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USET 2024 Exam - Dates, Application, Admit Card, Syllabus & Pattern, Result

Updated on 03rd May, 2024 by Team Careers360

About USET 2024

Kumaun University had conducted the Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (USET) and the USET 2024 results were declared on February 6, 2024. The USET results were declared on their official website usetonline.co.in. The USET exam is conducted to appoint Assistant Professors in the State of Uttarakhand. 

Candidates who wish to appear in USET exam must have a Master degree from a recognized by U.G.C with 55% marks (50% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD) to be eligible for the test. The application form of USET was released on November 26, 2024. Registered candidates can download their USET 2024 admit card from January 1, 2024 and appear in the examination. The USET exam is held in offline mode for two papers in two separate sessions. The paper I  and Paper II is conducted in the morning session. The selection of USTET will be on the basis of written test. However only top 6% of the appearing candidates who appear in the two papers and secure at least 40% aggregate marks for General category (35% aggregate marks for reserved categories) will be declared qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor. 

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USET 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test
Short Exam Name
USET
Conducting Body
Kumaun University
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English +1 more
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 1400
Mode Of Exam
offline
Mode Of Counselling
online +1 more
Exam Duration
+2 more

USET Important Dates

USET Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (session 2024)

18 Dec' 2023 - 20 Dec' 2023 . Online
Application Correction Date
25 Nov' 2023 - 23 Dec' 2023 . Online
Others
Application fee payment
26 Nov' 2023 - 24 Dec' 2023 . Online
Application Date

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USET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

  • There is no upper age limit for USET 2024
  • Candidates must have a post graduate degree/diploma/certificate by Indian University/Institute or Foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by any Foreign University/Institute ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master's degree of recognized Indian Universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
  • Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent from recognised universities/institutions by UGC and State Government are eligible for this test. Marks relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories is 5% i.e. 50%.
  • Ph.D degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September, 1991 shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks for appearing in USET 2024
  • Candidates must ensure that they produce certificates as per their eligibility for the category applied.
  • Candidates have to appear for USET in the subject of their Master Degree only.

USET 2024 Application Form

Before applying Online, the candidates must possess the scanned images as below:-

  • Passport size photograph in JPG format of minimum 4kb to 40 kb. 
  • The dimension of the photograph should be 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
  • Signature in JPG format of minimum 4kb to 30 kb. 
  • The dimension of the signature should be 3.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height).

How to USET Application Form 2024?

  • The application form of USET 2024 will be available in online mode only.
  • Candidates must enter their personal details such as communication address, contact details (email ID and mobile number), educational and other information.
  • The Examination fee can be paid online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card) or by Cash through Challan at any Branch of State Bank of India (SBI). The candidate must keep the print out of the application form and candidate’s copy of Challan/ fee receipt with them.
  • General Category -  Rs 1400 (excluding Bank Charges, if any)
  • OBC(Non- creamy layer) /SC /ST /PWD (persons with disability) - Rs 840 (excluding Bank Charges, if any)
  • Candidates who are not domicile of Uttarakhand State have to pay Rs 1400 as fee irrespective of their Category (SC/ST/PH/VH/OBC/General)
  • Candidates can make the payment of the USET application fee online of through a challan.
  • The candidates need not attach any document in the online application. However, they are advised to keep a printout on separate A4 size papers of their online Application form.
  • After filling up all the details for online application for USET 2024, and confirming the correctness of the same, the System will generate a unique Registration Number and Password, which would be communicated to the candidate via SMS and email address provided by them at the time of fee payment.

Steps to fill the USET Application Form?

  • Visit the official website.
  • Find the application link.
  • Register on the website.
  • Fill out the USET 2024 application form: Fill out each section carefully and accurately.
  • Upload documents.
  • Pay the USET 2024 application fee using the online payment gateway or challan.
  • Review and submit the application form.
  • Keep a copy of the completed USET application form 2024 and fee payment receipt for your records.

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Documents Required at Exam USET 2024

Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test 2024

  • Aadhaar card
  • Driving licence
  • PAN card
  • Bank pass book
  • Passport

USET 2024 Exam Centers

StateCity
Uttarakhand
Almora Range
Nainital
Pantnagar
Haldwani
Pithoragarh
Gopeshwar
Uttarkashi
Dehradun
Haridwar
Roorkee

Paper 1

USET Paper I shall be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. The first fifty questions attempted by the candidate would be evaluated.

USET Exam Pattern 

Session

Paper

Marks

Number of questions

Duration

First

I

100

60 out of which 50 questions are to be  attempted

1 1/4 hours 

Paper 2

USET Paper II shall consist of 50 objective type compulsory questions based on the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry 2 marks

USET Exam Pattern - Paper II

Session

Paper

Marks

Number of questions

Duration

First

II

100

50 questions are compulsory

1 1/4  hours

Paper 3

USET Paper III will consist of 75 objective type compulsory questions from the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry 2 marks

USET Exam Pattern - Paper III

Session

Paper

Marks

Number of questions

Duration

Second

III

150

75 questions are compulsory

2.5 hours

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USET Admit Card 2024

The admit card of USET 2024 will be available in online mode. No hard copy of the USET 2024 admit card will be given to the candidates by the conducting body. The candidates can download the USET admit card by entering their login credentials. No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre other than the one allotted to them in the USET admit card 2024. Check the steps to download USET 2024 admit card given below -

How to download USET Admit Card 2024?

Visit the official website i.e. usetonline.com or kunainital.ac.in. (link will be provided as soon as university releases the admit card)

  • Click on the link of the admit card for the concerned post

  • Enter details such as name, fathers name and date of birth and click on ‘Submit’ button

  • USET 2024 admit card will be displayed on the screen.

  • Check the details and take a printout of the admit card for the future reference

The admit card of USET 2024 will mention the following details :

  • Name of the Candidate

  • Category

  • Examination Time and Date

  • Examination Centre Name and Address

  • Photograph and Signature

  • Important Instructions for the Candidates

USET Answer key 2024

Kumaun University will publish the answer key of USET 2024 in online mode. The answer key will be available in the form of a PDF for the two papers – I and II. Candidates can download the answer key of USET and match the correct answer to the questions asked in the examination. Through USET answer key 2024 candidates can also calculate probable scores to be obtained in the Uttarakhand SET exam.

USET Result 2024

The result of USET 2024 will be released by Kumaun University in online mode. The result will have the list of marks of all the candidates. The authority will issue a certificate to qualifying candidates. Candidates must note that only top 6% of the appearing candidates who appear in all two papers and secure at least 40% aggregate marks for General category and at least 35% aggregate marks for reserved categories will be declared qualified for the role of Assistant Professor. The criteria of result declaration will be final and binding for all candidates. 

Documents Required at USET 2024 counselling

Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test 2024

  • Copy of fee paid/ challan
  • Final year mark sheet of master’s degree or p.g. diploma of equivalent examination (in case of candidates who have passed master’s degree)
  • Marriage certificate/gazette copy (in case of any change in name)
  • Caste certificate/validity certificate (SC/ST) issued by competent authority of Uttarakhand Govt. supporting the claim

General Information

Contacts

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Relevant Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the salary of qualifying the USET 2024 exam?

Qualifying the USET exam doesn't offer a specific salary to the candidates. The USET salary scale is set by the university and depends on factors like experience level, the subject, etc.

2. Will the Kumaun board release the USET question paper after the exam?

No, the conducting board does not release the USET 2024 question paper. Candidates can refer some sample papers and mock tests while preparing for the exam.

3. What is the USET 2024 exam for?

The Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test is an exam conducted to test the eligibility of individuals aspiring to become assistant professors in universities and colleges.

4. What is the qualification marks in the USET exam 2024?

The general category candidates must score 40% or more and the OBC/SC/ST candidates must score 35% in the USET exam. Sometimes, the universities and colleges might also have their own cut off during the hiring process. So, it is better to score better in the examination.

5. Is there negative marking in the USET exam 2024?

No, there is no negative marking in the USET exam.

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Questions related to USET

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Hello Meenu,

The application form for the Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (USET) 2025 is expected to be released in the last week of November 2024. The registration will be done online, and the last date to submit the application is likely to be in the third week of December 2024. The exam itself will be conducted in January 2025.

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I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


Seeing dates from last year, USET notification came somewhere around Late November, so it is safe to predict that they will be releasing the Application form soon, do keep a track on the official Website. I believe it'll be out by 2nd week of December.

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