The Savitribai Phule Pune University in Pune, Maharashtra, is facing criticism for failing to announce the schedule for the State Eligibility Test (SET), which is essential for candidates seeking assistant professor positions. With mid-April approaching, nearly 100,000 aspirants are left without clarity, raising concerns about their eligibility for approximately 5,500 assistant professor posts currently being recruited by the state's Higher and Technical Education Department. According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), the SET must be conducted at least once a year, yet no announcement has been made. Candidates like Sachin Chavan have voiced their worries about missing out on job opportunities due to the uncertainty. Rahul Sasane, President of the University Students’ Struggle Action Committee, highlighted the issue, pointing out that the absence of a coordinator in the SET department has stalled the process, causing academic losses for many students. Attempts to reach university officials for comments have been unsuccessful.