University of Pune conducts the State Eligibility test for Assistant Professor [ A.P. ] post.
The exam is conducted twice a year in June/July and December/January.
The SET exam is conducted in languages, management, social science subjects and Engineering graduation or post graduation isn't included in this.
Other topics and suitable links:
| Topic |
Link |
| English | link |
| Numerical aptitude | link |
| Data interpretation | link |
| Comprehension | link |
| Administration and Environment | link 1 Link2 |
Subject Specific:
The questions are MCQ's with no negative marking for wrong answers. The basic material for study can be seen from below links. However the level of questions is of post graduate nature and hence the below material can't be the only source of information.
| Subject |
Link |
| History | link |
| Public Administration | link link |
| Geography | link |
| Political Science | link link |
| Economy | link |
| Content |
Link |
| Question papers and Answer keys | Link |
| Syllabus | Link |
University Grants Commission has allowed state governments to conduct the State eligibility exam for appointment to Assistant Professorship in State colleges.
University of Pune conducts SET exam in Maharashtra. Candidates who clear SET are eligible for Assistant Professorship only in that respective state. They are not eligible for Junior research Fellowship.
SET is conducted for following subjects only:
Marathi, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu
History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Defence & strategic Studies, Home Science, Library & Information Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Social Work,
Public Administration,
Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Geography, Computer Science & Application, Electronic Science, Forensic Science, Commerce, Law,
Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management), Education & Physical Education.
| Paper |
Marks |
Number of Question |
Duration |
| I | 100 | 60 out of which 50 question to be attempted |
1 hour 15 min |
| II | 100 | 50 compulsory questions | 1 hour 15 min |
| III | 150 | 75 compulsory questions | 2 hours 30 mins |
Paper I: Teaching and research aptitude [Objective]
Paper II: Subject specific [Objective]
Paper III: Subject specific [Objective]
Note: No negative marking for wrong answers
| Category |
Paper I |
Paper II |
Paper III |
| General | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| OBC/SC/ST/PWD | 35% | 35% | 40% |
A merit list will be prepared of those who have obtained minimum marks as above. Then the top 15% of those shall be eligible for Assistant Professors.
| No. |
Subject Name |
Syllabus |
| 1 | General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper -I) |
link |
| 2 | Political Science | link |
| 3 | Public administration | link |
| 4 | History | link |
| 5 | Geography | link |
| 6 | Economics | link |
A candidate selected is eligible to become a Assistant Professor.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY: