MAHA TET 2026 — complete exam details
पात्रता, अर्ज प्रक्रिया, पेपर नमुना व शुल्क
State-level qualifying examination to determine eligibility for appointment as a teacher in government, aided and unaided schools in Maharashtra.
150 MCQs
Questions per paper
150 marks
Total marks
2 hours 30 minutes
Duration
None
Negative marking
Official source
Eligibility criteria may change with each notification. Always read the official MSCE Pune MAHA TET advertisement before applying.
Overview
What is Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET / MAHATET)?
Conducted by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune. State-level qualifying examination to determine eligibility for appointment as a teacher in government, aided and unaided schools in Maharashtra.
- Exam mode
- Offline — OMR-based objective test
- Papers
- Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8)
- Frequency
- Conducted periodically as per government notification — typically once every few years.
Quick facts
- Questions per paper 150 MCQs
- Total marks 150 marks
- Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
- Negative marking None
- Question type Objective (OMR)
- Medium Marathi / English / Urdu / Hindi etc.
Important dates
MAHA TET 2026 — indicative timeline
Provisional schedule based on recent cycles. Confirm on mahatet.in / MSCE Pune portal.
Notification Release
MSCE Pune publishes official MAHA TET 2026 notification with eligibility, syllabus and fee structure.
Application Opens
Online application window begins on the official MSCE portal. Keep documents ready.
Last Date to Apply
Final day to submit application and pay fees for Paper I and/or Paper II.
Admit Card Release
Download admit card from MSCE portal before the exam. Verify centre and paper details.
MAHA TET Exam Day
Offline OMR examination — Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8). Arrive 30 minutes early.
Result Declaration
MSCE announces results on official website. TET certificate validity as per latest government rules.
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria — Paper I & II
You must meet NCTE norms and qualifications in the official notification.
Paper I — Primary (Classes 1 to 5)
- ●Passed HSC (12th) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per rules).
- ●Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / D.Ed) of 2 years — OR — Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) of 4 years.
- ●Candidates appearing in final year of D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed may apply if allowed in notification.
- ●Must meet NCTE norms and age criteria specified in the official notification.
Paper II — Upper Primary (Classes 6 to 8)
- ●Graduation (Bachelor's degree) in relevant discipline with minimum 45% marks (relaxation for reserved categories).
- ●B.Ed degree OR 2-year D.El.Ed (for in-service teachers as per notification).
- ●For Mathematics & Science: B.Sc / B.Tech with B.Ed or equivalent.
- ●For Social Studies: BA / B.Com with B.Ed or equivalent.
Age limit (indicative)
- • Minimum age: 18 years (as per notification).
- • Maximum age: Usually no upper age limit for TET — confirm in latest MSCE notification.
- • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/ex-servicemen as per Maharashtra government rules.
How to apply
Application process — step by step
Follow the official MSCE portal workflow. Keep scanned documents ready before you start.
Read notification
Download official MAHA TET notification from mahatet.in or MSCE Pune website. Note eligibility, dates and fees.
Register online
Create account on official portal. Fill personal, educational and category details accurately.
Upload documents
Upload photo, signature, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
Select paper(s)
Choose Paper I, Paper II, or both. Select Language I & II options and Paper II subject (Maths/Science or Social Studies).
Pay fee
Pay application fee online — amount varies by category and number of papers. Save payment receipt.
Download admit card
Admit card released before exam — download, verify centre, date and paper. Carry to exam hall.
Before you apply
Documents required
Scan and keep these ready in the format specified in the notification.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph | As per size/format in notification |
| Signature scan | Black ink on white paper |
| HSC (12th) mark sheet / certificate | For Paper I eligibility |
| Graduation degree & mark sheet | For Paper II eligibility |
| D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed certificate | Teacher education qualification |
| Caste certificate | SC/ST/OBC — if claiming reservation |
| PwD certificate | If applicable — from competent authority |
| Photo ID proof | Aadhaar / PAN / Passport for exam day |
Language selection
Language I & II options
Language I is usually the medium of instruction or first language. Language II is a different language from Language I. Choose as per your qualification and the options in the application form.
Language I
Language II
Exam pattern
Paper I & II — question distribution
150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hours 30 minutes · No negative marking · Offline OMR
Paper I — Primary (Classes 1–5)
| Subject | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II — Upper Primary (Classes 6–8)
| Subject | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy Same CDP syllabus as Paper I | 30 | 30 |
| Language I Chosen language — comprehension, grammar, pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language II Different from Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science Option A — for Maths/Science teachers | 60 | 60 |
| Social Studies Option B — for Social Studies teachers | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Mathematics & Science
Aspiring upper-primary teachers for Maths and Science
60 MCQs covering mathematics and science from Classes 6–8 syllabus.
Social Studies
Aspiring upper-primary teachers for Social Science / Social Studies
60 MCQs covering history, geography, civics and economics from Classes 6–8.
Application fees (indicative)
Confirm amounts in the official fee chart before payment.
| Category | One paper | Both papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹700 | ₹900 |
Qualifying marks (indicative)
Cut-offs decided by MSCE — general guide only.
| Category | Minimum % | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 out of 150 |
| OBC / SC / ST / PwD | 55% | 82–83 out of 150 |
TET certificate — validity & usage
- Validity
- TET certificate validity is governed by Maharashtra government rules. Recent notifications have indicated lifetime validity — confirm in the latest advertisement.
- Usage
- Required for appointment as teacher in government, local body (ZP) and aided schools when specified in recruitment rules.
- Important
- Passing MAHA TET does not guarantee a job — it is an eligibility certificate only.
After qualifying — recruitment pathways
After qualifying MAHA TET, apply for teacher posts through Pavitra Portal, district teacher bharti, Shikshan Sevak recruitment and other state/district notifications.
Pavitra Portal
State-level online teacher recruitment — MAHA TET qualification typically mandatory for permanent posts.
Zilla Parishad Teacher Bharti
District-wise teacher recruitment for ZP-run schools — TET certificate required.
Shikshan Sevak / Contract Teachers
Contractual teaching posts — TET may be required as per notification terms.
Aided School Recruitment
Private aided schools often require valid MAHA TET for teacher appointments.
Preparation tips for MAHA TET
- ✓ Start with Child Development & Pedagogy — 30 marks in every paper, highly scoring with focused practice.
- ✓ Solve at least 15–20 full-length mocks (150 questions, 2.5 hours) before exam day.
- ✓ For Paper I: prioritise EVS and Mathematics from Classes 1–5 NCERT perspective.
- ✓ For Paper II: master your chosen 60-mark subject block (Maths/Science OR Social Studies).
- ✓ Practise in the same language medium you will use in the actual exam.
- ✓ Revise previous year MAHA TET / CTET pattern questions — topics often repeat.
- ✓ Use CrackTET timed mocks to build OMR-speed — ~1 minute per question.
Official resources
Ready to practise for MAHA TET?
Timed mocks for Paper I, Paper II, CDP and language sections — instant solutions and rank.