MAHA TET Answer Key 2026: Paper 1 & 2 PDF Download Link

Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( MAHA TET )

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MAHA TET 2026 Exam

28 Jun '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 15:35 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

MAHA TET Answer Key 2026: The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) is schedule to conduct the MAHA TET 2026 exam on June 21 in two shifts. The authority will announce the MAHA TET 2026 Provisional Answer Key after the conclusion of an exam in a week. Candidates will also be allowed to send the objections against the incorrect answers provided in the provisional answer key. The panel will analyse the objections received from the candidates and prepare the final answer key based on which the MAHA TET Result will be released.

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) released the MAHA TET answer key 2025 at mahatet.in on December 21. The MAHA TET exam was held on November 23, 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Table of contents
  • How to Download MAHA TET Answer Key 2026?
  • MAHA TET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • MAHA TET Answer Key 2026: Know How to Raise Objections
  • Steps to Calculate the MAHA TET scores through Answer Key
  • MAHA TET Previous Year Answer Key PDF Download
  • MAHA TET Cut Off Marks 2026
  • MAHA TET Answer Key 2026 FAQs
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How to Download MAHA TET Answer Key 2026?

The MAHA TET answer key link for both Papers will be activated at mahatet.in. Those candidates who will appear in the examination will be able to check all the correct answers of the questions. Candidates need to download the MAHA TET answer key using the process shared below.

  • Visit mahatet.in website
  • Click on the answer key link for Paper 1 or Paper 2
  • Go through the answers
  • Download the PDF

Direct link to download subject-wise MAHA TET 2026 Provisional Answer Key will be available here after its official release

MAHA TET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAHA TET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
16 Jan ' 26

MAHA TET 2025 Interim result Out

16 Jan ' 26 - 21 Jan ' 26

MAHA TET 2025 Interim result Objection Window

20 Dec ' 25

Maha TET 2025 Interim Answer Key

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MAHA TET Answer Key 2026: Know How to Raise Objections

If candidates are not satisfied with any answer or question, they can challenge the same by raising objections using the process shared below-

  • Visit the Mahatet.in.
  • Click on the candidate login link.
  • Login and click on the link.
  • Submit the objection along with the proof.
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Steps to Calculate the MAHA TET scores through Answer Key

Candidates can calculate the MAHA TET scores using the answer key and applying the marking as shared here.

Type of Questions in MAHA TET

Marks for Correct Answer

Marks for Incorrect Answer

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

+1

0

 

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MAHA TET Previous Year Answer Key PDF Download

The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted offline across the state. The answer key will be released online. Candidates will be required to verify their responses and calculate their scores with the help of the answer key released officially.

Previous Year MAHA TET Answer Key

The candidates can check below the previous year MAHA TET Answer Key 2025. Download the MAHA TET 2025 Answer Keys PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2 here.

MAHA TET 2025 Answer Key PDF Class 1 to 5: Download Here 

MAHA TET 2025 Answer Key PDF Class 6 to 8 Maths-Science: Download Here 
MAHA TET 2025 Answer Key PDF Class 6 to 8 Social-Science: Download Here 

 

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MAHA TET Cut Off Marks 2026

The authority will release the MAHA TET Cut off 2026 marks on the official website at mahatet.in. Usually, it is announced after the declaration of the results. The cut off marks will be released separately for both papers. Candidates who want to clear the exam need to score marks equal to or more than the MAHA TET 2026 cut off. The minimum qualifying marks varies for each category. The minimum qualifying marks are provided below:

Category

MAHA TET Qualifying Percentage

MAHA TET Qualifying Marks

General

60%

90

SC/ST/OBC/PwD

55%

83

 

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MAHA TET Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Check Maharashtra TET answer key FAQs

Q:   How to prepare for MAHA TET exam?
A: 

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.
Q:   Is MAHA TET hard or easy?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is MAHA TET final result 2026 released?
A: 

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

Q:   When was the MAHA TET 2026 notification released?
A: 

The authority released the MAHA TET notification 2026 on March 27 informing the candidates about the important dates and events of the exam. It was released as a PDF file. Along with the notification, the registration process also begun.

Q:   Who is eligible for MAHA TET?
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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:

Exam Level

Mandatory Educational Qualification

Mandatory Professional Qualification

Primary (Paper 1)

Classes 1-5

Class 12

Diploma in Education (D.Ed) or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Upper-Primary (Paper 2)

Classes 6-8

Class 12 and Graduation

D.Ed or B.Ed

Q:   What is the difference between MAHA TET interim answer key and final answer key?
A: 

The MAHA TET interim answer key is the released just after the exam. The interim MAHA TET answer key is released with objection link. Candidates can challenge the interim answers if they find any answer faulty or incorrect. The MAHA TET final answer key is released after the scrutiny of objections raised by candidates. It is the MAHA TET final answer key on the basis of which the exam result is prepared. The marks of a candidate are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers marked by them in the exam.

Q:   What is the qualifying score for MAHA TET exam?
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To qualify the MAHA TET exam and receive the eligibility certificate, candidates need to achive the minimum qualifying marks. The MAHA TET qualifying marks differ for general category and reserved category candidates. Have a look at the MAHA TET qualifying scores below:

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage (in %)

General

60

Reserved

55

Q:   What is MAHA TET application fee?
A: 

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

Category

MAHA TET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)

MAHA TET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

General

1000

1200

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Disabled

700

900

Q:   What is the timing of MAHA TET exam?
A: 

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:

Paper Name

Exam Time

Duration

Paper 1

10:30 am to 1:00 pm

2 hours 30 minutes

Paper 2

14:30 pm to 17:00 pm

2 hours 30 minutes

Q:   What is a good score in MAHA TET exam?
A: 

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

Q:   Who conducts MAHA TET Exam?
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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.

Q:   Is there negative marking in MAHA TET exam?
A: 

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.

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