MH SET Exam Pattern 2024: Check Pattern for Paper 1 & 2 Here

There is no limit to the number of attempts allowed for the MH SET exam. As long as a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they can appear for the exam in any number of attempts. The MH SET exam is conducted twice a year, and candidates who are not able to qualify in one attempt can appear for the next cycle of the exam. However, it is important to note that candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria for each attempt and pay the application fee for each attempt separately. Also, candidates who have already qualified for the MH SET exam are eligible to appear again for the same subject and category.

The candidates who are appearing for the MH SET exam know the marking scheme of the exam. The marking scheme for the MH SET exam has been given below in the table:

The candidates can check the MH SET exam pattern below in the table:

Eligibility to be a Lecturer:

1. Educational Qualification To be eligible to be a lecturer one should hold at least a Master Degree in any of the relevant subject with at least 55% marks in it. Higher qualifications are always preferred.
2. Interested candidate has to appear in MH SET exam which is held twice a year and pass it.This is the only hurdle to be cleared to be eligible to get a job as a lecturer In a college. 
3. After clearing MH SET exam one is eligible for applying as a lecturer in any college affiliated with any of the university recognised by UGC in Maharashtra. Clearing of MH SET does not gives guarantee of any job it is just a condition to be cleared. One has to individually apply against the post advertised by various colleges from time to time in the mass media.College authorities can appoint a lecture by their own means. They may take a written test followed by an interview to select the deserving candidate or a walk in interview may be the criterion for the selection.

The MH SET exam is taken for candidates who are interested in Ph.D research and teaching as Assistant professor in colleges and universities in India. However, there are other career opportunities other than being Assistant Professor or a Research Scholar. The candidates who qualified for the MH SET exam can apply for the PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) such as Indian Oil Corporation limited (IOCL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), etc. 

The candidates who do not want to join any PSU can take up other options like online tutors, open their own coaching centres, guest faculty, consultants, Lab Trainers, IP leads, Authors, Editors, Transmission Executives, Program Executive, etc. 

For conclusion we can say that the candidates qualifying for the MH SET exam can take up any job they want or start their own business after clearing one of the most the toughest exams in India.

The candidates need to qualify for both papers that are paper 1 and paper 2 in order to be eligible to qualify for the MH SET exam. The candidates have to score a minimum of 40 per cent marks (Unreserved category) and 35 per cent of marks to qualify for the MH SET exam. However, among the candidates crossing the minimum qualifying marks, the top 6 per cent of the candidates will be made qualified for the Assistant Professor.

There is no limit to the number of attempts allowed for the MH SET exam. As long as a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they can appear for the exam in any number of attempts. The MH SET exam is conducted twice a year, and candidates who are not able to qualify in one attempt can appear for the next cycle of the exam. However, it is important to note that candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria for each attempt and pay the application fee for each attempt separately. Also, candidates who have already qualified for the MH SET exam are eligible to appear again for the same subject and category.

NCERT books can be beneficial for the aspirants in the initial days of preparation, especially for paper 1. However, it will not cover all the topics in detail. Sometimes MH SET exam covers a wide range from all topics and may the NCERT book will not cover the topics in depth. Therefore, the candidates are advised to go through the detailed books and other study materials. Additionally solving previous years' question papers are taking mock tests can also be helpful in preparing for the MH SET exam.

The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) application fee varies according to the categoies. The candidates can check the category wise MH SET application fees below:

• Unreserved: INR 800
• OBC/SBC/DT (A)/NT (B)/NT (C)/NT (D)/SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer Category Only)/ Open (EWS)/SC/ST/PH/VH/Transgenders/Orphan: INR 650

Note: The candidates are advised to check the MH SET notification for the latest updates regarding the MH SET application fees. 

The candidates can check the MH SET syllabus for the Paper 1 below:

• Teaching Aptitude
• Research Aptitude
• Communication
• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• People, Development and Environment
• Higher Education System

On the other hand, Paper 2 syllabus is subject specific and the candidates can check the detailed Paper 2 syllabus from the MH SET syllabus page.