Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
MH SET 2026 (Maharashtra State Eligibility Test)
Important Dates
Eligibility
Post-graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen). No age limit.
Syllabus
Paper I: General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude (compulsory). Paper II: Subject-specific paper chosen at the time of application (60+ subjects available).
Official Links
MH SET 2026 — Complete Guide
If you have completed your post-graduation and want to become a college lecturer or Assistant Professor in Maharashtra or Goa, the MH SET (Maharashtra State Eligibility Test) is mandatory. Without this certificate, you cannot be appointed as an Assistant Professor in any college affiliated to Maharashtra's universities.
MH SET 2026 is being conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The application last date is June 16, 2026 and the exam is on July 26, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | June 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 16, 2026 |
| Admit Card | July 2026 |
| Exam Date | July 26, 2026 |
| Result | August – September 2026 |
Eligibility
Post-graduation (MA, MSc, MCom, or equivalent) in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks. OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-servicemen candidates need a minimum of 50%. There is no upper age limit.
PhD holders in the relevant subject are often exempted from SET/NET requirements for direct recruitment in some colleges — but it's always better to hold the SET certificate.
Exam Pattern
MH SET has two papers on the same day:
Paper I — Teaching & Research Aptitude (Compulsory for all) 50 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Tests general knowledge about higher education, teaching methodology, research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, and communication.
Paper II — Subject Specific 100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes. You choose your subject at the time of application from 60+ available subjects including History, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Marathi, Hindi, English, and many more.
There is no negative marking in either paper.
Subjects Available
60+ subjects are covered including all major arts, science, commerce, and professional subjects. You appear in the subject you did your post-graduation in.
Validity
The MH SET certificate is valid for life — once you clear it, you don't have to appear again. It is recognized for teaching positions across all colleges affiliated to Maharashtra's universities and Goa University.
Is MH SET Different from UGC-NET?
Yes. UGC-NET (conducted by NTA) is a national-level test that gives eligibility across all states. MH SET is only for Maharashtra and Goa. However, many candidates appear in both. Those who clear UGC-NET are also eligible to teach in Maharashtra colleges.
Application Fee
Around ₹600 for general, ₹300 for OBC/SC/ST/PwD.
Official Website
setexam.unipune.ac.in