WB SET Exam Date 2026 Announced: Check Schedule, Exam Pattern & Details

The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) has officially issued a notice regarding the upcoming examination timeline for aspiring assistant professors. Candidates preparing for the state-level eligibility test can now structure their preparation effectively around the newly declared dates.

For aspirants looking to streamline their study plan, you can Download WB SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Click Here to align your preparation with official guidelines.

WB SET 2026 Official Schedule and Timings

The West Bengal College Service Commission issued an official notice regarding the WB SET Exam Date 2026 on 11th March 2026. The 28th State Eligibility Test (WB SET) 2026 will be conducted offline on 13th December 2026 (Sunday) across 33 distinct subjects in a single-day format.

Exam Date	Paper	Shift	Time Duration
13th December 2026 (Sunday)	Paper 1	Shit 1	10:30 am to 11:30 am
13th December 2026 (Sunday)	Paper 2	Shift 2	12 noon to 2 pm

WB SET Exam Structure & Marking Scheme

The offline examination evaluates candidates through two consecutive papers consisting of compulsory objective-type questions. Each correct answer fetches 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

WB SET 2026 Exam Structure

• Paper I: 50 Total Questions, 100 Total Marks, 1 hour time duration
• Paper II: 100 Total Questions, 200 Total Marks, 2 hours time duration
• Total: 150 Total Questions, 300 Total Marks, 3 hours time duration

Paper	Total Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
Paper I	50	100	1 hours
Paper II	100	200	2 hours
Total	150	300	3 hours

Minimum Qualifying Criteria

Candidates must achieve the requisite threshold percentages to qualify in the examination based on their category.

WB SET 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks

• General (Unreserved) / EWS – 40%
• SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer) / PWD, and Transgender – 35%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the WB SET 2026 examination scheduled to be held?

The 28th State Eligibility Test (WB SET) 2026 will be conducted offline on 13th December 2026 (Sunday).

Who conducts the WB SET examination?

The examination is conducted by the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC).

What is the structure and duration of the WB SET papers?

Paper I consists of 50 questions for 100 marks (1 hour duration), and Paper II consists of 100 questions for 200 marks (2 hours duration). Total questions equal 150 for 300 marks across a 3-hour duration.

Is there any negative marking in the WB SET 2026 exam?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the WB SET examination.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for General and reserved category candidates?

Minimum qualifying marks for General (Unreserved) / EWS candidates are 40%. For SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PWD, and Transgender candidates, it is 35%.