| Exam Name | State Eligibility Test (SET) |
| Exam Date | 15 March 2026 |
| Organization | SLET Commission, Assam |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Fee | ₹900 – ₹1300 |
| Start Date | 21 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 5 January 2026 |
State Eligibility Test 2026
The SLET Commission, Assam (N.E. Region) has released the official notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026. This test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges across the North Eastern states. The examination for SET 2026 is scheduled to be held on 15 March 2026 (Sunday).
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official online portal. The online application process has commenced on 21 November 2025 and the last date for submission of the application form is 5 January 2026. Further details regarding eligibility, subjects, examination centres, and application procedure are provided below.
Assam SLET Exam Details
Exam Name: State Eligibility Test (SET), 2026
Conducting Body: SLET Commission, Assam (N.E. Region)
Exam Date: 15 March 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Type: Written Exam
Exam Mode: Offline
Total Papers: 2 Papers
Total Questions: 150 (50+100) Questions
Total Marks: 300 (100+200) Marks
Duration Exam: 3 (1+2) Hours
Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for applying for the SET.
Educational Qualification
In the case of General/Unreserved/General-EWS, candidates who have obtained at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination from Universities/ Institutes recognized by UGC are eligible for this examination. However, candidates from SC/ ST/ PWD/ OBC-NCL who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible to appear in the test.
Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are appearing or will be appearing in the final year/ semester of their Master’s degree examination and whose results are awaited may also apply. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and will be considered eligible for the pass certificate only after they pass their Master’s degree with the required percentage within two years from the date of the SET result.
SET Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1300/- |
| OBC-NCL | ₹1150/- |
| EWS | ₹1150/- |
| Scheduled Castes | ₹1100/- |
| Scheduled Tribes | ₹1100/- |
| PWD | ₹900/- |
Payment Method: The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Wallet. There is also a provision to pay through a Bank Challan at any branch of the State Bank of India.
Date and Time of SLET Exam
State Eligibility Test (SET), 2026 will be conducted in two sessions on 15 March 2026 (Sunday) for both papers. Candidates will have to attend both sessions. The details of the sessions including timings are given below.
| Paper | Marks | MCQs | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 50 | 10 AM – 11 AM |
| II | 200 | 100 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Paper-I shall be of the general subject, intended to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.
Paper-II shall consist of 100 objective-type questions based on the subject. Each question will carry 2 marks.
Note: The compensatory time provided to the visually impaired candidates and PWD candidates with writing disabilities in Paper-I is 20 minutes. Accordingly, there is a provision of 40 minutes of compensatory time in the case of Paper-II.
SLET Exam Syllabus
| Subject | Download |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | Click Here |
| Arabic | Click Here |
| Assamese | Click Here |
| Bodo | Click Here |
| Bengali | Click Here |
| Chemical science | Click Here |
| Commerce | Click Here |
| Computer science | Click Here |
| Economics | Click Here |
| Education | Click Here |
| English | Click Here |
| Environmental Science | Click Here |
| Earth Atmospheric | Click Here |
| Geography | Click Here |
| Hindi | Click Here |
| History | Click Here |
| Law | Click Here |
| Life science | Click Here |
| Library and Information | Click Here |
| Manipuri | Click Here |
| Mathematical science | Click Here |
| Management | Click Here |
| Nepali Syllabus | Click Here |
| Paper-I | Click Here |
| Persian | Click Here |
| Philosophy | Click Here |
| Physical science | Click Here |
| Political Science | Click Here |
| Sanskrit | Click Here |
| Sociology | Click Here |
Assam SLET Exam Centres
It is endeavoured to make at least one centre in each constituent University of the SLET Commission with a minimum of 25 candidates. If the number falls short of this in a centre, then the candidates of that centre will be attached to the nearest centre.
| Centre Name | Code |
|---|---|
| Gauhati University | 01 |
| Dibrugarh University | 02 |
| Tezpur University | 03 |
| Assam University | 04 |
| Manipur University | 05 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Arunachal | 06 |
| Tripura University | 07 |
| Sikkim (Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College) | 08 |
| Mizoram University | 09 |
How to Apply for the SLET Exam?
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the official notification of the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) Commission, Assam (NE Region) can submit their applications through the official web portal starting from 21 November 2025.
To participate in the State Eligibility Test (SET), all applicants must complete the registration process on the official portal before proceeding with their online application. For convenience, a direct link to the online application portal is provided in the “Important Links” section of this article.
For any issues related to the online application process, candidates can email [email protected] with the subject line “Issues for Application Submission”. Please include all relevant information in your email to receive prompt technical assistance.
Important Dates of the Assam SLET Exam
| Notification Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 21 November 2025 |
| Apply End Date | 5 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Issue | To be notified |
| SLET Exam Date | 15 March 2026 |
| SLET Result Date | To be notified |
Important Links of Assam SLET Exam
| Application Form | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Attestation Form | Click Here |
| SLET Syllabus | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of Assam SET 2026
What is the last date to apply for Assam SET 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 5 January 2026.
What is the application fee for a General category candidate?
The application fee for the General category is ₹1300.
Is there any age limit to appear for the Assam SET?
No, there is no upper age limit for applying for the State Eligibility Test (SET).
What is the educational qualification required for SET?
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks for the General category and 50% marks for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/Third Gender).
When will the Assam SET 2026 examination be held?
The Assam SET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 15 March 2026 (Sunday).
