Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has released the MH SET Admit Card 2026 for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test on 15 October 2026; candidates can download their hall ticket from the official portal using their Login ID and Password ahead of the exam scheduled for 25 October 2026. This article summarises release and download details, the exam schedule and pattern, documents required on exam day, important instructions, and the selection process.
Quick overview
Key details for candidates at a glance are provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) |
| Exam Name | 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2026 |
| Purpose | Eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges (Maharashtra and Goa) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | 25/10/2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card Mode | Online (Download & Print) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-Paper OMR Based Test) |
| Login Details Required | Login ID and Password |
| Official Website | setexam.unipune.ac.in |
Admit card release and how to download
The admit card link was activated on 15 October 2026 at 10:00 AM; SPPU does not send admit cards by post or email, so candidates must download and print the hall ticket from the official portal.
- Visit the official website: setexam.unipune.ac.in.
- On the homepage, click the link for MH SET Admit Card 2026 or Download Hall Ticket.
- On the login page, enter your Login ID and Password.
- Click Submit or Login to view the admit card on screen.
- Check all details, download the PDF and take a printout of the admit card.
Exam date, schedule and timing
The 41st MH SET will be conducted on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Both papers are held on the same day in offline OMR mode with a short break between papers.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Paper II | Selected Subject Paper | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM |
| Total | – | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours | – |
Documents required on exam day
Candidates must carry the printed admit card and specified identity documents to gain entry to the exam centre.
- Printout of the MH SET Admit Card 2026.
- Valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, or Driving Licence).
- Two passport-size photographs identical to those uploaded during registration.
Important instructions for candidates
Follow the official instructions and check the admit card for reporting time and centre details.
- The exam is scheduled for 25/10/2026 (Sunday) in offline OMR mode.
- Reporting time is printed on the admit card; reach the centre well in advance.
- The admit card is mandatory; SPPU will not send it by post or email.
- Check every detail on the admit card and contact officials immediately in case of any error.
- All questions in both papers are multiple-choice (MCQs).
- Download and print the admit card early to avoid last-minute website or technical issues.
Selection process and eligibility implications
MH SET is an eligibility test; qualifying SET provides state-level eligibility to apply for Assistant Professor posts but is not a recruitment for a specific vacancy.
- The process comprises the written examination (Paper I and Paper II) followed by declaration of results and eligibility status.
- As per UGC guidelines, a candidate who qualifies SET is eligible to apply for Assistant Professor posts only in universities and colleges of the same state whose SET they have cleared.
- Qualifying SET does not automatically grant eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF); other UGC-prescribed academic qualifications continue to apply.
Official link for admit card and helpline
Candidates should use the official portal to download the admit card and for any official updates regarding the MH SET 2026.
Download the admit card: https://setexam.unipune.ac.in/
