GSET 2025 notification has been released by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara on 1st August 2025 at the official website @gujaratset.ac.in. The Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) is a state-level examination held to assess and certify the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or Lecturers in colleges and universities across Gujarat. Candidates can check here the GSET 2025 Notification, eligibility, application form, exam dates, syllabus, and exam pattern.
The Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) is organized by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, to evaluate candidates’ eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professors in colleges and universities within Gujarat. The GSET 2025 offers a significant opportunity for aspiring teachers and researchers to secure a teaching position in universities and colleges across Gujarat. Here is an overview of GSET 2025.
The following table presents an overview of the key highlights of the GSET 2025 examination:
GSET 2025 Overview | |
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Exam | GSET 2025 |
Exam Conducting Body | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara |
GSET Full Form | Gujarat State Eligibility Test |
Advertisement No. | 19th |
Posts | Assistant Professor / Lecturer |
Exam Level | State Level |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
Age Limit | No upper age limit |
Exam Language | Gujarati and English |
Total Subjects | 33 |
Exam Centres | 11 |
Official Website | @www.gujaratset.ac.in/ |
The GSET 2025 Important Dates have been officially announced in the notification released on 1 August 2025. Candidates must take note of the complete schedule including the start and end dates of the application process, fee payment deadline, admit card release, examination date, and result declaration. The detailed timeline for GSET 2025 is given below.
GSET 2025 Important Dates | |
Events | Dates |
GSET 2025 Notification Release | 1 August 2025 |
GSET 2025 Online Application Starts | 18 August 2025 |
Last Date for Online Application | 6 September 2025 |
Last Date for Fee Payment (Step 1) | 6 September 2025 |
GSET 2025 Admit Card Release | To be announced before exam |
GSET Exam Date 2025 | 16 November 2025 |
GSET 2025 Answer Key | December 2025 (Tentative) |
GSET 2025 Result | January 2026 (Tentative) |
The official GSET Notification 2025 PDF contains details about the application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and exam centres. Candidates are advised to download and carefully read the notification before applying.
The eligibility requirements for GSET 2025 are specified by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in the official notification. Candidates must carefully review the educational qualifications and age limit criteria before filling out the application form.
Candidates must ensure they meet the following GSET 2025 Eligibility before applying:
GSET 2025 Eligibility Criteria | |
Aspect | Details |
Educational Qualification | Master’s degree or equivalent in the chosen subject from a recognized university.- Minimum 55% marks for General/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST/SEBC (NCL)/PwD/Transgender candidates.- Final year Master’s students can also apply, provided they complete the degree with the required percentage within 2 years of the result declaration. |
Age Limit | There is no maximum age restriction for candidates applying to GSET 2025. |
The GSET 2025 Application Form is available from 18th August 2025 to 6th September 2025. Candidates must complete the two-step registration process:
Step 1: Pay the examination fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
Step 2: Complete the online application by entering the required details and uploading the necessary documents
The GSET 2025 Application Fee is a mandatory step for successful submission of the application form. Candidates need to complete the fee payment online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI before proceeding to the registration process. The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category, and additional bank charges will be applicable. The detailed fee structure for different categories is provided in the table below.
GSET 2025 Application Fee | |
Category | Application Fee |
General / EWS / SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹900 + Bank Charges |
SC / ST / Third Gender | ₹700 + Bank Charges |
PwD (PH/VH) | ₹100 + Bank Charges |
The GSET Syllabus 2025 is divided into two parts:
Paper 1 (Common): Teaching and Research Aptitude—reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
Paper 2 (Subject-Specific): Based on the subject chosen (33 subjects available).
The GSET 2025 Exam Pattern has been designed to assess candidates’ teaching aptitude, research skills, and subject knowledge. The examination consists of two papers, both held on the same day through offline OMR-based mode. Paper 1 is common for all candidates, while Paper 2 is subject-specific. The detailed structure is given below.
The GSET 2025 Exam Pattern consists of two papers conducted on the same day in OMR format.
GSET 2025 Exam Pattern | ||
Aspect | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Number of Questions | 50 | 100 |
Maximum Marks | 100 | 200 |
Duration | 1 Hour (09:30 am – 10:30 am) | 2 Hours (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) |
Marking Scheme | +2 marks per correct answer | +2 marks per correct answer |
Negative Marking | No | No |
The GSET 2025 Exam Centres have been allocated across 11 major cities in Gujarat to ensure candidates can appear for the test conveniently from their preferred location. Applicants are required to select their exam centre while filling the application form, and the final centre details will be mentioned on the admit card. The examination is scheduled to take place in 11 different cities across Gujarat
GSET 2025 Exam Centres | |
Centre Code | Centre Name |
01 | Vadodara |
02 | Ahmedabad |
03 | Rajkot |
04 | Surat |
05 | Patan |
06 | Bhavnagar |
07 | Vallabh Vidyanagar |
08 | Godhra |
09 | Junagadh |
10 | Valsad |
11 | Bhuj |
To be considered eligible, candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the exam authority. The aggregate is calculated based on the combined performance in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Only those securing the required percentage will be declared qualified in the GSET 2025. The category-wise qualifying marks are given in the table below.
Candidates must secure the minimum aggregate marks in both papers to qualify.
GSET 2025 Qualifying Marks | |
Category | Minimum Marks |
General / EWS | 40% |
SC / ST | 35% |
SEBC (NCL) / PwD / Third Gender | 35% |
The GSET 2025 Cut Off will be released along with the result in January 2026 (tentative). The cut-off will vary subject-wise and category-wise. Candidates can check the official website for updates once the exam is conducted.