TNSET 2023: Tamil Nadu SET, Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility

TNSET 2023 (Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test) will be conducted by Annamalai University. It is conducted for determining the eligibility of Tamil Nadu students for position of Assistant Professor in Tamil Nadu Universities. It is a state Nodal Agency of the UGC under the Government of Tamil Nadu. The exam is conducted within a state in 26 subjects. The candidates who will qualify the exam for eligibility of Assistant Professor will be governed by the concerned Universities/ Colleges/ State Government. Here are details regarding TNSET 2023 exam such as application form, exam dates, eligibility, pattern, etc. in given article.

TNSET 2023 Notifications – Application Soon

TNSET 2023 Application Form is releasing soon in June 2023. Check here for application details.

TNSET 2024 Application Form will be released through online mode. Get more details about TNSET 2024 here.

TNSET 2023 Overview

Name of the Exam	TNSET (Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test)
Conducting Authority	Annamalai University
Courses Offered	Assistant Professor
Level of exam	State Level
Application mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline

TNSET 2023 Exam Dates

Check the tentative TNSET Exam dates 2023 given below:

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Online submission of Application Form	June 2023
Application form submission ends on	1st week of July 2023
Admit Card	2nd week of July 2023
Exam Date	4th week of July 2023
Release of Answer Key	July 2023
Declaration of Result	August 2023

TNSET Application Form 2023

Candidates can check the details about TNSET 2023 Application form below:

• The application form for TNSET 2023 will be released from first week of June 2023.
• The application form will release through online mode.
• Candidates have to fill application form with details like personal, educational qualifications, communicational, etc.
• Candidates have to mention their category in the application form along with other details.
• Upload the passport size scanned photograph, signature, and relevant community certificate.
• The last date to submit the application form will be 1^st week of July 2023.
• Candidates must take the printout for further reference.

Application Fee:

• The application fee can be submitted through online mode.
• Candidate can pay the application fee through credit/ debit card or net banking.
• The fee once paid will be non-refundable.

Candidates can check the application fee for various categories from below:

Category	Application Fee
General candidates	Rs.1500/-
BC/ BCM/ DNC	Rs.1250/-
SC/ SCA/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender	Rs.500/-

How to Apply for TNSET 2023

• Step-1: Visit the website of TNSET 2023
• Step-2: To register click on “Registration” button and enter email and password.
• Step-3: Fill the application form with details like name, parent name, email id, phone number, etc.
• Step-4: Upload the scanned images and signature in application form after filling the details.
• Step-5: Pay the application fee through online mode by payment gateway.
• Step-6: Print the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

TNSET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Check the TNSET eligibility criteria 2023 here before applying for exam:

• Age Limit: There will be no upper age limit to apply for TNSET exam.
• Qualification: Candidate must pass with master’s degree or equivalent examination from any recognized university or institutions by UGC.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must secure at least 55% marks (50% for OBC belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/ Scheduled Caste (SC), Schedules Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PWD-VI/ HI/ PH).
• Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are appearing in final year of master’s degree program can apply for the exam.

TNSET Exam Pattern 2023

Following is the TNSET Exam pattern for 2023 below:

• Mode: The exam will be conducted in offline mode.
• Medium: The paper will be in English and Tamil language for some subjects.
• Type of Questions: The paper will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Marks: There will be total 100 marks for Paper I and for Paper II there will be total 200 marks.
• Duration: For Paper I, the duration of exam will be 1 hour for general and for PWD it will be 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• For Paper II the duration will be 2 hours for general and for PWD it will be 2 hours and 40 minutes.
• Total Questions: There will be total 50 questions in Paper I and for Paper II it will be 100 questions.
• Marking Scheme: For every correct answer 2 marks will be given and there will be no negative marking for wrong answer.

Check below distribution of marks and number of questions:

Session	Paper	Marks	No. of Questions	Duration General                  PWD
First	I	100	50 Questions – all Compulsory (2 Marks each)	1 Hour	1 Hour 20 minutes
Second	II	200	100 Questions – all compulsory (2 Marks each)	2 Hours	2 Hours 40 minutes

TNSET Syllabus 2023

TNSET Syllabus 2023 for the entrance examination is common for all subjects in which SET will be conducted. The exam authority will not send the syllabus to the candidates individually.

The questions in Paper II will be compulsory covering the entire syllabus which includes all electives without option.

Syllabi for all TNSET subjects can be downloaded from the UGC website. The syllabus for TNSET 2023 is as follows:

General Aptitude:

• Reading and Comprehension
• Teaching and Research Aptitude
• Communication
• Logical Reasoning Ability
• Information and Communication Technology
• Data Interpretation
• People and Environment
• Higher Education System Governance, Polity, and Administration

Economics:

• Micro & Macro Economic Analysis
• Public Finance
• Development and Planning
• International Economics
• Statistical Methods
• Indian Economy

Political Science:

• Comparative Politics and Political Analysis
• Political Theory and Thought
• Public Administration
• Indian Government and Policies
• International Relations

Psychology:

• Learning Process
• Perceptual Processes
• Memory and Forgetting
• Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Human Abilities
• Personality

Sociology:

• Neo-functionalism & Neo-Marxism
• Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology
• Structuration and Post-Modernism
• Contemporary Issues
• Theoretical Perspectives
• Current Debates
• Challenges of Globalization

TNSET Preparation Tips

Below are some TNSET preparation tips 2023 that will help candidates in performing well in exam:

• Prepare a timetable and divide time equally for all subjects.
• Check out the officially prescribed syllabus for the examination.
• Take help from the best books and study materials available.
• Practice the previous year’s question paper and sample paper.
• Include every single topic of the syllabus in your preparations.
• Don’t take the stress and take care of your health.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

TNSET Admit Card 2023

The TNSET 2023 exam admit card will release from second week of July 2023. The Admit Card download process can be completed with a login ID and password. Admit card will be available through online mode.

The candidates need to carry the TNSET admit card with them while appearing for the examination as no candidate will be allowed to enter the hall without it. The admit card will contain all the essential details like candidates’ name, roll no, venue of the exam, date, and time.

TNSET Exam Centers 2023

The following are the examination centers for TNSET:

• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Madurai
• Tiruchirapalli
• Salem
• Tirunelveli
• Karaikudi
• Vellore
• Erode
• Thanjavur

TSNET Answer Key 2023

The candidates who will appear for TNSET 2023 exam will be able to download TNSET Answer key in July 2023. Candidates can check the Answer key by entering User Id and Password.

The answer key contains all the correct answers to questions that have come in entrance exam. TNSET 2023 answer key will be available through online mode and candidates will not receive answer key in offline mode.

TNSET Result 2023

TNSET results will be declared through online mode. The authority will send the SMS to qualified candidates on their mobile number. The Result will get released from August 2023.

The total number of candidates who will qualify for eligibility for Assistant Professor shall be equal to 6% of candidates appearing in both Paper I and Paper II.

In case of the OC/ BC/ BCM/ MBC candidates must secure at least 40% aggregate marks in both paper in order to be considered in both papers.

In the case of reserved category candidates like (SC/ ST/ PWD) category, candidates must secure at least 35% aggregate marks in both papers.

TNSET Counselling 2023

The candidates will be shortlisted after the exam and qualified candidates will be called for Interview round. The candidates will be selected for the counselling/ Admission on the basis of their TNSET marks.

The candidates first have to clear the cut off prepared by the authority in order to participate in counselling round. Those candidates who will clear the Interview round will be considered as Assistant professor.

Documents required for TNSET Counseling:

• Class 10^th/ high school or its equivalent examination certificate
• Class 12^th mark sheet/ grade sheet or equivalent qualifying
• 10 recent color photographs
• Graduation Degree/ Mark sheet
• TNSET Scorecard/ Result
• Migration/ Transfer/ Character certificate
• SC/ ST/ OBC category certificate, etc.

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