One of the state universities in Maharashtra will shoulder the responsibility to conduct the Maharashtra SET Examination 2022. Last year, this exam was conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly University of Pune). The aim of this exam is to choose candidates for the post of Assistant Professors in the state of Maharashtra. Successful candidates will get the post of Assistant Professors in various universities and colleges of the state government. In today’s post, we are going to provide all the necessary information related to the Maharashtra SET 2022.

MH SET 2022 Important Dates

Candidates may check the tentative schedule of Maharashtra SET 2022 from the table given below.

Maharashtra SET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Only those candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria can apply for Maharashtra SET 2022 examination.

• The candidates from general category who have secured at least 55% marks (without gracing or rounding off ) in Master’s or equivalent examination, are eligible for this test. The OBC/ SBC/DT(VJ)/NT [belonging to non-creamy layer and SC/ ST/ Transgenders/ PwD category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without gracing or rounding off) in Master’s or equivalent Examination are eligible for this test.
• Please note that candidates from reserved categories should have a valid category certificate recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra & Goa.
• The candidates of other States (other than Maharashtra & Goa) belonging to reserved categories shall be treated as General Category, as per the reservation policy of the Maharashtra and Goa States.

Maharashtra SET Application Form 2022

The application form for Maharashtra SET 2022 will release online through the official website. Interested candidates looking to apply need to fill and submit the application form. The complete details related to the application form submission are given in the following points.

• First of all, you will have to register by entering a few of your basic including your email address, phone number, etc.
• Your login credentials will be registered at the time of registration.
• In the next step, you will have to register by entering your username and password.
• After that, the main application form will display on your screen.
• In the main application form, candidates need to provide their complete educational, personal, and contact details.
• The details entered in the application form should be correct. Otherwise, the same will be rejected.
• It is compulsory for all candidates to upload scanned images of their passport size photograph and signature.
  • Passport size photograph in JPG/ JPEG format of maximum 50 kb.
  • Signature in JPG/ JPEG format of maximum 30 kb.
• Next, you need to pay the necessary application fee in online mode.
• Finally, take a printout of the application form submitted and keep it safe for future requirement.

Application Fee

The application fees are different for candidates from various categories.

• Open – Rs. 800/-
• SC/ ST/ **PwD/ Transgender OBC/ DT(A)(VJ)/ NT(B)/ NT(C)/ NT(D)/ SBC ( Non-Creamy Layer Only)/ EWS (Open) Including Orphan – Rs. 650/-

Maharashtra SET 2022 Admit Card

• The admit card will release 10 days prior to the examination dates.
• To download the admit card, candidates need to sign in by entering their login Id and password.
• The admit card will carry information such as examination date, venue, and timing.
• It is necessary for all candidates to carry their admit card and one photo Id proof.
• Photo Id proof such as Adhar Card, PAN card, Voter Id etc. are accepted as photo ID proof.
• Keep the admit card safe even after the exam for future references.

Exam Pattern

The examination pattern of Maharashtra SET 2022 is given below.

• Mode of examination – Offline (OMR Sheet based test)
• Type of questions – Objective type multiple choice questions
• Number of questions – 150
• Duration of examination – 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Marking Pattern – Each question will carry 2 marks
• Negative Marking – 0.5 marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer.

Syllabus

The syllabus of Maharashtra SET 2022 is given below. Please note that we are providing syllabus of Paper – I only. The syllabus of Paper – II depends up the subject selected by you.

• Teaching Aptitude – Teaching, Learner’s characteristics, Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning, Factors affecting teaching, Teaching Support System, Evaluation Systems.
• Research Aptitude – Research, Methods of Research, Steps of Research, Thesis and Article writing, Application of ICT in research, Research Ethics.
• Comprehension – Questions be asked from the passage to be answered.
• Communication – Communication, Effective communication, Barriers to effective communication, Mass-Media and Society
• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude – Types of reasoning, Number series, Letter series, Codes and Relationships, Mathematical Aptitude.
• Logical Reasoning – Analogies, understanding the structure of arguments, Venn diagram, Indian Logic, Pramanas, Structure and kinds of Anumana.
• Data Interpretation – Quantitative and Qualitative Data, Sources, acquisition and classification of Data, Data Interpretation, Data and Governance.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – ICT: General abbreviations and terminology, CT: General abbreviations and terminology, etc.
• People, Development and Environment – Development and environment, Human and environment interaction, Environmental issues, Impacts of pollutants on human health, natural and energy resources.
• Higher Education System – Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India, Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India, Professional, Technical and Skill Based education, Policies, Governance, and Administration.

Maharashtra SET Answer Key

• The university that will conduct the exam will release answer keys soon after the examination.
• To check the answer key, candidates must visit the official website.
• With the help of answer keys, candidates can match their answers with the correct one.
• Aspirants will be able to challenge the answer key if they are not satisfied with the same.

Maharashtra SET Result 

• The result of Maharashtra SET 2022 examination will release online through the official website.
• Candidates need to enter their roll number along with other registration details to check the result.
• The information about paper-wise and total marks secured by candidates in the entrance test.
•  6% of the appeared candidates (appeared for SET in both the papers) will be declared qualified. This is equal to total number of qualifying slots i.e. minimum number of candidates to be qualified.
• The minimum qualifying marks are given in the following table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question – 1: In which cities, the examination will take place?

Answer: The exams will be held in the following states. The cities are given along with their center codes

• 10 – Mumbai
• 11 – Pune
• 12 – Kolhapur
• 13 – Nashik
• 14 – Jalgoan
• 15 – Aurangabad
• 16 – Nanded
• 17 – Amravati
• 18 – Nagpur
• 19 – Goa
• 20 – Solapur
• 21 – Chandrapur
• 22 – Gadchiroli
• 23 – Ahmednagar
• 24 – Dhule

Question – 2: For which subjects, the Maharashtra SET Examination 2022 will take place?

Answer: The examination will be held for the following subjects.  The list of subjects is given with subject codes.

• 01 – Marathi
• 02 – Hindi
• 03 – English
• 04 – Sanskrit
• 05 – Urdu
• 10 – History
• 11 – Economics
• 12 – Philosophy
• 13 – Psychology
• 14 – Sociology
• 15 – Political Science
• 16 – Defence & Strategic Studies
• 17 – Home Science
• 18 – Library & Information Science
• 19 – Journalism & Mass Communication
• 20 – Social Work
• 21 – Public Administration
• 30 – Mathematical Sciences
• 31 – Environmental Sciences
• 32 – Physical Science
• 33 – Chemical Sciences
• 34 – Life Sciences
• 35 – Earth , Atmospheric , Ocean & Planetary Science
• 36 – Geography
• 37 – Computer Science & Application
• 38 – Electronics Science
• 39 – Forensic Science
• 50 – Commerce
• 51 – Management
• 60 – Law
• 70 – Education
• 71 – Physical Education

Question – 3: Will I be informed by the university if I got selected?

Answer: No, candidates will not be intimated individually about their results.

Question – 4: I have submitted the application form. Can I get my application fee refunded in case I don’t want to take admission?

Answer: No, the application fee will not be refunded in any case.