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Maha SET

Maha SET

Maharashtra State Eligibility Test

Overview

Savitribai Phule Pune University administers the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test to select candidates for Assistant Professor positions in Maharashtra and Goa universities/colleges. The MH SET exam covers 32 subjects from the Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Law, Mental, Moral, and Social Sciences, Education, and Physical Education faculties.
 

Highlights  
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, will shortly publish a notice of MH SET 2022 for students who desire to become Assistant Professors in Maharashtra and Goa universities/colleges. Applicants may apply for the MH SET 2022 notice by completing the MH SET 2022 application form with all necessary information. Savitribai Phule Pune University has issued the interim answer key for MH SET 2021 Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Maharashtra and Goa states held the MH SET test in offline format on September 26, 2021.
 

Important Dates for MH SET 2022 (Tentative)

Application process begins

1st week of February, 2022

Deadline for Application form

3rd week of February, 2022

Deadline for Payment

3rd week of February, 2022

Admit card

2nd week of June, 2022

MH SET 2022 exam

3rd week of June, 2022

 

Eligibility 
Age Restriction:
The MH SET exam has no upper age limit.
Educational Criteria:
Candidates who hold a UGC-recognized Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate marks (without rounding off) are eligible for the MH SET 2021. The minimum post-graduation mark required for candidates from the SC/ST/PH/VH and OBC/SBC/DT/NT (non-creamy layer) categories is 50%.
Candidates with a postgraduate diploma/ certificate from an Indian university or a foreign diploma/ degree/ certificate from a foreign university should determine the equivalence of their degree/ diploma/ certificate with a master's degree from one of India's recognised universities. Candidates can obtain this information from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in New Delhi.
Candidates who have completed or will complete their final year of post-graduate studies are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, however, will be admitted provisionally and will be awarded the certificate after passing their master's exams with the required percentage.

Syllabus 
The Maharashtra SET 2021 syllabus includes a variety of subjects from which students must prepare for the test. The following is a complete list of the MH SET exam syllabus: -

Teaching Aptitude

higher education system

information & communication technology

Teaching aptitude

people & environment

reading comprehension

data interpretation

Communication

research aptitude

logical reasoning

Mathematical reasoning

History

modern Indian history

Ancient Indian history

medieval Indian history

concepts ideas, and terms of history

English

Research Methods & Materials

Future and Evolution of English in India

Drama

Literary Theory post-World War II

Non-Fictional Prose

Fiction

Theories & Pedagogy

Literary Criticism

Poetry

History

Cultural Studies

Short Story

Economics

Macro Economics

Public Economics

Environmental Economics & Demography

Statistics & Econometrics

International Economics

Indian Economy

Micro Economics

Money & Banking

Growth & Development Economics

Mathematical Economics

Philosophy

Classical Western: Ancient

Contemporary Indian Philosophy

Indian Social and Political Philosophy

Logic

Medieval, Modern & Classical Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics

Recent Western Philosophy

Applied Philosophy

Indian Ethics

Western Social and Political Philosophy

Western Ethics

Psychology

Research Methodology and Statistics

Memory and Forgetting

Intelligence and Creativity

Motivation

Emerging Areas

Biological basis of behavior

Perception

emotion

Human Development and Interventions

Emergence of Psychology

Attention

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological testing

Learning

Thinking

stress and coping

 

Sociology

Basic Concepts & Institutions

Politics & Development

Environment & Society

Culture & Symbolic Transformations

Research Methodology & Methods

State

Family

Technology & Society

Sociological Theory

Marriage & Kinship

Science

Rural & Urban Transformations

Economy & Society

 

Political Science

Public Administration

Political Processes in India

Comparative Political Analysis Indian Political Thought

Political Theory

Governance & Public Policy in India

India’s Foreign Policy

Political Thought

Political Institutions in India

International Relations

 

Defence & Strategic Studies

Global Security Concerns

Issues in Conflict Resolution

Theories and Concepts

War as an instrument in international relations

India's Security Concerns & Policies in Contemporary International Scenario

Defence Economics

Science Technology & National Security

strategic thought

Disaster Management

 

Home Science

nutrition science

developmental & educational communication

resource management

non-formal education & extension education

textiles

institutional management

Food science

Clothing

methods of research

human development

Libraries & Information Science

laws of library science

information technology – components

Information

types of libraries

information science

sources of information

types of research

reference and information services

organization of knowledge, etc.

 

Journalism & Mass Communication

Film and Visual Communication

Media Laws and Ethics

Reporting and Editing

Communication for Development and Social Change

Introduction to JMC

Communication Research

Media Management and Production

Public Relations and Corporate Communication

Advertising and Marketing Communication

ICT and Media

Social work

research in social work

social work with communities and social action

administration, welfare and development services

social policy, planning, and social development

Nature and development of social work

social work with individuals and groups

areas of social practise-I

society, human behaviour, and communities etc.

Public Administration

research methodology

social and economic administration

Theory of public administration

development administration

comparative public administration

local government – urban and rural

Indian administration, etc.

 

Mathematics

basic concepts: linear algebra

finite population

the theory of statistics

concepts of complex and real analysis

differential equ

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Eligibility

Age Restriction: 
The MH SET exam has no upper age limit.
Educational Criteria:
Candidates who hold a UGC-recognized Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate marks (without rounding off) are eligible for the MH SET 2021. The minimum post-graduation mark required for candidates from the SC/ST/PH/VH and OBC/SBC/DT/NT (non-creamy layer) categories is 50%.
Candidates with a postgraduate diploma/ certificate from an Indian university or a foreign diploma/ degree/ certificate from a foreign university should determine the equivalence of their degree/ diploma/ certificate with a master's degree from one of India's recognised universities. Candidates can obtain this information from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in New Delhi.
Candidates who have completed or will complete their final year of post-graduate studies are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, however, will be admitted provisionally and will be awarded the certificate after passing their master's exams with the required percentage.

Syllabus

The Maharashtra SET 2021 syllabus includes a variety of subjects from which students must prepare for the test. The following is a complete list of the MH SET exam syllabus: -

Teaching Aptitude
higher education system information & communication technology
Teaching aptitude people & environment
reading comprehension data interpretation
Communication research aptitude
logical reasoning Mathematical reasoning
History
modern Indian history Ancient Indian history
medieval Indian history concepts ideas, and terms of history
English
Research Methods & Materials Future and Evolution of English in India
Drama Literary Theory post-World War II
Non-Fictional Prose Fiction
Theories & Pedagogy Literary Criticism
Poetry History
Cultural Studies Short Story
Economics
Macro Economics Public Economics
Environmental Economics & Demography Statistics & Econometrics
International Economics Indian Economy
Micro Economics Money & Banking
Growth & Development Economics Mathematical Economics
Philosophy
Classical Western: Ancient Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Indian Social and Political Philosophy Logic
Medieval, Modern & Classical Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics Recent Western Philosophy
Applied Philosophy Indian Ethics
Western Social and Political Philosophy Western Ethics
Psychology
Research Methodology and Statistics Memory and Forgetting
Intelligence and Creativity Motivation
Emerging Areas Biological basis of behavior
Perception emotion
Human Development and Interventions Emergence of Psychology
Attention Personality
Social Psychology Psychological testing
Learning Thinking
stress and coping  
Sociology
Basic Concepts & Institutions Politics & Development
Environment & Society Culture & Symbolic Transformations
Research Methodology & Methods State
Family Technology & Society
Sociological Theory Marriage & Kinship
Science Rural & Urban Transformations
Economy & Society  
Political Science
Public Administration Political Processes in India
Comparative Political Analysis Indian Political Thought Political Theory
Governance & Public Policy in India India’s Foreign Policy
Political Thought Political Institutions in India
International Relations  
Defence & Strategic Studies
Global Security Concerns Issues in Conflict Resolution
Theories and Concepts War as an instrument in international relations
India's Security Concerns & Policies in Contemporary International Scenario Defence Economics
Science Technology & National Security strategic thought
Disaster Management  
Home Science
nutrition science developmental & educational communication
resource management non-formal education & extension education
textiles institutional management
Food science Clothing
methods of research human development
Libraries & Information Science
laws of library science information technology – components
Information types of libraries
information science sources of information
types of research reference and information services
organization of knowledge, etc.  
Journalism & Mass Communication
Film and Visual Communication Media Laws and Ethics
Reporting and Editing Communication for Development and Social Change
Introduction to JMC Communication Research
Media Management and Production Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Advertising and Marketing Communication ICT and Media
Social work
research in social work social work with communities and social action
administration, welfare and development services social policy, planning, and social development
Nature and development of social work social work with individuals and groups
areas of social practise-I society, human behaviour, and communities etc.
Public Administration
research methodology social and economic administration
Theory of public administration development administration
comparative public administration local government – urban and rural
Indian administration, etc.  
Mathematics
basic concepts: linear algebra finite population
the theory of statistics concepts of complex and real analysis
differential equation data analysis and statistical methods
Algebra linear programming
basic concepts: data analysis Probability
design of experiments, etc.  
Environmental Science
definition and scope of ecology Water
environment geosciences Minerals
Definition principle & scope of environmental science fundamentals of environmental chemistry
Noise, air etc.  
Physics
experimental techniques Electromagnetics
Basic mathematical methods quantum physics and applications
thermodynamics, and statistical physics classical dynamics, etc.
Chemistry
acids and bases the concept of chirality
Structure and bonding introductory energetics and dynamics of chemical reactions
common organic reactions and mechanisms aspects of s,p,d,f blocks
redox reactions IUPAC nomenclature, etc.
Life-Science
Biochemistry environmental biology
evolutionary biology Cell biology
Physiology biodiversity and taxonomy
Genetics, etc.  
Geography
settlement geography statistical methods
economic geography population geography
Geomorphology Climatology
regional planning geographic thought
the geography of India, etc.  
Computer Science
computer arithmetic system software, and compilers
Discrete structures current trends and technologies
relational database design and SQL programming in C and C++
computer networks data and file structures
o-o programming concepts operating system, etc.
Electronics
the introduction of high-level programming language basic principles of amplitude
Electronic transport in semiconductor logic families
Transducers optical sources
the architecture of 8085 & 8086 microprocessors Rectifiers
Superposition etc.  
Forensic Science
DNA profiling classification of firearms history & development of forensic science
classification and identification of fibres Microscopy etc.
Commerce
basic accounting concepts financial management
business economics international business
business management human resource management
Business environment financial and management accounting
Marketing management, etc.  
Law
law of cromes the law of torts
public international law The constitutional law of India
family law law of contracts
labour law legal theory, etc.
Education
the methodology of education research The philosophical foundation of education
the sociological foundation of education the psychological foundation of education, etc.
Physical Education
physiology of respiration development of teacher education: physical education
the concept of a test blood circulation
Objective and aim of physical education guiding principles of health and health education
muscular activity, etc.  

Exam Pattern

The MH SET exam is divided into two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, each with its own test structure. The MH SET Paper 1 is a general exam with objective type questions from the Research Aptitude and Teaching section. Paper 2, on the other hand, is divided into 32 subjects. All of the questions on both papers are mandatory. Candidates must appear in both papers to be considered for the position of Assistant Professor.

Paper 1 of the MH SET exam includes questions from the area on Teaching and Research Aptitude. The question paper will have a total of 50 mandatory MCQs worth 2 points each. Candidates will have one hour to complete the exam.

  • Teaching and Research Aptitude – 50 Questions worth 100 marks – 1 hour duration

The MH SET Paper 2 is divided of 32 subjects. Candidates must select the subject of Paper 2 based on their PG level subject when completing the MH SET application form. The Paper 2 question paper will include a total of 100 MCQs worth 2 points each.

  • Chosen Subject among 32 subjects – 100 questions worth 200 marks – 2 hour duration

Exam Paper

Paper-I will be of a broad character, with the goal of assessing the candidate's teaching/research ability. It is primarily intended to assess the candidate's reasoning skills, understanding, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
The second paper will consist of one hundred objective type questions (except those pertaining to mathematical science) based on the candidate's topic of interest. Each question will be worth two points. A student must attempt all problems in Mathematical Science, either from Sections I & II or from Sections I & III exclusively. The OMR sheets containing questions from both parts, II and III, will be dismissed.

 

Exam Prepare

Syllabus 
The Maharashtra SET 2021 syllabus includes a variety of subjects from which students must prepare for the test. The following is a complete list of the MH SET exam syllabus: -

Teaching Aptitude
higher education system information & communication technology
Teaching aptitude people & environment
reading comprehension data interpretation
Communication research aptitude
logical reasoning Mathematical reasoning
History
modern Indian history Ancient Indian history
medieval Indian history concepts ideas, and terms of history
English
Research Methods & Materials Future and Evolution of English in India
Drama Literary Theory post-World War II
Non-Fictional Prose Fiction
Theories & Pedagogy Literary Criticism
Poetry History
Cultural Studies Short Story
Economics
Macro Economics Public Economics
Environmental Economics & Demography Statistics & Econometrics
International Economics Indian Economy
Micro Economics Money & Banking
Growth & Development Economics Mathematical Economics
Philosophy
Classical Western: Ancient Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Indian Social and Political Philosophy Logic
Medieval, Modern & Classical Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics Recent Western Philosophy
Applied Philosophy Indian Ethics
Western Social and Political Philosophy Western Ethics
Psychology
Research Methodology and Statistics Memory and Forgetting
Intelligence and Creativity Motivation
Emerging Areas Biological basis of behavior
Perception emotion
Human Development and Interventions Emergence of Psychology
Attention Personality
Social Psychology Psychological testing
Learning Thinking
stress and coping  
Sociology
Basic Concepts & Institutions Politics & Development
Environment & Society Culture & Symbolic Transformations
Research Methodology & Methods State
Family Technology & Society
Sociological Theory Marriage & Kinship
Science Rural & Urban Transformations
Economy & Society  
Political Science
Public Administration Political Processes in India
Comparative Political Analysis Indian Political Thought Political Theory
Governance & Public Policy in India India’s Foreign Policy
Political Thought Political Institutions in India
International Relations  
Defence & Strategic Studies
Global Security Concerns Issues in Conflict Resolution
Theories and Concepts War as an instrument in international relations
India's Security Concerns & Policies in Contemporary International Scenario Defence Economics
Science Technology & National Security strategic thought
Disaster Management  
Home Science
nutrition science developmental & educational communication
resource management non-formal education & extension education
textiles institutional management
Food science Clothing
methods of research human development
Libraries & Information Science
laws of library science information technology – components
Information types of libraries
information science sources of information
types of research reference and information services
organization of knowledge, etc.  
Journalism & Mass Communication
Film and Visual Communication Media Laws and Ethics
Reporting and Editing Communication for Development and Social Change
Introduction to JMC Communication Research
Media Management and Production Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Advertising and Marketing Communication ICT and Media
Social work
research in social work social work with communities and social action
administration, welfare and development services social policy, planning, and social development
Nature and development of social work social work with individuals and groups
areas of social practise-I society, human behaviour, and communities etc.
Public Administration
research methodology social and economic administration
Theory of public administration development administration
comparative public administration local government – urban and rural
Indian administration, etc.  
Mathematics
basic concepts: linear algebra finite population
the theory of statistics concepts of complex and real analysis
differential equation data analysis and statistical methods
Algebra linear programming
basic concepts: data analysis Probability
design of experiments, etc.  
Environmental Science
definition and scope of ecology Water
environment geosciences Minerals
Definition principle & scope of environmental science fundamentals of environmental chemistry
Noise, air etc.  
Physics
experimental techniques Electromagnetics
Basic mathematical methods quantum physics and applications
thermodynamics, and statistical physics classical dynamics, etc.
Chemistry
acids and bases the concept of chirality
Structure and bonding introductory energetics and dynamics of chemical reactions
common organic reactions and mechanisms aspects of s,p,d,f blocks
redox reactions IUPAC nomenclature, etc.
Life-Science
Biochemistry environmental biology
evolutionary biology Cell biology
Physiology biodiversity and taxonomy
Genetics, etc.  
Geography
settlement geography statistical methods
economic geography population geography
Geomorphology Climatology
regional planning geographic thought
the geography of India, etc.  
Computer Science
computer arithmetic system software, and compilers
Discrete structures current trends and technologies
relational database design and SQL programming in C and C++
computer networks data and file structures
o-o programming concepts operating system, etc.
Electronics
the introduction of high-level programming language basic principles of amplitude
Electronic transport in semiconductor logic families
Transducers optical sources
the architecture of 8085 & 8086 microprocessors Rectifiers
Superposition etc.  
Forensic Science
DNA profiling classification of firearms history & development of forensic science
classification and identification of fibres Microscopy etc.
Commerce
basic accounting concepts financial management
business economics international business
business management human resource management
Business environment financial and management accounting
Marketing management, etc.  
Law
law of cromes the law of torts
public international law The constitutional law of India
family law law of contracts
labour law legal theory, etc.
Education
the methodology of education research The philosophical foundation of education
the sociological foundation of education the psychological foundation of education, etc.
Physical Education
physiology of respiration development of teacher education: physical education
the concept of a test blood circulation
Objective and aim of physical education guiding principles of health and health education
muscular activity, etc.  

 

Exam Pattern 
The MH SET exam is divided into two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, each with its own test structure. The MH SET Paper 1 is a general exam with objective type questions from the Research Aptitude and Teaching section. Paper 2, on the other hand, is divided into 32 subjects. All of the questions on both papers are mandatory. Candidates must appear in both papers to be considered for the position of Assistant Professor.
Paper 1 of the MH SET exam includes questions from the area on Teaching and Research Aptitude. The question paper will have a total of 50 mandatory MCQs worth 2 points each. Candidates will have one hour to complete the exam. 
Teaching and Research Aptitude – 50 Questions worth 100 marks – 1 hour duration
The MH SET Paper 2 is divided of 32 subjects. Candidates must select the subject of Paper 2 based on their PG level subject when completing the MH SET application form. The Paper 2 question paper will include a total of 100 MCQs worth 2 points each.
Chosen Subject among 32 subjects – 100 questions worth 200 marks – 2 hour duration

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