The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, the Gujarat State Nodal Agency, has released the official Information Bulletin for the Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the 20th GSET can pay the examination fee online from 22nd June 2026.
The Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2026, accredited by UGC, New Delhi, is conducted to determine the eligibility of Gujarat State candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of Gujarat State. The exam will be held across 12 centres in 36 subjects, and the online process is now open at https://www.gujaratset.ac.in/, where candidates holding a UGC-recognised Master's degree (or those in the final year of their Master's) can apply.
GSET 2026 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has released the Information Bulletin for the 20th Gujarat State Eligibility Test, to be held on Sunday, 29th November 2026. The article provides the complete details on eligibility, application fee, important dates, exam pattern, and the list of 36 subjects and 12 examination centres for GSET 2026.
GSET 2026 - Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara (Gujarat State Nodal Agency) |
| Exam Name | Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) |
| Accreditation | UGC, New Delhi |
| Edition | 20th GSET |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor in Gujarat State Universities/Colleges |
| Number of Subjects | 36 |
| Number of Centres | 12 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Fee Payment Window | 22nd June to 21st July 2026 |
| Online Registration Window | 22nd June to 22nd July 2026 |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper I & Paper II) |
| Total Marks | 300 (Paper I: 100, Paper II: 200) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Official Website | www.gujaratset.ac.in |
GSET 2026: Important Dates
The Information Bulletin has been released and candidates can check the registration schedule and exam date for GSET 2026 from the table below. The online fee payment process has started from 22nd June 2026.
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Fee Collection (Step 1) | 22nd June 2026 to 21st July 2026 |
| Online Registration (Step 2) | 22nd June 2026 to 22nd July 2026 |
| Issue of Hall Ticket | 7 days prior to examination |
| Date of Examination | Sunday, 29th November 2026 |
| Paper I Timing | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (1 Hour) |
| Paper II Timing | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 Hours) |
GSET 2026 Exam Date Out
Along with the Information Bulletin, the Gujarat SET Office has also announced the exam date for GSET 2026. As per the schedule, the examination will be conducted on Sunday, 29th November 2026, in two papers between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM. The hall ticket will be uploaded on the official website 7 days before the exam date and will not be sent by post.
GSET 2026 Information Bulletin PDF
The complete details for the GSET 2026 exam have been released along with the detailed Information Bulletin. Candidates interested can check eligibility, subject list, fee structure, exam pattern, and other details from the official bulletin shared on the website.
GSET 2026 Official Information Bulletin - Click to Download
Gujarat SET 2026 Subjects & Examination Centres
The Gujarat State Eligibility Test will be conducted in a total of 36 subjects across 12 examination centres in Gujarat. The list of major subjects and centres is given below.
GSET 2026 Subject List (Select Subjects)
| Subject Code | Subject | PG Course |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mathematical Sciences | M.Sc./M.A./M.Tech.(Science) or Equivalent |
| 02 | Physical Sciences | M.Sc. or Equivalent |
| 03 | Chemical Sciences | M.Sc. or Equivalent |
| 04 | Life Sciences | M.Sc./M.Tech (Science) or Equivalent |
| 05 | Hindi | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 06 | Gujarati | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 07 | Sanskrit | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 08 | History | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 09 | Sociology | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 10 | Economics | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 11 | Political Science | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 12 | English | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 13 | Education | M.Ed./M.A. or Equivalent |
| 14 | Psychology | M.A. or Equivalent |
| 16 | Law | LL.M. or Equivalent |
| 17 | Commerce | M.Com./CA/CS/ICWA or Equivalent |
| 18 | Management | M.B.A. or Equivalent |
| 19 | Computer Science and Applications | M.C.A./M.C.S. or Equivalent |
| 20 | Earth Sciences | M.Sc. or Equivalent |
| 21 | Physical Education | M.P.Ed. or Equivalent |
| 24 | Geography | M.Sc./M.A. or Equivalent |
| 26 | Environmental Sciences | M.Sc./M.Tech or Equivalent |
| 33 | Visual Art | M.F.A./M.V.A. or Equivalent |
| 36 | Statistics | M.Sc./M.A./M.Tech.(Science) or Equivalent |
(The full list of 36 subjects is available in the Information Bulletin on the official website.)
GSET 2026 Examination Centres
| Centre Code | Centre Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Vadodara |
| 02 | Ahmedabad |
| 03 | Rajkot |
| 04 | Surat |
| 05 | Patan |
| 06 | Bhavnagar |
| 07 | Vallabh Vidyanagar |
| 08 | Godhra |
| 09 | Junagadh |
| 10 | Valsad |
| 11 | Bhuj |
| 12 | Himmatnagar |
GSET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed, or be in the final year of, a UGC-recognised Master's degree in a subject covered under GSET.
Minimum Marks Required:
- General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates: at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master's degree.
- SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates: at least 50% marks (without rounding off).
- Ph.D. degree holders whose Master's level exam was completed by 19th September 1991 get a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.
Age Limit:
There is no upper age limit for GSET eligibility for Assistant Professor.
Candidates Pursuing Master's Degree: Candidates in the final year of their Master's degree, or awaiting results, may also apply provisionally. Such candidates must complete their Master's degree with the required percentage within two years of the GSET result declaration, failing which they will be treated as disqualified.
Not Eligible: Candidates studying in the first year of a two-year Master's course, the first two semesters of a four-semester Master's course, or the fourth year of a five-year Integrated Master's course are not eligible to appear.
Re-appearance Restriction: A candidate who has already qualified GSET in a subject will not be allowed to appear again for GSET in the same subject.
GSET 2026 Application Fee
Candidates can submit their applications with the required fee, payable through online mode only (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card).
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/General-EWS/SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Rs. 900/- + Bank Charges |
| SC/ST/Third Gender | Rs. 700/- + Bank Charges |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Rs. 100/- + Bank Charges |
Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Fees paid via demand draft, money order, IPO, etc., will not be accepted.
How to Apply Online for GSET 2026?
The application process for GSET 2026 involves two mandatory steps, both of which must be completed to submit a valid application.
Step 1 - Pay Examination Fee Visit the official website www.gujaratset.ac.in and pay the requisite examination fee, processing charges, and applicable GST online via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card. Print the fee receipt and note down the Order Number and Payment Reference ID (Easepay ID) generated after successful payment.
Step 2 - Register Online for GSET Examination Keep a recent scanned passport-size photograph (JPEG format, under 100 KB) ready before applying. Log in to your account on www.gujaratset.ac.in using the Order Number and Payment Reference ID. Click on "Step 2 - Register Online for GSET" and fill in the online application form carefully, including name, subject, centre, category, disability category (if applicable), and photograph. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference. No corrections are allowed once the form is submitted.
GSET 2026 Selection Process Eligibility for Assistant Professor depends on the candidate's performance in both papers of GSET, taken in aggregate.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General (Unreserved)/General-EWS candidates need at least 40% aggregate marks in both papers combined; reserved category candidates (SC, ST, SEBC-NCL, PwD, Third Gender) need at least 35% aggregate marks.
Qualifying Slots: The number of candidates to be declared qualified is equal to 6% of the candidates who appear in both papers, allocated category-wise as per the Gujarat State reservation policy, and further apportioned subject-wise.
There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of GSET results.
GSET 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates planning to appear for GSET 2026 must be aware of the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme detailed below.
- The exam consists of two papers, both objective type (MCQ), held on the same day.
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- It is compulsory to appear in both papers; a candidate who does not appear in Paper I cannot appear in Paper II.
| Paper | Marks | Number of Questions | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 50 (Compulsory MCQs) | 1 Hour | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| II | 200 | 100 (Compulsory MCQs) | 2 Hours | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Paper I is of a general nature, designed to assess the teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, and general awareness of the candidate. Paper II is based on the subject selected by the candidate. Questions appear in both Gujarati and English (except for language and science subjects), and in case of any discrepancy, the English version will be considered final.
GSET 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus for GSET is the same as UGC/CSIR-NET. For science subjects (Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences), the syllabus follows CSIR-NET, though the exam pattern remains the same as UGC-NET. For all other subjects, the syllabus follows UGC-NET. Subject-wise syllabi can be downloaded from www.gujaratset.ac.in.
GSET 2026 Provisions for Persons with Disabilities
- PwD candidates must accurately indicate their disability category in the application form and OMR sheet, matching their valid disability certificate.
- Only candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible for reservation benefits.
- Blind and low-vision candidates will be provided a scribe (graduate in a subject other than the candidate's own); there is no Braille question booklet provision.
- All PwD candidates get compensatory time of 20 minutes for Paper I and 40 minutes for Paper II.
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GSET 2026 Certificate Validity
The Gujarat SET Office will issue only e-certificates to qualifying candidates; no printed/hard copy will be issued. A QR code on the e-certificate (for GSET 2017 onwards) can be used to verify authenticity. No mark sheets will be issued to any qualified/not-qualified candidate, though marks of all candidates will be uploaded on the website after the result.
FAQs
When is the GSET 2026 Exam scheduled?
The GSET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 29th November 2026.
What is the last date to register for GSET 2026?
Online registration for GSET 2026 closes on 22nd July 2026, while the fee payment window closes on 21st July 2026.
How many subjects are covered under GSET 2026?
GSET 2026 will be conducted in 36 subjects across 12 centres in Gujarat.
When was the GSET 2026 Information Bulletin released?
The GSET 2026 Information Bulletin was released by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, ahead of the fee payment window opening on 22nd June 2026.