
Candidates planning to appear for the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2026 have only a few hours left to complete their registration. The online application process for the 41st MH SET examination will conclude today, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Aspirants who fail to submit their forms before the deadline will still have an opportunity to register by paying a late fee until June 19, 2026.
The examination is being conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, for determining the eligibility of candidates seeking appointment as Assistant Professors in higher educational institutions across Maharashtra and Goa.
The registration portal for MH SET 2026 is currently active on the official website. Eligible candidates are advised to complete the application process without delay, as the regular registration period will end this evening. Once the deadline passes, fresh applications will only be accepted through the late-fee window.
Applicants must provide their personal details, educational qualifications, examination subject preferences, and category information before making the required fee payment.
| Event | Date |
| MH SET 2026 Registration Begins | June 2, 2026 |
| Last Date for Regular Applications | June 16, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date with Late Fee | June 19, 2026 |
| MH SET 2026 Examination | July 26, 2026 |
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form:
Recent passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format (up to 50 KB)
Signature in JPG/JPEG format (up to 30 KB)
Master's degree details
Active mobile number
Valid email address
Reservation certificate, if applicable
Other relevant academic information
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Visit the official MH SET website.
Click on the registration link for the MH SET examination scheduled on July 26, 2026.
Register as a new user using a valid email address.
Log in and fill in the application form.
Enter educational and personal details carefully.
Upload the required photograph and signature.
Pay the applicable examination fee online.
Verify all information before final submission.
Download the submitted application form for future reference.
The registration fee differs according to the candidate's category.
| Category | Fee |
| Open Category | ₹800 |
| OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Transgender, Orphan and Other Eligible Reserved Categories | ₹650 |
Candidates applying after the regular deadline must also pay the additional late fee prescribed by the university.
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility conditions specified by the conducting authority.
A Master's Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university is mandatory.
General category candidates must have obtained at least 55% marks in their postgraduate examination.
Reserved category candidates are required to secure a minimum of 50% marks.
Candidates can appear only in the subject related to their postgraduate degree.
There is no upper age restriction for candidates appearing in the MH SET examination.
According to the official schedule, the MH SET 2026 examination will be conducted on July 26, 2026. The test will be held in offline mode using OMR answer sheets and serves as a qualifying examination for Assistant Professor recruitment in Maharashtra and Goa.
Candidates who have not yet completed their registration are advised to submit their applications before the regular deadline ends today or utilize the late-fee facility available until June 19, 2026.
