Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test or TN SET is an exam conducted by one of the state universities in Gujarat. Last year, it was conducted by Annamalai University. The aim of this exam is to choose candidates to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in state of Tamil Nadu. Those interested candidates who want to apply for TN SET 2022 examination need to fill and submit the application form in online mode. There is no upper age limit to apply for this test.  In today’s post, we are going to provide all the necessary information related to the TN SET 2022.

TNSET 2022 Important Dates

The tentative dates related to the TN SET 2022 are given in the following table.

TN SET Eligibility Criteria 2022

Aspirants looking to apply must make sure that they are eligible. The eligibility criteria of TN SET 2022 are explained below.

Age Limit

• There is no upper or lower age limit in order to apply.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates need to have a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% for General Candidates.
• Aspirants belonging to OBC/ SC/ ST categories and persons with disabilities should have at least 50% in the post-graduation.
• Those who are in the final year or are waiting for their result can also apply.

TN SET Application Form 2022

The application form for TN SET 2022 will release in online mode only. Those eligible and interested candidates who want to apply may check the steps listed below.

• First and foremost, you need to visit the official website of the university i.e. www.tnsetau.in.
• On the official website, you will have to register by entering a few of your basic details.
• It is necessary for candidates to enter their basic details like Name, email address, phone number, etc. during registration.
• After completing the registration process, you may log in to the official portal by entering your credentials.
• Once signed in, you will have to enter your complete educational, personal, and contact details.
• Make sure you enter the correct details. Otherwise, the form can get rejected.
• Along with the details, you need to upload the image of your photograph and signature after scanning them.
• If you need to upload any document such as income certificate, community certificate, and PwD certificate then you should upload the same in PDF format.
• It is mandatory for all candidates to pay the necessary application fee.
• Finally, take a printout of the application form and keep it safe for future requirements.

Application Fee

The application fees are different for candidates from various categories as given below.

• General Candidates – Rs. 1500/-
• OBC (Non Creamy Layer) – Rs. 1250/-
• SC/ ST/ PwDVI, HI, PH – Rs. 500/-

Mode of payment – All candidates need to pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or internet banking.

TN SET 2022 Admit Card

• The Hall Ticket or Admit card will release only for those candidates who will submit the application form before the last date.
• Candidates may download the admit card through the official website by providing a few of their registration details.
• An admit card will carry important information related to the date, time, and venue of the examination.
• It is necessary for all candidates to carry their admit card at the examination center.
• Along with the admit card, candidates must carry their one original photo ID proof.

TN SET Exam Pattern 2022

The pattern of the TN SET 2022 examination is given below.

• Mode of examination – Offline (OMR sheet examination)
• Number of papers – 2 (Paper I and Paper II)
• Type of questions – Objective type multiple choice questions
• Number of questions – 150 questions
• Duration of examination – 3 hours
• Maximum Marks – 300 marks
• Marking Scheme – Each question will carry 2 marks
• Negative Marking – 0.5 marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer

TN SET Syllabus 2022

The syllabus of TN SET 2022 paper I includes the following topics.

• Teaching Aptitude – Teaching, Learner’s characteristics, Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning, Factors affecting teaching, 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.

TN SET 2022 Answer Key

• The university will make the preliminary answer keys available on the official website.
• Candidates may use answer keys to match their answers with correct ones. In this way, they can get a rough idea about the marks they are going to score.
• In case a candidate is not satisfied with the answer key then he can also challenge the same.
• The university will consider all the challenges and then release the final answer key.
• The result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key.

Result

• To check the result, candidates need to visit the official website of the university that will conduct the exam.
• The result card will display after entering your roll number and other registration details.
• Candidates will get their ranks in the top 6% (taking Paper I and Paper II) and secure at least 40% marks will be declared qualified for the post of Assistant Professor.
• The minimum cut off marks for OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PWD are 35%.

Frequently Asked Question

Question – 1: In which cities the TN SET examination 2022 will take place?

Answer: The examination will be held in the following cities.

• Chidambaram
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Erode
• Karaikudi
• Madurai
• Salem
• Thanjavur
• Tiruchirappalli
• Tirunelveli
• Vellore
• Villupuram

Question – 2: For what subjects the TN SET 2022 examination will be conducted?

Answer: The TN SET Examination 2022 will be held for the 26 subjects. The complete list is given below.

Question – 3: What is the age limit to apply for TN SET 2022?

Answer: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.

Question – 4: Will I get the admit card by post after submitting the TN SET 2022 examination?

Answer: No, the university will send an admit card to a candidate by post or another offline medium after submitting the form online.