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State Eligibility Test 2026: Online Apply for SLET Exam Check Exam
Date, Eligibility |
The SLET Commission, Assam (N.E. Region) has
officially released the notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET)
2026. Candidates aspiring for the post of Assistant Professor in
colleges and universities across the North East States (Assam, Arunachal
Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura) can now
check the official details.
Latest Update: The official SLET 2026 Notification
(No. SET/EX/26/110/10842) has been released. The online application process
begins on 21st November 2025.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through
the official website www.sletne.org or www.sletneonline.co.in.
Below, we have provided all the necessary details regarding the SLET North East
2026 examination.
SLET 2026 Notification Details
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
SLET Commission, Assam (N.E. Region) |
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Notification Number |
SET/EX/26/110/10842 |
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Exam Level |
State Level (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) |
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Exam Date |
15th March 2026 (Sunday) |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Total Subjects |
30 Subjects |
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Official Website |
www.sletne.org |
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Eligibility Criteria for Assam SLET
2026 |
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria
to appear for the State Eligibility Test 2026:
1.
Educational Qualification
- General/Unreserved/EWS:
Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding
off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from a UGC-recognized
university.
- SC/ST/OBC
(Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD: Candidates must have secured at least 50%
marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent.
- Final
Year Students: Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing for
the final year Master’s degree examination are also eligible to apply
provisionally.
2.
Age Limit
- There
is no age limit to apply for the SLET Exam.
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SLET 2026 Application Fee |
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General /
Unreserved |
Rs. 1,300/- |
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OBC (Non-Creamy
Layer) / EWS |
Rs. 1,150/- |
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SC / ST |
Rs. 1,100/- |
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PWD (Person with
Disability) |
Rs. 900/- |
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Additional Charges |
Bank
transaction/gateway charges may apply extra. |
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SLET 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
The SLET (State Eligibility Test) 2026 is conducted
as a single-day examination consisting of two papers. Both papers are objective
type (Multiple Choice Questions) and are held in two separate sessions on the
same day.
1. Exam Pattern Overview
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Particulars |
Paper I |
Paper II |
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Subject |
General Subject (Common for all) |
Core Subject (Chosen by
Candidate) |
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Type of Questions |
Objective (MCQs) |
Objective (MCQs) |
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Total Questions |
50 Questions |
100 Questions |
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Total Marks |
100 Marks |
200 Marks |
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Marks per Question |
2 Marks |
2 Marks |
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Exam Duration |
1 Hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) |
2 Hours (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) |
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Negative Marking |
NO |
NO |
Note:
- Compensatory
Time: Visually impaired and PWD candidates are allowed 20 minutes
extra for Paper I and 40 minutes extra for Paper II.
- Question
Format: The questions are strictly objective, covering Multiple
Choice, Matching, Assertion & Reasoning, and True/False types.
2. Syllabus Details
Paper
I: General Subject on Teaching & Research Aptitude
This paper is designed to assess the teaching and research
capabilities of the candidate. It focuses on:
- Teaching
Aptitude: Nature of teaching, objectives, learner characteristics,
methods of teaching, and teaching support systems.
- Research
Aptitude: Meaning of research, types, steps of research, thesis
writing, and research ethics.
- Comprehension:
A passage is given, and questions are asked based on it.
- Communication:
Nature, characteristics, types, barriers, and effective classroom
communication.
- Mathematical
Reasoning & Aptitude: Number series, letter series, codes, and
relationships.
- Logical
Reasoning: Understanding the structure of arguments, analogies, Venn
diagrams, etc.
- Data
Interpretation: Sources, acquisition, and interpretation of
quantitative and qualitative data.
- Information
& Communication Technology (ICT): General abbreviations, internet
basics, and digital initiatives in higher education.
- People,
Development & Environment: Interactions between people and
environment, pollution, and climate change.
- Higher
Education System: Institutions of higher learning, governance, polity,
and administration.
Paper
II: Subject-Specific
- This
paper covers the entire syllabus of the Master’s Degree subject chosen by
the candidate.
- There
are 30 subjects available, including English, Assamese, Economics,
Education, History, Political Science, Geography, etc.
- The
syllabus is generally consistent with the UGC NET syllabus for the
respective subject.
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SLET 2026 Selection Process |
The selection for eligibility for Assistant Professor is
based on a strict two-step procedure defined by UGC guidelines.
Step
1: Minimum Qualifying Marks
To be considered for the merit list, candidates must
first secure the minimum aggregate marks in both papers taken together:
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Category |
Minimum
Aggregate Marks Required |
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General / EWS |
40% (Combined score of Paper I & II) |
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SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PWD |
35% (Combined score of Paper I & II) |
Step
2: The Top 6% Rule (Merit List)
- Achieving
the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee SLET qualification.
- Among
those who clear the minimum marks (Step 1), a merit list is prepared
subject-wise and category-wise.
- Final
Rule: Only the Top 6% of the appearing candidates (who appear in both
papers) are declared "Qualified" for Assistant Professor
eligibility.
- The
slots are allocated according to the reservation policy of the state
(e.g., specific percentages for SC, ST, OBC, etc.).
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Exam Stages |
There is NO Interview stage for SLET qualification. The
process is simple:
- Written
Exam (OMR Based): Candidates appear for Paper I and Paper II on 15th
March 2026.
- Answer
Key Release: The commission releases provisional answer keys for
candidates to challenge.
- Final
Result: Based on the final answer key and the "Top 6% Rule,"
the list of qualified roll numbers is published.
- Certificate
Issuance: Qualified candidates receive the SLET Certificate, making
them eligible to apply for Assistant Professor jobs in North East India.
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How to Apply for SLET North East 2026? |
Follow these steps to submit your online application:
- Scroll
down to the Important Web-Links section (or visit the official
site).
- Click
on the Online Application Link.
- Register
yourself by entering your Name, Email, and basic details.
- Login
using your credentials and fill out the application form.
- Upload
your scanned Photograph and Signature.
- Pay
the requisite Application Fee through the payment gateway.
- Submit
the form and take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt for future
reference.
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Important Dates for SLET 2026 |
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Event |
Date |
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Official
Notification Released |
17th November 2025 |
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Online Application
Start Date |
21st November 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply
Online |
5th January 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee
Payment (at Bank) |
20th January 2026 |
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Admit Card
Availability |
February 2026
(Tentative) |
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Date of
Examination |
15th March 2026
(Sunday) |
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Important Web-Links of SLET 2026 |
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Description |
Link |
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Official Website |
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Download Notification PDF |
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Join to Our Social Sites |
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Join Our WhatsApp Channel |
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Join Our Telegram Channel |
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Follow Facebook Page |
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Subscribe YouTube Channel |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
1. Is there any negative marking in the SLET 2026 exam?
Ans: No, there is no negative marking for
incorrect answers in the SLET exam. You are encouraged to attempt all
questions.
2. What is the age limit for SLET 2026?
Ans: There is no upper age limit to apply for
the SLET (SET) examination. Any candidate fulfilling the educational
qualification can apply.
3. Can final year students apply for SLET 2026?
Ans: Yes, candidates who have appeared or will be
appearing for their final Master’s degree examination are eligible to apply
provisionally. However, they must pass their Master's degree with the required
percentage within two years of the SLET result declaration.
4. What is the exam pattern for SLET 2026? The exam
consists of two papers held in two sessions on the same day:
- Paper
I: General Subject (Teaching & Research Aptitude) – 100 Marks (50
Questions) – 1 Hour.
- Paper
II: Core Subject (Selected by candidate) – 200 Marks (100 Questions) –
2 Hours.
- Total:
300 Marks. All questions are Objective Type (MCQ).
5. What is the minimum percentage required in Master’s
Degree?
- General/EWS:
Minimum 55% marks (without rounding off).
- SC/ST/OBC
(NCL)/PWD: Minimum 50% marks (without rounding off).
6. Is the SLET certificate valid outside North East
India?
Ans: The SLET (SET) qualified candidates are eligible
for the post of Assistant Professor only in the Universities and
Colleges of the Member States of the North East Region (Assam, Arunachal
Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura). However,
some other states may recognize it based on their specific recruitment rules.
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