MAHA TET Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( MAHA TET )
Admit Card - 10 Oct '25
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 Paper 2. MAHA TET Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 is for aspirants who want to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both papers. The nature and standard of questions asked in Papers 1 and 2 are based on the MAHA TET exam pattern. 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
- 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
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
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. One mark is awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam.
| 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 a month ago
Yes, a candidate can appear for both MAHA TET Paper 1 and Paper 2. By appearing for both papers, candidates gain eligibility to apply for teaching jobs for Classes 1 to 8 in Maharashtra schools. However, candidates need to fulfill the MAHA TET eligibility criteria for both papers.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) conducts the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam every year to determine the eligibility of candidates as teachers. The MAHA TET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The MAHA TET Paper 1 is for Classes 1 to 5 teachers an
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Candidates who are Graduate with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and D.El.Ed / B.Ed / equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for Maha TET Paper 2. Candidates need to fulfill the prescribed MAHA TET eligibility criteria to appear for the Maharashtra TET exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50 per cent marks can apply for MAHA TET Paper 1. Moreover, candidates need to have any Diploma or degree in teacher education programme such as Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or BEd.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, clearing the MAHA TET exam is compulsory for candidates who want to get teaching jobs in Maharashtra. The MAHATET certificate is required for teaching posts in government, aided, as well as private schools in Maharashtra state. Candidates need to prepare well and clear the Maharashtra TET exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Maharashtra TET exam does not have any negative marking. Maha TET is an eligibility exam wherein candidates need to obtain minimum qualifying marks. There is no cutoff mark criterion or negative marking in that exam. Candidates are marked 1 for each correct answer and 0 (zero) for each incorrect
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the Maha TET 2025 notification has been released. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) released the official notification for the conduct of the 2025 session of Maharashtra TET examination on September 13. The MAHA TET notification has been released on the official website of the
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The MAHA TET exam is an eligibility exam for candidates who aspire to be Classes 1 to 8 teachers in Maharashtra. Candidates need to clear the MAHA TET exam to obtain eligibility for applying to the Maharashtra Teacher recruitment drives. Candidates need to obtain Maharashtra TET certificate for recr
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Maha TET exam process is as follows:
- Release of official notification
- Submission of online applications
- Release of admit card or hall ticket
- Conduct of the exam in written mode
- Release of provisional answer key to invite objections
- Release of the final answer key
- Release of result to invite objections
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Beginner-Level 5
MAHA TET NotificationsUpcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Re-Scheduled Exam Date 14 Oct '25 Bihar STET Notification 2025 19 Sep '25 - 31 Oct '25
Can a candidate appear in both MAHA TET Paper 1 and Paper 2?