University of Kota has officially released the Rajasthan SET Online Form 2026. Check the subject list, eligibility, cutoff rules, and registration link here.
The University of Kota (UOK) has officially released the detailed notification and registration schedule for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026. Following a structural turnaround, the responsibility to conduct this premium state-level eligibility examination has shifted to the University of Kota for the 2026 cycle. This exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and College Lecturer vacancies across various government and private colleges within the state of Rajasthan.
According to the official announcement, the online application window opens on June 14, 2026, and will accept registrations until the final closing deadline on July 15, 2026. The offline pen-and-paper examination is scheduled to be conducted simultaneously across all 35 subjects on September 6, 2026.
Rajasthan SET Application Form 2026: General Overview
Exam Component
Official Live Tracking Status
Exam Conducting University
University of Kota (UOK), Rajasthan
Name of Examination
Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026
Purpose
Lifelong Eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Rajasthan
Aspirants must satisfy the minimum academic guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) before filling out the form:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline from a UGC-recognized university.
Minimum Marks Rule: General, Unreserved, and EWS candidates require at least 55% aggregate marks (without rounding off) in their postgraduate degree. Candidates from OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender categories require a minimum of 50% marks.
Appearing Candidates: Students currently enrolled in the final year of their Master’s program or those awaiting their final semester results are also provisionally eligible to apply.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit restriction to apply for the Rajasthan SET examination.
The processing fee must be submitted through the integrated payment gateway during the application window:
General / OBC (Creamy Layer) Categories: ₹1,500
EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC (Rajasthan Domicile): ₹1,200
SC / ST (Rajasthan Domicile) & Differently-abled (PwD): ₹750
Understanding the 2026 Exam Pattern
The State Eligibility Test will be conducted in an offline (OMR-based) format. Both papers will be administered in a single, continuous 3-hour session without any scheduled breaks:
Paper I (General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude): Consists of 50 compulsory questions worth 100 marks. It evaluates reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general situational awareness.
Paper II (Subject-Specific Paper): Consists of 100 compulsory questions worth 200 marks, based entirely on the specific core subject chosen by the applicant.
Marking Rule: Each correct answer awards 2 marks. There is no negative marking scheme for incorrect answers.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill Rajasthan SET Online Form 2026
The complete application framework is integrated with the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) architecture. Follow these steps to apply:
Phase 1: SSO Portal Authentication
Navigate your internet browser to the official state portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
If you do not have an active profile, click on “Register” and create your unique SSO ID using your Aadhaar Card, Jan Aadhaar, or Google Account.
Log in to the dashboard using your SSO ID, password, and the displayed captcha.
Phase 2: One-Time Registration (OTR) & Form Submission
Once logged in, click on the “Recruitment Portal” icon.
If you haven’t done so previously, complete your mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering your basic identity data and performing Aadhaar e-KYC validation.
Locate the live application section on the dashboard titled “University of Kota – Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026” and click on “Apply Now”.
Select your specific post-graduation subject code from the drop-down menu, fill in your personal information, and enter your academic percentages.
Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and your signature according to the pixel sizes allowed by the server.
Pay the category-specific application fee using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI. Preview your entries carefully and submit the form to print a final confirmation copy.
Important Advisory Note: Key personal details such as your full name, father’s name, date of birth, and identity photo are automatically pulled from your OTR profile and cannot be edited via the standard correction window. Verify your OTR profile carefully before initiating the final fee transaction.
