TN SET Exam 2024, serves as the platform for selecting candidates aspiring to secure positions as Assistant Professors in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has released the official notice regarding the postponement of the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (SET) 2024 which was earlier scheduled for 07th and 08th June 2024. The TNSET new exam date will be released soon on the official website https://msutnset.com/. Bookmark our page for the lasted updates regarding the exam.
TNSET Notification 2024- Highlights
The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (SET) is a state-level exam held every year to assess a candidate’s eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Universities / Colleges of Tamil Nadu. TN SET exam is held for a total of 45 subjects and the exam will be divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Interested candidates can refer to the article for more details regarding the TN SET Notification 2024.
| TN SET Notification 2024- Overview | |
| Organization | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (SET) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professors |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| TN SET Exam Date 2024 | Postponed |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Official Website | https://msutnset.com/ |
TNSET Exam Date 2024
On the behalf of Government of Tamil Nadu, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University will conduct the Tamil Nadu State Level Eligibility Test (TNSET) 2024 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for Assistant Professors posts. The TNSET Exam Date 2024 has been postponed by the officials due to some technical reasons. Details including exam center, exam date, shift timing etc will be released along with the TN SET Hall Ticket 2024.
TNSET Notification 2024- Important Dates
The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has released the important dates including registration dates, and exam dates along with the TN SET Notification 2024. Candidates interested in the TN SET Exam 2024 must note down the important dates so as not to miss out on any updates. TN SET Exam 2024 Date will be intimated soon by officials through the official website of https://msutnset.com/. Check out important dates from the below table.
| Events | Dates |
| TN SET Notification Release Date | 01st April 2024 |
| Apply Online Starts | 01st April 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th April 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 02nd May 2024 |
| Correction Window Opens | 03rd to 04th May 2024 |
| TN SET Hall Ticket 2024 | 05 to 07 days before the exam date |
| TN SET Exam Date 2024 | Postponed |
TNSET 2024 Hall Ticket
The hall ticket for the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) will be released 05 to 07 days before the exam date at https://msutnset.com/. Candidates must keep their application number and password handy to download their admit card. Check the TNSET Admit Card-related details by clicking on the below hall ticket link.
TNSET Notification 2024
TNSET Notification 2024 PDF along with details including important dates, exam pattern, eligibility, etc has been released on the official website https://msutnset.com/ Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course are eligible to apply online for the Tamil Nadu SET 2024 Exam. Before submitting application forms candidates must ensure their eligibility for TN SET Exam. The direct link to download the TNSET 2024 Notification pdf is also shared here.
TN SET Apply Online 2024
The TNSET online application form link has been closed on 30th April 2024. Candidates can apply for TNSET 2024 through online mode only, application forms in any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates must ensure that the information they entered in their respective online application forms is correct. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms. Click here below the apply online link and start submitting their application forms without waiting for the last minute.
TNSET Application Fees 2024
Candidates need to pay the application fee online through net banking/ debit card/ credit card/ UPI. The Application fee will not be accepted offline. TN SET Application Fees 2024 is Rs 2500 for the general category, for other categories the application fees vary. Check your application fee according to the category given below.
| Categories | Application Fees |
| General | Rs 2500/- |
| BC/MBC/DNC | Rs 2000/- |
| SC/ST/SC(A)/PwD (VI, HI, PH) | Rs 800/- |
| Third Gender | No fee |
Steps to Apply for TN SET 2024
Candidates can apply for Tamil Nadu SET 2024 only through online mode, no other mode of application will be accepted by the authority. Follow the steps given below to apply easily.
- Visit the official website at https://msutnset.com/.
- Search for the online Registration link on the homepage. Fill in the registration details such as your email ID and mobile number.
- Submit the Registration details, and note down the user ID and password after successfully registering in the portal.
- Fill in the online application form – your details, educational details, and professional details (if any), as asked for in the form.
- Upload scanned documents as required in the online application process.
- Pay the examination fees using a debit card, credit card/ Net Banking/ UPI, and keep proof of the fee paid. Pay as per your category.
- recheck to submit the details and save the information for further reference.
TN SET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should carefully go through the TN SET Notification 2024 PDF to ensure their eligibility for the TN SET Exam 2024. Candidates not fulfilling the required eligibility parameters for their application forms and selection will be rejected. Here we have discussed the detailed eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualified age limit as follows.
TNSET Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC with at least 55% marks for general category and 50% marks for Scheduled Caste (SC) / SC(A), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD), or Third gender category.
- Ph.D. degree holders who have completed their Master’s level examination by 19 September 1991, irrespective of the date of the result declaration, will be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks for appearing in TNSET. This means that the minimum required marks for eligibility will be reduced from 55% to 50%.
- Candidates who appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test.
TN SET Age Limit
As per the official TN SET Notification 2024, there is no upper age limit in applying online for TNSET 2024. Candidates can freely apply for the TN SET Exam 2024 meeting all the required education qualifications.
TNSET Exam Pattern 2024
- The test will consist of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. Paper I will be common to all the candidates, while Paper II will be based on the PG subject chosen by the candidates (as given in the TNSET list of subjects).
- Both the papers are only of objective type and multiple choice questions (MCQ) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- The time duration for the exam will be 03 hours. There will be no break between the papers.
- The medium of the Question Paper shall be in English only except for Paper II of language subjects (Tamil, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Urdu).
- There is no negative mark for incorrect answers.
| Papers | Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge, Teaching Capabilities, Research Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Reading Comprehension, Higher Education System, People and Development, Environment, Mathematical Aptitude, Divergent thinking and general awareness of the Candidate | 50 | 100 | 03 hours (180 minutes) without any break |
| Paper 2 | Paper II tests the understanding of the domain knowledge of the candidate in the PG subject chosen from the list of TNSET subjects. | 100 | 200 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 | ||
TN SET Syllabus 2024
Candidates need to clear two papers to pass the TN SET Examination 2024. Paper 1 is mandatory for each candidate whereas, in paper 2 candidates get a choice of choosing their subject (subjects have been discussed in this article). Before you start your preparations for the exams scheduled for 07th and 08th June 2024, note down the syllabus for Tamil Nadu SET 2024 Syllabus.
TN SET 2024 Syllabus for Paper 1
Paper 1 is a General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude containing 50 questions for 100 marks. Candidates need to prepare for the following topics for paper 1.
- General Knowledge
- Teaching Capabilities
- Research Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Higher Education System
- People and Development
- Environment, Mathematical Aptitude
- Divergent thinking and general awareness of the Candidate.
TNSET 2024 Syllabus for Paper 2
TN SET Syllabus varies according to the subject they pursued their degree, for example, if a candidate has completed or who are appearing in their Master’s Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics/Atomic & Molecular Physics/Classical Dynamics/ Condensed matter Physics/Electromagnetic/ Experimental Design/Nuclear, Space & Particle Physics Quantum Physics/Thermodynamics, Astronomy, Astrophysics and other related subjects can take TNSET examination under “Physical Sciences”. Candidates can check the official notification attached to this article for more subject-related queries. As per the official TN SET Notification 2024, check all the subjects given below.
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Chemical Sciences
- Commerce
- Computer Science and Applications
- Criminology
- Defense and Strategic Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Electronic Science
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Hindi
- History
- Home Science / Labour Welfare/ Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Labour
and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management - Law
- Library and Information Science
- Life Sciences
- Malayalam
- Management
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Mathematical Sciences
- Music
- Performing Art
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sanskrit
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Tourism Administration and Management
- Urdu
- Visual Art
- Women Studies