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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducts MP SET to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in government and private universities/colleges across Madhya Pradesh. The application process is ongoing at www.mppsc.mp.gov.in, and the exam for 31 subjects will be conducted on 11 January 2026 at various exam centers.
MPPSC has released the MP SET 2025 Notification PDF, including subject lists, important dates, and exam details. Candidates are advised to download and read the official notification for complete information.
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The MP SET is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in Madhya Pradesh. The exam will be conducted in Hindi and English.
MP SET 2025 Exam Summary
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
Exam Name | MP SET 2025 |
Full Form | Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test |
Level | State Level |
Registration Dates | 25 Oct – 20 Nov 2025 |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Papers | 2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Negative Marking | No |
Official Website |
MPPSC has announced that the MP SET 2025 exam will be held on 11 January 2026 for all 31 subjects. Details related to the exam center, timing, and guidelines will be mentioned on the admit card.
MP SET Notification 2025 – Important Dates
The key dates released under the official notification are listed below:
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Detailed Notification | 15 October 2025 |
Apply Online Begins | 25 October 2025 |
Last Date to Register | 20 November 2025 |
Error Correction Window | 30 October – 22 November 2025 |
MP SET Admit Card 2025 | 1st Week of January 2026 |
MP SET Exam Date 2025 | 11 January 2026 |
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for MP SET 2025. If a candidate does not fulfill the required conditions, their application will be rejected.
Educational Qualification
Candidates are eligible if they:
Have completed a Master’s degree, OR
Are in the final year/semester of their postgraduate program.
The institution must be:
Established by a Central/State Act, or
Recognized under the UGC Act, 1956.
Minimum Marks Required
General, EWS, OBC (Creamy Layer): 55%
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, MP domicile), PwD: 50%
EWS Category
EWS candidates must also score minimum 55% marks, similar to the unreserved category.
Final-Year Candidates
Final-year PG students can appear provisionally, but must secure the required marks within two years of MP SET result declaration.
Ph.D. Degree Holders
Ph.D. candidates who completed their PG degree before 19th September 1991 get a 5% relaxation, i.e., 55% → 50%.
Foreign Degree Holders
Candidates with a foreign PG degree must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for MP SET 2025.
Reservation Note
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwD benefits apply only to MP domicile candidates.
Candidates from other states will be treated as General.
OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates of MP will be treated as Unreserved.
The MP SET 2025 online application form is available on the MPPSC website. The last date to apply is 20 November 2025.
Category | Application Fee | Portal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
MP Domicile (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) | ₹250 | ₹40 | ₹290 |
Other Categories & Outside MP | ₹500 | ₹40 | ₹540 |
Error Correction Fee | ₹50 per session | — | ₹50/session |
Stage | Application Window | Correction Window | Late Fee | Correction Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Stage | 21–28 Nov 2025 | 23–30 Nov 2025 | ₹3000 + ₹40 | ₹50/session |
2nd Stage | 29 Nov 2025 – up to 10 days before exam | 1 Dec 2025 – 1 day before exam | ₹25,000 + ₹40 | ₹80/session |
Exam Mode: Offline
Two papers (no break between papers)
Questions type: MCQ, Matching, True/False, Assertion-Reason
No negative marking
MP SET Exam Pattern 2025
Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | Teaching & Research Aptitude (General) | 50 | 100 | 1 Hours |
Paper 2 | Chosen Subject | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Total | — | 150 | 300 | 3 (Combined) |
Paper 1 (General Aptitude – Compulsory)
Includes topics such as:
Teaching Aptitude
Research Aptitude
Communication
Comprehension
Mathematical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
ICT
People, Development, and Environment
Higher Education System
Paper 2 (Subject-Specific)
Paper 2 consists of 31 elective subjects, and candidates must choose one based on their post-graduation discipline.
Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
General | 40% |
SC/ST/PwD | 35% |
No. | Subject |
|---|---|
01 | Chemical Sciences |
02 | Commerce |
03 | Computer Science & Applications |
04 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences |
05 | Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Theatre) |
06 | Economics |
07 | Education |
08 | English |
09 | Geography |
10 | Hindi |
11 | History |
12 | Home Science |
13 | Law |
14 | Library & Information Science |
15 | Life Sciences |
16 | Management |
17 | Mathematical Sciences |
18 | Music/Dance |
19 | Philosophy |
20 | Physical Education |
21 | Physical Sciences |
22 | Political Science |
23 | Psychology |
24 | Marathi |
25 | Music |
26 | Sanskrit |
27 | Sociology |
28 | Traditional Sanskrit Subjects (Jyotish, Veda, Literature, Grammar, Dharmashastra) |
29 | Urdu |
30 | Visual Arts |
31 | Yoga |
The MP SET 2025 exam will be held on 11 January 2026 for all 31 subjects. The detailed exam schedule, center, and timing will be printed on the admit card.
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with:
55% marks for General/EWS/OBC (Creamy Layer)
50% marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer MP), EWS (MP), and PwD
Final-year PG students can apply provisionally. There is no upper age limit.
Paper 1: General Teaching & Research Aptitude – 50 questions (100 marks)
Paper 2: Subject chosen by the candidate – 100 questions (200 marks)
There is no negative marking.
MP Domicile SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD: ₹290
Other categories & outside MP: ₹540
An error correction fee of ₹50 per session applies. Late fees vary based on stages (₹3,000 or ₹25,000 + portal fee).
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