MAHA TET Notification 2026 OUT: Download Official Notification PDF

Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( MAHA TET )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 27 Mar '26 - 16 Apr '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 12:19 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

MAHA TET Notification 2026 OUT: The Maharashtra State Examination Council has released the MAHA TET Notification 2026 on March 27 on the official website at mahatet.in. Along with the notification, the application link is also activated. Eligible candidates can fill out the MAHA TET application form by visiting the official website or through a direct link provided below. The last date to apply is April 16, 2026. The MAHA TET exam will be conducted on June 21 in two shifts in pen-and-paper mode. The notification consists of all the details about the examination including the important dates, syllabus, application process, exam pattern, etc.

Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying for the MAHA TET exam. Also, fill the form on time to avoid the last-minute issues. Scroll down for more details about the MAHA TET notification.

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Table of contents
  • MAHA TET Notification 2026: PDF Download
  • MAHA TET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • MAHA TET Application Form 2026
  • MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2026
  • MAHA TET Syllabus 2026
  • MAHA TET Notification FAQs 2026
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MAHA TET Notification 2026: PDF Download

The MAHA TET notification 2026 has been released on the official website at mahatet.in. It is released in the PDF form. The notification contains details like important dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and others. Candidates who qualify the exam will be eligible to become a primary or upper primary teacher in the government school of Maharashtra. Candidates can check below the MAHA TET Notification 2026 PDF.

Download MAHA TET Notification 2026

Also Read: MAHA TET Exam Date

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Q:   When will the MAHA TET 2026 notification be released?
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The authority released the MAHA TET notification 2026 on March 27 informing the candidates about the important dates and events of the exam. It has been released as a PDF file. Along with the notification, the registration process also begin.

Q:   What details are mentioned in MAHA TET notification?
A: 

The MAHA TET notification contains important details regarding the exam including:

  • Exam Date
  • Application Process
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Exam Pattern
  • Syllabus
  • Admit Card
  • Result
  • Exam Day Instructions

MAHA TET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
27 Mar ' 26 - 16 Apr ' 26

MAHA TET 2026 Application Form

ONGOING
09 Jun ' 26

MAHA TET 2026 Admit Card

21 Jun ' 26

MAHA TET 2026 Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
27 Mar ' 26

MAHA TET 2026 Notification

16 Jan ' 26

MAHA TET 2025 Interim result Out

16 Jan ' 26 - 21 Jan ' 26

MAHA TET 2025 Interim result Objection Window

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MAHA TET Application Form 2026

The MSCE released the MAHA TET application form. Register and submit the application form for the MAHA TET examination as shared here.

  • Visit mahatet.in
  • Click on the registration link
  • Fill the application form
  • Upload scanned documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Submit the form

Direct Link to apply for the MAHA TET 2026 Exam

Also Read: MAHA TET Admit Card 

MAHA TET Application Fee 2026

Candidates need to pay the application fee to successfully submit their forms. The application fee is

Category

Fee for one paper (in INR)

Fee for two papers (in INR)

General

1000

1200

SC/ST/Disabled

700

900

Also Read: TET Notification

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Q:   What is the last date for MAHA TET application form 2026?
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The last date for the MAHA TET application form 2026 is April 16. The MAHA TET application form 2026 is available. Candidates need to apply online before the MAHA TET last date 2026 of application. 

Q:   When will the MAHA TET application form 2026 be released?
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The MAHA TET application form 2026 has been 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 is available until April 16. Candidates who want to appear for the MAHA TET exam need to fill out the online application form. 

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MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2026

The MAHA TET exam pattern is prescribed by the MSCE itself. The exam pattern is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the exam pattern highlights for both papers below:

Particulars

Paper 1 Highlights

Paper 2 Highlights

Exam mode

Offline

Offline

Number of sections

5

4

Subjects Name

Child Development and Pedagogy

Language-I

Language-II

Mathematics

Environmental Studies

Child Development and Pedagogy

Language-I

Language-II

Mathematics and Science or Social Studies

Exam Duration

2.5 hours

2.5 hours

Total questions

150

150

Type of questions

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total marks

150

150

Marking scheme

+1 for the correct answer

0 for an incorrect answer

+1 for the correct answer

0 for an incorrect answer

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to prepare for MAHA TET exam?
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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 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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MAHA TET Syllabus 2026

The MAHA TET syllabus 2026 is vast and requires detailed study. Candidates must cover the complete syllabus by undertaking a deep study of each topic. The  exam is held in two sessions for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers comprise 150 questions each. Candidates get a total of 150 minutes to attempt each paper. 

Also Read: MAHA TET Syllabus

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Q:   What is the passing marks for MAHA TET exam?
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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:

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage (in %)

General

60

Reserved

55

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 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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MAHA TET Notification FAQs 2026

Candidates will be able to check more MAHA TET Notification FAQs 2026 below.

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:   How many papers are there in MAHA TET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is MAHA TET conducted every year?
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The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) generally conducts the MAHA TET exam every year for aspirants looking forward to obtain eligibility as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in Maharashtra schools. However, the MAHA TET exam has not been conducted since 2021. The last session of the Maharashtra TET exam was held in 2021. Candidates are waiting eagerly for the release of MAHA TET exam notification.

Q:   How to download MAHA TET answer key?
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The MAHATET answer key 2025 has been released by MSCE Pune. Candidates can download the MAHA TET answer key 2025 using the process shared below-

  • Go to mahatet.in
  • Click on the Answer Key tab
  • Click on the Paper 1 or Paper 2 answer key link
  • View the answers
  • Download the answer key PDF
Q:   How to calculate MAHA TET scores using answer key?
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Candidates can calculate the marks in the MAHA TET exam by comparing their answers with the answer key. Candidates can know the scores using the process shared below-

  • One mark for every correct answer
  • 0 marks for wrong answer
  • No negative marking
Q:   How to check MAHA TET result?
A: 

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.
Q:   When will the MAHA TET answer key be released?
A: 

The MAHA TET answer key 2025 was released online on December 21, 2025. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) released the answer key of the MAHA TET exam in two phases- interim and final. The MAHA TET interim answer key 2025 released after the conduct of the exam to invite objections from candidates. The MAHA TET final answer key 2025 was released before the result.

Q:   What is the benefit of MAHA TET answer key?
A: 

Have a look at the benefits of the MAHA TET answer key PDF below-

  • Helps candidates in identifying correct and incorrect answers.
  • Guesstimates the scores in the exam.
  • Helps in exam preparation for future sessions.
Q:   Is MAHA TET online or offline?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to crack MAHA TET Exam?
A: 

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.
Q:   What details are mentioned in MAHA TET notification?
A: 

The MAHA TET notification contains important details regarding the exam including:

  • Exam Date
  • Application Process
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Exam Pattern
  • Syllabus
  • Admit Card
  • Result
  • Exam Day Instructions
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Answered 2 weeks ago

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination released the MAHA TET Notification for the June session on March 27 on the official website at mahatet.in. It consists of all the important information about the exam along with the important dates.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The MAHA TET exam 2026 will be conducted on June 21 for Paper 1 and 2 in two shifts on a single day. The last date to apply is April 16. The authority will not accept the applications after this date. Those candidates who will fill the form will be able to give the exam.

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The authority will release the MAHA TET 2026 admit card on the official website at mahatet.in on June 9 as per the official notification.

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes. The MAHA TET Notification 2026 was released on March 27. It was relased on the official portal at mahatet.in. The notification consists of all the exam details.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) will release the tentative answer key within a week from the exam. The Council is yet to release the MAHA TET 2026 exam dates on its official website - mahatet.in.

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Raj Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The MAHA TET exam 2026 will be conducted on June 21 in two shifts for both the papers. The Council released the exam dates and schedule on its official website - mahatet.in on March 27.

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Nishtha Shukla

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