates. This comprehensive guide is designed to give you a thorough understanding of all the important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and preparation strategies to help you succeed in the Gujarat State Eligibility Test.

Highlights:

• Date: 1 December 2024

• Subjects: 33

• Type of Exam: State Level

• Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) is conducted for Assistant Professor and JRF.

• Official Website: gujaratset.ac.in

• Issue/ edition: 18th

• Exam Centers: 11 cities of Gujarat

Dates:

• August 20, 2024: Notification Published

• Application Open Date: August 21, 2024

• Application Fee Pay Date: September 21, 2024

• Application Closure Date: September 25, 2024

• Test Date: December 1, 2024

• Admit Card Date: To be notified

Application Fee:

Eligibility:

• Post Graduation degree with minimum of 55%

• 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC and differently abled persons.

• The Ph.D. degree holder can also appear in this test

• No maximum age bar for candidates

Exam Pattern:

Paper I - General

• Total Marks: 100

• 50 Multiple Choice Questions

• Time duration-1 hour

• 09:30 to 12:30 hrs.

Paper II- Subject Specific

• Total Marks: 200

• Questions: 100 MCQs

• Time: 2 hours

• Total time with Paper 1: 3 hours

Exam Centers:

Qualifying Standards:

• General/EWS: 40% aggregate

• SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Third Gender: 35% aggregate

Application Form

1. Step 1: Pay fee

2. Step 2: Fill form

3. Upload documents

4. Confirm and save

Required Documents:

• Valid photo ID

• Educational certificates

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Recent photograph

• Signature

• PWD certificate (if applicable)

Preparation Tips:

• Get a thorough understanding of the syllabus

• Prepare both papers equally

• Practice previous year questions

• Take mock tests regularly

• Develop time management skills

• Stay updated with current affairs

• Make subject-wise study plans

Important Resources:

• Previous year papers

• Official syllabus

• Sample questions

• Study materials

• Online mock tests

• Subject-wise references

Result Process:

• Provisional answer key release

• Objection submission window

• Final answer key publication

• Result declaration

• Certificate issuance

Exam Day Guidelines:

• Carry admit card

• Bring valid photo ID

• Reach center early

• Follow COVID protocols

• Bring basic stationery

• No electronic devices allowed

The GSET 2024 is an excellent opportunity for the future teachers and researchers in Gujarat. Success in this exam allows aspirants to get a teaching position in the top colleges and universities of the state. Candidates need to focus on systematic preparation, regular practice, and conceptual understanding.

Official website will be updated with fresh notifications and changes. Prepare early, but be balanced in between general paper and subject-specific topics. Do not forget to check the exam center details well in advance and keep all your documents ready before the application deadline.

FAQ

Q 1. What is the GSET 2024 exam date?

The Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2024 will be held on December 1, 2024.

Q 2. What subjects are covered in GSET 2024?

GSET 2024 will cover 33 subjects, with Paper I being General and Paper II being subject-specific.

Q 3. How can I apply for GSET 2024?

To apply for GSET 2024, visit the official website, complete the application form, pay the fee, and upload required documents before the September 25, 2024 deadline.

Q 4. What is the eligibility for GSET 2024?

Candidates must have a Post Graduation degree with a minimum of 55%. There is a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates and differently-abled persons.

Q 5. What is the GSET 2024 exam pattern?

The exam consists of two papers: Paper I (General) with 50 MCQs for 100 marks, and Paper II (Subject-specific) with 100 MCQs for 200 marks. The total time duration is 3 hours.