Punjab SET 2022 application form will release in online mode in the 1st week of July 2022. The aim of this test is to select candidates for the post of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship in various colleges/ institutions/ universities in the state of Punjab. The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Punjab (SCERT, Punjab) is the authority that will conduct this entrance test. Those candidates who want to apply need to submit the application in online mode only. Authorities will not release the application form in offline mode. In this article, we are going to share the complete information related to the Punjab SET 2022.
Punjab SET 2022 Overview
| Name of the exam | Punjab SET 2022 |
| Full Form | Punjab State Eligibility Test 2022 |
| Level of the exam | State level examination |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Post Offered | Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship in Punjab colleges |
| Official website | www.pseb.ac.in |
Punjab SET 2022 Important Dates
| Main Events | Tentative Dates |
| Starting of registration process in online mode | 1st week of July 2022 |
| Last date to register online | 3rd week of July 2022 |
| Last date to apply with late fees | 3rd week of July 2022 |
| Releasing of Admit Card | 1st week of August 2022 |
| Date of entrance test | 2nd week of August 2022 |
| Declaration of result | 3rd week of August 2022 |
Punjab SET Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates must make sure that they are eligible before filling out the application form. You should remember that the application form of ineligible candidates will be rejected.
Age Limit
- There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor post
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent from institution/ universities by UGC in Social Science, Humanities (including languages), Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science, etc.
- Aspirants from Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC – NCL)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with disability (PWD) categories require only 50% marks (without rounding off) in the Master’s degree in order to apply.
- Those candidates who are going to appear with the Master’s degree (Final Year) exam are also eligible.
Punjab SET Application Form 2022
The application form for Punjab SET Examination 2022 will release in online mode only. There is no way to submit this application form in offline mode. Go through the steps listed below in order to apply for the examination in an easy way.
- To begin the application process, you will have to register by providing a few of your basic details on the official website.
- The basic details that you need to enter at the time of the registration are your name, email address, phone number, etc.
- Once you are registered, you will get your login credentials on your registered email ID and Phone Number.
- In the next step, you must log in using the credentials generated during the last step.
- Now, you should provide your accurate personal and educational details in the application form.
- Apart from this, it is also necessary for all candidates to upload scanned images of their passport size photograph and signature.
- After submitting the form, you must pay the required application fee.
- Finally, take a printout of the application form submitted and fee receipt for future needs.
Application Fee
- The application fees should be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
- Please note that application fees are non-refundable.
Punjab SET 2022 Admit Card
- Once the application form submission process gets over, authorities will release the admit card on the official website.
- To download the admit card, candidates will have to provide their application number generated after submitting the application form.
- The admit card will carry useful information like date, of the examination, timing of the examination, address of the examination venue.
- It is compulsory for all candidates to carry their original photo ID proof and admit card at the time of the examination.
- It is recommended that you should keep the admit card safe even after the exam for future references.
Punjab SET Exam Pattern 2022
The pattern of the Punjab SET 2022 examination is given below.
- Examination mode – Offline (OMR sheet based test)
- Number of papers – 3 (paper 1, paper 2, and paper 3)
- Type of questions – Objective type multiple choice questions
- Duration of examination – 300 minutes (Paper – 1 – 60 minutes, Paper – 2 – 120 minutes, Paper – 3 – 120 minutes)
- Number of questions – 175 questions
- Maximum Marks – 300 marks
- Marking Pattern – Each question will carry 2 marks
- Negative Marking – Not applicable
| Papers | Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| Paper – 1 Teaching and Research Aptitude | 60 (only 50 questions are compulsory) | 100 marks | 60 minutes |
| Paper – 2 Individual Subject | 50 questions | 100 marks | 120 minutes |
| Paper – 3 Individual Subject | 75 questions | 150 marks | 120 minutes |
Punjab SET Syllabus 2022
The syllabus of Punjab SET 2022 is different for various papers. Here, we are providing the syllabus of Paper – I that is common for all students.
- Teaching Aptitude – Teaching, Learner’s characteristics, Factors affecting teaching related to, Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning, Teaching Support System, Evaluation Systems.
- Research Aptitude – Research, Methods of Research, Steps of Research, Thesis and Article writing, Application of ICT in research, Research Ethics.
- Comprehension – Questions be asked from the passage to be answered.
- Communication – Communication, Effective communication, Barriers to effective communication, Mass-Media and Society.
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude – Types of reasoning, Number series, Letter series, Codes and Relationships, Mathematical Aptitude.
- Logical Reasoning – Analogies, understanding the structure of arguments, Venn diagram, Indian Logic, Pramanas, Structure and kinds of Anumana.
- Data Interpretation – Quantitative and Qualitative Data, Sources, acquisition and classification of Data, Data Interpretation, Data and Governance.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – ICT: General abbreviations and terminology
- CT: General abbreviations and terminology, etc.
- People, Development and Environment – Development and environment, Human and environment interaction, Environmental issues, Impacts of pollutants on human health, natural and energy resources.
- Higher Education System – Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India, Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India, Professional, Technical and Skill Based education, Policies, Governance, and Administration.
Punjab SET 2022 Answer Key
- You can check the Punjab SET Answer Keys 2022 a few days after the examination through the official website.
- At first, the council will release preliminary answer keys. You can use these answer keys to match your answer keys. In this way, you can get an idea about the marks you are going to secure in the examination.
- In case you think any of the answers given in the answer key is not correct then you might challenge the same.
- The subject teachers will consider your challenge and release the final answer keys. Remember, the result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key.
Punjab SET Result 2022
- The result of the Punjab SET Examination 2022 will be released in online mode only.
- To check the result, aspirants will have to provide their roll numbers and other registration details.
- The minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to score in the examinations are as follows.
| Category | Minimum Marks to be obtained | ||
| Paper – I | Paper – II | Paper – III | |
| General | 40 (40%) | 40 (40%) | 75 (50%) |
| OBC/ SBC (Non Creamy Layer) | 35 (35%) | 35 (35%) | 68 (45%) |
| SC/ ST/ PH | 35 (35%) | 35 (35%) | 60 (40%) |
- Authorities will then prepare a merit list of all the candidates who will clear the merit list.
- Only top 15% of candidates from the merit list will be shortlisted for the post of assistant professor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question – 1: For which subjects the Punjab SET 2022 examination will be conducted?
Answer: The examination will be conducted for the following subjects.
- Chemical Sciences
- English
- Life Sciences
- Commerce
- Economics
- Geography
- Hindi
- History
- Mathematical Sciences
- Music
- Physical Sciences
- Physical Education
- Sociology
- Sanskrit
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Computer Science and Applications
- Tourism Administration and Management
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Education
Question – 2: Will I get the Punjab SET Admit Card 2022 by post after submitting the application form online?
Answer: No, the authorities will not send the admit card by post to any candidates. You need to download the same through the official website.
Question – 3: In which mode the Punjab SET examination 2022 will be conducted?
Answer: The examination will be conducted in offline mode (OMR Sheet Based Test) only.
Question – 4: Is it possible to submit the Punjab SET application form in offline mode?
Answer: No, authorities will not accept the application form in offline mode.