For the universities and colleges in the state where you would give SET, there is no difference between NET and SET in terms of preference, although a JRF candidate would usually be preferred for PhD. If you have got a state in mind, then it can't harm to sit for both. The syllabi are not that different from each other.
I'm preparing for the UGC NET. In between there are a couple of SET exams taking place.
How useful is the SET if I do not have a particular state I am interested to teach in ?
I'm giving the NET primarily for the JRF to fund my PhD. SET does not have any fellowship. NET would obviously be preferred over a SET candidate in colleges. Once NET cleared, it is applicable all over India. Whereas a SET limits one to a particular state.
Should I invest time and money on SET exams ? Or just focus 100% on NET ?
How useful is the SET if I do not have a particular state I am interested to teach in ?
I'm giving the NET primarily for the JRF to fund my PhD. SET does not have any fellowship. NET would obviously be preferred over a SET candidate in colleges. Once NET cleared, it is applicable all over India. Whereas a SET limits one to a particular state.
Should I invest time and money on SET exams ? Or just focus 100% on NET ?