TNSET examination is a government competitive examination conducted by the Government of Tamilnadu. It is an examination conducted for assessing and recruiting assistant professors for government colleges and universities. The application process has already started on the official sites of MSU.
This article below has got you covered with further details and information regarding this examination. More information regarding the age limit, syllabus, final dates for application snippets on how to prepare, and cost of application are also available in the article.
TNSET 2024 Application Form
The candidate wanting to appear for the examination should register on the official website, and then file for the application of TNSET 2024. Before applying, candidates should properly read through the form and instructions mentioned.
TNSET, the short form of Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test was released on April 1, 2024, on the official site of MSU and the last date for filling the form is on April 30, 2024.
The candidates who score the required minimum percentage of marks in the TNSET exam will be shortlisted later on for the position or post of Assistant Professor in a designated college or university in the state of Tamilnadu.
The result will be announced on the official website for the examination after the release of the answer key to the exam papers. The qualifying cut-off for the general/OBC category is 40% and for category OBC- NCL /SC/ST/PwD is 35%.
TNSET Recruitment Full Details
| Organization | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| Examination Name | Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| Purpose | To Determine the eligibility of Candidates for Assistant Professor Positions in Colleges/ Universities |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Online Starts | 01st April 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2024 |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
TNSET Recruitment Educational Qualification Details
It is also important to understand the educational qualifications that is required for the TNSET exam 2024. The applying candidates must have fulfilled the minimum percentage requirements in their respective Post-Graduation stream. The minimum percentage requirements for each stream is as below:
- General category graduates should have 55% in their masters degree.
- OBC, SC/ST, and PwD category candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% in their post graduation
- It is also applicable for final year post graduate students who are about to graduate or who are waiting for their results.
TN SET Age Limit
It is a fortunate process and eligibility criteria for people seeking permanent job opportunities in a government job, as the age limit is not provided for this. If the candidates fulfill the minimum educational requirements, they are eligible to apply and there is no such age restriction for application of Tamilnadu State Eligibility Test 2024.
TNSET Application Fee
The application fees for TNSET 2024 are as below. And the candidates are expected to pay the fees as per the category that are in.
- General Category – ₹1500
- OBC (NCL) Category– ₹1250
- SC/ST/PwD/HI/VI Category – ₹550
TNSET Important Dates
- TNSET 2024 Assistant Professor notification 2024– March 20, 2024
- TNSET 2024 Application starts– April 1, 2024
- TNSET 2024 application for assistant professor last date– april 30, 2024
- TNSET application correction window– May 3 and may 4 2024
- TNSET 2024 exam dates– tentatively around June 3 – June 25, 2024
Steps to Apply for TN SET 2024
Follow the below steps to fill the application form for TNSET 2024:
- Visit the TNSET official website: https://app.msutnset.com/
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ option available there on the home page.
- Fill the basic details asked to fulfill the completion process
- After registration for the TNSET, the necessary login credentials will be sent to your mobile number and email ID provided by you.
- Fill the login credentials and login.
- Fill the application form, with personal details, address, educational qualifications, photograph, signature, community and caste details along with certificate,etc,.
- After carefully filing all the details, clock on ‘submit’ button.
- After the process, pay the application fees for the TNSET 2024 exams.
- Before making the payment, make sure to double check the details entered by you.
- Following that, make sure to take a printout of application form for further reference.
TNSET 2024 Exam Pattern
The TNSET exams are set to have two papers, paper one and paper two. Paper one is expected to be common for all candidates while paper 2 will be based on the subject chosen by the candidate as per their preferences and educational qualifications.
It involves multiple choice questions (MCQ) and follows the same pattern. The exam duration is fixed for three hours, with one hour for paper one and two hours for paper two. Part one works on general knowledge abilities, teaching skills, and aptitude of the candidates.
TNSET Syllabus 2024
The subjects and syllabus asked for the TNSET exams 2024 are mentioned here. The syllabus covers topics for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers have MCQs (multiple choice questions) and are conducted on different sessions on the exam day, being one paper on the afternoon and the other in the morning.
The syllabus for Paper 1 is quite similar to UGC NET which is conducted by the National Testing Agency. The following are the important topics that should be or must paid attention to for scoring maximum marks in the paper:
- Teaching aptitude
- Research aptitude
- Communication
- Reasoning
- Higher education system
- Reading comprehension
- Logical reasoning
- Information technology and communication
- Data interpretation
- People & development
- Environment
- Mathematical aptitude
The syllabus for Paper 2 comprises the following which is mostly subject oriented, chosen by the candidate applying for the exams. 26 subjects are included in the TNSET 2024 paper. The candidate applying for the exam has to choose one subject pertaining to their educational qualification and appear for that subject.
The subjects for Paper 2 are as below:
- Chemical sciences
- Economics
- English
- Library and information sciences
- Law
- Management
- Telugu
- Psychology
- Earth sciences
- Commerce
- Education
- Geography
- Computer science and application
- Sanskrit
- Mathematics
- Physical science
- Social work
- History
- Home science
- Electronics
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Political science
- Life sciences
- Sociology
- Mass media and journalism
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