The University of Kota (UOK), situated at M.B.S. Marg, Near Kabir Circle, Kota (Rajasthan)-324005, has formally released a comprehensive statutory admission notification (Ref No.: F. ()/SET/UOK/2026/ under Notification-01/2026) for organizing the prestigious Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026. This state-level eligibility test is highly regulated and is the compulsory benchmark test for the formal eligibility of the postgraduate candidates seeking the illustrious positions of assistant professor and lecturer in different state universities, government colleges, and private aided/unaided higher educational institutions in the territorial jurisdiction of Rajasthan.

The university has systematically expanded the examination structure to encompass a vast array of 35 distinct academic subjects, ensuring wide-ranging opportunities for multidisciplinary postgraduates. Eligible scholars, final-year master’s students, and research aspirants are requested to submit their digital registration duly verified through the centralized web portal of the university or through the integrated single sign-on (SSO) gateway of the Government of Rajasthan. The comprehensive registration window is officially scheduled to remain active from 14th June to 15th July, 2026.

All the registered applicants shall undergo a common synchronized evaluation process on 06th September 2026. Tests of all 35 disciplines will be conducted simultaneously on the same date and time slot. Candidates are advised to carefully study the comprehensive fee structures, multi-layered relaxation rules, academic minimums, and structural exam schemes provided below before filling out their digital applications.

University of Kota, Kota (Rajasthan)

Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 Admission Process

UOK SET : NOTIFICATION-01/2026 | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Online Start Date: 14th •June, 2026

Apply Online last Date: 15th July, 2026

•Official Main Examination Date: 06th September, 2026

•Test Timing Constraints: The test for all subjects will be conducted on the same date and time across designated state centers.

•General, SBC, and OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates of Rajasthan State, along with all Out-of-State applicants: Rs. 1500/-

•EWS, SBC, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates belonging strictly to Rajasthan State: Rs. 1200/-

•SC and ST categories of Rajasthan State, along with all Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates: Rs. 750/-
•Application Mode: Fully digital processing via the online payment gateway integrated inside the state application portal.

Rajasthan SET Exam Notification 2026: Age Limit

•Minimum Age: No minimum age barrier

•Maximum Age: There is absolutely no upper age limit

Rajasthan SET Examination 2026- Category Wise Eligibility Details
Target Candidate Category	Qualification
General / Unreserved / General-EWS Candidates	•Applicants must have successfully cleared or completed a Master's Degree or an equivalent post-graduate examination from universities or premier institutions recognized fully by the UGC. •Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate profile. This percentage must be achieved without any rounding off practices.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender Candidates	Applicants matching these specific • categories must possess a recognized Master’s Degree or its absolute equivalent. •The qualifying academic threshold is relaxed to a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate profile, which must also be maintained without any rounding off. •Third Gender category applicants are explicitly entitled to draw the identical relaxation benefits in application fees and core educational eligibility percentages as applicable to the SC/ST/PwD groups.
Provisional Admission for Pursuing & Final Year Candidates	•Candidates who are currently pursuing their Master's degree, those enrolled in equivalent PG programs, or candidates who have already appeared in their final year exams but whose results are still awaited are fully eligible to apply. •Such applicants will be granted Provisional Admission to the test. They will be considered fully qualified for the award of eligibility only after they pass their Master's Degree with the mandatory percentage (55% for General/EWS and 50% for reserved categories). •Strict Time Limit Clause: These provisionally admitted scholars must complete their Master's Degree or equivalent examination with the required percentage within a strict timeline of two years from the date of the formal announcement of the SET result, failing which they shall be treated as automatically disqualified.
Academic Discipline Alignment Rule	•Candidates are strictly ordered to appear only in the specific subject of their post-graduation. If a candidate's postgraduate domain is not included in the 35 subjects offered by UOK, they are advised to appear in the UGC NET or UGC-CSIR NET exams, which are administered nationally twice a year.

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Rajasthan SET Examination 2026: Full Directory of Sanctioned Subject Options & Numerical Codes
Code & Subject Name	Code & Subject Name	Code & Subject Name
101001 – Chemical Sciences	101013 – Law	101025 – Rajasthani
101002 – Commerce	101014 – Life Science & Biotech	101026 – Sanskrit
101003 – Computer Sci. & Applications	101015 – Management	101027 – Sociology
101004 – Earth Sciences	101016 – Mathematical Sciences	101028 – Urdu
101005 – Economics	101017 – Music	101029 – Visual Arts
101006 – Education	101018 – Philosophy	101030 – Library & Information Sci.
101007 – English	101019 – Physical Education	101031 – Persian
101008 – Environmental Science	101020 – Physical Science	101032 – Punjabi
101009 – Geography	101021 – Political Science	101033 – Sindhi
101010 – Hindi	101022 – Population Studies*	101034 – Statistics
101011 – History	101023 – Psychology	101035 – Yoga
101012 – Home Science	101024 – Public Administration

Rajasthan SET 2026 Admission Process: Certificate Validity, Jurisdictional Scope & Policy Regulations
Structural Topic	Complete Operational Clauses & Guidelines
Territorial Validity Framework	The SET qualification certificate issued by UOK is legally valid for the geographic territory of Rajasthan State only. The structural operational validity of the generated qualification certificate shall remain active forever / for a lifetime, meaning it will never expire once achieved.
Institutional Recruitment Utility	Formal recruitment to the professional ranks of Lecturer or Assistant Professor can be safely executed from amongst the SET-qualified pool of scholars by various universities, autonomous colleges, and state recruitment bodies. All such recruitment procedures will strictly align with the individual guidelines, administrative procedures, and rules & regulations of the hiring agency.
Third Gender Cut-Off Protection	The subject-wise qualifying cut-off parameters established for the Third Gender category will be systematically mapped to be the absolute lowest among those computed for SC, ST, PwD, OBC-NCL, and General-EWS categories in that corresponding subject domain.

Rajasthan SET Exam 2026: Structural Scheme & Pattern of the Eligibility Test
Examination Paper	Full Marks	Total Count of Questions	Structural Objective, Core Content & Syllabus Mandate	Cumulative Time Limit
Paper-I	100 Marks	50 Questions	Primarily intends to rigorously evaluate the teaching and research aptitude of the candidate. It is strategically designed to test basic reasoning ability, comprehensive reading skills, divergent thinking models, and the general awareness profile of the applicant.	Combined 03 Hours (180 Minutes) continuous test block without any break. Individual mapping: Paper-I is allocated 1 hour and Paper-II is allocated 2 hours, but they are administered as a single continuous session. All questions are compulsory.
Paper-II	200 Marks	100 Questions	This segment focuses entirely on the specific post-graduation academic subject chosen during registration. It targets a deep evaluation of the advanced subject knowledge and academic proficiency of the scholar.

Rajasthan SET 2026 Admission Process: Examination Operational Rules & Technical Evaluation Matrix

The examination will be conducted in English and Hindi languages. In case of any discrepancy or ambiguity in translation, the English version shall be treated as final. Each question carries 02 marks, and candidates will receive full marks for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions.

• Question Paper Available in English and Hindi Languages

• English Version Will Be Final in Case of Any Dispute

• Each Correct Answer Carries 02 Marks

• No Negative Marking for Wrong Answers

• No Marks Awarded for Unattempted Questions

• Bonus Marks May Be Awarded for Dropped Questions as Per Examination Rules

• Final Evaluation Will Be Conducted According to the University’s Official Guidelines

How to Apply Online for Rajasthan SET Examination 2026

· Open a secure web browser and access the official internet portal of the university at www.uok.ac.in or navigate directly to the state Single Sign-On infrastructure at [https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin] .

· If accessing via the UOK homepage, locate and click on the dedicated "SET-2026" registration link. Alternatively, log into your verified SSO profile using your user credentials.

· Carefully fill out the fields, mapping out your personal details, verified communications, precise category listings, and your core postgraduate academic subject.

· Candidates should download their updated technical exam syllabus from the official links provided by the UGC (www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php) or the CSIR Council (csirhrdg.res.in) to cross-verify their preparation fields.

· Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the non-refundable examination fee (Rs. 1500 for General/Out-of-State, Rs. 1200 for EWS/OBC-NCL, or Rs. 750 for SC/ST/PwD groups) via digital channels.

· Review all entered data fields to avoid errors. Submit the form before the absolute cutoff time on 15th July, 2026. Print out the confirmation receipt for your records.

· In case of systemic errors, payment failures, or profile issues, candidates can contact the university helpline desks at 7340557555 or 9468668776.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the deadline to submit the online application form for Rajasthan SET 2026?

Ans: The final deadline for completing the registration and submitting the application form is 15th July, 2026. The registration window opens on 14th June, 2026.

Q2. What is the application fee for a candidate applying from outside Rajasthan?

Ans: All candidates applying from states other than Rajasthan (Out-of-State applicants) are charged an application fee of Rs. 1500/-, which is the same as the fee for the General/Unreserved category of Rajasthan.

Q3. Are candidates awaiting their final master's degree results eligible to apply?

Ans: Yes, candidates in their final year or those awaiting results can apply under the Provisional Admission category. They must complete their Master's degree with the required aggregate percentage (55% for General/EWS, 50% for reserved) within two years from the date of the SET result announcement.

Q4. Does the exam include negative marking for incorrect answers?

Ans: No, there is absolutely no negative marking for incorrect answers. Each correct response earns +2 marks, while unanswered questions receive zero marks.

Q5. Is there an upper age limit to appear for the Rajasthan SET 2026 exam?

Ans: No, there is no upper age limit prescribed for this exam, allowing candidates to appear for the test at any age.

Q6. Will the tests for different subjects be conducted on separate dates?

Ans: No, the examination for all 35 academic subjects will be conducted simultaneously on the same date and time slot, which is 06th September, 2026.

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Important Dates

Application Fees

Rajasthan SET Exam Notification 2026: Age Limit

Rajasthan SET Examination 2026- Category Wise Eligibility Details

Rajasthan SET Examination 2026: Full Directory of Sanctioned Subject Options & Numerical Codes

Rajasthan SET 2026 Admission Process: Certificate Validity, Jurisdictional Scope & Policy Regulations

Rajasthan SET Exam 2026: Structural Scheme & Pattern of the Eligibility Test

Rajasthan SET 2026 Admission Process: Examination Operational Rules & Technical Evaluation Matrix

How to Apply Online for Rajasthan SET Examination 2026

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