Exam Overview – At a Glance
- Name of Exam: State Eligibility Test (SET) / SLET (North-East Region)
- Conducted for: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
- Purpose: Eligibility for Assistant Professor in Colleges/Universities
- Date of Exam: 15 March 2026 (Sunday)
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Papers: 2 Papers
- Total Questions: 150 (Paper I: 50 + Paper II: 100)
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 3 Hours (No break between papers)
- Negative Marking: None
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting date for online application | 21 November 2025 |
| Last date for online application | 5 January 2026 |
| Date of Examination | 15 March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration | To be updated |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
No upper age limit for appearing in SET/SLET.
Educational Qualification
- General / Unreserved / EWS: Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree (or equivalent)
- SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PWD: Minimum 50% marks in Master’s Degree
- Final year Master’s students whose result is awaited can also apply provisionally.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹ 1,300/- |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹ 1,150/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 1,100/- |
| PWD | ₹ 900/- |
Exam Pattern & Paper Details
Paper I (Common for all)
- Marks: 100 | Questions: 50 | Duration: 1 Hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Focus: Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, General Awareness
Paper II (Subject-specific)
- Marks: 200 | Questions: 100 | Duration: 2 Hours (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
- Subjects: Assamese, English, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Geography, etc.
Exam Centres
- 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 Government College (08)
- Mizoram University (09)
- NEHU, Shillong (10)
- Nagaland University (11)
Important Links – State Eligibility Test (SET/SLET) 2026
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
When will online application start for SET/SLET 2026?
Online application starts on 21 November 2025.
What is the last date to apply?
Last date for submission of online application is 5 January 2026.
Is there any age limit for SET/SLET?
No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
When will the SET 2026 exam be conducted?
The exam is scheduled for 15 March 2026 (Sunday).
Final Thoughts
Clearing the SET/SLET is the key to becoming eligible for Assistant Professor positions in colleges and universities across the North-East region. Start your preparation early, keep track of official updates, and apply as soon as the portal opens.
Best of luck for your SET/SLET 2026 journey!