MP SET Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Here

MP SET Admit Card 2026 Overview

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the MP SET Admit Card 2026 on 20 February 2026 for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025 cycle. This hall ticket is mandatory for all registered candidates appearing in the MP SET Exam scheduled for 1 March 2026 (Sunday) across various examination centres in Madhya Pradesh. The MP SET serves as the gateway for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in government and aided colleges/universities across the state. Thousands of postgraduate candidates who applied between October and November 2025 are now eagerly awaiting their exam day. The test follows the pattern of UGC-NET and is conducted in a single shift. Candidates must download and print their admit card immediately to avoid any last-minute technical issues. The commission will not send physical copies by post.

MP SET Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 25 October 2025
• Online Application Last Date: 27 November 2025
• Last Date Fee Payment: 27 November 2025
• Admit Card Available: 20 February 2026
• Exam Date: 1 March 2026
• Result Declared: To be announced soon
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

MP SET Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Non-MP Domicile) Fee: ₹500 + ₹40 (portal fee) = ₹540
• SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile) Fee: ₹250 + ₹40 (portal fee) = ₹290
• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI) through MP Online portal

MP SET Salary 2026

• Exact in-hand salary depends on place of posting, dearness allowance, and other allowances as revised by the Madhya Pradesh Government from time to time.

MP SET Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks (without rounding off) for General, EWS and OBC (Creamy Layer) categories. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/PwD) require 50% marks. Final-year postgraduate students are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfil the percentage criteria at the time of document verification.
• Age Limit There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the MP SET 2026.
• Additional Requirements Candidates must choose only one subject in which they have completed (or are pursuing) their postgraduate degree. Domicile of Madhya Pradesh is not mandatory for application, but certain fee concessions apply only to MP residents.

Detailed MP SET 2026 Exam Pattern

MP SET Selection Process

1. Written Examination (OMR-based, objective type)
2. Document Verification (for qualified candidates during future recruitment)

No interview is conducted for the SET itself. Qualifying the test makes candidates eligible for Assistant Professor recruitment as per UGC and state government norms.

Instructions for Downloading the MP SET Admit Card 2026

1. Visit the official website mppsc.mp.gov.in or directly go to the MP Online portal.
2. On the homepage, locate and click on the “Admit Card” or “MP SET Admit Card 2026” link under the latest announcements.
3. You will be redirected to the login page.
4. Enter your Application Number / Registration Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
5. Complete the security captcha and click on “Submit” or “Login”.
6. Your MP SET 2026 Admit Card will appear on the screen – carefully check all details (name, photo, signature, exam centre, reporting time, subject, roll number).
7. Download the PDF and take at least 2-3 coloured printouts on A4 size paper.
8. If any discrepancy is found, immediately contact the MPPSC helpline before the exam date. Keep the printout safe along with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, etc.).

Pro Tip: Download and save the admit card in your phone gallery as backup, but carry the printed copy to the centre.