MP SET Syllabus 2023 and New Exam Pattern

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The MP SET 2023 will be conducted through offline mode. SET 2023 examination consists of two Papers General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude, and a Selected (elective) subject. The first question paper will be of a total of 100 marks and the duration of the examination will be 60 minutes.

MP SET Syllabus 2023 has been released on official website of MP Public Service Commission. MP State Eligibility Test 2023 will be going to held on 4 June 2023 at various center of Madhya Pradesh. Candidate has started preparation for the MP SET 2023 examination. All the eligible candidate must know about the syllabus and exam pattern for their preparation. Here we are going to explain MP SET Syllabus 2023 and New Exam Pattern in this article.

MP SET Notification 2023

MP SET Syllabus 2023

The applicants who will obtain the MP SET exam admit card and are preparing for the written examination can check the below table to know about the complete MP SET syllabus for paper-1 and paper-2 and start their preparation in order to crack the examination in first attempt.

Syllabus for Paper-1
S.No	Topics	Sub-Topics
1.	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-centered vs. Learner-centered 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. Aspirants can refer to the Latest UGC NET strategies so that they can make a proper daily routine for preparing for the exam.
2.	Research Aptitude	Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Post-positivist 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.
3.	Comprehension	A passage of text is given. Questions are asked from the passage to be answered.
4.	Communication	Communication: Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication. Effective communication: Verbal and Non-verbal, Inter-Cultural and group communications, and Classroom communication. Barriers to effective communication. Mass Media and Society.
5.	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.).
6.	Logical Reasoning	Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, the 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. Venn diagram: Simple and multiple uses for establishing the 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), and Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
7.	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.
8.	Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	ICT: General abbreviations and terminology. Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video-conferencing. Digital initiatives in higher education. ICT and Governance.
9.	People, Development, and Environment	Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals. Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on the 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. To prepare all these subjects more efficiently, one can also check tips and tricks to crack the UGC NET exam in which we have covered many hacks if to be followed correctly, one can definitely clear the exam.
10.	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 programs in India. Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based education. Value education and environmental education. Policies, Governance, and Administration.

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MP SET Paper 2 Syllabus 2023

There are 100 questions in this section. The questions are based on the subject opted for by the candidate. There are 11 subjects from which the candidate can choose one. The duration of this exam is 2 hours. The syllabus and topics for

Paper 2 is given below. Candidates can check the table given below.

Sections Paper 2	Topics
History	Concept, idea, and term Ancient History Medieval History Modern History World History Research in History
Political Science	Indian Constitution State Politics Public Administrators Political theory and thoughts Political Analysis World Politics
Geography	Oceanography Climatology Geomorphology Geographic thought Population geography Economic geography Political geography Regional geography Indian geography Cartography Statistical method
Economics	Microeconomics analysis Macroeconomics analysis Development and planning Statistical methods Indian economy International Economy Public finance
Life Sciences	Molecules and their interaction with biology Fundamental processes Cell communication and signaling Developmental biology Cellular organization System physiology – plants and animals Inheritance biology Diversity of life forms Ecological principles Evolution and behavior Methods in Biology Applied biology
Commerce	Financial management Marketing management Banking and finance Finance and account management Human resource management Economics Business
Mathematics	Analysis Linear algebra Complex analysis Algebra Calculus Statistics Data Analysis
Home science	Food Science Nutrient science Institutional Management Clothing Textile Resource Management Development of Educational Communication Non-formal and Extensional Education.
Chemical science	Organic chemistry Inorganic chemistry Physical chemistry Interdisciplinary topics
Defense and strategic studies	Science and technology Economics Global security issues Theories and concept Problems, peace, and security Issues in conflict resolution National Security
Law	Constitution of India Legal theory Public International Law Law of Torts Labour Law Law of Crime Law of contract Family Law

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MP SET Exam Pattern 2023

As per the official notification, the exam pattern for the MP SET examination comprises two papers i.e. Paper.1 and Paper-2. The paper-1 of the written examination is compulsory for all the applicants who appear in the written examination. We have shared below the detailed MP SET exam pattern that candidates can refer for their preparation.

Paper 1 will comprise a total number of 50 questions from the General Awareness Section and Teaching and Research Aptitude. Whereas paper 2 will have 100 questions from the subject opted by the candidate.
According to the marking scheme, in the paper-1 every correct answer will be awarded by 2 marks, whereas the correct answer in paper-2 will also be awarded by 2 marks.
There is no provision of negative marking for answers that are been marked wrongly by the candidate.

Paper number	Subjects	Maximum Question	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Awareness	50	100	1 hour
Paper 2	Subject Opted	100	200	2 hour
Total		150	300	3 hour

MP SET Exam Books 2023

To prepare for the written examination candidates are advised to add Best MP SET Books in their preparation strategy in order to crack the examination in the very first attempt. For the reference of candidates we have shared below the list of best expert-referred MP SET books that candidates can buy through online and offline both markets.

Subjects	Name of Books	Author/ Publication
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching Aptitude	R P H Editorials
Teaching Aptitude	UGC Teaching Aptitude	Oswal Books
Reasoning	Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning	R S Aggrawal
Reasoning	Non-Verbal Reasoning	Arihant Publication
Arithmetic	Quantitative Aptitude	R S Aggarwal
Arithmetic	Fast Track Objective Mathematics	Rajesh Verma
General Knowledge	General Knowledge 2022	Manohar Pandey
General Knowledge	Manorama Yearly Book	Mammen Mathew

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FAQs

Q1. What is the full form of MP SET?

Ans. The full form is Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test. This exam is for the recruitment of Assistant Professors across the colleges of Madhya Pradesh.

Q2. Which language questions of the MP SET exam are asked?

Ans. The MP SET Exam paper’s questions are in English and Hindi. Candidates need to write the paper in either of the languages.

Q3. What is the duration of the MP SET exam?

Ans. The duration of the MP SET Exam is 1 hour for Paper 1 and 2 hours for Paper 2.