TS SET Exam 2024: Overview & Procedure for Declaration of Result

TS SET (Telangana State Eligibility Test) is an exam for the aspirants in Telangana who wants to become Assistant Professors or Lecturers in Government Universities and Colleges in Telangana. Osmania University is responsible for conducting the exam every year online on behalf of the Telangana State Government. The TS SET Exam includes a general paper (Paper 1) and a subject-specific paper (Paper 2) chosen from 29 subjects. To get succeed in the TS SET Exam, candidates must give both papers. Those who pass receive a certificate.

Telangana SET Exam 2024

Osmania University has posted the TS SET Notification 2024 on their official website. It includes information about registration dates, exam date, eligibility criteria, and application fees and more. If you want to take the TS SET 2024 Exam, it's important to read the TS SET Notification thoroughly. Check all the details in the TS SET Notification PDF before submitting your application.

Osmania University made the TS SET Application Form available from May 14, 2024. You can fill out the form without a late fee until July 2, 2024. If you miss this deadline, you can still apply online till 26 July, but you have to pay a late fee. The university will open an application correction window on July 28 and 29 2024 to make any correction on your application. The TS SET exam will be conducted on July 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2024. TS SET Exam Admit Card will be released on 20 August 2024.

TS SET 2024 Exam Pattern

The TS SET Exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 & Paper 2. Both the papers are of objective type questions and will be held in 3 Hours of duration under 2 different sessions. Let’s discuss about the Exam Pattern for each paper:

TS SET Paper-I

TS SET Paper-I consists of 50 objective type compulsory questions each carrying 2 marks. The questions will be of general nature. Paper-I is set to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the aspiring candidates. TS SET Paper-I mainly designed to test Comprehension skills, divergent thinking, reasoning ability and general knowledge of the candidate.

TS SET Paper-II

Paper 2 is subject-specific exam, where the subjects are chosen by the candidate from a 33 subject list. Candidates has to choose a subject while filling the TS SET Application Form. Candidates must choose the subject according to their subject expertise in post graduate level. All the questions of Paper-II are compulsory.

Syllabus of TS SET Exam 2024

The TS SET Exam covers a very vast range of sections. Let’s discuss the TS SET Syllabus for both Paper-I & Paper-II.

TS SET PAPER-I Syllabus

This paper’s main objective is to assess aspirant’s teaching and research capabilities. The TS SET Paper-I also aims at checking the teaching and research aptitude of the candidates.

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, such as understanding, analysing, and evaluating the information. Moreover, they should be aware about the teaching and learning process in higher education and understand how life is affected by the people, environment & natural resources. The detailed syllabus of TS SET Paper-I in provided in the table below:

TS SET Paper-II Syllabus

The TS SET Paper-II Syllabus changes according to the subject chosen by the candidate. There are 30 different subjects available for the Paper 2. Here is a list of subjects that you can select in the paper II exam.

For Detailed Syllabus, Visit: TS SET Paper 2 Syllabus

Procedure & Criteria for declaration of TS SET Result:

Here are the steps by how the TS SET Result is decided:

1. The number of candidates who qualify for the Assistant Professor, will be 6% of all the aspirants who appeared for both papers of the TS SET Examination.

2. Now these qualifying spots are distributed among different categories based on the reservation rules of the Government of Telangana.

NOTE: Candidates who belong from outside of Telangana State will be counted in non-local and unreserved category.

• Reservation for Women: 33.33% of slots are reserved for women in each subject and category. If women candidates selected on merit then this reservation won't be applied. If there are not enough women candidates, those slots will go to men of the same category.
• Reservation for Disabled Persons: 3% of slots are reserved for disabled candidates in each category (OC/BC/SC/ST/Transgender) in each subject.

3. In order to be considered eligible for Assistant Professor/ Lecturer:

• The candidate must appear in both the Paper-I & Paper-II and secure at least 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for General (Unreserved) category candidates
• At least 35% aggregate marks, a candidate has to score if he belongs to the reserved categories (viz., SC, ST, BC, & PwD) and Transgender.

4. The methodology from which the number of candidates who will be declared qualified in any subject for a particular category is illustrated below:

For Example: The percentage combined of both Paper-I & Paper-II will be used to set the qualifying cutoff for Assistant Professor Eligibility in Economics subject for the SC category.

As mentioned in the above example, the same method will be used to set qualifying cut-offs for all subjects and categories. The qualifying criteria set in TS-SET Exam are final and must be followed.

TS SET Exam Cut-Off

It is expected that The Osmania University will release the TS SET 2024 Cutoff marks after the completion of exam in August 2024. Steps to check the TS SET 2024 cut-off are mentioned below:

• Go to the official website.
• Click on the TS SET 2024 result link.
• Then, Click on the TS SET Cut-Off link
• The cut-off PDF will appear on your screen.
• Download and save the TS SET cut-off for future reference.

TS SET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

There are various factors in TS SET Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit: No upper age limit to apply for TS SET Exam.
• General/EWS Candidates: TS SET Aspirants must have minimum 55% in their Master’s Degree (e.g., M.A., M.Sc., MBA, etc.) without rounding off.
• BC/SC/ST/PwD: Candidates must have at least 50% in their Master’s Degree without rounding off.
• Current Master’s Students: Students who are still studying or waiting for their final results can apply provisionally but they must achieve the required marks within two years of TS SET Result.
• Transgender: Aspirants are eligible for the same relaxations as SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Ph.D. Holders (pre-1991): Ph.D. holders will get a 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks (from 55% to 50%).
• Subjects: Candidates must apply only for subjects listed in the TS SET 30 subject list.
• Documents: There is no need for candidates to send their documents or application printouts to the organising body. They should verify eligibility by themselves and show original certificates during the verification when/if they qualify.
• Foreign Degrees/Diplomas: Candidates should check their degree equivalence with the Indian Master’s Degrees from AIU, New Delhi.

Exam Centres of TS SET Exam

The TS SET Exam is held in various cities of Telangana. All the TS SET Exam Centres are mentioned in the table below:

Preparation Tips for TS SET Exam

• Understand the syllabus thoroughly.
• Focus on time management and accuracy.
• Keep updated with current affairs, especially related to education and technology.
• Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests.

Similarities between UGC NET Exam & TS SET Exam

• Objective: Both exams are designed to determine eligibility for the Assistant Professor role and award Junior Research Fellowships.
• Conducting Bodies: UGC NET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), while the Telangana SET is conducted by the Osmania University.
• Syllabus: The syllabus for both exams is quite similar. Both cover various subjects in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, and Sciences. Paper I tests teaching and research aptitude in both exams, while Paper II is subject-specific.
• Exam Pattern: Both exams have multiple-choice questions (MCQs). They consist of two papers:
  • Paper I: General paper on teaching and research aptitude.
  • Paper II: Subject-specific paper based on the candidate's chosen subject.
• Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications (Master’s degree with a minimum percentage of marks) are similar for both exams.

Tips for Preparing for Both UGC NET & TS SET Exams Simultaneously

• Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
  • Carefully review the syllabus and exam pattern for UGC NET and TS SET Exams. Since the syllabus overlaps significantly, this will make your preparation easy.
• Focus on Paper I:
  • Paper I is common to both exams and focuses on teaching and research aptitude. Develop a strong foundation in this section to help in both exams.
  • Topics include teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reading comprehension, communication, reasoning (including mathematical), logical reasoning, data interpretation, information and communication technology (ICT), people and environment, and higher education system.
• Subject-Specific Preparation:
  • Choose your subject for Paper II and focus on it thoroughly. Since the subject content for Paper II in both exams is largely the same, a single preparation strategy will suffice.
  • Use UGC NET study materials, question papers from previous years, and mock tests for your subject.
• Time Management:
  • Create a study timetable that allocates specific times for preparation for Paper I and Paper II.
  • Divide your time efficiently to cover the entire syllabus and leave ample time for revision.
• Practice and Revision:
  • Practice previous years' question papers and take mock tests for both exams to understand the actual exam environment.
  • Regular revision is crucial. Make summary notes for quick revision.

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