Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has recently released the TNSET 2024 Notification for the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET 2024). The application process for the TNSET Exam 2024 is now open and will continue until 2nd May 2024. The official notification for the TNSET Exam 2024 was issued on 20th March 2024. The exam is scheduled to be held from 3rd to 25th June 2024. Candidates can find detailed instructions and updates regarding the TNSET 2024 Application Form and TNSET Notification 2024 in this article.
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Introduction to Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET)
TNSET is conducted to ensure that only the most qualified and competent candidates are selected for the role of Assistant Professors. It is held once a year and consists of two papers – Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is common for all candidates and tests the teaching and research aptitude of the candidates. Paper II assesses the candidate’s knowledge in their chosen subject.
TNSET Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respects) through MSU Website: www.msuniv.ac.in | 01st April 2024 to 30th April 2024 (upto 05:00 pm) |
| Last date for successful transaction of Examination fee (through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/UPI Payment Modes | 02nd May 2024 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Applicable service/ processing charges & GST over and above the Examination Fee, are to be paid by the candidate to the concerned Bank/ Payment Gateway Integrator. | |
| Correction in the Particulars of Application Form (online only) | 03rd May 2024 & 04th May 2024 (upto 11:50 pm) |
| Intimation of exam centers | To be Intimated Later |
| Downloading of Hall Ticket by the Candidate from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Website | To be Intimated Later |
| Dates of Examination | 03rd June 2024 to 25th June 2024 (Tentative) |
| Duration of Examination | 180 minutes (03 hours) No break between Paper I & Paper II |
| Timing of Examination | First Shift: 09.00 am to 12.00 pm |
| Second Shift: 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm | |
| Exam Centre, Date, and Shift | As indicated in the Hall Ticket |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Keys on the Website for inviting challenge(s) from Interested candidates | To be announced later on the website |
| Declaration of Result on Manonmaniam Sundaranar University website | To be announced later on the website |
TNSET Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent from UGC-recognized universities/ institutions with at least 55% marks (unrounded) are eligible for the test. SC/ SC(A)/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates with a minimum of 50% marks (unrounded) are also eligible.
- Candidates pursuing their Master’s degree, awaiting results, or facing delays in qualifying examinations may apply provisionally. However, they must obtain the required marks within two years from the TNSET result date.
- Ph.D. degree holders completing their Master’s Level examination before 19th September 1991 are eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks, lowering the requirement to 50%.
- Candidates are advised to choose the subject of their Post-Graduation for the TNSET examination. If their subject is not listed, they may opt for the UGC-NET/ joint CSIR-UGC Test.
- Candidates holding post-graduate diplomas/ certificates from Indian or foreign universities/ institutes should verify the equivalence of their qualification with recognized Indian universities through the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
Candidates can check the official notification, to know more details regarding the TNSET Notification 2024 Eligibility.
TNSET Age Limit
There is no maximum age limit for applying to TNSET.
TNSET Application Fee
| General | Rs. 2500/- |
| BC/ MBC/ DNC | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC/ ST/ SC (A)/ PwD ( VI, HI, PH ) | Rs.800/- |
| Third Gender | Nil |
How to Apply for TNSET?
- Open the official website @ www.tnsetau.in
- Then click on the Registration link in the menu, enter your email, and set the password
- Then you will receive a confirmation mail from TN-SET
- Click the confirmation mail which will take you to the TN-SET website
- Now login with the password used for registration and complete the filling of the application form
- Upload legible scanned images mentioned in the notification
- Then proceed to payment
- Lastly, submit all your details
Tamilnadu SET Exam Important Link
TNSET Notification Overview
| Conducting Body | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| Name Of the Examination | Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET 2024) |
| Last Date To Apply | 2nd May 2024 |
| Category | Jobs |
| Mode Of Application Form | Online |
| Purpose Of Exam | Assistant Professor of the concerned Universities/ Colleges/ State Governments, as the case may be |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Site | msuniv.ac.in |
FAQs About TNSET
To be eligible for TNSET, candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university. Candidates in the final year of their Master’s degree can also apply.
Candidates can apply for TNSET online through the official website of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU). The application process involves filling out the online application form, uploading scanned copies of documents, and paying the application fee.
The TNSET exam consists of two papers conducted in a single day. Paper I consists of 50 objective-type questions on teaching and research aptitude. Paper II consists of 100 objective-type questions based on the candidate’s chosen subject.
Qualifying TNSET opens up various career opportunities for candidates in the field of teaching. Candidates can apply for the post of Assistant Professors in colleges and universities affiliated with MSU.