MH SET 2026 Chemical Sciences

The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test, commonly searched as MH SET, M-SET or Maharashtra SET, determines eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor in universities and colleges in Maharashtra and Goa. The examination does not award a Junior Research Fellowship and qualifying SET does not itself guarantee appointment.

Verified information: This page uses the current official MH SET portal for the revised date, admit-card schedule, eligibility, fees, examination pattern, syllabus and result procedure. Where an older prospectus still shows a previous date, the current Important Dates page and revised notice have been followed.

Exam Information

MH SET 2026 Exam Overview

Savitribai Phule Pune University acts as the state agency for conducting the Maharashtra SET for the states of Maharashtra and Goa. The 2026 examination is the 41st MH SET and covers 32 subjects, including Chemical Sciences.

Exam Name	Maharashtra State Eligibility Test 2026
Common Names	MH SET 2026, M-SET 2026, Maharashtra SET
Exam Cycle	41st Maharashtra SET
Conducting Body	Savitribai Phule Pune University State Agency
Purpose	Eligibility for Assistant Professor
Applicable States	Maharashtra and Goa
Revised Exam Date	27 September 2026
Chemical Sciences Code	33
Mode	Offline, OMR-based examination
Papers	Paper I and Paper II
Total Questions	150 compulsory MCQs
Total Marks	300
Official Website	setexam.unipune.ac.in

Official Schedule

MH SET 2026 Important Dates

Final Revised Examination Date 27 September 2026 Sunday

View Rescheduling Notice

Event	Date and Time	Status
Online application started	2 June 2026, 11:00 AM	Closed
Last date without late fee	3 July 2026, 6:00 PM	Closed
Application with ₹500 late fee	13–23 July 2026	Closed
Application correction window	24–26 July 2026	Closed
Admit card availability	30 August 2026, 10:00 AM	Upcoming
MH SET examination	27 September 2026	Revised

Why was the MH SET date changed? The official rescheduling notice states that the previously proposed date clashed with CTET. The university therefore shifted the examination to 27 September 2026 in students’ interest.

Official Documents

MH SET 2026 Notification and Revised Notice

Candidates should read the advertisement, information bulletin and all subsequent notices together. The latest revised examination date shown on the official portal supersedes the earlier dates appearing in the original advertisement and prospectus.

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Latest Official Notice Revised Exam Date Notice 27 September 2026

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Official Advertisement 41st MH SET Advertisement Eligibility and fees

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Information Bulletin MH SET Prospectus Complete examination rules

Candidate Requirements

MH SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a UGC-recognised Master’s degree in a SET subject or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Open/General and EWS: At least 55% marks in the Master’s degree or equivalent examination, without rounding off.
Eligible reserved categories: At least 50% marks for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, DT/VJ/NT, PwD, transgender and orphan candidates, subject to the official category conditions.
Candidates awaiting their final Master’s result may apply provisionally. They must complete the degree with the required marks within two years from the date of the SET result.
Candidates should normally appear in the subject of their post-graduation. When that subject is not listed, a related or equivalent subject may be selected as permitted by the guidelines.

Age Limit

No Upper Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for applying for the MH SET examination.

Reservation Benefit

Maharashtra & Goa Domicile

Reserved-category benefits require eligible certificates from Maharashtra or Goa. Other-state reserved candidates are treated as Open.

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No Repeat in Same Subject

A candidate already SET-qualified in a subject cannot appear again in MH SET for the same subject.

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Registration Charges

MH SET 2026 Application Fee

Open Category ₹800 Regular examination fee ₹1,300 with late fee

Reserved / EWS / PwD ₹650 As per eligible official categories ₹1,150 with late fee

The reserved-fee category includes eligible SC, ST, PwD, transgender, orphan, OBC, DT/VJ/NT, SEBC non-creamy-layer and Open-EWS candidates. Other-state reserved candidates, except eligible Goa candidates, are treated as Open according to the official instructions.

Question Paper Structure

MH SET 2026 Exam Pattern

The MH SET is conducted in two compulsory OMR-based sessions. There is a 30-minute interval between Paper I and Paper II.

Paper	Coverage	Questions	Marks	Official Duration
Paper I	Teaching and Research Aptitude	50 compulsory MCQs	100	1 hour 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Paper II	Chemical Sciences / Selected Subject	100 compulsory MCQs	200	2 hours 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Total		150 Questions	300 Marks	3 Hours

+2 Marks For every question

No Negative Marking No marks deducted for wrong answers

OMR Mode Blue or black ballpoint pen

English & Marathi Except language papers

Paper I: Tests reasoning, comprehension, teaching aptitude, research aptitude, divergent thinking and general awareness.
Paper II: Tests postgraduate-level knowledge in the subject selected by the candidate. Chemical Sciences is subject code 33.

Subject Code 33

MH SET Chemical Sciences Syllabus 2026

MH SET Chemical Sciences follows the updated UGC-CSIR-NET syllabus. Candidates should prepare postgraduate-level concepts across inorganic, organic, physical and interdisciplinary chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Coordination chemistry
Main-group and transition-element chemistry
Organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry
Inorganic spectroscopy and analytical concepts

Organic Chemistry

General organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms
Stereochemistry and conformational analysis
Named reactions, reagents and rearrangements
Pericyclic and photochemical reactions
Organic spectroscopy and synthesis

Physical Chemistry

Quantum chemistry and atomic structure
Thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics
Chemical kinetics and surface chemistry
Electrochemistry and solid-state chemistry
Molecular spectroscopy

Interdisciplinary Chemistry

Analytical and instrumental methods
Nuclear and environmental chemistry
Polymer and materials chemistry
Medicinal and biological applications
Data interpretation and experimental concepts

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Test Cities

MH SET 2026 Exam Centres

The official advertisement lists 18 examination cities across Maharashtra and Goa. The exact examination venue will be printed on the admit card.

Mumbai Pune Kolhapur Solapur Ahilyanagar Nashik Dhule Jalgaon Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Nanded Amravati Nagpur Chandrapur Gadchiroli Ratnagiri Parbhani Nandurbar Panjim, Goa

Result Rules

MH SET Qualifying Marks and Cut-Off

Open / EWS 40% Minimum aggregate in Paper I and Paper II together

Eligible Reserved Categories 35% Minimum aggregate in Paper I and Paper II together

Step 1

Overall Qualifying Slots

The official result procedure sets the total qualifying slots at 6% of candidates who appeared in both papers.

Step 2

Category Allocation

Slots are allocated category-wise according to the applicable Maharashtra reservation policy.

Step 3

Subject-Wise Cut-Off

Final cut-offs are determined separately for each subject and category based on marks and available slots.

Scoring the minimum 40% or 35% does not automatically guarantee qualification. Candidates must also meet the final subject-wise and category-wise cut-off.

Hall Ticket

MH SET Admit Card 2026

Official Availability Date 30 August 2026 • 10:00 AM

Candidates must download and print the admit card from the official portal. It is not sent individually by post.

Open Admit Card Page

Carry these on examination day:

Printed MH SET admit card
Valid original photo identity proof
Blue or black ballpoint pen
Any permitted PwD/scribe documentation, where applicable

After the Examination

MH SET Answer Key, Result and E-Certificate

Provisional Answer Key

Subject-wise answer keys are released on the official portal.

Grievance Process

Candidates may follow the official process within the prescribed period.

Final Result & Cut-Off

Results are declared subject-wise and category-wise.

E-Certificate

Qualified candidates can obtain their official SET e-certificate online.

Admissions Open • Chemical Sciences

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Study Plan

How to Prepare for MH SET Chemical Sciences

Map the Official Syllabus

Divide Chemical Sciences into Inorganic, Organic, Physical and Interdisciplinary Chemistry and mark your strong and weak units.

Prioritise Conceptual Revision

Revise fundamental theories, standard reactions, derivations, spectroscopy rules and frequently tested exceptions.

Practise Compulsory MCQ Format

Paper II contains 100 compulsory questions, so prepare for complete-syllabus coverage instead of selective study.

Use No-Negative-Marking Wisely

Develop elimination skills and attempt strategy while avoiding careless OMR errors.

Take Full-Length Mock Tests

Simulate the official Paper I and Paper II timing and analyse every incorrect or guessed answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

MH SET 2026 FAQs

What is the revised MH SET 2026 exam date?

The official portal lists the revised 41st MH SET examination date as Sunday, 27 September 2026.

When will the MH SET 2026 admit card be released?

The current official schedule states that the admit card will be available from 30 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Why was the Maharashtra SET 2026 exam postponed?

The official notice states that the previously proposed date coincided with CTET. The examination was shifted to avoid forcing eligible candidates to choose between the two tests.

What is the MH SET Chemical Sciences subject code?

Chemical Sciences is listed under subject code 33 on the official MH SET subject list.

Is there negative marking in MH SET 2026?

No. The official examination scheme states that there is no negative marking.

How many questions are asked in MH SET?

Paper I contains 50 compulsory questions and Paper II contains 100 compulsory questions, making a total of 150 questions.

What is the minimum qualification for MH SET?

General/Open and EWS candidates require at least 55% in the Master’s degree. Eligible reserved categories receive relaxation to 50%, subject to official conditions.

Is there an age limit for MH SET?

No upper age limit is prescribed for applying for the MH SET.

Does MH SET qualification provide JRF?

No. MH SET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and does not award Junior Research Fellowship.

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Authoritative References

Official MH SET Resources

Official MH SET Portal Important Dates Eligibility Criteria Examination Scheme Application Fee Updated Syllabus Result Procedure

Disclaimer: Chiral Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University or the MH SET State Agency. Examination dates and rules can be revised. Candidates must verify all instructions from the official MH SET portal before taking any action.