GSET 2023 - Application Form (Out Soon), Eligibility Criteria, Admit Card

Updated By Shubhangi Pandey on 18 Jul, 2023 16:01

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About GSET 2023

GSET 2023: The notification regarding GSET 2023 exam is yet to be released by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in online mode on the official website of GSET - gujaratset.ac.in. Candidates who are planning to appear Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2023 exam can apply for their GSET exam once the official announcement is made by the concerned GSET authorities. The exam conducting body of GSET 2023 is Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The GSET 2023 exam date and application form release date will be shared by the conducting body in the official notification. Based on the previous year's data, the exam date of GSET 2023 exam is scheduled for month after the application process is completed. Every year, this exam is conducted by the department at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara to examine the applicants for the assistant professor positions in the region. Last year, as many as 30075 candidates appeared for the GSET 2022 exam and 2177 candidates managed to make it to the final list and the percentage of result remained to be 7.24%.

Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) is a state-level eligibility examination that is conducted by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara to determine the eligibility of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges of Gujarat State. The most common name for this entrance exam is GSET.  The exam is conducted in 23 subjects at various exam centres spread across Gujarat state. GSET 2023 will be held in offline mode within three hours duration. Here, candidates can get detailed information regarding GSET 2023 exam. 

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Important Dates of GSET 2023

Candidates can take a look at the important dates of GSET 2023 that have been mentioned in the table given below:

Important Events

Important Dates

Starting of GSET 2023 Application Form

 To be announced

Last Date to Submit GSET 2023 Application Form

To be announced

GSET 2023 Exam Date

To be announced

GSET 2023 Answer Key

To be announced

GSET 2023 Answer Key Objection Form

To be announced

Declaration of GSET 2023 Result

To be announced

Highlights of GSET 2023

From the table provided below, take a look at some of the important highlights about GSET 2023:

Particulars 

Details

Name of Entrance Examination

Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET)

GSET 2023 Exam Date

To Be Announced

Conducting Body of the Entrance Examination

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

Application Mode of the Entrance Examination

Online Mode

Mode of the Entrance Examination

Offline Mode (Pen and Paper Based)

Medium of Instruction

English

Time Duration of GSET

3 Hours

Question Paper Format of GSET 2023

Objective

Level of Examination

State-Level Entrance Exam

Frequency of GSET Examination  

Once a Year

What are the Stages Involved in GSET?

Mentioned below are some of the important stages that candidates will go through if he/she plans to appear in GSET 2023:

  • Release of GSET 2023 Official Notification

  • Commencement of GSET Application Process

  • Availability of GSET Admit Card 2023

  • Conduct of GSET Entrance Exam

  • Declaration of GSET 2023 Result

  • Counselling Process of GSET 2023

GSET Eligibility 2023

The updated eligibility criteria for GSETwill be shared by the concerned authority along with the official announcement regarding the commencement of GSET 2023. All the candidates who wish to apply for GSET will have to fulfill the eligibility requirement set by the exam authority. The detailed eligibility requirements for GSET 2023 have been listed below:

Educational Qualification

  • The candidate must have passed a Master's degree in a relevant subject recognized by UGC.
  • The candidates must have passed their PG degree in any subject including Sciences, Humanities (including languages) Social Science, Computer Science & Applications.
  • The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 55% (50% for reserved candidates) in the qualifying exam.
  • The candidates who have appeared for the final exams for their post-graduation degree last year but have their results awaited OR the candidates who are still appearing in final year can also apply for GSET.

Age Limit

There is no age limit prescribed for GSET 2023. That means the candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements can apply for GSET, irrespective of their age.

Reservation Criteria

The exam board prescribes the following reservation policy with respect to GSET eligibility criteria:

  • 5% relaxation will be provided to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and PWD categories in terms of the required aggregate in the qualifying exam.
  • Ph.D. degree holders who completed the Master's exam by September 19, 1991, must be eligible to get 5% of the total score of appearing on the GSET exam.

Important Instructions for GSET Eligibility

The candidates must keep in mind the following instructions related to GSET Eligibility criteria:

  • The candidates who are not a domicile of Gujarat will be considered as General category candidates even if they belong to the reserved category.
  • Candidates need not send any reservation certificates/ documents or the application printout to the Gujarat State Eligibility Test office to prove their eligibility.
  • The candidates who are applying through the reserved category must have a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority of Gujarat. 

GSET Application Form 2023

GSET 2023 application form will be released anytime soon. All the candidates who are interested will have to visit the official website of GSET to fill out the application form. The official website of GSET is gujaratset.in. The application form will be released in the online mode and all the candidates who wish to apply for GSET 2023 can visit the official website to fill out their application form. It is also important for the candidates to make sure that they fulfil all the eligibility requirements before filling out the application form. Along with the form, the candidates will also have to pay the application fee online.

How to Apply for GSET 2023?

The candidates who fulfill the required eligibility requirements can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for GSET 2023:

  1. Go to the official website of GSET.
  2. On the main page, click on the link to apply online.
  3. Register yourself using your mobile number and email address. Make sure that the details you enter are correct as you will get all the notifications for the exam on the same number.
  4. Start filling your form using all the important details including your personal details, educational details, address, etc.
  5. Upload the scanned image of the passport-size photograph and signature. The images should be in JPEG format and the size should not be more than 100kb.
  6. Pay the application fee using a debit card/credit card/net banking.
  7. Download & save the application form after submission for future reference.

GSET 2023 Application Fee

The candidates will also have to pay an application fee to submit the GSET 2023 application form. Note that the application fee is mandatory for all the candidates and is non-refundable. The GSET 2023 application fee for different categories of candidates has been given below:

Category of Candidates

Application Fee (INR)

General / General-EWS / SEBC Non-creamy layer) Candidates

900/-

SC / ST /  Transgender Candidates

700/-

PWD(PH/VH) 

100/-

List of Documents Required for GSET 2023 Application Form

The candidates must keep ready the following documents at the time of filling out GSET Application Form 2023:

  • Scanned Passport Size Photograph
  • Scanned Signature
  • 10th & 12th certificate
  • Bachelor's & Master's degree 
  • Caste certificate
  • Net Banking Credentials/ Debit Card/ Credit Card for Online Payments

GSET Exam Pattern 2023

GSET 2023 exam pattern is set by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara for the candidates who are preparing for the entrance exam. The exam pattern of GSET 2023 includes the marking scheme, question types, the total duration of the paper, and the number of questions in the entrance examination. The written exam of GSET 2023 has 2 papers. Paper I contains 50 questions for 100 marks and Paper II has 100 questions for 200 marks which candidates will have to complete within a 3-hour duration. All the questions in the exam are of objective type in nature.

Highlights of GSET Exam Pattern

Some of the major highlights for the GSET exam pattern have been listed below:

  • Name of the Exam – Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET).
  • Mode of the Exam– Pen, and Paper.
  • Type of Questions– Objective Type Questions (MCQ).
  • Level of Exam– State Level.
  • Number of Papers– 2.
  • Total Number of Questions– 50 questions in Paper 1 and 100 questions in Paper 2.
  • Marks per Questions– Both papers will 2 marks per question.
  • Duration of the Exam– 3 hours (180 minutes) for each paper.

GSET 2023 Exam Pattern for Paper 1

  • Paper 1 of the Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET)  is a General Paper for all the candidates focusing on (Teaching and Research Aptitude).

  • Paper 1 of GSET contains 50 questions for 100 marks.

  • The questions in the exam are of objective type in nature.

  • Candidates will be allotted One Hour to complete the exam.

GSET 2023 Exam Pattern for Paper 2

  • Paper 2 is a subject-specific paper that is chosen by the candidates.

  • Paper 2 of GSET contains 100 compulsory questions for 200 marks.

  • The questions in the exam are of objective type in nature.

  • Candidates will be allotted two hours to complete the entrance exam.

GSET 2023 Marking Scheme

The GSET marking scheme for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been given below:

  • For each correct question, 2 marks will be awarded.
  • There is no negative marking. That means, for an incorrect answer, 0 marks will be given.
  • For an unattempted question, 0 marks will be provided.

GSET 2023 Syllabus

If you are planning to take GSET 2023, then you must be well aware of its syllabus and exam pattern. The syllabus of GSET 2023 consists of a wide range of subjects such as Mathematical Sciences, Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit, History, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Political Science, Economics etc. 

Click on GSET Syllabus 2023 to download the subject-wise detailed syllabus of GSET 2023 in PDF format. 

GSET Admit Card 2023

The candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can visit the official website to download the admit card. It is mandatory for all the candidates to bring the admit card with them to the exam hall. The admit card will consist of all the important details related to the exam. Along with the hall ticket of GSET 2023, it is also necessary for the candidates to carry any one of the photo ID proofs along with them. The hall ticket of GSET 2023 mentions various details such as the candidate's name, name of the exam, date of exam, candidate’s photograph, signature, roll number etc. 

How to Download GSET Admit Card 2023?

The candidates can follow the given below instructions to download the GSET Admit Card 2023:

  1. Visit the GSET official site or use the direct link updated in the above section.

  2. After visiting the website, click on the link for GSET Admit Card 2023.

  3. Enter your registration number, date of birth, and password when prompted. 

  4. Click on login.

  5. The GSET 2023 admit card for the entered credentials will be displayed on the screen. 

  6. Download the admit card and save it for future reference.

  7. It is advisable to download at least 2-3 copies of GSET Admit Card 2023 for future purposes.

Important Instructions Regarding GSET Admit Card 2023

The candidates can find below some of the important instructions regarding the GSET Admit Card 2023:

  • It is mandatory for all the candidates to bring the admit card to the exam hall or else they won’t be allowed to attempt the exam.

  • No soft copy of the GSET Admit Card 2023 will be accepted. The admit card must be in the hard copy only.

  • The candidates will have to show the admit card to the exam invigilator whenever they ask for it.

  • In case the candidate loses the GSET Admit Card 2023, he/ she can download it again by visiting the same link to download the GSET Admit Card 2023.

Details Mentioned on GSET Admit Card 2023

GSET Admit Card 2023 will consist of all the important details related to the GSET 2023 exam. The details which will be mentioned on the GSET Admit Card 2023 is listed below:

  • Name of the Candidate

  • Father’s Name

  • GSET Application Number

  • GSET Roll Number

  • Date & Time of the Exam

  • Venue of the Exam

  • Category

  • Gender

  • Date of Birth

  • Photograph of the Candidate

  • Important Instructions for GSET 2023 Exam

  • date Photograph

  • Candidate Signature

  • Exam Centre

  • Center Code

  • Instructions for the entrance exam

Discrepancies in GSET Admit Card 2023

In case the candidates find any discrepancy in the GSET Admit Card 2023, they will have to report it by contacting the GSET concerned authority as soon as possible.

GSET 2023 Result

GET 2023 Result will be announced on the official website. All the candidates who have appeared for the entrance exam can check their GSET 2023 result with the help of their Registration Number and Date of Birth. After checking the result of GSET 2023, candidates should take the printout of their scorecard and keep it safely for future reference as it will be required during the admission process.

How to Check GSET 2023 Result?

By following the pointers given below, candidates can check their result for GSET 2023:

  • Visit the respective regional websites - gujaratset.ac.in

  • After clicking the result link, candidates will have to enter their details such as their Registration Number and Date of Birth in order to get their result.

  • Now, candidates can view their results that will be displayed on the screen and download them for future reference.

  • Candidates can get a printout of results for future use.

GSET 2023 Cutoff

The cutoff for GSET 2023 will be declared anytime soon. The GSET 2023 cutoff will be released for Paper 1, 2 & 3 for the different categories: SC, ST, OBC, and general. The students who have scored up to the minimum qualifying cutoff for GSET 2023 will have their names on the merit list. The qualified candidates will be further called for the counselling process. Till the time GSET cutoff for the session 2023-24 is declared, candidates can refer to the previous year's cutoff to get a better understanding regarding the GSET cutoff marks. 

GSET Cutoff 2023

The cutoff for GSET 2023 can be checked from the table below for each category and paper.

CategoryPaper-IPaper-IIPaper-III
SC/ ST/ PWD384065
OBC404570
General455075

Factors Determining GSET 2023 Cutoff

There are various factors that will determine the cutoff for GSET 2023. These factors include:

  • The number of candidates who appeared for the GSET 2023 exam.
  • The difficulty level for each of the paper.
  • The number of vacancies
  • The subject
  • Category of the Candidate

How to Check GSET 2023 Cutoff

Candidates who have appeared for the GSET 2023 exam need to follow the given below steps to check GSET 2023 cutoff for all papers and categories:

1. Visit the official website or click on the direct link given above.

2. On the homepage, click on the link for GSET 2023 cutoff.

3. Enter the login details if prompted and click on submit.

4. Select the paper for which you want to display the cutoff marks.

5. The cutoff for the selected paper will be displayed on the screen. Download the pdf for future references

GSET Selection Process 2023

GSET selection process is almost similar to other state-level SET exams such as KSET, APSET, HP SET etc. However, the reservation policy of the Gujarat State Government applies to the selection of candidates. Candidates who have attained the minimum qualifying marks in the GSET 2023 shall be considered eligible for the selection process. However, not all the candidates attaining the cutoff marks shall be considered for the award of GSET certificate. The candidates can check all the important details pertaining to the selection process of GSET here. 

GSET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2023

The minimum qualifying marks required to be eligible for the award of GSET certificate is as follows -

Name of the Category

Minimum Qualifying Marks

General

40%

SC/ ST

35%

Mode of Selection for GSET 2023

The selection process of GSET 2023 is as follows -

  • Only 6% of candidates who appear for the GSET exam shall be declared eligible for the award of GSET certificate.
  • As per UGC rules, the total number of slots available for Assistant Professorship in Gujarat is 6%. The top 6% of candidates shall be declared eligible for the award of GSET E-Certificate.

Check the examples below to understand the selection process of GSET 2023 in a detailed manner.

Example 1: Let us assume that 260 candidates cleared GSET in English under General category as per the cutoff specified, and the total number of slots available for General category in English subject is 25. At the same, the total number of candidates cleared GSET in General category is 1200. The selection of candidates is done as follows -

Number of Candidates Cleared GSET in English under General Category (X) Total Slots Available for General Category (Divided by) Total Number of Candidates Cleared GSET Exam. The equation as per Example 1 is as follows -

260 X 25 (Divided by) 1200 = 5 (Which means Five Candidates will be awarded GSET E-Certificate in English under General Category)

Example 2: Let us assume that 1800 candidates cleared GSET in Gujarati under SC category as per the cutoff specified above, and the total number of slots available for SC category in Gujarat subject is 100. At the same time, the total number of candidates cleared GSET is 2600. The selection of candidates is done as follows -

Number of Candidates Cleared GSET in Gujarati under SC Category (X) Total Slots Available for SC (Divided by) Total Number of Candidates Cleared GSET Exam. The equation as per Example 2 is as follows -

1800 X 100 (Divided by) 2600 = 69 (Which means 69 candidates will be declared eligible in GSET exam in Gujarati subject).

GSET 2023 E-Certificate

After verifying the documents submitted by the candidates while filling the GSET application form, the exam authority shall issue the GSET certificate to all the candidates who are declared ‘Pass’ as per the selection process mentioned above. The authority will issue E-Certificate to all the candidates and no offline certificate is sent to candidates by post. The candidates need to download the GSET E-Certificate through its official website. The candidates need to enter the Registration Number and Date of Birth to download the GSET E-Certificate.

GSET Exam Centers 2023

The list of GSET 2023 exam centres is as follows -

Vadodara

Vallabh Vidyanagar

Ahmedabad

Godhra

Rajkot

Junagadh

Patan

Valsad

Bhavnagar

Bhuj

Surat

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GSET 2023 Preparation Plan

Here are some of the very effective last-minute preparation tips for GSET 2023 which will help you score higher in the exam:

  • Do not learn any new concepts at the last minute. Stick to revision of concepts that you have already learned.
  • It's okay not to learn all the topics. Do not panic even if you leave one or two topics.
  • Go through the previous year's question paper which will help you understand the pattern of the questions asked.
  • Go through the important dates, names, etc. Do not learn any complex method at the last minute.
  • If you have prepared any handwritten notes, stick to them for revision.
  • Avoid discussing the questions with others. This will only leave you confused and more panicked.
  • The candidates must follow a strict order now - Practice, Analyze and Revise.
  • Do not panic. Keep a calm mind and trust in yourself.
  • The candidates can switch between topics to remain stress-free.

GSET 2023 Answer Key

The answer key is the document that must be downloaded by the people who have given the Gujarat State Eligibility Test because through this answer key, they will be able to check the correct answers that they need to write in the examinations conducted by the Gujarat authorities. The answer key will be available on the official website of the organization and candidates can download the answer key by login into the official website. At first, only the provisional answer key will be available on the official website. The final answer key will be released after sometime after all the objections are reviewed.

How To Download GSET 2023 answer Key?

You can easily download the answer key from the official website of the Gujarat State Eligibility Test and you can check out the details related to the instructions from the pointers given below:

  • You will first have to visit the official website of Gujarat State Eligibility Test at gujaratset.in 
  • The home page will open on your screen and the details related to the answer key will be displayed.
  • You have to click on the option called Download provisional answer key.
  • A new page will open on your screen where you will have to enter your login credentials.
  • Login successfully by entering your details and the answer key will open on your screen.

How To File Objections For GSET 2023 Answer Key?

There is a very easy procedure through which you will be able to file your objections for the answer key. Check out the procedure for GSET 2023 Answer Key objection form given below:

  • You may challenge the answer key(s) by sending a written request, in the prescribed format available on the website to the Member Secretary, Gujarat State Eligibility Test, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, B - Block, Chameli Baug, Nr. University Guest House, Prof. C. C. Mehta Road, Vadodara - 390 002 supporting his / her stand with standard books/literature along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000/- per question in favor of the " Member Secretary, GSET" payable at Vadodara.
  • The envelope should be marked "Grievance Regarding Answer Key(s) of GSET Examination". 
  • The request(s) so received will be placed before the Expert Committee(s). GSET Agency's decision on the challenges shall be final and the result will be declared on the basis of final answer keys.

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FAQs about GSET

What is the minimum eligibility requirements for GSET?

For GSET, the candidates must have passed a Master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 55% (50% for reserved candidates).

Is there any age limit for GSET?

No there is no age limit for GSET.

Can students from other states also apply for GSET?

Yes, the candidates from other states can apply for GSET. However, the priority will be given to the Gujarat students over other state students.

What is the minimum qualifying marks for GSET?

The minimum qualifying marks for GSET is 40% for General and 35% for reserved category candidates.

What is GSET selection process?

Only 6% of candidates who appear for the GSET exam shall be declared eligible for the award of GSET certificate. As per UGC rules, the total number of slots available for Assistant Professorship in Gujarat is 6%. The top 6% of candidates shall be declared eligible for the award of GSET E-Certificate.

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