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MP SET Notification 2025 Out, Last Date To Apply Today

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is responsible for conducting the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MPSET) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professors posts in government and private colleges or universities across Madhya Pradesh. As per the schedule, the last date to apply online for MP SET 2025 is 27th November 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can register through the official website https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/ or the direct link shared in the article.

MP SET 2025 Notification Out

The official notification PDF for Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test-2025 has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission  (MPPSC) along with the subject names and tentative exam date. Candidates can check detailed information regarding the exam through the MP SET Notification 2025, which contains all the details. The official notification is available for download in the attachment below.

MP SET 2025- Exam Highlights

Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test will be in 2 languages- Hindi and English. MPSET Exam for 31 subjects will be conducted on 11th January 2026 at various exam centres across the state. Interested Candidates can go through the notification for details to start better preparations now.

MP SET 2025 Exam Summary 
Conducting Body Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Exam Name MP SET 2025
Full Form Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MPSET)
Level State Level
Last Registration Date 27th November 2025 (Extended)
Mode of Exam Offline
Number of Papers 2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Exam Duration 3 hours
Negative Marking No
Official Website https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/

MP SET Exam Date 2025 Out

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released an official notice regarding the MP SET Exam Date 2025. The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2025 will be conducted on 11th January 2026 for a total of 31 subjects. Exam-related details, such as exam date, exam timing, exam venue, etc, will be released along with the admit card.

MP SET Notification 2025- Important Dates

Here are the important dates released along with the MP SET 2025 notification. The last date to register for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test has been extended till 27th November 2025. The error correction window is open from 30th October 2025 to 22nd November 2025.

Events Dates
Detailed Notification 15th October 2025
Apply Online Begins 25th October 2025
Last Date to Register 27th November 2025 (Extended)
Error correction window
29th November 2025
MPSET Admit Card 2025 1st week of January 2026
MPSET 2025 Exam Date 11th January 2026

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MP SET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates must check the eligibility criteria to fill out the form and appear for the MP SET 2025. 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
  • Are 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 recognized 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 2025 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 2025 Application Form Link

The online form-filling process for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test is going to end on 27th November 2025. Candidates must hurry up and ensure to submit their application form for the MP SET exam, as this is their last chance to apply. For the reference of candidates, the direct link to apply online is also shared here.

MP SET 2025 Application Fees

As per the notification, 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.

Candidate Category Application Fee Portal Fee Total Fee
MP Domicile (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS/PwD) Rs. 250 Rs. 40 Rs. 290
Other Categories & Applicants from Outside Madhya Pradesh Rs. 500 Rs. 40 Rs. 540
Error Correction Fee Rs. 50 per correction session 50/session

Late Fee Submission Schedule

Stage Application Window Correction Window Late Fee Correction Fee
First Stage 21th to 28th November 2025 23rd to 30th November 2025 Rs. 3,000 + Rs. 40 portal fee Rs. 50 per correction session
Second Stage From 29th November 2025 till 10 days before exam 1st December 2025 till 1 day before the exam Rs. 25,000 + Rs. 40 portal fee Rs. 80 per correction session

Steps to Apply for MP SET 2025

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 up the form. To Apply for MP SET 2025, Candidates need to follow the steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/.

Step 2: On the Home Page click on the application link.

Step 3: The registration page will open. Fill in the required details such as name, date of birth, and email ID.

Step 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.

Step 5: Candidates need to Pay the application fees through net banking, debit card, or credit card.

Step 6: Review the form and submit it, Once the form is submitted successfully, it can’t be withdrawn.

Step 7: Download the form for future reference.

MP SET 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are going to apply online for MP SET 2025 must be aware of the MP SET Exam Pattern 2025 to know details regarding the exam pattern, topics to be asked in the exam, marking scheme etc.

  • MP SET 2025 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 Exam Pattern 2025
Paper Subject No. of Questions Number of Marks Duration 
Paper 1 First Paper (Compulsory) General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude 50 100 3 hours
Paper 2 Selected Elective Subject 100 200
Total  150 300

MP SET 2025 Syllabus

Candidates can refer to the MP SET 2025 Syllabus for their preparations. MP SET Syllabus is divided for 2 papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2.

MP SET 2025 Syllabus for Paper 1

The MP SET 2025 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 for Paper 1
Subject  Topic
Teaching Aptitude
  • Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching (Memory, Understanding, and Reflective), Characteristics, and basic requirements.
  • Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners (Academic, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive), Individual differences.
  • Factors affecting teaching related to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution.
  • Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning: Teacher-centered vs. Learner-centered methods; offline vs. Online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, etc.).
  • Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern, and ICT-based.
  • Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of evaluation, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System in Higher education, Computer-based testing, Innovations in evaluation systems. Aspirants can refer to the Latest UGC NET strategies so that they can make a proper daily routine for preparing for the exam
Research Aptitude
  • Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Post-positivist approach to research.
  • Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, and Quantitative methods.
  • Steps of Research.
  • Thesis and Article writing: Format and styles of referencing.
  • Application of ICT in research.
  • Research ethics.
Comprehension
  • A passage of text is given. Questions are asked from the passage to be answered.
Communication
  • Communication: Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication.
  • Effective communication: Verbal and Non-verbal, Inter-Cultural and group communications, and Classroom communication.
  • Barriers to effective communication.
  • Mass Media and Society.
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
  • Types of reasoning.
  • Number series, Letter series, Codes, and Relationships.
  • Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, Averages, etc.).
Logical Reasoning
  • Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, the structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition.
  • Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning.
  • Venn diagram: Simple and multiple uses for establishing the validity of arguments.
  • Indian Logic: Means of knowledge.
  • Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication), and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension).
  • Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), and Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
Data Interpretation
  • Sources, acquisition, and classification of Data.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
  • Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart, and Line-chart) and mapping of Data.
  • Data Interpretation.
  • Data and Governance.
Information and Communication Tech.
  • ICT : General abbreviations and terminology.
  • Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video-conferencing.
  • Digital initiatives in higher education.
  • ICT and Governance.
People, Development, and Environment
  • Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals.
  • Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on the environment.
  • Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
  • Impacts of pollutants on human health.
  • Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, and Forests.
  • Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies.
  • Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance. To prepare for all these subjects more efficiently, one can also check tips and tricks to crack the UGC NET exam in which we have covered many hacks if followed correctly, one can definitely clear the exam.
Higher Education System
  • Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India.
  • Evolution of higher learning and research in post-independence India.
  • Oriental, Conventional, and Non-conventional learning programs in India.
  • Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education.
  • Value education and environmental education.
  • Policies, Governance, and Administration.

MP SET Syllabus 2025 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 2025 Minimum Qualifying Marks

There will be different qualifying marks for different categories in the MP SET 2025. The qualified candidates can further apply for Assistant Professor positions in Universities and colleges of Madhya Pradesh.

MP SET Minimum Qualifying Marks 
Category Qualifying Marks
General 40%
SC/ST/PWD 35%

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.

No. Subject
01 Chemical Sciences
02 Commerce
03 Computer Science and Applications
04 Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences
05 Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Theatre)
06 Economics
07 Education
08 English
09 Geography
10 Hindi
11 History
12 Home Science
13 Law
14 Library and Information Science
15 Life Sciences
16 Management
17 Mathematical Sciences
18 Music/Dance
19 Philosophy
20 Physical Education
21 Physical Sciences
22 Political Science
23 Psychology
24 Marathi
25 Music
26 Sanskrit
27 Sociology
28 Traditional Sanskrit Subjects (Jyotish, Veda, Literature, Grammar, Dharmashastra)
29 Urdu
30 Visual Arts
31 Yoga

MP SET 2025- FAQs

Q1. What is the MP SET 2025 Exam Date?

The MP SET 2025 Exam is scheduled to be held in 11th January 2026.

Q2. What is the education qualification required for MP SET 2025?

Candidates must have minimum 55 percent marks in post graduation degree. Rest of the details are given in the article.

Q3. What is the MP SET Exam Pattern 2025?

There will be two question papers in this examination. MP SET Exam Pattern 2025 has been discussed comprehensively in this article.

Q4. What is the minimum qualifying marks for MP SET 2025?

The minimum qualifying marks for General category is 40% and for reserved category is 35%.

Q5. Is MP SET 2025 Notification has been released?

Yes, MP SET Notification 2025 has been released at the official website.ttps://mppsc.mp.gov.in/.

Q6. What is the last date to apply online for MP SET 2025?

The last date to apply online for MP SET 2025 has been extended till 27th November 2025..

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