MH SET Exam 2021 Admit Card out for Assistant Professor post. The Savitribai Phule Pune University has released the MH SET hall ticket on the official website. Candidates who successfully applied for the MH SET Assistant Professor Exam 2021 can now download the admit card from the direct link mentioned below.
It is important that you check all the details mentioned on the SET admit card 2021 pdf before the exam. The Savitribai Phule Pune University will conduct the 37th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2021 exam on 26th September 2021.
Pune University conducts the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) as the state agency to make a selection for Assistant Professor in the Colleges and Universities of Maharashtra & Goa. UNIPUNE SET will be conducted in 32 subjects across cities though students may appear for only one subject. The detailed information about the MH SET 2021 Exam will be available on the official website soon.
Maharastra State Eligibility Test, also known as MH SET/Maha SET/Unipune SET is a state-level exam conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (University of Pune) to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Professor. The exam is for the Assistant Professor post for the Government of Maharastra and the Government of Goa.
| Exam Name | Maharastra State Eligibility Test |
| Also know as | MH SET / MAHA SET / Unipune SET |
Exam Conducting Body | Savitribai Phule Pune University (University of Pune) |
| Level of the exam | State-Level - Government of Maharastra and the Government of Goa. |
| Eligibility | Post Graduation |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Post Offered | Assistant Professor |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Question |
| Papers | Paper I (General and Teaching Aptitude) and Paper-II (Subject Selected by Candidate) |
| Duration | Paper I (1 hour) and Paper-II (2 hours) |
| Marking Scheme | Each Correct answer is awarded 2 marks and no negative marking |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Medium | English |
| Official Website | http://setexam.unipune.ac.in |
| Official Contact Details | E-mail: setco@unipune.ac.in |
Savitribai Phule Pune University, the State Agency will conduct the 37th MH SET Exam 2021 on 26th September 2021. The advertisement for the MH SET 2021 Exam has been released. The official notification for the upcoming exam is available on the official website. As per the latest advertisement notice, the application form for the MH SET 2021 Exam will be available from 17th May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. onwards to 10th June,
2021 till 6.00 p.m.
Candidates can download the MH SET Exam Notice 2021 from the direct link mentioned below in both English and Marathi. Applicants must also download the official MH SET Notification 2021 pdf from the direct link mentioned below. The official prospectus includes all the details about Eligibility, SET & Post-Graduation Subjects, application form, Exam Pattern, admit card and more
Check all the other important dates for the UNIPUNE SET 2021. The Pune University has released the exam date and application dates for the upcoming MH SET 2021 Exam.
Events | Important Dates |
MH SET 2021 Apply Online | from 17th May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. |
The last date apply online for Maharashtra SET 2021 | 10th June 2021 till 6.00 p.m. |
Last date to pay the application fee online | 10th June 2021 |
Correction of Online Application Form begins on | 11th June 2021 |
Last date to make correction in the Online Application Form | 19th June 2021 |
MH SET 2021 Admit Card Download Date | 16th September 2021 |
MH SET Exam Date 2021 | 26th September 2021 |
Answer key of MH SET 2021 | to be announced |
MH SET Result Declaration 2021 | To be announced soon |
Assistant Professors selected for the states of Maharashtra and Goa through MH SET 2021 receive monthly pay in the range of Rs. 25,000/- to 40,000/- in the beginning. The salary is dependent on the scores and colleges. Read detailed information about MH SET Salary & Job Profile 2021
Check all the details about MH SET Eligibility Criteria as per the notification released by Pune University. The UNIPUNE SET Eligibility Criteria includes details about age limit, educational qualification, minimum marks required, etc.
There is no upper age limit to appear for Maharashtra SET 2021
MH SET Minimum Marks Required
Category | Marks Required |
For students other than SC/ST/OBC/SBC/DT(VJ)/NT/SEBC/Transgender category | Min. 55% marks |
OBC/SBC/DT(VJ)/NT/SEBC [belonging to non-creamy layer] and SC/ST/ PH/VH/Trans-genders/PwD | Min. 50% marks |
Note: (PH-Physically Handicapped, VH- Visually Handicapped, i.e. Blind)
The reservation policy of the state of Maharashtra and Goa states are applicable on MH SET 2021. Candidates from other states (other than Maharashtra and Goa) who fall under reserved categories will be treated as General Category candidates, in accordance with Maharashtra and Goa's reservation policies.
Category | Reservations |
General/unreserved. | 25% |
Scheduled Caste(SC) | 13% |
Scheduled Tribe(ST) | 7% |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
SEBC | 13% |
SBC | 2% |
DT (A) VJ | 3% |
NT(B) | 2.5% |
NT(C) | 3.5% |
NT(D) | 2% |
General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) | 10% |
Note: Each category has 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Also, The General Category will have 1% horizontal reservation for Orphans.
To apply online for MH SET 2021 Exam, you need to register on the official website before proceeding to the detailed form. Students are advised to go through the instructions and eligibility criteria before filling the form. Also, refer to the important dates section to ensure you do not miss out on the last date to fill the form or make corrections. The application form for MH SET 2021 will be available from 17 May 2021 to 10 June 2021. The direct link to apply online is mentioned below.
If you are eligible, follow the steps given below to complete the MH SET 2021 online application process:
Category | Fees including Processing Fee |
Open | Rs.800 |
OBC/SBC/DT(A)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D)/SEBC (Non Creamy Layer Category Only)/ Open EWS)/SC/ST/PH/VH/Transgenders/Orphan | Rs.650 |
Note: As per the Maharashtra and Goa Rules, the applicants of other States (other than Maharashtra & Goa) who belong to reserved categories will be treated as an Open category.
The UNIPUNE SET selection process for Assistant Professor in the states of Maharashtra & Goa is a three-step process. Please find the details below:
Step 1: To qualify the examination for Assistant Professor, the applicants are required to score minimum aggregate marks in both Paper I and Paper II.
| Category | Minimum Marks (%) Required |
| OPEN/EWS/Orphan | 40% Aggregate Marks In Both The Papers Taken Together |
| SC/ST/PH/VH(Disability 40% Or More)/Trans-Genders OBC/DT(A)(VJ)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D)/SBC/SEBC (Non Creamy Layer Only)/ | 35% Aggregate Marks In Both The Papers Taken Together |
Step 2: If you meet the eligibility criteria of Step 1, a subject-wise and category-wise merit list will be prepared using the aggregate marks of both papers.
Step 3: As per UGC Rules, only 6% of the applicants appearing for the exam are to declared qualified in MHT-SET 2021. Here, ‘appearing’ means attempted both the papers. As per the reservation rules, the number of qualifying slots is calculated subject-wise and category-wise.
The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2021 Exam is an objective type examination. The exam consists of two papers which will be held in two sessions without a break on the same day. Check all the details about the Pune university set exam pattern below.
Session/Paper Type | Number of MCQs | Marks | Time Duration |
Session 1/Paper-1 (Teaching & Research aptitude) | 50 | 50 x 2 = 100 | 1 hour (10.00 A.M.-11.00 P.M.) |
Session 2/Paper-2 | 100 | 100 x 2 = 200 | 2 hours (11.30 A.M.-1.30 P.M.) |
Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
Please note that there is no negative marking in MH SET 2021 examination.
Currently, Pune SET is conducted in the following subjects. The candidates with a Master's Degree in Public Services are eligible to appear in the subject 'Political Science. Candidates have to appear for SET in the subject of their Post Graduation only.
| Sr. NO. | SUB. CODE | SET SUBJECT | P.G. Course | P.G. Subject (S) |
| 1 | 01 | MARATHI | M.A. | MARATHI |
| 2 | 02 | HINDI | M.A. | HINDI |
| 3 | 03 | ENGLISH | M.A. | ENGLISH |
| 4 | 04 | SANSKRIT | M.A. | SANSKRIT |
| 5 | 05 | URDU | M.A. | URDU |
| 6 | 10 | HISTORY | M.A. | HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY |
| 7 | 11 | ECONOMICS | M.A./M.Sc. | ECONOMICS, FINANCIAL ECONOMICS, AGRIBUSINESS ECONOMICS |
| 8 | 12 | PHILOSOPHY | M.A. | PHILOSOPHY |
| 9 | 13 | PSYCHOLOGY | M.A./M.Sc. | PSYCHOLOGY |
| 10 | 14 | SOCIOLOGY | M.A. | SOCIOLOGYIWOMENS STUDIES |
| 11 | 15 | POLITICAL SCIENCE | M.A./M.Sc. | POLITICS/POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC SERVICES |
| 12 | 16 | DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES | M.A./M.Sc. | DEFENCE STUDIES/ DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES |
| 13 | 17 | HOME SCIENCE | M.Sc./M.A. | HOME SCIENCE/FOOD SCI. & NUTRITION/OTHER RELATED SUBJECTS OF HOME SCI. |
| 14 | 18 | LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE | M.Lib. | LIBRARY SCI./LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE |
| 15 | 19 | JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION | M.A. | JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION/JOURNALISN |
| 16 | 20 | SOCIAL WORK | M.A./M.S.W | SOCIAL WORK |
| 17 | 21 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | M.A. | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION |
| 18 | 30 | MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE | M.Sc./M.A./M.Tech. (Science) | MATHEMATICS/ MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE/ STATISTICS/APPL. MATHS./IND. MATHS. |
| 19 | 31 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E.M | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/ GEOINFORMATICSI ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ENERGY: STUDIES & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/BIODIVERSITY |
| 20 | 32 | PHYSICAL SCIENCE | M.Sc. | PHYSICS/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ ASTROPHYSICS |
| 21 | 33 | CHEMICAL SCIENCE | M.Sc. | CHEMISTRY/ CHEMICAL SCIENCE |
| 22 | 34 | LIFE SCIENCE | M.Sc./M.Tech (Science) | BOTANYIZOOLOGYI MICROBIOLOGY/ LIFE SCIENCE/ BBIOTECHNOLOGYIBIOCHEMISTRYIVIROLOGYI BIOINFORMATICS/GENETICS |
| 23 | 35 | EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC, OCEAN & PLANETARY Sc. | M.Sc. | GEOLOGYIGEOINFORMATICS |
| 24 | 36 | GEOGRAPHY | M.A./M.Sc. | GEOGRAPHY |
| 25 | 37 | COMPUTER SCIENCE & APPLICATION | M.Sc./MCA./ MCS/M.E./M.Tech | COMPUTER SCIENCE & APPLICATION/ COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYIINDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATION/SOFTWARE SYSTEMS/ COMPUTER SCIENCE |
| 26 | 38 | ELECTRONIC SCIENCE | M.Sc. | ELECTRONIC SCIENCE/ INSTRUMENTATION |
| 27 | 39 | FORENSIC SCIENCE | M.Sc. | FORENSIC SCIENCE |
| 28 | 50 | COMMERCE | M.Com. | COMMERCE |
| 29 | 51 | MANAGEMENT | M.B.A.I,MIM,/MHRDM,/MFM, MMM,/MLS/MMS/MCM | MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, HR, FINANCE, IT |
| 30 | 60 | LAW | LL.M. | LAW |
| 31 | 70 | EDUCATION | M. Ed./M.A. | EDUCATION |
| 32 | 71 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | M.P.Ed. | PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
The State Eligibility Test (SET) for Maharashtra & Goa will be based on UGC NET Syllabus except for the following subjects:
Maharashtra SET 2021 Syllabus for General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper-I) is given below:
Unit | Syllabus |
I- Teaching Aptitude |
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II- Research Aptitude |
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III-Comprehension |
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IV- Communication |
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V- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude |
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VI- Logical Reasoning |
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VII- Data Interpretation |
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VIII- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
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IX- People, Development and Environment |
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X- Higher Education System |
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To begin with, go through the syllabus and understand the pattern of the MH SET Exam. You can access the below-mentioned study resources and boost your level of preparedness. Also, check MHSET Preparation Tips 2021 by experts.
Refer to the list of books needed for MH SET Exam preparation. BYJU'S Exam Prep Experts have compiled a list of MH SET books to ensure that you complete the entire syllabus in a comprehensive manner. The booklist compilation includes preparation books for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Solving the MH SET Test series will improve your level of preparation as it gives a complete revision and test of all sections of the syllabus. The online mock test is compiled as per the latest exam trend and paper pattern. . After completing each section of the syllabus, you must solve MH SET Mock Test to test comprehension & retention. Analyse the test to determine which topics need more preparation and strategies accordingly.
Below you can go through the MH SET cut off to have a check at the level of the competition and prepare accordingly.
Subject/Category | General | SC | OBC(NCL) | ST |
Marathi | 47.33 | 43.33 | 43.33 | 40 |
Hindi | 53.33 | 46 | 46.67 | 45.33 |
English | 57.33 | 49.33 | 51.33 | 46.67 |
Sanskrit | 63.33 | 50 | 56.67 | 42.67 |
Urdu | 68 | 0 | 66 | 0 |
History | 52 | 46 | 47.33 | 42.67 |
Economics | 55.33 | 49.33 | 51.33 | 46 |
Philosophy | 53.33 | 45.33 | 52.67 | 40.67 |
Psychology | 54.67 | 45.33 | 47.33 | 44.67 |
Sociology | 51.33 | 44.67 | 46.67 | 44 |
Political Science | 59.33 | 53.33 | 54 | 49.33 |
Defence & Strategic Studies | 64 | 45.33 | 56 | 46.67 |
Home Science | 57.33 | 51.33 | 50.67 | 45.33 |
Library & Information Science | 56 | 50.67 | 51.33 | 48.67 |
Journalism & Mass Communication | 56.67 | 48.67 | 52 | 45.33 |
Social Work | 56 | 51.33 | 52.67 | 48 |
Public Administration | 54 | 48.67 | 53.33 | 46.67 |
Mathematical Sciences | 52 | 44 | 46.67 | 42 |
Environmental Sciences | 55.33 | 49.33 | 51.33 | 45.33 |
Physical Science | 51.33 | 44.67 | 45.33 | 41.33 |
Chemical Sciences | 54.67 | 45.33 | 47.33 | 42.67 |
Life Sciences | 54 | 47.33 | 48.67 | 42.67 |
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Science | 54 | 44.67 | 52 | 44.67 |
Geography | 53.33 | 48 | 49.33 | 44.67 |
Electronics Science | 54 | 52 | 49.33 | 40 |
Forensic Science | 58 | 51.33 | 52 | 35.33 |
Physical Education | 53.33 | 46.67 | 50 | 43.33 |
Commerce | 53.33 | 45.33 | 47.33 | 43.33 |
Management | 60 | 55.33 | 54 | 46.67 |
Law | 54 | 49.33 | 49.33 | 44.67 |
Education | 52.67 | 48 | 50 | 44.67 |
Computer Science & Application | 48 | 43.33 | 44 | 40.67 |
The Hall ticket or Admit Card for MHT SET 2021 Examination is available for download on the official website from 16 September 2021. Applicants need to enter their Login Id and password to download the MH SET admit card. Please note that Admit cards will not be sent to the applicants by post. You are required to take a printout of your Admit card and must carry it to the exam centre on the day of the examination along with a photo identity such as Adhar Card, PAN card, Voter Id etc.
Also, note that you will only be allowed to appear for the SET subject mentioned in the admit card.
The MH-SET will be conducted at the following 15 city centres only:
| List of Exam Centre Cities | |
| Mumbai | Aurangabad |
| Pune | Nanded |
| Kolhapur | Amravati |
| Solapur | Nagpur |
| Ahmednagar | Chandrapur |
| Nashik | Gadchiroli |
| Dhule | Panjim (Goa) |
To maximize your score and understand the trend and type of questions asked in the MH SET 2021 exam, candidates should refer to previous year papers. PYPs are the best source to understand and strategize your preparation accordingly. We have provided MH SET 2020 Previous Year Papers from the year 2011- 2019 for your convenience.
Year | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
2019 | ||||
2018 | ||||
2017 | ||||
2016 | ||||
2015 | ||||
December 2013 | ||||
February 2013 | - | - | - | |
November 2011 | - | - | - | |
August 2011 | - | - | - |
The MH SET answer keys for all papers will be available on the website http://setexam.unipune.ac.in. The date for the release of tentative answer keys will be announced on the aforesaid website at a later date.
MH SET 2020 Answer Key has been released. Savitribai Phule Pune University state Agency has released the UNIPUNE SET Answer key 2020 on its official website. The MH SET exam (UNIPUNE SET) was conducted in two sessions for paper 1 and paper 2 on the same day. Candidates who took the MH SET Exam 2020 must check the official answer key and ascertain their performance. The direct link to check the answer key is mentioned below.
Candidates who will be successful at obtaining the minimum qualifying marks shall be shortlisted for the Assistant Professor post in the state of Maharashtra & Goa. The result will be declared on the official website of the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET). Stay tuned for more updates!
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MH SET is conducted once in a year by the University of Pune to select candidates for Assistant Professor post in the state of Maharashtra and Goa.
Assistant Professors selected after MH SET receive an average monthly salary of Rs. 25,000/- to 40,000/- in the beginning.
Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree with awaited results may apply for MH SET 2021 exam.
If your PG subject is not listed in the notification, you may appear for an equivalent or a related subject in MH SET 2021.
No, after you clear the MH SET 2021 you are only eligible for Assistant Professor position in the state of Maharashtra and Goa.
To qualify the exam, candidates are required to score a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for general category and 35% for reserved category.
No, applicants who have cleared M.Sc. by Research are not eligible for Maharashtra SET 2021.
The Maharashtra SET is conducted in 32 subjects. You can refer to the official notification mentioned above to find a complete list of subjects.
No, Maharashtra SET exam does not have negative marking.
As the MH State Eligibility Test is conducted by the University of Pune, the exam is also known as UNIPUNE SET.
To be eligible for the MH SET 2021 Exam, there is no upper age limit.
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