MH SET Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational criteria for the MH SET are rigorous, ensuring that only those with advanced academic training can qualify. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Master's Degree: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the subject they choose for the SET exam.
• Exclusions: Candidates who are in the first year of a two-year Master's course, the first two semesters of a four-semester course, or the fourth year of a five-year integrated Master's course are not eligible.
• Research Qualification: As per UGC rules, individuals who have passed M.Sc. (by Research) are explicitly deemed ineligible to appear for the SET.
• Subject Specifics: Candidates must appear for the SET in the subject of their Post Graduation.
• Already Qualified: Those who have previously qualified for the MH SET in a specific subject are barred from appearing in the same subject again.
• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian Nationals.

According to the official notification for the 2026 cycle, there is no upper age limit prescribed for candidates applying for the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test. Candidates of any age who possess the requisite educational qualifications are eligible to appear for the examination.

The selection process for the MH SET 2026 is based entirely on the candidate's performance in the written examination. There is no interview stage for the eligibility determination itself. The written assessment consists of two objective-type papers:

• Paper I: This is a general paper designed to assess the teaching aptitude, comprehension, reasoning, and general awareness of the candidate.
• Paper II: This paper focuses exclusively on the subject chosen by the candidate from the 32 available options.

Candidates must attempt all questions, and they are awarded 2 marks for every correct answer. There is no negative marking, which necessitates a strategic approach to attempting all 150 questions to maximize the final score.

As per the official notification provided by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, there is no specified upper age limit for the MH SET examination. Consequently, there are no age relaxation criteria applicable to any specific category, as all eligible applicants, regardless of their age, are treated equally in terms of age-based qualification.