Overview
The MH SET Exam Date 2026 has been announced by Savitribai Phule Pune University for candidates seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in Maharashtra and Goa. The 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test will be conducted on September 27, 2026. As MH SET is an eligibility examination and not a recruitment drive, no fixed number of posts or vacancies has been notified.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor Eligibility through MH SET |
| Total Vacancies | Not Applicable — Eligibility Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | setexam.unipune.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The detailed application timetable, correction window and admit card release date will be announced separately. Candidates should regularly check the official examination portal and avoid relying on unofficial schedules.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should hold a master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a university or institution recognised by the University Grants Commission.
- General or unreserved category candidates are ordinarily required to have secured at least 55% marks in the qualifying master’s degree examination.
- Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories are generally required to have at least 50% marks, subject to the conditions specified in the detailed notification.
- Applicants must select an MH SET subject related to their postgraduate discipline. Where the exact postgraduate subject is not available, candidates should follow the subject-equivalence instructions in the official bulletin.
- Candidates awaiting their final postgraduate result may be permitted to apply provisionally, provided they fulfil the prescribed qualification conditions within the stipulated period.
Age Limit
- There is generally no upper age limit for appearing in the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test.
- Qualifying MH SET establishes eligibility for Assistant Professor posts; it does not itself guarantee appointment.
- Any institution-specific age or service conditions will apply when candidates subsequently seek recruitment as Assistant Professors.
Fees
- The category-wise examination fee for MH SET 2026 will be confirmed with the detailed application notification.
- Candidates may be required to pay the fee online through the payment options available on the application portal.
- Bank, gateway or processing charges may apply in addition to the examination fee.
- Applicants should verify their category and fee amount before making payment, as refund or category-change requests may be restricted.
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny: Submitted forms will be checked for basic eligibility, subject choice, fee payment and other required details before admit cards are issued.
- Written examination: Candidates will appear for Paper I and Paper II on September 27, 2026. Paper I assesses teaching and research aptitude, while Paper II covers the candidate’s selected subject.
- Result and eligibility certification: Qualification will be determined using the prescribed aggregate marks, category-wise criteria and subject-wise cut-offs. Successful candidates will become eligible to seek Assistant Professor opportunities subject to recruitment rules.
MH SET does not normally include an interview as part of the eligibility-test process. Appointment interviews, document verification and other selection stages may be conducted separately by recruiting universities or colleges.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MH SET portal at setexam.unipune.ac.in once the online registration window opens.
- Open the MH SET 2026 application link and read the detailed information bulletin, including subject eligibility and category requirements.
- Complete registration using an active email address and mobile number. Retain the generated application or registration credentials.
- Enter personal, academic, communication and category details exactly as recorded in the supporting certificates.
- Select the appropriate examination subject and preferred test centre options carefully, as changes may not be permitted after the correction period.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and applicable documents in the prescribed file size and format.
- Pay the examination fee using the available online payment facility and confirm that the transaction status is successful.
- Submit the form and download the final confirmation page. Candidates should keep the application form and payment receipt until the examination and result process is complete.
- Download the admit card when released and verify the candidate’s name, roll number, subject, reporting time and examination-centre address.
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FAQs
1. When will the MH SET 2026 examination be held?
The 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test will be conducted on September 27, 2026.
2. Has the MH SET 2026 application process started?
The application start date and submission deadline are yet to be announced. Candidates should monitor the official portal for the detailed notification.
3. Is there an upper age limit for MH SET 2026?
MH SET generally has no upper age limit. However, candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and
