The Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test, or MP-SET, is a crucial examination for lecturers and researchers in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, or MPPSC, the MP-SET is a qualifying test for Assistant Professorships in colleges and universities across the state. For 2025, MP-SET continues to follow the guidelines established by the University Grants Commission, or UGC.
All the required information regarding the MP-SET 2025 can be found here, including eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, and preparation tips.
Important Features of MP-SET 2025
Conducting Body: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Purpose: Eligibility for Assistant Professorship in Madhya Pradesh
Exam Pattern: Offline (Pen-and-paper-based)
Frequency: Once a year
Exam Pattern: Objective type with two papers
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements to ensure that candidates are eligible for the MP-SET 2025 include the following:
1. Educational Qualification:
Candidates should be a Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories) from a recognized university.
Final-year postgraduate students are also eligible to apply.
2. Age Limit:
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the MP-SET examination.
3. Reservation:
Reservations for various categories are applicable as per the Madhya Pradesh government norms.
Exam Pattern
MP-SET 2025 is available in two papers, all these are taken on the same day.
Paper-I:
Objective: To evaluate teaching as well as research aptitude.
Number of Questions: 50 compulsories
Marks: 100
Duration: 1 hour
Subjects: General awareness, comprehension, reasoning ability, and teaching aptitude.
Paper-II:
Objective: Subject-specific test.
Number of Questions: 100 compulsories
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 hours
Subjects: Dependent upon the subjects opted for the test-taker (for example, Life Science, Commerce, English, etc.).
Marking Scheme: Every question has a score of 2 marks and no bad marking.
Subjects to be covered
MP-SET 2025 will be followed by various subjects in its curriculum as below:
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Commerce
Economics
Geography
English
Management and much more
Subject to the candidates' specializations after PG.
Important Dates
Although the examination schedule of MP-SET 2025 has not been declared yet, here is an approximate date schedule as follows:
Notification: January 2025
Application: February 2025
Application Deadline: March 2025
Admit card: April 2025
Exam Date: May 2025
Result Date: June 2025
Students may log on to MPPSC official website regularly for updates
Preparation Tips
1. Know the syllabus:
Go through the syllabus for Paper-I and your desired subject for Paper-II.
2. Use Standard study material:
Develop strong conceptual understanding based on recommended books and resources.
3. Practice Previous Papers:
Solving previous years' question papers would help you to understand the exam pattern and thus time management will also be improved.
4. Take Mock Tests:
Regular mock tests will evaluate your preparation level and help to identify weak areas.
Revision:
Key topics must be revisited consistently for remembering important concepts.
MP-SET 2025 is a good opportunity for individuals who want to build a career in academia. Proper planning, diligent preparation, and a clear understanding of the exam structure can help candidates crack the examination and achieve their goals. Stay updated with official notifications and start preparing early to ensure success.
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