{"id":503,"date":"2026-04-15T15:33:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=503"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:48:11","slug":"tn-set-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/tn-set-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"TN SET Exam 2026: Schedule, Eligibility, Exam Pattern &#038; Complete Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>TN SET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to be announced by the authorized conducting body in early 2026. The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TN SET) is a state-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in universities and colleges across Tamil Nadu. Although the official notification for TN SET 2026 is yet to be released, candidates can expect the exam to follow a timeline similar to previous years. Aspirants planning to appear for the TN SET must stay updated with the official websites of <\/span><b>Mother Teresa Women\u2019s University (MTWU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for final dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is TN SET Exam 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test, commonly known as the TN SET Exam 2026, is an examination conducted at the state level to assess whether applicants are eligible for Assistant Professors in colleges and universities of Tamil Nadu. The exam is conducted by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU). The exam is held annually or as per the requirement by a university that is authorized by the Government of Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Conducting Body<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship in Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Frequency<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted annually or as required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mode of Examination<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline (Pen and Paper Based)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Languages<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Tamil (for specific subjects)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam 2026 Dates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the official <\/span><b>TN SET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dates has not been declared as of December 2026, the exam is likely to be held in <\/span><b>May 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on recent patterns and academic timelines. The application process may begin in the first quarter of 2026. Candidates should keep an eye on updates regarding registration, admit card release, and exam schedule to ensure timely preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Expected TN SET Exam 2026 Timeline<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>TN SET 2026 Application Start Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January\u2013February 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Last Date to Apply:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>TN SET 2026 Admit Card Release:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>TN SET Exam Date 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>TN SET 2026 Result:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May\u2013June 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TNSET is the most prominent eligibility exam for those aspiring to work as assistant professors in colleges and universities affiliated with Tamil Nadu. The eligibility criteria for the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in a Master&#8217;s Degree or any equivalent examination from a recognized university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of 50% of the marks is required for all those candidates who belong to SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Candidates Awaiting Results<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who are currently pursuing their Master&#8217;s degree, or those who have sat for their final year exams and are awaiting results, are eligible to apply provisionally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These applicants would be eligible for Assistant Professor only after achieving the percentage marks in their Master&#8217;s level two years after the release of the TN SET exam result. If they failed to achieve this, they would be disqualified.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Relaxation for Ph.D. Holders<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. Degree holders who have passed a Master&#8217;s level examination earlier than 19 September, 1991, whoever the result has been announced, are eligible for an aggregate relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50% ).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Subject-Specific Eligibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must take the TN SET in their Post-Graduation subjects. If the subject does not fall under the list of the TN SET, they may opt for either UGC-NET or Joint CSIR-UGC Test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Foreign Degrees or Diplomas<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may verify the equivalence of postgraduate diplomas\/certificates issued by Indian institutions and foreign degrees with Indian Master&#8217;s degrees from the Association of Indian Universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Upper age limit is there in applying for TN SET.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test is conducted with a two paper pattern, similar to that of the UGC-NET exam pattern. Below is the detailed exam pattern:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Content<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Medium<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours (180 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General knowledge, teaching capabilities, research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, higher education system, people and development, environment, mathematical aptitude, divergent thinking, and general awareness.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain knowledge of the candidate in the PG subject chosen from the TNSET list of subjects.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English (except language subjects like Tamil, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Urdu)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam 2026 Syllabus<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus of TN SET Exam 2026 is in two papers: Paper I &#8211; General Paper and Paper II, which is a Subject-specific paper. The brief of the syllabus of the two papers is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>TN SET Paper I: General Paper<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper is common to all candidates and tests general knowledge, teaching aptitude and research aptitude. This paper contains the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Teaching Aptitude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching, learning process, methods, and techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of learners and learning objectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Characteristics of teaching and learning aids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Research Aptitude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research methods, types, and techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research ethics and process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analysis, interpretation, and representation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reading Comprehension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to understand written passages and interpret them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal and non-verbal communication, barriers to communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective communication in teaching and research.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reasoning Ability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, and data interpretation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mathematical Aptitude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic mathematical concepts, number systems, and algebra.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>General Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current affairs, national and international events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General knowledge about the environment, people, and development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Higher Education System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolution of the university system, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance and administration in higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>TN SET Paper II: Subject-Specific<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II is on the subject selected by the candidate and the syllabus is as per the postgraduate level of that subject. The syllabus varies for every subject; they cover the advanced concepts and topics pertaining to that field of study. Subject-wise syllabus will cover the advanced topics and subject-wise papers relevant to the Master&#8217;s degree specialization chosen by the candidate. The following are some of the common subjects offered under TN SET:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject Code<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2401<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2402<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2403<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2404<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commerce<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2405<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer Science and Applications<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2406<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2407<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defense and Strategic Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2408<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2409<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2410<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2411<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2412<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2413<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2414<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2415<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2416<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2417<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2418<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour Welfare\/Personnel Management\/Industrial Relations\/ Labour and Social Welfare\/Human Resource Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2419<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2420<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library and Information Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2421<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2422<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malayalam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2423<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2424<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass Communication and Journalism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2425<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2426<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2427<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2428<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philosophy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2429<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2430<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2431<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2432<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2433<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2434<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanskrit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2435<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2436<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2437<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2438<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telugu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2439<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism Administration and Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2440<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urdu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2441<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2442<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2443<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam 2026 Application Form<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TN SET Exam 2026 is a state-level examination conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad, to determine the eligibility of candidates for the positions of Lecturers and Assistant Professors in Degree Colleges and Universities within Telangana.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam 2026 Fee Details<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fees must be paid when making an online application for the position. It must be noted that the application fee for the General category has been hiked by approximately 65% compared to last year. In addition to this, students are expected to check out the current and latest information concerning the procedure at the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msutnset.com\/TNSET2024_Notifications.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TN SET official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. TN SET Fee details are mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Application Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>BC\/MBC\/DNC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC\/ST\/SC(A)\/PwD- (VI, HI, PH)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Transgender Candidates<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>TN SET Preparation Tips 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study the pattern and syllabus for paper I and II to see the topics for which details have been provided with you for your selected subject on Paper II and general aptitude and knowledge on Paper I. Create a study schedule such that you give proper time both for Paper I and for Paper II as you must devote more time for specialized knowledge in Paper II.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>For Paper I:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus on core topics that include teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reasoning ability, general awareness and higher education systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>For Paper II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cover all the important topics of your postgraduate subject, which is exactly similar to the UGC-NET syllabus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Study Materials and Resources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Study from textbooks, previous year&#8217;s question papers, and sample papers to get an idea of what types of questions are asked in both papers. Make use of online resources like educational websites,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jrfadda\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube tutorials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mock tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Practice Regularly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleared exam requires regular practice. Solving previous years question papers and mock tests will make you understand both the format and the intensity of difficulty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Study Thoroughly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular revising strengthens your learning through retention. Focus on those weak areas and practice well until you feel confident about them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Updated: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep yourself updated with current affairs and general knowledge, particularly in areas such as education, environment and people and development, which come under Paper I.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test, is a highly important exam for those aspiring to become assistant professors in universities and colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. The structured pattern of the examination and eligibility criteria clearly outline the road for qualified candidates to take part in the state&#8217;s higher education. By understanding the requirements of the exams, staying focused on one&#8217;s preparation and effectively utilising available resources, any candidate can increase the opportunity for success in TN SET. Regular practice with all time revision and well formulated planning are needed in this competitive exam for fine performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>TN SET Exam 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-16005 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-16005{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-16005 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-16005{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-16005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-16005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-16005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-16005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-16005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1761582279\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-16005\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-16005\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-160050\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse160050\" aria-controls=\"collapse160050\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is TN SET?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse160050\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-160050\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TN SET) is the eligibility test for the assistant professor post in universities and colleges of Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-160051\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse160051\" aria-controls=\"collapse160051\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Eligibility for TN SET?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse160051\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-160051\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Applicants must be Master\u2019s degree holders with at least 55% marks (50% for SC\/ST\/PwD\/Third Gender candidates) and must select the subject for Paper II according to his\/her postgraduate qualification.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add 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