The West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) is expected to release the answer key for the WB SET 2025 exam between January 1 and January 5, 2026 . Students who took the State Eligibility Test (SET) on December 14, 2025 , are waiting for this key to check their answers. The exam was held in two parts: Paper 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM , and Paper 2 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM .
The answer key allows candidates to compare their marked answers with the correct ones. This helps them estimate their likely scores before the official results are announced. The WBCSC usually releases the provisional answer key within 15 to 20 days after the exam date.
What is the WB SET Exam?
The West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WB SET) is an important exam for those who want to become Assistant Professors in colleges and universities across West Bengal. This test checks if candidates have the necessary knowledge and skills for teaching at higher education levels. Passing the WB SET means a candidate is eligible for these teaching posts in the state.
Expected Answer Key Release Dates
Based on how the WBCSC has released answer keys in previous years, students can expect the WB SET 2025 answer key around these dates:
| Event | Expected Dates |
| WB SET Answer Key 2025 Release (Initial Expectation) | January 1 - 5, 2026 |
| WB SET Answer Key 2025 Release (Second Expectation) | January 6 - 10, 2026 |
| WB SET Answer Key 2025 Release (If Delayed) | By January 15, 2026 |
How Past Trends Help Predict Release Dates
Looking at the answer key release pattern from the last three years helps students understand when to expect the key for the current exam. Historically, the WBCSC has followed a consistent timeline. For the WB SET 2025, which took place on December 14, 2025 , a release by early January 2026 matches the past trends.
Last 3 Years' Answer Key Trends
Here is a look at when the answer keys were released in the past few years compared to their exam dates:
| Year | Exam Date | Answer Key Release Date |
| 2024 | December 15, 2024 | January 2, 2025 |
| 2023 | December 17, 2023 | January 11, 2024 |
| 2022 | January 9, 2022 | January 25, 2022 |
As the table shows, the answer key typically comes out within a few weeks of the exam. This pattern suggests that the WB SET 2025 answer key will likely be available by January 2, 2026 , if not earlier, following the fastest past release.
How to Use the Answer Key to Calculate Scores
Once the answer key is released, students can follow these steps to estimate their scores:
- Download the Answer Key: Access the official answer key from the WBCSC website.
- Compare Answers: Match your answers marked in the exam with the correct answers given in the key.
- Calculate Marks: Add up the marks for all correct answers. The WB SET exam has no negative marking, so no marks are deducted for wrong answers.
- Estimate Score: The total calculated marks will be your estimated score for the WB SET 2025 exam.
Students should regularly check the official website of the West Bengal College Service Commission for the latest updates on the WB SET 2025 answer key release. Official announcements will provide the exact date and details for downloading the key.
