India, Aug. 27 -- Under pressure from protests by various student groups, the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has assured that the results of the 40th State Eligibility Test (SET) will be announced by August 30. The written assurance followed a large-scale demonstration led by various student groups on Tuesday.

The SET exam, held on June 15, is a crucial qualifying test for aspiring assistant professors. Over 90,000 candidates from Maharashtra and Goa appeared for the exam. As per University Grants Commission (UGC) norms, passing the SET is mandatory for teaching positions, making timely result declaration critical.

Despite the importance of the exam, the results had not been released even after two months, sparking frustration ...