MH SET syllabus 2024 is prescribed by the Savitribai Phule Pune University for the exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professorship in Maharashtra and Goa states. The MH SET syllabus makes candidates familiar with the subjects and topics from which questions are asked in the exam. The syllabus carries topics from Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and are conducted on the same day in different sessions without break.
The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) 2024 exam will be held on the basis of the latest UGC NET syllabus, except for the Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Mathematical Science, Earth, Atmospheric and Ocean & Planetary Science subjects. The syllabus of these subjects will remain the same as before. In these subjects, the Paper 2 and 3 syllabus will together form the Paper 2 syllabus. Read below for more details on the MH SET syllabus.
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- MH SET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
- MH SET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2
- Best Books for MH SET 2024 Preparation
MH SET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
MH SET Paper 1 is common for all the candidates and is general in nature. It comprises 50 MCQs of 2 marks each from Teaching and Research Aptitude. All these 50 questions are compulsory. The paper assesses candidates’ reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking and general awareness. There are ten units in Paper 1 and 5 MCQs are asked from each unit. Have a look at the detailed syllabus of Paper 1 below.
| Units |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Teaching Aptitude |
Teaching: Concept, objectives, levels of teaching (memory, understanding and reflective), characteristics and basic requirements Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners (academic, social, emotional and cognitive), individual differences Factors affecting teaching related to: Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment and Institution Methods of teaching in institutions of higher learning: Teacher centred vs. learner centred methods; offline vs. online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs etc.). Teaching support system: Traditional, modern and ICT based Evaluation systems: Elements and types of evaluation, evaluation in Choice Based Credit System in higher education, computer based testing, innovations in evaluation systems |
| Research Aptitude |
Research: Meaning, types, and characteristics, positivism and post-positivistic approach to research Methods of research: Experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative and quantitative methods Steps of research Thesis and article writing: Format and styles of referencing Application of ICT in research Research ethics |
| Comprehension |
Questions will be asked from the given text passage |
| Communication |
Communication: Meaning, types and characteristics of communication Effective communication: Verbal and non-verbal, inter-cultural and group communications, classroom 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 (fraction, time & distance, ratio, proportion and percentage, profit and loss, interest and discounting, averages etc.) |
| Logical Reasoning |
Understanding the structure of arguments: Argument forms, structure of categorical propositions, mood and figure, formal and informal fallacies, uses of language, connotations and denotations of terms, classical square of opposition Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning Analogies Venn diagram: Simple and multiple use for establishing validity of arguments Indian Logic: Means of knowledge Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication) and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension) Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference) |
| Data Interpretation |
Sources, acquisition and classification of data Quantitative and qualitative data Graphical representation (bar-chart, histograms, pie-chart, table-chart and line-chart) and mapping of data Data interpretation Data and governance |
| Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
ICT: General abbreviations and terminology Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing Digital initiatives in higher education ICT and Governance |
| People, Development and Environment |
Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on environment Environmental issues: Local, regional and global; air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), climate change and its socio-economic and political dimensions Impacts of pollutants on human health Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear and Forests Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance |
| Higher Education System |
Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India Evolution of higher learning and research in post-independence India Oriental, conventional and non-conventional learning programmes in India Professional, technical and skill-based education. Value education and environmental education Policies, governance, and administration |
| Download MH SET Paper 1 Syllabus 2022- Click Here |
MH SET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2
The MH SET Paper 2 is conducted in 32 different subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject of their Post Graduation (PG) only. The paper comprises 100 MCQs of 2 marks each. All these 100 questions are compulsory except for Mathematical Science, in which candidates need to attempt all questions either from Sections 1 and 2 or Sections 1 & 3. The syllabus of each subject of Paper 2 is provided below in the form of PDF links.
| Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
Marathi |
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| 02 |
Hindi |
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| 03 |
English |
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| 04 |
Sanskrit |
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| 05 |
Urdu |
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| 10 |
History |
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| 11 |
Economics |
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| 12 |
Philosophy |
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| 13 |
Psychology |
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| 14 |
Sociology |
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| 15 |
Political Science |
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| 16 |
Defence & Strategic Studies |
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| 17 |
Home Science |
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| 18 |
Library & Information Science |
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| 19 |
Journalism & Mass Communication |
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| 20 |
Social Work |
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| 21 |
Public Administration |
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| 30 |
Mathematical Sciences |
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| 31 |
Environmental Sciences |
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| 32 |
Physical Science |
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| 33 |
Chemical Sciences |
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| 34 |
Life Sciences |
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| 35 |
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Science |
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| 36 |
Geography |
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| 37 |
Computer Science & Application |
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| 38 |
Electronics Science |
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| 39 |
Forensic Science |
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| 50 |
Commerce |
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| 51 |
Management |
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| 60 |
Law |
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| 70 |
Education |
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| 71 |
Physical Education |
For the Mathematics Sciences subject in Paper 2, have a look at some links below for preparation:
Check here basics of Riemann Integral
Check here basics of Probability
Check here basics of Integration
Check here MH SET exam pattern 2022
Best Books for MH SET 2024 Preparation
Candidates can refer following books to prepare for MH SET Paper 1:
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I |
M Gagan and Sajit Kumar |
| NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I: Teaching and Research Aptitude by Pearson |
KVS Madaan |
| General Paper-1 UGC NET/JRF/SLET – Teaching & Research Aptitude |
Arihant Experts |
| Upkar’s UGC-NET/JRF/SET Teaching And Research Aptitude (General Paper - I) |
Dr Lal Jain and Dr KC Vashistha |
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