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📅 APPLY 14 JUNE – 15 JULY 2026 · EXAM 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
The University of Kota released the Rajasthan SET 2026 notification on 12 June 2026. Apply online at uok.ac.in between 14 June and 15 July 2026. Clearing SET gives you lifetime eligibility for Assistant Professor/Lecturer posts in Rajasthan. (Confirm subject list, fee and eligibility in the official brochure.)
The Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET), conducted by the University of Kota on behalf of the Rajasthan Higher Education Department, is the state-level qualifying exam for the post of Assistant Professor / Lecturer in colleges and universities across Rajasthan. It works like a state counterpart to UGC NET: clear it once, and you hold a lifetime-valid eligibility certificate for teaching positions within the state.
Rajasthan SET 2026 — key details at a glance
| Examination | Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | University of Kota, for the Rajasthan Higher Education Department |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Rajasthan |
| Notification | 12 June 2026 |
| Application window | 14 June – 15 July 2026 |
| Exam date | 6 September 2026 |
| Pattern | UGC-NET style — two objective papers, offline (OMR) |
| Certificate validity | Lifetime, valid within Rajasthan |
| Official portal | uok.ac.in |
Who can apply
You can appear for Rajasthan SET 2026 if you hold (or are completing) a master's degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university, generally with a minimum of 55% marks (around 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS and other notified categories). There is no upper age limit, since SET is an eligibility test rather than a direct recruitment. Candidates from any state may appear, but the resulting certificate is valid for Assistant Professor/Lecturer eligibility within Rajasthan. Always confirm the exact percentage, the list of approved subjects and category relaxations in the official information brochure before applying.
How to apply
- Go to the University of Kota SET portal (the official link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number, then log in.
- Fill the application form with your personal, academic and subject details, and choose your exam city.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (the category-wise fee is listed in the brochure).
- Submit before 15 July 2026 and print the confirmation page for your records.
Exam pattern
Rajasthan SET follows the UGC NET pattern with two objective papers held in offline (OMR) mode on 6 September 2026:
- Paper I — General Aptitude: teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, communication and general awareness. Common to all candidates.
- Paper II — Subject: questions from your chosen post-graduate subject.
The exact number of questions, marks per paper and the qualifying-cut-off mechanism (a category-wise percentage of top scorers, per UGC norms) are detailed in the official brochure. Prepare from the prescribed UGC NET / SET syllabus for your subject.
Why Rajasthan SET matters
For aspiring college and university teachers in Rajasthan, SET is the gateway credential — many state institutions accept either UGC NET or the state SET for Assistant Professor eligibility. Because the certificate is valid for a lifetime, clearing SET once removes a recurring hurdle from every future Rajasthan teaching application. It pairs well with UGC NET (which is valid nationwide): qualifying both maximises your eligibility across central and state institutions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | |
| Application Start | |
| Application Close | |
| Exam Date |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Selection Process
- Paper I — General Aptitude
- Paper II — Subject
- Qualification & Certificate
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of UOK (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with University of Kota (Rajasthan SET). The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Rajasthan SET 2026 form kab tak bhar sakte hain?राजस्थान SET 2026 का फॉर्म कब तक भर सकते हैं?
Rajasthan SET ke liye eligibility kya hai?राजस्थान SET के लिए पात्रता क्या है?
Rajasthan SET ka exam kab hai?राजस्थान SET की परीक्षा कब है?
Who conducts Rajasthan SET 2026?
Is the Rajasthan SET certificate valid for a lifetime?
What is the difference between Rajasthan SET and UGC NET?
Rajasthan SET Online Form 2026 — Apply 14 June to 15 July, Exam 6 September — Analysis & Trends
A note on strategy.
If you are already preparing for UGC NET, Rajasthan SET is low marginal effort for a permanent state credential. The syllabus and pattern overlap heavily with UGC NET, so a candidate appearing for NET can add SET with relatively little extra preparation and bank a lifetime Rajasthan eligibility certificate as a hedge — useful because state institutions often have their own recruitment cycles where a SET certificate is explicitly accepted. The one caveat: SET eligibility is confined to Rajasthan, so if your career is mobile across states, treat SET as a complement to (not a replacement for) UGC NET. Verify the approved subject list before applying — if your master's subject is not in the SET subject list, you will need to map to the closest approved subject as per the brochure.