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MP SET

Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test

Form Date: 17 Mar - 19 Apr 2027 (Tentative)

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Form Date: 17 Mar - 19 Apr 2027

MP SET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 1,200
  • Number Of Attempts:1
  • Examination Modes:Online Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)

MP SET 2027: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility & Syllabus

Updated On - October 31 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

MP SET 2027 is also known as Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test will be conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC at a State Level exam. MP SET offers the post of Assistant Professor at various colleges/ universities/ institutions in Madhya Pradesh. MP State Eligibility Test 2023 will be held in online mode (CBT). Candidates can apply online for MP SET 2027 application form. Interested candidates can go through the following article for more details of MP SET 2023.
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MP SET 2027 Latest Update as on 31 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited

Checked on 31 October 2026

MP SET 2027 is still awaiting an official notification from MPPSC, so the next important step is the release of the 2027 calendar and application notice by the conducting body.

Key highlights
ExamMP SET 2027
StatusOfficial 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
Next expectedNotification expected in late 2026 or early 2027, if MPPSC follows the anticipated cycle.
Official websitemppsc.mp.gov.in
Last verified31 October 2026

MP SET 2027 is still awaiting its official notification from MPPSC, and no application form or exam calendar has been released yet on the official website. The only confirmed development so far is the state-level announcement that MPPSC exams will be held twice a year starting in 2027, while the core eligibility rules and the lifetime validity of the MP SET certificate remain unchanged from the latest verified baseline. As of today, students should treat the 2027 cycle as pending and monitor mppsc.mp.gov.in for the first notice, schedule, and registration link. Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification is expected later, but that timeline is not official. Candidates should keep documents ready and track updates regularly.

✓ Official
  • Official 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
  • MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on 6 October 2026 that MPPSC exams will be held twice a year starting in 2027.
  • The eligibility requirement remains a Master's degree with at least 55% marks, or 50% for reserved categories.
  • The MP SET certificate continues to have lifetime validity for Assistant Professor appointments in Madhya Pradesh.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • Notification expected in late 2026 or early 2027, if MPPSC follows the anticipated cycle.
  • MPPSC 2027 exam calendar expected to be released before registration opens, but this is not yet officially published.
  • Online application form is expected to open after the notification is issued; no official form is live yet.
  • Admit card release and exam date are expected to be announced later in the cycle, after registration closes.
  • The 2027 session may start under the twice-a-year exam plan announced by the state government, but MPPSC has not yet issued the official schedule.

Major Changes This Year

No official MP SET 2027 change has been announced yet; the cycle is still pending, while eligibility and certificate validity remain as per the latest verified MP SET baseline.

No major change has been officially announced yet for MP SET 2027. The confirmed points in the available official/baseline information are the eligibility requirement of a Master's degree with 55% marks, or 50% for reserved categories, and lifetime validity of the MP SET certificate for Assistant Professor posts in Madhya Pradesh. A broader structural change has been announced by the state leadership: MPPSC exams are to be held twice a year starting in 2027. However, MPPSC has not yet published the 2027 notification, syllabus update, application schedule, or exam calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has MP SET 2027 notification been released?

No. As of the latest official status available, the MP SET 2027 notification has not been released yet.

What is the latest official update on MP SET 2027?

The cycle is pending, and students are still awaiting the official 2027 notification and exam calendar from MPPSC.

Who conducts MP SET?

MP SET is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC).

Will MP SET 2027 be held twice a year?

The state has announced that MPPSC exams will be held twice a year starting in 2027, but MPPSC has not yet issued the full official schedule for MP SET 2027.

What is the eligibility for MP SET?

The verified eligibility baseline is a Master's degree with at least 55% marks, or 50% for reserved categories.

Is the MP SET certificate valid for life?

Yes, the latest verified baseline says the MP SET certificate has lifetime validity for Assistant Professor posts in Madhya Pradesh.

When is MP SET 2027 expected to start?

It is tentatively expected to begin with a notification in late 2026 or early 2027, but this is not an official date.

MP SET 2027 Latest Updates

  • The application process for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2023 will end tomorrow, i.e., February 17, 2023.
  • Interested candidates can apply for MP SET 2027 by visiting the official website of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
  • The MP SET 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on April 23, 2023.
  • The exam will be conducted in two papers - paper I and paper II, and both papers will be held on the same day.
  • The MP SET 2027 exam will be conducted in multiple-choice questions (MCQ) format.
  • The eligibility criteria for MP SET 2027 is a Master's degree or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized university.
  • The minimum age limit to apply for the MP SET 2027 exam is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years.
  • The application fee for MP SET 2027 is Rs 1,200 for general category candidates, Rs 600 for OBC/SC/ST/PWD candidates belonging to the Madhya Pradesh state, and Rs 1,200 for candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories from other states.

MP SET 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check the MP SET 2027 exam status from the below table:
ParticularsStatus
Exam notificationOfficial notification is yet to release
MP SET 2027 exam dateTo be Announced
Application formYet to start
Brochure PdfYet to Release

MP SET 2027 Exam Dates 

Candidates can check the important dates of the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test  below : 

MP SET 2027 Schedule
EventsDates (Tentative)
Starting date to fill Madhya Pradesh MP SET formto be announced
Last date to fill Madhya Pradesh MP SET formto be announced
Application Form can be editedto be announced
Starting date to pay Application Feeto be announced
Last date for the application feeto be announced
Availability of Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test Hall ticketto be announced
Date of Examinationto be announced

MP SET 2027 Application Form

The detailed vital information regarding the MP SET 2027 is given below:

  • The Application form of MP SET will be made available from October 2023 tentatively.
  • The last date of filling the Registration Form is in November 2023 tentatively.
  • Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test Form will be released on the official website of the conducting body.
  • The form will be filled in online mode only. No other mode of application form will be acceptable in any circumstance.
  • While filling the application form, the candidate should provide valid details.
  • In the application, the form candidate has to provide a working mobile number and email address.
  • The conducting body will reject the incomplete registration form.

MP SET 2027 Application Fee

The category wise Application fee of Madhya Pradesh SET 2027 is given below:

MP SET Examination fee 2027
CategoryApplication Form Fees
General CategoryRs. 1200
Reserved CategoryRs. 600
Mode of Payment: Candidate can pay their application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

MP SET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The detailed information regarding the MP SET 2027 Eligibility Criteria is given below:

  • Candidates must have done their Master’s degree.
  • The master's degree should be from a recognized council/ university.
  • All candidates who are in the last year of post-graduation can appear for MP SET 2023.
  • Candidates who completed their Ph. D before 19 September 1991 are also eligible to apply for MP SET 2023.
Qualifying Marks:
  • General category candidates must have an aggregate of 55 percent marks in post-graduation.
  • Reserved category candidates must have an aggregate of 50 percent marks in post-graduation.
  • All the candidates who have completed their Ph. Before 19 September 1991, D must have an aggregate of 50 percent marks in their post-graduation.

MP SET 2027 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check out the Exam Pattern for MP SET 2027 below for Paper I and Paper II: 

Paper 1 - 
  • Exam Mode - Online mode
  • Questions Type - MCQs type questions
  • Number of Questions - 50 Questions
  • Duration of Exam - 60 Minutes(1 Hour)
  • Total Marks - 100 Marks
  • Marking Scheme - Candidates will get 2 marks for every correct answer and no negative marking.
Paper 2 - 
  • Mode of Exam - Online(CBT) mode
  • Number of Questions - 100 Questions 
  • Total Marks Allotted - 200 marks
  • Duration of Exam - 120 Minutes
  • Marking Scheme - For every correct answer, candidates will get 2 marks, and there will no negative marking.

MP SET 2027 Syllabus

MP SET exam questions are asked from the below topics. The candidates can check the MP SET syllabus below in the given lists:

MP SET 2027 Paper 1 Syllabus (General Paper on General Awareness/ Teaching and Research Aptitude)
    • Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration
    • Teaching Aptitude
    • People and the environment
    • Research Aptitude
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Communication
    • Information and Communication Technology
    • Reasoning (Including Mathematical)
    • Logical Reasoning
    • Data Interpretation
MP SET 2027 Paper 2 Syllabus:

Important topics of Chemical Sciences and Commerce is mentioned below-

  • Chemical Sciences 
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Interdisciplinary Topics
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
  • Commerce
    • Business Environment
    • International Business
    • Financial & Management Accounting
    • Human Resources Management
    • Banking and Financial Institution
    • Business Economics
    • Business Statistics & Data Processing
    • Business Management
    • Marketing Management
    • Financial Management
    • Human Resources Management

The other subjects included in the SET list is as follow:

  • Defense & Strategic Studies
  • Urdu
  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • English
  • Geography
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Home Science
  • Life Sciences
  • Law
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Sciences
  • Political Sciences
  • Sanskrit

Best Books for MP SET 2027 Preparation 

Candidates can prepare for MP SET 2027 through the following books.

BooksAuthor
MP Assistant Professor
Exam General Studies paper
Dr Jayantilal Bhandari
NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF – Paper 1:
Teaching and Research Aptitude by Pearson
KVS Madaan
NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF –
Paper 1 Teaching and Research Aptitude
Arihant Experts

MP SET 2027 Admit Card

The important vital information regarding MP SET Admit Card 2027 is given below:

  • The admit the official website issues card of MP SET.
  • Candidates make sure that the following information is given on the admit card.
    • Application Number
    • Gender
    • Date of Birth
    • Security code
  • It is important to carry a hall ticket for the examination.
  • The candidate will not be allowed to examine if it does not contain his/her admit card.

MP SET 2027 Answer Key 

MPPSC releases the MP SET 2027 answer key on its official website after the entrance exam gets over. Candidate Response Sheet was also released along with the provisional answer key. Applicants can download their MP SET 2027 Response Sheet by entering their Roll Number and Password. Other details regarding the answer key are mentioned below:

  • The candidates can challenge the answer key on payment of some amount per question.
  • MPPSC opens the window to challenge the answer key for a short duration.
  • Also, aspirants will have to provide proof in favor of the challenge.

MP SET 2027 Result

MP SET 2027 Result will be declared by the authority on its official website after the answer key will be released.

  • A cut-off list and a merit list are also prepared for qualified candidates.
  • The candidates are selected for the post of Assistant Professor in the colleges of Madhya Pradesh based on their performance in the exam.

MP SET 2027 Selection Procedure

The selection is made based on the following parameters:

  • Candidates must attempt both of the exam papers.
  • The qualifying marks for MP SET are 40% for General Category and 35% marks for Reserved Category candidates.
  • 6% of the total number of candidates will qualify for the exam.
  • All the candidates who will qualify for MP SET 2027 will be awarded an e – certificate, which they can download from the official website.

MP SET 2027 Exam Centres

Candidates can check out the possible MP SET 2023 Exam Centers based on the previous exams.

Test CentersTest Centers Code
Indore1
Bhopal2
Gwalior3
Jabalpur4
Reva5
Satna6
Sagar7
Ujjain8

MP SET 2027 Highlights

The candidates can get to know the MP SET summary in the below-given table:

Exam NameMadhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test
AcronymMP SET
Conducting BodyMadhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Level of ExamState-level frequency frequency frequency
Frequency of ExamOnce a year
MP SET 2027 Official Websitehttp://www.mppsc.nic.in/
Exam purpose forFor the post of Assistant Professor in MP state

The above details are as per the previous year's information.

About Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission(MPPSC)

The conducting body is set up by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, which holds the mission as stated below-

  • To conduct competitive examinations for recruiting officers and employees for various departments of Govt of Madhya Pradesh.
  • To work with Integrity and unbiased in actions. There must be Transparency and Fairness in terms of decision-making and communication.
  • Providing training to invigilators before the exams.
  • Facilitate the CM helpline center to support candidates and give them a platform to raise problems, objections, and suggestions.
  • MPPSC has also adopted the newest technologies for recruitment purposes like Advertisement, Online Application Registration, Admit Card Generation, Results, counseling, etc
  • The aim is to fully automate the recruitment process, from releasing the recruitment date to declaring the Result. 

The Ambitious mission has been carried out by the respected Chairman Prof. Bhaskar Choubey and a dedicated Staff and Committed members.

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MP SET Important Dates

TitleDates
Application form starts from17 Mar - 19 Apr 2027 (Tentative)
Admit card10 May 2023 (Tentative)
Exam Date30 May 2027 (Tentative)
Result20 Aug 2027 (Tentative)

Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

1 hours

Total Marks:

100

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---502100
Paper 2
Exam Duration:

2 hours

Total Marks:

200

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---1002200

Frequently Asked Questions

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A candidate is eligible to appear in mppsc set exam again or not ? if the one had already cleared mppsc set exam.

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