MP SET 2026 Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria & Online Form

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) will soon release the notification for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MPSET) along with the complete registration schedule. The interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application forms at the official website https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/ once the online application process is started by the officials. Check the complete details for MP SET 2026 from this article.

MP SET 2026

The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor posts in government and private colleges or universities across Madhya Pradesh. Passing this test is a compulsory prerequisite for anyone aspiring to teach in government or private colleges and universities within Madhya Pradesh.

MP SET Notification 2026

The official notification PDF for Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test-2026 will be released soon by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission  (MPPSC) at their official website https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/. The notification PDF will carry all the essential details like registration dates, eligibility criteria, subjects, and more. Till then, candidates can refer to the previous year’s notification.

MP SET Notification (Previous Year)- Click to Download

MP SET 2026- Exam Highlights

Candidates who have passed a postgraduate (Master’s) degree, or are studying in the final year / third or fourth semester of a postgraduate program, are eligible to apply for the MP SET 2026. Candidates can only apply online at the MPPSC official website; no other means of application submission will be accepted.

MP SET 2026- Important Dates

The MP SET Notification 2026 will be released soon, along with the complete schedule. Once the notification is released, all the important dates will be mentioned below.

MP SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates must check the eligibility criteria to fill out the form and appear for the MP SET 2026. If the candidate fails to fit in the education and age limits, he/she must be disqualified. Here, have a look at the details of the eligibility.

MP SET Education Qualification

Candidates are eligible if they have:

• Passed a postgraduate (Master’s) degree, or
• Studying in the final year / third or fourth semester of a postgraduate program from:

1. A university or educational institution established by a Central or State Act, or
2. A university recognised under the UGC Act, 1956 (Notification No. 3 of 1956).

Minimum Marks Requirement:

• Unreserved / General and OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates must have at least 55% marks in their postgraduate degree.
• Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC–Non-Creamy Layer of Madhya Pradesh, and PwD) must have at least 50% marks.

EWS Candidates:

Candidates from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) must also have a minimum of 55% marks in their postgraduate degree, as per UGC guidelines, same as unreserved candidates.

Final-Year Students:

Candidates pursuing the final year of their postgraduate course and whose results are not yet declared are provisionally eligible to appear in the examination.

Validation of Eligibility:

• The eligibility certificate of such provisional candidates will be valid only if they secure the required marks within two years of the State Eligibility Test result declaration:
• 55% marks for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC (Creamy Layer) categories.
• 50% marks for Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC–Non-Creamy Layer, and PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh).

Ph.D. Holders:

Candidates who completed their postgraduate degree and hold a Ph.D. are eligible for a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) in the required marks.

Foreign Degree Holders:

Candidates with a postgraduate degree/diploma/certificate from any Indian or foreign university/institution are eligible, provided that they obtain a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, stating that their qualification is equivalent to a postgraduate degree awarded by Indian universities.

MP SET Age Limit

Candidates will not be restricted based on their age for the MP SET 2026 exam. All individuals, irrespective of age, will have equal opportunities to take the test and exhibit their knowledge and abilities, as decided by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission.

• SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, women, and PwD benefits are for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates only.
• Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved.
• OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates of Madhya Pradesh will be treated as Unreserved, even if they select OBC in the form.

MP SET 2026 Application Fees

The application fee for the General Category is Rs 500 (with INR 40 as a Portal Fee). However, the fee for the reserved category varies. The candidates from the reserved category have to pay Rs. 250/-. Without the fee, candidates’ application forms will not be accepted. The fee will be online mode through NET Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card etc.

Steps to Apply for MP SET 2026

As instructed in the official notification, Candidates must keep the scanned file of their latest passport-size photograph and signature, ranging from 25 KB to 200 KB, which will be required while filling out the form. To apply for MP SET 2026, Candidates need to follow the steps.

1. Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/.
2. On the Home Page click on the application link.
3. The registration page will open. Fill in the required details such as name, date of birth, and email ID.
4. Next Page candidates will get the application form. Enter all the required details such as personal, educational, and contact details. Provide and upload all the necessary documents.
5. Candidates need to Pay the application fees through net banking, debit card, or credit card.
6. Review the form and submit it, Once the form is submitted successfully, it can’t be withdrawn.
7. Download the form for future reference.

MP SET 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are going to apply online for MP SET 2026 must be aware of the MP SET Exam Pattern 2026 to know details regarding the exam pattern, topics to be asked in the exam, marking scheme etc.

• MP SET 2026 Exam will be held offline.
• There will be two question papers in this examination.
• Both the question papers will be completely objective-MCQs, Matching, True/False, Assertion and Reasoning types.
• There will be no gap between the two question papers.

MP SET 2026 Syllabus

Candidates can refer to the MP SET 2026 Syllabus for their preparations. MP SET Syllabus is divided for 2 papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2.

MP SET 2026 Syllabus for Paper 1

The MP SET 2026 Syllabus for Paper 1 is designed to test the General concept of teaching and research aptitude. The Subject includes Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Communication, Comprehension, Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, and Reading Comprehension. Additionally, the syllabus covers Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Data Interpretation sections. Paper 1 is compulsory for each appearing candidate.

MP SET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 2

The MP SET Syllabus for Paper 2 includes various subjects like Arabic, Chemical Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science, and many more. These subjects are selective elective subjects and are optional for the Candidates.

MP SET 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks

There will be different qualifying marks for different categories in the MP SET 2026. The qualified candidates can further apply for Assistant Professor positions in Universities and colleges of Madhya Pradesh.

MP SET Subject List

MP SET Exam is held for a total of 31 subjects to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor in the higher educational department. Check the MP SET Subject List from the table below.

MP SET Syllabus & Exam Pattern- Click Here

MP SET Previous Year Question Papers- Click Here