Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2025
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Brief Description
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025. This examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in various universities and colleges within Madhya Pradesh. The test will be conducted offline (OMR-based) across 20 subjects. Candidates who have a Master's degree or are in the final year of their Master's program are eligible to apply online for this prestigious eligibility test.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Note: A portal charge of ₹40 will be extra on all payments.
Payment Mode:
- The fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21
There is **no upper age limit** for appearing in the State Eligibility Test (SET).
Subjects for SET 2025
The examination will be conducted in a total of 20 subjects. Candidates must choose their post-graduation subject for the test.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a Master's Degree (or equivalent) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates of MP).
- Candidates who are appearing for their final year/semester of the Master's degree are also eligible to apply provisionally.
- Candidates whose post-graduation subject is not in the list of 20 SET subjects can appear in the UGC NET / CSIR NET examination.
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
Paper-I: General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude100 Marks
- This paper will have 50 objective-type questions, each carrying 2 marks.
- It is designed to test the teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate.
Paper-II: Subject Specific Paper200 Marks
- This paper will have 100 objective-type questions, each carrying 2 marks.
- The questions will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
Qualifying Criteria
To be considered eligible for Assistant Professor, candidates from the General category must secure at least 40% aggregate marks in both papers taken together, while candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) must secure at least 35% aggregate marks. The top 6% of the appearing candidates who clear this first step will be declared qualified.
How to Apply
- Candidates can apply online through the official websites: www.mppsc.mp.gov.in or www.mponline.gov.in.
- Read the advertisement carefully and fill out the online application form with all required details.
- Upload your recent photograph and signature as per the specifications.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway.
- Review the application form thoroughly before final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for MP SET 2025
1. What is the MP SET 2025 exam for?
The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2025 is an examination to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in the colleges and universities of Madhya Pradesh.
2. Is there any negative marking in the MP SET exam?
No, according to the official notification, there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MP SET 2025 examination.
3. Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for the MP SET 2025?
Yes, candidates from other states can apply for the MP SET 2025. However, they will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category and will have to pay an application fee of ₹500/-.
4. I am in the final year of my Master's degree. Am I eligible to apply for MP SET?
Yes, candidates who are appearing for their final year or whose result is awaited are eligible to apply. However, they must complete their Master's degree within two years from the date of the SET result declaration.
5. What is the qualifying percentage for the MP SET exam?
To qualify, General category candidates need at least 40% aggregate marks, and reserved category candidates need at least 35% aggregate marks in both papers combined. From those who clear this minimum, the top 6% will be declared qualified in each subject.