Gujarat State Eligibility Test (Gujarat SET) (GSET) November 2025

Gujarat SET 2025: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, proudly announces the 19th Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2025! This vital examination opens the door for passionate educators seeking Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges across Gujarat. If you’re ready to shape the future with your expertise and enthusiasm, GSET 2025 is the credential you need. Read on for all official GSET notification details, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application steps, and more—presented in a clear, motivating style that puts you, the candidate, at the centre!

Gujarat SET 2025

Notification NameGujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2025
Exam DateSunday, 16 November 2025 (09:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
No. of Subjects33
No. of Exam Centres11 cities across Gujarat
Exam PurposeEligibility for Assistant Professor posts
Official Websitewww.gujaratset.ac.in

Available Subjects (with Required PG Courses)

Below is an overview table of key subjects available for GSET. Please refer to the official notification for the complete list.

Subject NamePG Course RequirementMedium
Mathematical SciencesM.Sc./M.A./M.Tech (Science)English
Physical SciencesM.Sc.English
Life SciencesM.Sc/M.Tech (Science)English
HindiM.A.Hindi
GujaratiM.A.Gujarati
HistoryM.A.English/Gujarati
SociologyM.A.English/Gujarati
CommerceM.Com./CA/CS/ICWA or equivalentEnglish/Gujarati
Management

Online education
MBA or equivalentEnglish
LawLL.M.English/Gujarati
Computer ScienceMCA/M.Sc.(CS)/M.E./M.Tech or equivalentEnglish
(see official notification for all 33 subjects)

Exam Centres

Centre CodeCentre Name
01Vadodara
02Ahmedabad
03Rajkot
04Surat
05Patan
06Bhavnagar
07Vallabh Vidyanagar
08Godhra
09Junagadh
10Valsad
11Bhuj

Eligibility Criteria: GSET 2025

  • Education: You must have a UGC-specified Master’s degree in the subject you wish to appear for, or be in your final year, or have awaited your result.

    • Minimum marks:

      • General/General-EWS: 55% in PG (without rounding off)

      • SEBC (non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender: 50% in PG (without rounding off)

    • PG Diploma/Foreign degrees must be equivalent to Indian PG degrees (contact AIU for equivalence).

  • No upper age limit applies for GSET candidates.

  • Reservation Policy: As per the Government of Gujarat, benefits for reserved categories are available only to Gujarat state domiciles.

Application Fee: GSET Exam 2025

CategoryFee (Excl. Bank Charges)
General / General-EWS / SEBC (NCL)₹900
SC / ST / Third Gender₹700
PwD₹100

Selection Process and Exam Pattern: Gujarat SET 2025

The eligibility test consists of two papers, both compulsory and objective type (MCQs):

PaperMarksNo. of QuestionsDurationTime
Paper 110050 (Teaching(research aptitude, reasoning, general awareness)1 hour09:30–10:30 AM
Paper 2200100 (PG subject chosen)2 hours10:30 AM–12:30 PM
  • Both papers must be attempted.

  • Medium: All subjects except languages and science will have Gujarati/English versions.

  • No negative marking.

  • OMR sheets are used; answers must be marked as instructed.

  • Syllabus: Same as UGC/CSIR NET exam, available for download from the official website.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Read the Eligibility Criteria thoroughly on www.gujaratset.ac.in.

  2. Step 1: Pay the Examination Fee online and note down your Order Number and Payment Reference ID.

  3. Step 2: Register Online:

    • Upload a recent passport-size photo (JPEG, <100kb).

    • Fill in accurate personal, academic, and exam details.

    • Submit your online application. Keep a printout for future reference.

  4. Hall Ticket: Download it from the website 7 days before the exam. No postal dispatch.

  5. Exam Day: Carry your hall ticket and an identity proof to the centre listed in your admit card.

Important Dates: Gujarat SET 2025

Online Fee Collection (Step I)18 August 2025 to
Online Registration (Step II)06 September 2025
The payment of the examination fee (step I) and Online Registration (step II) for the GSET Examination are mandatory.
Date of ExaminationSunday, 16 November 2025
Hall Ticket DownloadFrom 09 November 2025
Duration of Examination3 Hour (09:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.)
Timing of ExaminationPaper – I 1 Hour (09.30 am to 10.30 am) Paper – II 2 Hours (10.30 am to 12.30 pm)
Websitewww.gujaratset.ac.in

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