MP SET 2025 Short Notification Out, Exam in January 2026

October 2, 2025

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The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) is a state-level exam and the purpose of the MP SET is to evaluate candidates’ knowledge and ability for the position of Assistant Professor in Madhya Pradesh’s institutions and colleges. As per the short notice released on 2nd October 2025, this year, the MP State Eligibility Test 2025 will be conducted for 31 subjects in January 2026, for which a detailed notification is expected to be released soon. Read the complete article to get more details related to the MP SET Exam 2025.

MP SET 2025 Short Notification Out

A short notice for MP SET 2025 Exam has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) along with the subject names and tentative exam date. Candidates can check the subject list for which Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test-2025 will be conducted and prepare accordingly.

MP SET 2025- Exam Highlights

MP SET 2025 Exam is conducted to recruit for the position of Assistant Professor in the higher educational department. MP SET Exam paper will be in 2 languages- Hindi and English. Interested Candidates can go through the notification for details to start better preparations now.

MP SET 2025 Exam Summary
Conducting Body	Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Exam Name	MP SET 2025
Full Form	Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test
Level	State Level
Exam Date	January 2026
Mode of Exam	Offline
Number of Papers	2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Negative Marking	No
Official Website	https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/

MP SET Exam Date 2025

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released a short official notice regarding the MP SET Exam Date 2025. The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2025 is expected to be held in January 2026 for a total of 31 subjects. Exam-related details, such as exam date, exam timing, exam venue etc will be released along with the admit card.

MP SET Notification 2025- Important Dates

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPSC) will announce the online registration dates for MP SET Exam 2025 along with its notification pdf. Once the dates are announced, the same will also be updated here.

MP SET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates must check the eligibility criteria to fill out the form and appear for the MP SET 2025. If the candidate fails to fit in the education and age limits, he/she must be disqualified. Here have a look at the details of the eligibility.

MP SET Education Qualification

Final-year students of Post-Graduation are eligible to take MP SET Exam 2025.

Candidates must have a minimum of 55 percent marks in a post-graduation degree. For reserved categories (ST/SC/OBC-Except kigilair/ Physically Handicapped) the minimum marks have been reduced to 50%.
Final-year students need to complete the post-graduation within two years and have to fulfill the required minimum marks.

MP SET Age Limit

Candidates will not be restricted based on their age for the MP SET 2025 exam. All individuals, irrespective of age, will have equal opportunities to take the test and exhibit their knowledge and abilities, as decided by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission.

MP SET 2025 Application Fees

As per the notification, the application fee for the General Category is Rs 500 (with INR 40 as a Portal Fee). However, the fee for the reserved category varies. The candidates from the reserved category have to pay Rs. 250/-. Without the fee, candidates application forms will not be accepted. The fee will be online mode through NET Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card etc.

MP SET Application Fees
Category	Fees
General	Rs 500/- (with INR 40 as a Portal Fees)
Reserved Category	Rs 250/- (with INR 40 as a Portal Fee)

Steps to Apply for MP SET 2025

As instructed in the official notification, Candidates must keep the scanned file of their latest passport-size photograph and signature ranging from 25 KB to 200 KB, which will be required while filling up the form. To Apply for MP SET 2025, Candidates need to follow the steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/.

Step 2: On the Home Page click on the application link.

Step 3: The registration page will open. Fill in the required details such as name, date of birth, and email ID.

Step 4: Next Page candidates will get the application form. Enter all the required details such as personal, educational, and contact details. Provide and upload all the necessary documents.

Step 5: Candidates need to Pay the application fees through net banking, debit card, or credit card.

Step 6: Review the form and submit it, Once the form is submitted successfully, it can’t be withdrawn.

Step 7: Download the form for future reference.

MP SET 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are going to apply online for MP SET 2025 must be aware of the MP SET Exam Pattern 2025 to know details regarding the exam pattern, topics to be asked in the exam, marking scheme etc.

MP SET 2025 Exam will be held offline.
There will be two question papers in this examination.
Both the question papers will be completely objective-MCQs, Matching, True/False, Assertion and Reasoning types.
There will be no gap between the two question papers.

MP SET Exam Pattern 2025
Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Number of Marks	Duration
Paper 1	First Paper (Compulsory) General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude	50	100	3 hours
Paper 2	Selected Elective Subject	100	200
Total		150	300

MP SET 2025 Syllabus

Candidates can refer to the MP SET 2025 Syllabus for their preparations. MP SET Syllabus is divided for 2 papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2.

MP SET 2025 Syllabus for Paper 1

The MP SET 2025 Syllabus for Paper 1 is designed to test the General concept of teaching and research aptitude. The Subject includes Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Communication, Comprehension, Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, and Reading Comprehension. Additionally, the syllabus covers Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Data Interpretation sections. Paper 1 is compulsory for each appearing candidate.

MP SET Syllabus for Paper 1
Subject	Topic
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching (Memory, Understanding, and Reflective), Characteristics, and basic requirements. Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners (Academic, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive), Individual differences. Factors affecting teaching related to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution. Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning: Teacher-centered vs. Learner-centered methods; offline vs. Online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, etc.). Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern, and ICT-based. Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of evaluation, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System in Higher education, Computer-based testing, Innovations in evaluation systems. Aspirants can refer to the Latest UGC NET strategies so that they can make a proper daily routine for preparing for the exam
Research Aptitude	Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Post-positivist approach to research. Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, and Quantitative methods. Steps of Research. Thesis and Article writing: Format and styles of referencing. Application of ICT in research. Research ethics.
Comprehension	A passage of text is given. Questions are asked from the passage to be answered.
Communication	Communication: Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication. Effective communication: Verbal and Non-verbal, Inter-Cultural and group communications, and Classroom communication. Barriers to effective communication. Mass Media and Society.
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Types of reasoning. Number series, Letter series, Codes, and Relationships. Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, Averages, etc.).
Logical Reasoning	Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, the structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition. Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning. Venn diagram: Simple and multiple uses for establishing the validity of arguments. Indian Logic: Means of knowledge. Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication), and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension). Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), and Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
Data Interpretation	Sources, acquisition, and classification of Data. Quantitative and Qualitative Data. Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart, and Line-chart) and mapping of Data. Data Interpretation. Data and Governance.
Information and Communication Tech.	ICT : General abbreviations and terminology. Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video-conferencing. Digital initiatives in higher education. ICT and Governance.
People, Development, and Environment	Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals. Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on the environment. Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions. Impacts of pollutants on human health. Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, and Forests. Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies. Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance. To prepare for all these subjects more efficiently, one can also check tips and tricks to crack the UGC NET exam in which we have covered many hacks if followed correctly, one can definitely clear the exam.
Higher Education System	Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India. Evolution of higher learning and research in post-independence India. Oriental, Conventional, and Non-conventional learning programs in India. Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education. Value education and environmental education. Policies, Governance, and Administration.

MP SET Syllabus 2025 for Paper 2

The MP SET Syllabus for Paper 2 includes various subjects like Arabic, Chemical Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science, and many more. These subjects are selective elective subjects and are optional for the Candidates.

MP SET 2025 Minimum Qualifying Marks

There will be different qualifying marks for different categories in the MP SET 2025. The qualified candidates can further apply for Assistant Professor positions in Universities and colleges of Madhya Pradesh.

MP SET Minimum Qualifying Marks (overview)
Category	Qualifying Marks
General	40%
SC/ST/PWD	35%