Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), as the State Agency for Maharashtra and Goa, has officially announced the confirmed revised examination date for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2026. The offline OMR-based written examination (Paper I & Paper II) for eligibility for Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across Maharashtra & Goa will now be conducted on 27 September 2026 (Sunday). Candidates can check the revised exam date schedule, admit card release details, and exam pattern below.
Important Dates
| Original Exam Date | 26 July 2026 (Postponed) |
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| 1st Revised Exam Date | 06 September 2026 (Postponed) |
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| Confirmed Revised Exam Date | 27 September 2026 (Sunday) |
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| Admit Card Release Date | September 2026 (10 Days Before Exam) |
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| Answer Key & Result | To Be Announced |
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Exam Summary
| Conducting Agency | SPPU Pune (State Agency for MH & Goa) |
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| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based / Pen-Paper Mode) |
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| Total Papers | 2 Papers (Paper I & Paper II) |
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| Scope | Assistant Professor Eligibility in Maharashtra & Goa |
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Age Limit
- No Upper Age Limit for appearing in MH SET Examination.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s Degree (Post Graduation) in relevant subjects with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/Transgender/PwD candidates) from a UGC recognized University.
- Candidates in the final year of Master’s degree are also eligible to appear.
MH SET 2026: Revised Exam Schedule Details
| Exam Name | Earlier Scheduled Dates | Confirmed New Exam Date |
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| 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2026 | 26 July 2026 / 06 Sept 2026 | 27 September 2026 (Sunday) |
MH SET 2026: Examination Pattern Overview
| Paper | Subject / Focus Area | Total Questions | Total Marks |
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| Paper I | General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 (Compulsory) | 100 Marks |
| Paper II | Selected Concerned Subject | 100 (Compulsory) | 200 Marks |
| Total | Both Papers Combined (OMR Mode) | 150 Questions | 300 Marks |
How to Download MH SET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SPPU SET examination portal: setexam.unipune.ac.in.
- Click on the “Download Admit Card by Login / Application No.” link.
- Enter your registered User ID / Application Number and Password / Date of Birth.
- Your 41st MH SET Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Check your exam centre, reporting time, shift timings, and exam instructions carefully.
- Download the admit card PDF and take a clear printout to carry to the examination centre along with an original Photo ID proof.
Important Links
Before Checking Result
Please verify the official website, roll number details, date of birth format, and scorecard instructions before downloading or using the result.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
