Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official Notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025 for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor, Librarian, and Sports Officer in MP colleges and universities. The exam will be conducted in offline OMR mode on 11 January 2026. Candidates with a postgraduate degree (final year students also eligible) can apply online from 25 October to 20 November 2025. Late fee windows are available till 10 days before the exam. There is no age limit for appearing in the exam.

Candidates applying for MP SET 2025 must possess a Master’s Degree from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/EWS categories and 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD (MP domicile only). Final year PG students are also eligible to apply provisionally. Ph.D. holders who completed their PG before 19 September 1991 are eligible for a 5% relaxation. Foreign degrees must be certified equivalent by AIU, New Delhi.

The MP SET 2025 selection process is based solely on an offline OMR-based written examination conducted in a single session. Candidates must appear for two papers—a General Aptitude Paper and a Subject-specific Paper. There is no interview or further stage after the written test. Final eligibility is determined based on cut-off marks and document verification.

The MP SET 2025 exam pattern consists of two objective-type papers conducted in a single 3-hour session. Paper I tests teaching and research aptitude with 50 compulsory questions, while Paper II is subject-specific with 100 compulsory questions. Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking.

The MP SET 2025 syllabus includes two papers: Paper I covers Teaching and Research Aptitude with topics like reasoning, comprehension, communication, and general awareness. Paper II is based on the subject selected by the candidate at the postgraduate level. The syllabus is aligned with UGC NET and CSIR NET standards.

For the Official MP SET 2025 Syllabus, download the PDF: Click here (Page No. 3 - 6).

The MP SET 2025 subjects include a wide range of postgraduate disciplines approved by the Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh and aligned with UGC NET/CSIR NET subjects. Candidates must select the subject in which they have completed or are pursuing their Master’s degree.

For the Official MP SET 2025 Subjects Offered, download the PDF: Click here (Page No. 3 - 6).

To apply for MP SET 2025, candidates must submit their online application through the official portals www.mponline.gov.in or www.mppsc.mp.gov.in. Applications will be accepted only in online mode; any manual or postal submissions will be rejected. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying and follow the application schedule strictly.

What is MP SET 2025?

MP SET 2025 is the State Eligibility Test conducted by MPPSC for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor, Librarian, and Sports Officer posts in Madhya Pradesh colleges and universities.

Who can apply for MP SET 2025?

Candidates with a Master’s degree (or in final year) from a UGC-recognized university with minimum required marks can apply. There is no age limit.

What is the exam date for MP SET 2025?

The exam will be held on 11 January 2026 (Sunday) in offline OMR mode.

Is there any negative marking in MP SET?

No, there is no negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, but they will be treated under the Unreserved category and won’t get MP-specific reservation benefits.

What is the application fee?

₹250 for MP reserved categories, ₹500 for others. Late fee windows are ₹3000 and ₹25000 respectively.

How will the final eligibility be decided?

Based on marks obtained in both papers and category-wise cut-off. Document verification is mandatory.