A notification regarding the 40th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) was released in PDF format on 20th February 2025 from https://setexam.unipune.ac.in/. The MH SET apply online procedure will start on 24th February.
On February 20th 2025 the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) distributed the MH SET Notification PDF during the 40th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET). Every year the MH SET Exam enables aspiring candidates to become assistant professors in Maharashtra state universities and colleges. Online MH SET 2025 applications will become available starting from 24th February and ending on 13th March 2025. All individuals seeking teaching careers through the MH SET Exam have to sit for the upcoming test scheduled on Sunday 15th June 2025. The complete article contains all necessary details about the MH SET exam.
MH SET Notification 2025 PDF
The MH SET Notification 2025 PDF released its release on 20th February 2025 through the official website https://setexam.unipune.ac.in/. Candidates interested in the opportunity can obtain the official notification PDF by visiting either the official website or the provided link below which contains essential information about eligibility criteria along with exam structure and syllabus and important dates and required details.
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MH SET 2025- Highlights
The Savitribai Phule Pune University under the State Agency will organize its 40th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) to assess teaching eligibility for positions in assistant professor across universities and colleges throughout Maharashtra state. Job applicants must complete form submissions strictly on https://setexam.unipune.ac.in/ per instructions stated in the notification pdf.
| MH SET Notification 2025- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body Name | Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) |
| Exam Name | Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professors |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Registration Dates | 24th February to 13th March 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Official Website | https://setexam.unipune.ac.in/ |
MH SET 2025 Important Dates
The important dates including the registration date and exam date of the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) has been released by officials along with the MH SET 2025 Notification PDF. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for MH SET from 24th February to 13th March 2025 and the MH SET exam will be held on 15th June 2025 (Sunday). Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| MH SET Notification release date | 20th February 2025 |
| Apply online starts | 24th February |
| Last date to apply online | 13th March 2025 (6 pm) |
| Apply online date with late fee | 14th to 21st March 2025 |
| MH SET Exam Date | 15th June 2025 (Sunday) |
MH SET Application Fee 2025
To complete the MH SET Application Form candidate have to pay an application fee. The fee can be paid through online mode by Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking Only and once paid will be refined in any circumstance.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Open | Rs. 800/- |
| OBC/DT(A (VJ)/ NT(B)/NT(C)/ NT(D)/SEBC/ (for Non-Creamy Layer)*/Open (EWS)/ PwD/ SC/ ST/ Trans-gender/ Orphan | Rs. 650/- |
MH SET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
It is important for applicants to know that they meet the eligibility requirements for the 40th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET). Here, we have provided the age restriction and educational requirements for qualifying as stated in the notification PDF.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed the post-graduation to be eligible to apply online for the MH SET Exam. A candidate who has already qualified for SET in a subject will not be allowed to appear again for SET in the same subject.
- The candidates must have completed their Master’s Degree/ Post Graduation form recognized by U.G.C., in a subject of SET.
- Candidates from the general category must have secured at least 55% marks (without gracing or rounding off )in the Master’s or equivalent examination.
- Candidates from OBC/ SBC/DT(VJ)/NT [belonging to non-creamy layer and SC/ST//Trans genders/PwD/Orphans must be required to secure at least 50% marks (without gracing or rounding off) in Masters or equivalent Examination.
- Candidates can appear for the MH SET Exam in the subject of their Post Graduation only e.g. Commerce: M.Com., Environmental Science, M.Sc. Env. Sci., Life Science, M.Sc. Life Science/Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/ Biotechnology etc., Home Science: M.Sc., M.A. Home Science.
Age Limit
No upper age limit to apply online for the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test.
MH SET Exam Pattern 2025
To begin preparation for the MH SET Exam 2025 candidates should be aware of the MH SET Exam Pattern to know about the mode of exam, types of questions, topics to be asked, marking scheme, and other details.
- The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) will consist of two papers. Both papers will consist of only objective-type questions.
- Paper 1 will consist of a test of reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate. In Paper 1 each question will carry 02 marks.
- Paper 2 shall consist of one hundred (100) objective-type compulsory questions from the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry two marks.
- There is no negative marking in the MH SET exam.
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper 1 | Reasoning Ability Comprehension, Divergent Thinking, and General Awareness of the Candidate | 50 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 2 | Subject Choose by candidates | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours | |
MH SET 2025: Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates needs to score minimum qualifying marks to qualify the MH SET exam. Candidates from other categories have to score a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together and the candidates general category have to score a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| OPEN/ EWS/ Orphan | 40% |
| SC/ST/PwD (Disability 40% Or More)/Trans-Genders/ Orphan | 35% |
| OBC/DT(A (VJ)/ NT(B)/ NT(C)/NT(D)/ SBC/ (Non Creamy Layer Only) | 35% |
