MH SET Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Shifts & Schedules Here

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The MH SET Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across Maharashtra and Goa. The 40th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) will be conducted on 6 September 2026 (Sunday).

Candidates who missed the regular application deadline still have an opportunity to apply through the late fee window. The authorities have also announced the application correction schedule, allowing applicants to edit specific details before the examination.

If you are preparing for the MH SET 2026 examination, this article provides the complete exam schedule, important dates, application timeline, correction window, and other essential information in one place.

MH SET Exam Date 2026: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2026
Conducting Authority	Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Exam Level	State Eligibility Test
Purpose	Eligibility for Assistant Professor
Exam Date	6 September 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Papers	Paper I and Paper II
Official Status	Exam Date Announced

MH SET Exam Date 2026 Out

The MH SET Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). As per the official schedule, the 40th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) will be conducted on 6 September 2026 (Sunday) for candidates aspiring to qualify for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across Maharashtra and Goa. With the examination date now confirmed, registered candidates should intensify their preparation, stay updated on the admit card release, and regularly check the official website for further announcements regarding examination shifts, reporting time, and other important instructions.

MH SET 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should carefully note all the important dates announced by the conducting authority.

Event	Date
Application Correction Window	24 July 2026 (11:00 AM) to 26 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
MH SET Exam Date	6 September 2026

MH SET Exam Schedule

The Maharashtra SET Examination will be held on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The examination consists of two papers conducted on the same day. The official shift schedule is expected to remain similar to previous years. Candidates should, however, refer to their admit card once released for the exact reporting time and examination centre details.

Paper	Timing	Duration
Paper I	Morning Session	1 Hour
Paper II	Morning Session	2 Hours

How to check MH SET Exam date 2026??

To check the MH SET Exam Date 2026, follow these simple steps:

Visit the official MH SET website: MH SET Official Portal
On the homepage, click on “Important Dates” or look for the latest notification.
Check the schedule where the examination date is mentioned.
As per the latest official update, the MH SET 2026 Examination will be held on 6 September 2026 (Sunday). The admit card is scheduled to be available from 30 August 2026.

Who Should Appear for MH SET 2026?

The MH SET examination is designed for candidates seeking eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across Maharashtra and Goa. Candidates who have completed or are pursuing their postgraduate degree in the prescribed subjects and fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply for the examination. Qualifying MH SET makes candidates eligible to apply for Assistant Professor recruitment in institutions that recognize the Maharashtra SET qualification.