Candidates preparing for the Rajasthan SET 2026 examination should understand the latest syllabus before beginning their preparation. The Rajasthan SET Syllabus 2026 follows the prescribed UGC NET and CSIR NET syllabus and covers 35 subjects across Science, Commerce, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and Management.
A clear understanding of the Rajasthan SET Syllabus 2026 helps candidates identify important topics, create an effective study plan, and focus on the areas that carry maximum weightage in the examination.
The University of Kota has released the official notification for Rajasthan SET 2026. The examination will be conducted for multiple subjects across Humanities, Commerce, Social Sciences, Languages, Management, Computer Science, Education, and Science disciplines.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | University of Kota |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Syllabus Source | UGC NET and CSIR NET |
The Rajasthan SET Syllabus 2026 covers 35 subjects. Candidates must appear only in the subject of their postgraduate degree. The complete list of subjects with their codes is given below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| 101001 | Chemical Sciences | 101019 | Physical Education |
| 101002 | Commerce | 101020 | Physical Sciences |
| 101003 | Computer Science and Applications | 101021 | Political Science |
| 101004 | Earth Sciences | 101022 | Population Studies |
| 101005 | Economics | 101023 | Psychology |
| 101006 | Education | 101024 | Public Administration |
| 101007 | English | 101025 | Rajasthani |
| 101008 | Environmental Sciences | 101026 | Sanskrit |
| 101009 | Geography | 101027 | Sociology |
| 101010 | Hindi | 101028 | Urdu |
| 101011 | History | 101029 | Visual Art |
| 101012 | Home Science | 101030 | Library and Information Science |
| 101013 | Law | 101031 | Persian |
| 101014 | Life Sciences | 101032 | Punjabi |
| 101015 | Management | 101033 | Sindhi |
| 101016 | Mathematical Sciences | 101034 | Statistics |
| 101017 | Music | 101035 | Yoga |
| 101018 | Philosophy | -- | -- |
Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree in Geography (with specialization in Population Studies) are also eligible to appear in the subject "Population Studies."
If a candidate's subject is not listed above, they are advised to appear in UGC NET or UGC-CSIR NET instead.
These subjects follow the UGC NET syllabus. Download the subject-wise syllabus PDFs from the links below.
| SET Subject Code | Subject Name | Syllabus Download |
| 101002 | Commerce | Download PDF |
| 101003 | Computer Science and Applications | Download PDF |
| 101005 | Economics | Download PDF |
| 101006 | Education | Download PDF |
| 101007 | English | Download PDF |
| 101008 | Environmental Sciences | Download PDF |
| 101009 | Geography | Download PDF |
| 101010 | Hindi | Download PDF |
| 101011 | History | Download PDF |
| 101012 | Home Science | Download PDF |
| 101013 | Law | Download PDF |
| 101015 | Management | Download PDF |
| 101017 | Music | Download PDF |
| 101018 | Philosophy | Download PDF |
| 101019 | Physical Education | Download PDF |
| 101021 | Political Science | Download PDF |
| 101022 | Population Studies | Download PDF |
| 101023 | Psychology | Download PDF |
| 101024 | Public Administration | Download PDF |
| 101025 | Rajasthani | Download PDF |
| 101026 | Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| 101027 | Sociology | Download PDF |
| 101028 | Urdu | Download PDF |
| 101029 | Visual Art | Download PDF |
| 101030 | Library and Information Science | Download PDF |
| 101031 | Persian | Download PDF |
| 101032 | Punjabi | Download PDF |
| 101033 | Sindhi | Download PDF |
| 101034 | Statistics | Download PDF |
| 101035 | Yoga | Download PDF |
These subjects follow the CSIR NET syllabus. Download directly from the links below.
| SET Subject Code | Subject Name | Syllabus Download |
| 101001 | Chemical Sciences | Download PDF |
| 101004 | Earth Sciences | Download PDF |
| 101014 | Life Sciences | Download PDF |
| 101016 | Mathematical Sciences | Download PDF |
| 101020 | Physical Sciences | Download PDF |
Understanding the examination pattern is important for effective preparation. The examination consists of two papers conducted in a single session without a break.
| Rajasthan SET Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 | 100 | 50 | Included in the total duration |
| Paper 2 | 200 | 100 | Included in the total duration |
| Total | 300 | 150 | 3 Hours |
Important points:
Both papers contain objective-type MCQs.
All questions are compulsory.
There is no break between the two papers.
The total examination duration is 180 minutes.
Paper 1 assesses teaching and research aptitude.
Paper 2 evaluates subject knowledge.
Candidates must understand the evaluation process before attempting the examination. The marking structure is as follows:
Each question carries 2 marks.
Every correct answer receives 2 marks.
No negative marking is applicable.
Unanswered questions receive no marks.
If a question is dropped by the authority, marks are awarded according to the official rules.
Since there is no negative marking, candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions after careful consideration.
Candidates should first identify the syllabus applicable to their chosen subject and prepare accordingly using the official UGC NET or CSIR NET syllabus.
Along with understanding the latest exam pattern and marking scheme, regular revision and practice can significantly improve preparation and increase the chances of qualifying the Rajasthan SET 2026 examination.
