SET 2026: Over 92,500 candidates appear for assistant professor eligibility test in Maharashtra, Goa

The State Eligibility Test (SET) examination 2026 was conducted for the post of assistant professor in Maharashtra and Goa. A total of 1,17,768 students registered for the examination, of which 92, 525 appeared for the examination. 

The exam was organised across 18 cities, including 17 in Maharashtra and 1 in Goa, at a total of 294 examination centres. The SET is a qualifying examination for candidates seeking eligibility for assistant professor positions in higher education.

In 2025, a total of 1, 10, 412 students registered for the SET examination, out of which 90,046 students took the exam and an attendance rate of 81.92% was recorded. 

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Maharashtra, Goa SET 2026 Examination

Comparing this year's exam with the previous year, there has been an increase of more than seven and a half thousand in the registration of students. Also, this year, the absenteeism rate has increased by about three percent to 21.44%, according to the official statement.

Moreover, a total of 32 subjects were included in this important examination for the post of assistant professor. 

For the first time, 294 inspectors were appointed by the SET headquarters for the transparency and smooth conduct of the examination. 

Supervisors were appointed in blocks of 24 students at the examination centers. 37 inspectors were appointed as city special inspectors. The purpose of this appointment was to review the arrangements there by making surprise visits to the examination centers.

Notably, no improper conduct occurred in the state in connection with the examination. All the examinations were conducted very smoothly and peacefully, the statement read.