MAHA TET 2026: New Exam Date (Soon), Admit Card, Answer Key, Pattern & Syllabus

The MAHA TET is a exam and candidates need to get minimum passing marks to clear it. The marks are 90 for general and 82 for reserved category candidates. However, candidates who get score of 120-150 are considered as good scorers.qualifying

The MAHA TET exam 2026 was postponed for Paper 1 and 2 in two shifts on a single day. The new examination date will be released soon.

Candidates can appear for both MAHA TET Paper 1 and Paper 2. Those who give both papers obtain eligibility to apply for teaching jobs for Classes 1 to 8 in Maharashtra schools. However, such candidates need to fulfill the eligibility for the papers.

The MAHA TET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. In each paper, candidates are asked 150 objective-type multiple choice questions. Each question is of one mark.

Candidates can crack the MAHA TET exam using the prep strategy shared here:

• Know the latest exam pattern.
• Cover the entire syllabus.
• Refer to the best books.
• Solve MAHA TET previous years papers and mock tests.
• Prepare the short notes for quick revision.
• Create an effective study plan.

The MAHA TET exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark theirs answers on the OMR Sheet allotted to them at the exam centres. The answers need to be marked using the ballpoint pen. Candidates should go through the official notification carefully to understand how to attempt the MAHATET exam and how to mark their answers on the MAHA TET OMR Sheet.

The MAHA TET exam is conducted in separate shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each shift is of 2 hours 30 minutes in duration. The timing of the MAHA TET exam is generally as follows:

The full form of the MAHATET is:

• MAHA: Maharashtra
• TET: Teacher Eligibility Test

It is an eligibility exam for candidates who want to apply for teacher recruitment in Maharashtra schools.

The authority will soon release the MAHA TET 2026 admit card on the official website at mahatet.in. Hall ticket is an important document that need to be carried to the examination hall. Without it, candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying or passing marks to clear the MAHA TET exam and obtain the eligibility certificate. The MAHA TET passing marks differ for General category and reserved category candidates. Have a look at the MAHA TET qualifying marks below:

Have a look at the Maha TET exam schedule 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.

Candidates can download the MAHA TET admit card using the process shared below-

1. Visit mahatet.in.
2. Click on the Admit Card link.
3. Enter the mobile and application numbers.
4. Download the MAHA TET admit card.
5. Take its printout.

The MAHA TET exam is not that tough to crack. Candidates who prepare well in advance can easily clear the MAHA TET exam by obtaining the minimum passing marks or more. Candidates should begin their preparations to cover the entire syllabus and practice mock tests and previous years papers.

There is no negative marking in the MAHA TET. Candidates are given zero marks for wrong answers. The MAHA TET exam contains 150 questions in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 and each question carries 1 mark.

Candidates can clear the exam using the MAHA TET preparation tips shared below-

• Understand the exam pattern.
• Cover the entire syllabus.
• Refer to the best books and study material.
• Solve the MAHATET question papers.
• Prepare the short notes for quick revision.

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune conducts the MAHA TET exam every year to certify candidates as teachers. The TET exam has two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The MAHA TET Paper 1 is for Classes 1 to 5 teachers and Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8 teachers.

The MAHA TET answer key 2026 will be released online after the few days of the examination. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) will release the answer key of the MAHA TET exam in two phases- interim and final. The MAHA TET interim answer key 2026 will be issued after the conduct of the exam to invite objections from candidates. Further, the MAHA TET final answer key 2026 will be announced before the result.

The Maha TET answer key contains the following details:

• Exam details
• Question number
• Answer options
• Correct answer
• Marking scheme

The Maha TET Answer Key is made available on the official website of the exam. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) releases the official answer key on the exam website- mahatet.in. Candidates need to visit this official website to get the official Mahatet answer key PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Moreover, the Maha TET Answer Key is also displayed here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/maha-tet-exam-answer-key

Candidates can raise objections against the MAHA TET answer key using the process given below-

• Visit mahatet.in.
• Click on the candidate login link.
• Login and click on the objection link.
• Submit the objection along with the evidence.

There is no limit on the number of attempts in the MAHA TET exam. Candidates can apply and appear for the exam for as many times as they want.

No. The MAHA TET 2026 result will be declared on the official portal at mahatet.in. The MAHA TET result 2026 will be released online. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) announced the interim results. Candidates can check the results and download their MAHA TET scorecard by logging in to the official website of the exam. Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks to clear the exam. 

The MAHATET result is announced online. Candidates can check the TET result using the process below-

• Visit mahatet.in.
• Click on MAHA TET result link.
• Enter the given details- Registration number and Password.
• Check and download the MAHA TET result and scorecard.

No. The MAHA TET final result 2026 will be released at mahatet.in. It will be announced after the scrutiny of objections against the interin result. The MAHA TET result will be announced by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) on the official website of the exam. Candidates need to visit the official website to check their results of the MAHA TET exam 2026. Moreover, the direct MAHA TET result 2026 link is provided here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/maha-tet-exam-results

The last date to apply for the MAHA TET application form 2026 was April 24. Candidates were required to apply online before the MAHA TET last date 2026 of application. 

Candidates planning to appear for MAHA TET exam should possess the prescribed eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. There is no age limit criteria in MAHA TET exam. Candidates of any age group can apply for the MAHA TET exam. Have a look at the basic MAHA TET eligiblity criteria below in terms of educational qualification for Paper 1 and Paper 2:

Candidates need to pay the application fee while submitting the MAHA TET application form. The MAHA TET application fee is as follows:

The MAHA TET application form 2026 was released on the official portal at mahatet.in on March 27. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) announced the dates for registration in the notification itself. The MAHA TET application form 2026 was available until April 24.