MH SET Notification 2026 Out, Check Eligibility, Apply Online Link

The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has released the MH SET Notification 2026 for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET). Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application forms at the SPPU official website www.setexam.unipune.ac.in. The online registration process will start from 2nd June 2026 at 11.00 am onwards. To check the complete details for the MH SET 2026, candidates must go through this article.

MH SET Exam 2026

Maharashtra State Eligibility Test is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of the candidates for the Assistant Professors posts. Candidates who qualify for the MH SET Examination will be appointed as Assistant Professors of the concerned Universities / Colleges / Institutions (Government/ Aided /Private) of Maharashtra and Goa state.

MH SET Notification 2026 Out

The MH SET Notification 2026 for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) has been released by the Savitribai Phule Pune University at their official website www.setexam.unipune.ac.in on 28th May 2026. Candidates who are willing to apply for the exam must go through the notification PDF to check all the details, like instructions to apply, application fee, and more.

MH SET Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

MH SET 2026- Summary

Teaching aspirants interested in making a career in the teaching field have to qualify for the MH SET Exam, which includes 2 papers. To be eligible to appear for the 41st MH SET 2026 Exam, candidates have to submit their application forms through the official website www.setexam.unipune.ac.in by following the instructions mentioned in the notification PDF.

MH SET 2026- Important Dates

The MH SET Notification 2026 has been released on 28th May 2026 with the complete schedule. The online application process will start from 2nd June 2026 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 16th June 2026. 

MH SET Exam Date 2026

Along with the release of the notificatyion the officials have also announced the MH SET Exam Date 2026 for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET). The exam will be conducted on a single day, i.e., 26th July 2026 (Sunday). Only the candidates who will submit their online application forms successfully will be eligible to appear for the exam.

MH SET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) must be aware that they fulfill the required eligibility parameters for the MH SET exam. Here we have shared the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit as mentioned in the notification pdf.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed 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 Application Fee 2026

Candidates have to pay an application fee to complete the MH SET Application Form. The fee will be paid in online mode through a Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking Only and once paid will be refunded under any circumstances.

How to Fill MH SET Application Form 2026

Candidates can fill out their MH SET Application Form 2026 at the official website by following the below step-by-step process.

1. Go to the official website of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) at www.setexam.unipune.ac.in.
2. On the homepage Click on the link that reads “Apply for M-SET held on 26th July 2026 (Sunday)”.
3. For new registration.  Click on the tab ‘New User Registration for SET Exam 26th July 2026.’
4. To complete the registration process, enter a valid email ID and password and click on the Submit tab.
5. After the successful registration process, submit your application form by providing your personal details, education, and other required details.
6. Upload a scanned copy of your Photo and Signature (Photo Size: 50KB JPG/ JPEG)/(Signature Size: 30KB JPG/ JPEG).
7. Pay the application fee for the MH SET Examination as per category and click on the final submit tab.
8. Download and take a printout of the MH SET Application Form 2026 for future reference.