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MP SET 2025 Notification (OUT), Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus

authorImageNazish Fatima3 Oct, 2025
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MP SET 2025

MP SET 2025 is the necessary test to take by the intending candidates who want to be the Assistant Professors of the places they would prefer to be the same in whichever colleges or universities in Madhya Pradesh. 

MP SET 2025 is a state-level test administered by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). It is carried out in the assignment against qualified assistant professor positions in institutions of higher learning such as universities and colleges within the State of Madhya Pradesh. MP SET is divided into two papers- Paper 1 is general awareness, teaching and research aptitude, and Paper 2 is subjects-based based on 31 subjects. 

It is an entirely off-line test that is based on multiple choice questions (MCQ) and has no negative marking. General candidates have a passing percentage of 40 and reserved categories have a passing percentage of 35 in Paper I and Paper II. The certificate that is received upon successfully qualifying the MP SET will last throughout life. The candidates who eventually receive an appointment will be paid a starting salary with allowances. It is expected that the exam timetable of the MP SET 2025 will be conducted in January 2026.

MP SET 2025 Overview

MP SET 2025 notification has been announced and the notification specifies that the exam will be conducted for 31 subjects. The detailed syllabus includes general and subject-specific topics aligned with university-level curriculum for post-graduate teaching eligibility.

MP SET 2025 Overview
Parameter Details
Post Name MP SET 2025
Conducting Authority Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Posts Assistant Professor (and eligibility for Associate Professor)
Vacancy To be announced soon
Exam Date Expected in January 2026
Official Website https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/
Syllabus Two papers - Paper 1 (General) and Paper 2 (Subject-specific); covers various subjects (around 24-31 subjects depending on the year)

MP SET Notification 2025

MP SET 2025 official notification has been published by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. According to the notification, the MP SET will be conducted in respect of 31 subjects. The test will be conducted in January 2026. Notice will be made of important dates regarding the beginning and closing date of the application submission, and the notification. To make the syllabus easily available to the students, we are providing a direct download link to the syllabus PDF. Use the following button to download. 

MP SET 2025 Eligibility

The official detailed notification is expected to be released soon, which defines the eligibility. As per the recent trends, to appear for MP SET 2025, candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates should have a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university in the subject they want to appear for.

  • General category candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in their Master’s degree.

  • Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) have a relaxation to 50% marks.

  • Candidates in their final year of the Master’s program can also apply, provided they complete their degree within the given time frame.

  • There is no upper age limit for MP SET 2025 candidates.

MP SET 2025 Application Form

MP SET application form will be available online on the official MPPSC website soon. The process to apply includes registering with basic personal details like name, email, and phone number. Filling out the application form with educational and other personal details.

MP SET 2025 Application Fees

The application fee is Rs. 500 for general category candidates and Rs. 250 for reserved categories, including an additional portal fee of Rs. 40.

MP SET 2025 Exam Date

Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2025 will be held in January 2026. Dates for exam shifts, admit cards, and other test announcements will be released soon on the official website. To stay up-to-date, candidates should check the MPPSC portal frequently.

MP SET Syllabus

MP SET 2025 usually has two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Overall, both papers will assess the candidate's ability to teach and research in practice.

  • Paper 1 is a general paper on teaching and research aptitude, covering a range of topics which include teaching methods, research aptitude, logical reasoning, comprehension, communication skills, data interpretation, ICT, environmental awareness, and higher education systems.

  • Paper 2 is subject-specific based on the candidate’s subject of choice (Physics, History, Commerce, etc) - subject knowledge and theories for the subject field are assessed in this paper.

MP SET Exam Pattern

MP SET 2025 exam is conducted in offline mode and includes two objective papers. Each question carries 2 marks with no negative marking. Candidates must answer multiple-choice questions, matching, true/false, and assertion-reasoning type questions. There is no break between the two papers during the exam.

MP SET Exam Pattern
Paper No. of Questions Marks Duration Details
Paper 1 50 100 1 hour General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude
Paper 2 100 200 2 hours Subject-specific questions

MP SET Exam 2025 Subject Lists

Here are the 31 subjects mentioned for which the exam will be conducted by the exam conducting authority - 

MP SET 2025 Subject List 
Serial No. Subject Name Serial No. Subject Name
1 Chemistry 17 Mathematical Sciences
2 Commerce 18 Dance
3 Computer Science and Applications 19 Philosophy
4 Criminology 20 Physical Education
5 Defence and Strategic Studies 21 Physics
6 Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences 22 Political Science
7 Economics 23 Psychology
8 English 24 Marathi
9 Geography 25 Music
10 Hindi 26 Sanskrit
11 History 27 Sociology
12 Home Science 28 Traditional Sanskrit Subjects (Astrology, Oriental Literature, Grammar, Theology)
13 Method 29 Urdu
14 Library and Information Science 30 Painting
15 Biology 31 Yoga
16 Management    

 

MP SET 2025 FAQs

What are the eligibility criteria for MP SET 2025?

Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks for the general category and 50% for reserved categories. Final year postgraduates can also apply if they complete their degree before the result declaration.

When will the MP SET 2025 exam be conducted?

The exam is planned for January 2026. The exact date will be available in the detailed notification soon.

How can I apply for MP SET 2025?

The application process is online via the MPPSC website. Candidates need to register, fill out the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit before the deadline.

What is the MP SET exam pattern?

MP SET has two papers. Paper 1 focuses on teaching and research aptitude, and Paper 2 covers the candidate’s chosen subject. The exam is offline with objective questions and no negative marking
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