The West Bengal College Service Commission has officially announced the WB SET Exam Date 2026 ahead of the detailed notification. The 28th State Eligibility Test is confirmed for 13th December 2026 (Sunday). Bookmark this page for the latest updates.
The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) issued an official notice on 11th March 2026 confirming the exam schedule for the 28th WB State Eligibility Test. The offline WB SET 2026 exam is officially set to take place on 13th December 2026. Comprehensive details regarding the application process and eligibility criteria will be available in the forthcoming official notification PDF.
WB SET Exam Date 2026 Out
According to the official announcement, the 28th WB State Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted on 13th December 2026 (Sunday). The examination comprises two papers held in two distinct sessions: Paper I will be conducted from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, followed by Paper II from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
| Exam Date | Paper | Shift | Time Duration |
| 13th December 2026 (Sunday) | Paper 1 | Shit 1 | 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Paper 2 | Shift 2 | 12 noon to 2 pm |
WB SET 2026 Exam Date Official Notice
The examination schedule for the 28th SET was released on 11th March 2026 via the official portal, www.wbcsconline.in. The commission will conduct the eligibility test for 33 distinct subjects across a single-day format.
WB SET 2026 Exam Pattern & Structure
- The WB SET Exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The exam consists of 02 papers. Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Paper I shall consist of 50 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks. The questions, which will be general, are intended to assess the teaching and research aptitude of the candidate.
- Paper II shall consist of 100 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks, which will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
- The time duration for paper I is 01 hour, and paper 2 is 02 hours.
- For each correct question, 2 marks shall be awarded.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | 1 hours |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
WB SET 2026- Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates can refer to the following guidelines regarding the minimum qualifying marks required for the WB State Eligibility Test 2026.
- General (Unreserved) /EWS – 40%
- SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD, and Transgender – 35%
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