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

Maharashtra State Eligibility Test 2024 ( MH SET )

Shikha Goyal

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

MH SET exam pattern 2024 highlights the overall structure of the exam including the total number of questions, marking scheme, duration of the exam, maximum marks, and subjects. The Savitribai Phule Pune University prescribes it. The MH SET exam is divided into two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2 and the exam pattern of both papers is different. The MH SET Paper 1 is general in nature comprising objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Teaching and Research Aptitude. On the other hand, Paper 2 is conducted in 32 subjects. All the questions of both papers are compulsory in nature. Candidates need to appear for both papers to be eligible for the award of Assistant Professor. Read below for more details on the MH SET exam pattern 2024. 

Table of contents
  • Highlights of MH SET Exam Pattern 2024
  • MH SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1
  • MH SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2
  • MH SET 2024 Marking Scheme
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Highlights of MH SET Exam Pattern 2024

Go through some of the important highlights of the MH SET 2024 exam pattern below.

Mode of exam  Offline
Phases of exam  Paper 1 and Paper 2
Subjects 

Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude

Paper 2: 32 Subjects

Total questions 

Paper 1: 50

Paper 2: 100

Maximum marks 

Paper 1: 100

Paper 2: 200

Duration of the test 

Paper 1: 1 hour

Paper 2: 2 hours

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MH SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1

The Paper 1 of the MH SET exam comprises questions from the Teaching and Research Aptitude section. The question paper will contain a total of compulsory 50 MCQs of 2 marks each. Candidates will get 1 hour to attempt the paper. Candidates can check below the detailed MH SET exam pattern for Paper 1.

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Duration

Teaching and Research Aptitude

50 

100

1 Hour (10.00 to 11.00 am)

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MH SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2

The MH SET Paper 2 is conducted in 32 different subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject of Paper 2 at the time of submitting the MH SET application form on the basis of their PG level subject. The Paper 2 question paper will contain a total of compulsory 100 MCQs of 2 marks each. Candidates will get 2 hours to attempt the paper. Candidates can check below the detailed MH SET exam pattern for Paper 2.

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Duration

32 Subjects

100

200

2 hours (11.30 am to 1.30 pm)

Note: "In Mathematical Science, a student has to attempt all questions (100) either from Sections I & II or from Sections I & III only. The OMR sheets of the candidates attempting questions from both sections II & III, will be rejected," states the official website.

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MH SET 2024 Marking Scheme

In the MH SET Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam for wrong answers or unattempted questions. 

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