Assam State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025: Your Gateway to Assistant Professor Roles

The State Eligibility Test (SET), often referred to as SLET, is a crucial examination conducted by the State Level Eligibility Test Commission (SLET), Assam (NE Region). This state-level test serves as a benchmark for aspiring candidates seeking to be appointed as Assistant Professors in various higher education institutions across Assam and other North Eastern states. It mirrors the national-level National Eligibility Test (NET) organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), ensuring a high standard of qualification.

Understanding the Assam SET 2025 Examination

The SET 2025 examination is designed to assess the aptitude and subject knowledge of candidates aspiring for the Assistant Professor position. It comprises two papers, both featuring objective-type questions. The exam aims to identify candidates with strong reasoning, comprehension, divergent thinking, general awareness, and in-depth subject-specific knowledge.

Key Examination Details:

  • Name of Exam: State Eligibility Test (SET), 2025
  • Purpose: Eligibility for Assistant Professor
  • Conducting Body: State Level Eligibility Test Commission (SLET), Assam (NE Region)
  • Level: State Level
  • Exam Mode: Offline
  • Number of Papers: 2
  • Total Questions: 150 (50 in Paper I, 100 in Paper II)
  • Maximum Marks: 300 (100 for Paper I, 200 for Paper II)
  • Exam Duration: 3 Hours (1 Hour for Paper I, 2 Hours for Paper II)
  • Negative Marking: No

Exam Structure and Timing:

Paper Maximum Marks Number of Questions Duration Timing
Paper – I 100 50 1 Hour 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Paper – II 200 100 2 Hours 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Paper I: Focuses on general aptitude, testing teaching and research abilities, reasoning, comprehension, and general awareness.

Paper II: Consists of questions based on the candidate's chosen subject, with each question carrying 2 marks.

Eligibility Criteria for Assam SET 2025

  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to appear for the SLET Exam.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Master's Degree or equivalent examination from UGC-recognized universities/institutions.
    • For SC, ST, PWD, and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates, a minimum of 50% marks (without rounding off) in the Master's degree is required.
    • Candidates appearing for their final year Master's degree examination are also eligible to apply, provided their results are awaited.

Application Fee Details:

Category Application Fee
UR (Unreserved) Rs. 1200/-
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) Rs. 1050/-
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Rs. 1050/-
SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) Rs. 1000/-
PWD (Persons with Disability) Rs. 800/-

How to Apply for Assam SET 2025

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SLET portal. Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the official SLET website (www.sletne.org) or the application portal (sletneonline.co.in).
  2. Online Registration: Locate and click on the "Online Application Form - Register" link. Complete the initial registration process with your basic details.
  3. Login and Fill Application: After registration, log in to your account using your credentials. Fill in all the required personal and educational information accurately.
  4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents such as your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates as per the specifications.
  5. Pay Application Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online through the available payment gateways, based on your category.
  6. Submit and Print: Review all the entered details before final submission. Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

Assam SET 2025 Test Centres:

The State Eligibility Test will be conducted across various centers in the North Eastern region. Prominent centers include:

  • Gauhati University
  • Dibrugarh University
  • Tezpur University
  • Assam University
  • Manipur University
  • Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Arunachal
  • Tripura University
  • Sikkim (Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College)
  • Mizoram University
  • North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  • Medziphema Campus, Nagaland University