MAHA TET Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( MAHA TET )
Registration - 27 Mar '26 - 16 Apr '26
MAHA TET exam pattern 2025 is prescribed by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE). The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and 2. MAHA TET Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 is for those who want to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both papers. Given below is the complete MAHA TET exam pattern 2025 for both papers.
The MAHA TET 2025 exam pattern highlights important details of the exam including total number of sections, marking scheme, medium of question paper and total number of questions. Candidates should go through the exam pattern to know the overall structure of the exam.
Also Read: Maha TET Admit Card 2025
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.
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.
- MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights
- MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
- MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 2
- MAHA TET Marking Scheme 2025
MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights
The table below contains the highlights of the MAHA TET exam pattern.
| Particulars |
MAHA TET Paper 1 Highlights |
MAHA TET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
Offline |
| Number of subjects/sections |
5 |
4 |
| Names of subjects |
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 |
| Duration of exam |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Total questions |
150 |
150 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
150 |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Sindhi, Kannada |
English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Sindhi, Kannada |
| Questions in exam |
Based on topics prescribed in syllabus for Classes 1-5 |
Based on topics prescribed in syllabus for Classes 6-8 |
| Difficulty level of questions |
Class 12 level |
Class 12 level |
Also Read: MAHA TET Exam Dates 2025
Commonly asked questions
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.
MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
MAHA TET Paper 1 is divided into five sections. Each section contains 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs) of one mark each. Candidates are allotted 150 minutes to complete the paper. Have a look at the exam pattern below.
| MAHA TET Paper 1 Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychology and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language-I (English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Sindhi or Kannada) |
30 |
30 |
| Language-II (English or Marathi) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
Nature and Level of Questions in MAHA TET Paper 1
- In the Child Psychology and Pedagogy section, questions are related to the educational psychology and teaching-learning process of students in the age group of 6-11 years. The section also includes questions on children with special needs, their characteristics, school interaction and the characteristics of a good teacher. To prepare for this section, candidates can refer to the current syllabus of the teacher diploma.
- In Language-I, candidates have the option to choose from English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Sindhi and Kannada
- In Language-II, candidates have the option to choose from English and Marathi
- Questions in the Mathematics section are aimed to test candidates’ knowledge of basic principles of mathematics, logic and problem solving
- Questions in the Environmental Studies section are related to topics such as History, Civics, Geography, General Science and Environment
Commonly asked questions
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 |
MAHA TET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 2
Maharashtra TET Paper 2 is divided into four sections. The first three sections contain 30 MCQs and the fourth section contains 60 MCQs. All the questions carry one mark each. Have a look at the exam pattern of Paper 2 below.
| MAHA TET Paper 2 Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychology and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language-I (English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Sindhi or Kannada) |
30 |
30 |
| Language-II (compulsory) (English or Marathi) |
30 |
30 |
| (i) Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) OR (ii) Social Sciences (for Social Science and Social Studies teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
Nature and Level of Questions in MAHA TET Paper 2
- In the Child Psychology and Pedagogy section, questions are related to the educational psychology and teaching-learning process of students in the age group of 11-14 years. The section also includes questions on children with special needs, their characteristics, school interaction and the characteristics of a good teacher. To prepare for this section, candidates can refer to the current syllabus of the teacher diploma course relevant for the age group of 11-14 years.
- In Language-I, candidates have the option to choose from English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Sindhi and Kannada
- In Language-II, candidates have the option to choose from English and Marathi
- In Mathematics and Science subject group, there are 30 questions each on Mathematics and Science. Questions in this section test candidates’ fundamental knowledge of Mathematics and Science subjects and problem-solving ability.
- Questions in Social Sciences section test candidates’ concepts, content and pedagogical knowledge of Social Sciences subject
Also Read: MAHA TET Syllabus 2025
MAHA TET Marking Scheme 2025
In the MAHA TET exam, candidates are given four choices in every question with one correct option. The marking scheme of the exam is shared below.
| MAHA TET Marking Parameters |
Marks Allotted for Paper 1 |
Marks Allotted for Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 |
+1 |
| Incorrect answer |
0 |
0 |
| Un-attempted question |
0 |
0 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 6
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