{"id":463,"date":"2026-01-09T09:23:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T03:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=463"},"modified":"2024-12-26T15:30:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T10:00:20","slug":"mp-set-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/mp-set-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"MP SET Exam, Eligibility, Qualification, Pattern, Syllabus, Result"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>MP SET (Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most important examinations for candidates aspiring to become <\/span><b>Assistant Professors in universities and colleges of Madhya Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Conducted by the <\/span><b>Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the exam determines the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in higher education institutions across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article provides complete details about the <\/span><b>MP SET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including overview, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and admit card information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the MP SET Exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP SET is abbreviated as Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test. It is the eligibility test for Assistant Professors at universities and colleges throughout the state of Madhya Pradesh, conducted by MPPSC. This paper shall test the eligibility of the candidate to be selected as Assistant Professors at different universities and colleges across Madhya Pradesh. There will be two papers, the general paper on teaching and research aptitude and subject-specific papers based on the subject opted by the candidates. Successful candidates are available for teaching in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17258\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17258 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17258\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17258\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17259 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-17 18:08:24\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jrfadda-12001400-banner-3-d-1-650x200.webp\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17258 slide-17259 msDefaultImage\" title=\"MP SET Exam\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>MP SET Exam Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MP SET is a <\/span><b>state-level eligibility test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted to assess candidates\u2019 <\/span><b>teaching aptitude, research capability, and subject knowledge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Qualifying MP SET makes candidates eligible for Assistant Professor recruitment in Madhya Pradesh, subject to fulfillment of other institutional requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Body\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Professor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline (OMR-Based)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi &amp; English<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>MP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the latest notification released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), the <\/span><b>MP SET Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 01 March 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The online application process for MP SET 2026 began on <\/span><b>25 October 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>last date to apply was extended to 27 November 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving candidates additional time to complete the registration. The <\/span><b>MP SET Admit Card 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to be released in <\/span><b>January 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a few days prior to the examination date.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 30.8851%; height: 168px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Start Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 October 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Date to Apply\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 November 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admit Card\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP SET Exam Date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 March 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-3711-300x250.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-3711-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-3711-768x639.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-3711.png 896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>MP SET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who fulfill these criteria are eligible to apply for MP SET and appear for the selection process. The eligibility criteria for MP SET exams are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> MP SET Eligibility Educational Qualifications:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should have a Master&#8217;s degree or equivalent from a recognized university in the subject they want to appear for in MP SET.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General category candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% in their Master&#8217;s degree, which is equivalent to some qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD), the minimum marks shall be 50%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who are in the last year of their Master&#8217;s degree or equivalent can apply, provided they complete requirements for the degree within the validity period of MP SET.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> MP SET Age Limit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit applies to candidates applying for MP SET.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Required Subjects for MP SET: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A candidate must select a subject in which he\/she has acquired his\/her Master&#8217;s degree. The subjects opted for MP SET are similar to various disciplines of arts, science, commerce and social science.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Relaxation to SC\/ST\/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)\/PwD:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates belonging to SC\/ST\/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)\/PwD categories get relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> MP SET Nationality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate must be an Indian national.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Reservation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the directives of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, reservations would be made available as applicable by the state&#8217;s norms for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>MP SET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MP SET exam pattern consists of two papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, People, Development &amp; Environment, Higher Education System<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject-specific topics (based on the candidate\u2019s chosen subject, e.g., Physics, History, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><b>Marking Scheme<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 marks for correct answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 marks for correct answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 for incorrect answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 for incorrect answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mode of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17258\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17258 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17258\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17258\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17259 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-17 18:08:24\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jrfadda-12001400-banner-3-d-1-650x200.webp\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17258 slide-17259 msDefaultImage\" title=\"MP SET Exam\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>MP SET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mppsc.mp.gov.in\/Syllabus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP SET syllabus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tests the aptitude to teach, research skills and subject matter knowledge in the candidates. The syllabus for the candidates is mentioned with detailed content for specific topics and areas of study under the chosen subject. Below is the MP SET syllabus for both Paper 1 (General Paper) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>MP SET Paper 1: General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Teaching Aptitude<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concept, objectives, and characteristics of teaching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods of teaching, teaching aids, and evaluation systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Research Aptitude<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research types, methods, and ethics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research tools and techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research in education and its importance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Comprehension<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading comprehension passage with questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Communication<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication types, barriers, and techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical logic, number series, coding-decoding, and data sufficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Logical Reasoning<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number and letter series, analogies, relationships, and Venn diagrams<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Data Interpretation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data representation in various forms (tables, graphs, charts)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Information and Communication Technology (ICT)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basics of ICT, computer applications, Internet and its use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> People, Development, and Environment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social, environmental, and educational issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> Higher Education System<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolution of higher education in India, governance, and policies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>MP SET Paper 2: Subject-Specific Paper<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed MP SET Syllabus Paper 2 is mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subjects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chemical Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Commerce<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting, Financial Management, Business Laws, Marketing, Business Economics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Economic Planning, Indian Economy, International Economics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>English<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Literature, Poetry, Prose, Drama, Language Skills, Linguistics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Geography, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Regional Geography.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hindi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi Literature, Poetry, Prose, Drama, History of Hindi Language, Language skills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>History<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, World History, Independence Movement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Home Science<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition, Family Resource Management, Textile Science, Human Development, Extension Education.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Law<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Constitution, Legal System, International Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Library &amp; Information Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library Management, Information Systems, Cataloging, Classification, Information Retrieval.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Life Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mathematical Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability, Mathematical Logic.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Philosophy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logic, Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Indian and Western Philosophy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Physical Education<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Sports Management.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Physical Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electromagnetism, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Political Science<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Theory, Indian Government and Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Psychology<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sanskrit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanskrit Literature, Grammar, Language Skills, Ancient Indian Texts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sociology<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociological Theory, Social Change, Indian Society, Urban and Rural Sociology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Yoga<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga Philosophy, Asanas, Pranayama, Health and Wellness, Yogic Practices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Computer Science and Application<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Databases.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Defence and Strategic Studies<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Security, Military Strategy, Defense Policy, International Relations, War Studies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Music<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Classical Music, Western Classical Music, Music Theory, Music History.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Planetary Science.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong> :<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/mp-set-syllabus-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> MP SET Syllabus\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>MP SET Application form 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MP SET application period usually occurs between March and May each year. The MP SET application form for 2026 will be available online between March and May through the official Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) website. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates have to first register with basic details such as their name, email and mobile number to create an account. Once registered, they will be able to log in to fill out the application form, which will ask them for personal and educational details. Candidates have to select their preferred exam center. They have to choose one subject for Paper 2 according to their academic qualification. After that, they have to fill out the form and pay the prescribed fee. Then, they should check the details and submit the application. It&#8217;s very important to take a printout of the completed form along with the payment receipt as well. The application process is time-bound, and the forms must be submitted before the given deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>MP SET Examination Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant must make sure that the payment has completed successfully before submitting the form.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Application Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 500 (with INR 40 as portal fee)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reserved Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 250 (with INR 40 as portal fee)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>MP SET Admit Card 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>MP SET Admit Card 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) in <\/span><b>January 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a few days prior to the examination. The admit card is a <\/span><b>mandatory document<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for entry into the examination hall, and candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without it. It contains important details such as the <\/span><b>candidate\u2019s roll number, exam date, exam timing, and allotted examination center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry a <\/span><b>valid photo identity proof<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the exam center for verification purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17258\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17258 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17258\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17258\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17259 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-17 18:08:24\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jrfadda-12001400-banner-3-d-1-650x200.webp\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17258 slide-17259 msDefaultImage\" title=\"MP SET Exam\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>MP SET Exam Centers\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MP SET exam will be conducted in different centers assigned for this purpose by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. The centers assigned by MPPSC enable candidates to sit for the test in an easy and systematic way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>List of MP SET Exam Centers 2<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MP SET 2026 was held in cities across Madhya Pradesh, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S. No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Center City<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhopal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jabalpur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gwalior<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ujjain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rewa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satna<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>MP SET Answer Key 2026 Out<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MP SET 2026 answer key has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) on its official website, mppsc.mp.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the MP SET exam can now check and download the provisional answer key. The answer key is available for the General Paper, Teaching and Research Aptitude, and 12 Elective Set subjects across all four sets (A, B, C, D). Candidates can raise objections against the answer key within five days from the release date by submitting certified references.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>MP SET Preparation Tips 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the Syllabus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Familiarize yourself with both Paper 1 (General) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific) syllabus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus Paper 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Improve knowledge of Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and ICT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Master Paper 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Completely cover the topics of your subject and practice previous year&#8217;s question papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Standard Material:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Standard textbooks and study guides should be referred for both papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One should regularly practice mock tests for time management and identification of weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Updated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read through current events, trends and new developments related to your subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revise Regularly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make brief notes and revise key concepts time and again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep to the Mark:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Positiveness, time management and a disciplined study schedule must remain in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MP SET is an essential exam to become Assistant Professors in the universities and colleges of Madhya Pradesh. Students can improve their chances of scoring well by knowing the syllabus, adhering to a proper schedule of preparation and adhering to a disciplined preparation plan. The right type of resources, regular practice and well-planned revision will help a candidate face the exam fearlessly and attain the cherished goal of joining the ranks of the teaching profession in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>MP SET Exam 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-16007 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-16007{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-16007 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-16007{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-16007.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-16007.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-16007.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-16007.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: 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