
MH SET Exam Date 2026: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has officially announced the examination schedule for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2026. According to the official notification, the state-level eligibility examination for Assistant Professor posts will be conducted on 6 September 2026 (Sunday) across various examination centres in Maharashtra and Goa.
Candidates who have not yet completed their registration should note that the online application process with a late fee remains open until 23 July 2026, 6 PM, through the official website, setexam.unipune.ac.in..
SPPU has confirmed that the 41st MH SET Examination will be conducted on 6 September 2026 in offline mode. The examination will be held in a single day and will consist of two papers.
Only those candidates who successfully submit their online application forms within the prescribed deadline will be issued admit cards and allowed to appear for the examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) |
| Exam Name | 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor posts |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Selection Process | Paper I and Paper II |
| Official Website | setexam.unipune.ac.in |
The university has also announced the complete examination schedule along with the notification.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 28 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee | 3 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply With Late Fee | 23 July 2026 (6 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 24 to 26 July 2026 |
| MH SET Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
Candidates who miss the regular registration deadline can still submit their application forms by paying the prescribed late fee before 23 July 2026.
SPPU will also provide an application correction window from 24 July to 26 July 2026. During this period, candidates can make necessary corrections in their submitted application forms.
Applicants are advised to carefully review all details, including personal information, educational qualifications, category details, and examination centre preferences before the correction window closes.
Candidates interested in becoming Assistant Professors in colleges and universities of Maharashtra and Goa can appear for the MH SET examination, provided they fulfil the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The examination consists of two papers that assess candidates' teaching aptitude and subject-specific knowledge.
The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test is one of the key eligibility examinations for candidates seeking academic positions in higher education institutions. Qualifying the examination enables candidates to apply for Assistant Professor posts in state universities and affiliated colleges.
As teaching recruitment in higher education increasingly requires eligibility qualifications, clearing MH SET significantly improves career opportunities for aspiring educators.
After the completion of the application process, SPPU is expected to release the MH SET Admit Card 2026 on its official website a few weeks before the examination. Candidates will be required to download the admit card online using their login credentials.
The admit card will contain important information such as:
Examination centre details
Reporting time
Exam-day instructions
Candidate's personal details
