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Q: Is there any age criteria to apply for the MTET exam?

Candidates should be a minimum of 18 of age in order to be eligible to apply for the MTET exam. There is no upper age limit for the MTET exam. The educational qualification to apply for the MTET exam has been given below for the candidates: Primary- Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) Graduation with BEd (final year appearing or passed) Upper Primary- Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and a one year BEd Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BElEd

Q: How many papers does one need to give to qualify the MTET exam?

Candidates planning to teach Classes 1 to 5 need to qualify MTET Paper 1. Candidates planning to teach Classes 6 to 8 need to qualify for MTET Paper 2. Candidates planning to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to qualify both papers. The candidates have to apply for the papers according to their eligibility set by the board. The educational qualification criteria has been given below for the candidates: Paper 1 Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) Paper 2 Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education. Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd

Q: How to get a job after qualifying for MTET?

After qualifying the MTET exam, the candidates are awarded with the eligibility Certificate. MTET does not guarantee any job after the candidate qualifies the exam. Though, the candidates will become eligible for the recruitment exam after qualifying for the MTET exam. The recruitment exam for recruiting teachers in the schools of Meghalaya. The candidates can apply for the different vacancies according to their eligibility. The Meghalaya government releases the vacancies for the teachers according to the needs of the state.

Q: In which mode the MTET exam is conducted?

The MTET exam is conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper based test. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. The candidates need to fill the sheet carefully as no extra OMR sheet will not be given in the exam. However, the MTET application process is complete online process. The candidates have to fill out he application form online on the official website. Other than this the application fee have to paid online.

Q: How many times is the MTET exam conducted in a year?

The MTET (Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted once a year by the DERT. The exam is usually conducted in the month of May-June, and the notification for the exam is released a few months prior to the exam date. It is important to note that the MTET exam is conducted in two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who wish to become teachers for students in the age group of 6-11 years need to appear for Paper 1, while candidates who wish to become teachers for students in the age group of 11-14 years need to appear for Paper 2. Candidates who wish to become teachers for both age groups need to appear for both papers.

Q: What is the selection process for MTET exam?

The MTET (Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Meghalaya. However, it is important to note that qualifying the MTET exam does not guarantee a job as a teacher. The selection process for the MTET exam involves the following steps: Qualifying the MTET exam: Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in the MTET exam to be considered eligible for the post of teacher. Applying for teaching vacancies: Once a candidate has qualified the MTET exam, they can apply for teaching vacancies in government and private schools in Meghalaya. Candidates can apply for vacancies based on their qualifications, experience, and other eligibility criteria specified by the school authorities. Selection process by the school authorities: The selection process for teaching vacancies may vary from school to school. Generally, the school authorities conduct a written test, followed by an interview to shortlist candidates for the post of teacher. Document verification and joining formalities: Once a candidate has been selected for the post of teacher, they are required to complete the document verification process and complete the joining formalities.

Q: How many questions are asked in MTET exam?

MTET (Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test) exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options and a single correct answer. The total marks for both papers are 150, with each question carrying one mark. The distribution of questions and marks in each paper is as follows :- Paper 1: The 150 MCQs are divided into five sections, with 30 questions in each section. The sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Paper 2: The 150 MCQs are divided into five sections, with 30 questions in each section. The sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science. It is important to note that each question carries equal weightage, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks to qualify the MTET exam.

Q: What is the duration of MTET Exam?

The duration of the MTET (Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test) Exam is 2.5 hours (150 minutes) for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam is conducted in two shifts, with Paper 1 conducted in the morning shift and Paper 2 conducted in the afternoon shift. Each paper of the MTET Exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark. The questions are designed to test the candidates' knowledge, understanding, and pedagogical skills related to the relevant subjects. Candidates are advised to manage their time well during the exam and allocate sufficient time for each section of the paper. They should also read the instructions carefully before attempting the questions and avoid making any mistakes while filling in the answer sheet.

Q: Is the MTET exam conducted on a single day?

Yes, the MTET exam is conducted on a single day but in two different shifts. The details of the MTET exam shifts has been given below for the candidates: Shift 1 is conducted from 10:00 am-12:30 pm for MTET Paper 1 Shift 2 is conducted from 2:30-5:00 pm for MTET Paper 2 However, the shift timing can be changed by the board. Though, the candidates will be informed by the board before if any changes are made for the MTET exam.

Updated on Mar 21, 2024 11:50 IST

By Chitwan Sharma

Meghalaya TET (MTET) Exam Date 2023 has been announced by the Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT). The MTET 2023 exam was held for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) papers on December 1, 2023. DERT accepted the MTET Online Form 2023 till October 26, 2023. MTET Admit Card was released by the DERT one week before the exam date.

MTET 2023 dates highlight the timeline of events related to the exam including the release of the application form, admit card, exam date and declaration of result, etc. Candidates should keep themselves updated with Maharashtra TET dates so they do not miss any exam events.

Also Read: TET Exam Dates 2023

Q: How many questions are asked in MTET exam?

Q: What is the duration of MTET Exam?

Q: Is the MTET exam conducted on a single day?

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Meghalaya TET 2023: Important Exam Events
MTET 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
MTET Eligibility Criteria 2023
MTET Selection Process 2023

Meghalaya TET 2023: Important Exam Events

Candidates can check below the important events of the Meghalaya TET (MTET) 2023 exam:

Release of application form: Meghalaya TET application form 2023 is released by the DERT after the issue of notification. The application process for the Meghalaya TET exam is conducted offline as well as online.
Issue of admit card: MTET admit card is released online. Candidates can access the MTET admit card from the official website by logging in with the application number and date of birth or password. The MTET admit card 2023 provides details such as exam date, time, and exam centre.
MTET exam: The MTET 2023 exam is held offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted in two sessions for LP and UP levels.
Declaration of the result: MTET result 2023 is announced after the completion of the assessment process. The result contains the roll numbers of qualified candidates.

Commonly asked questions

Q: In which mode the MTET exam is conducted?

Q: How many times is the MTET exam conducted in a year?

Q: What is the selection process for MTET exam?

MTET 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MTET 2023 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Dec ' 23	MTET Exam Date
Nov ' 23	MTET Admit Card Release
03 Oct ' 23	MTET Notification 2023
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MTET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Check Meghalaya MTET eligibility for LP and UP teachers below:

Citizenship: Candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya are only eligible to apply for the MTET 2022 exam.

MTET Eligibility for Lower Primary (LP) Teacher

Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST) and should pass a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) in accordance with NCTE regulations/four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)/Diploma in Special Education.

MTET Eligibility for Upper Primary (UP) Teacher

Candidates should pass BA/BSc with at least 50 per cent aggregate and should clear a two-year D.El.Ed in accordance with NCTE regulations/one-year B.Ed/four-year B.El.Ed/Diploma in Special Education. Candidates who have cleared Class 12 with at least 50 per cent aggregate and possess a four-year BA.Ed/Bsc.Ed degree are also eligible to apply for the exam.

Age limit: Other than the educational qualification mentioned above, candidates should not be over 32 years of age. However, age relaxation of five years is given to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there any age criteria to apply for the MTET exam?

Q: How many papers does one need to give to qualify the MTET exam?

Q: How to get a job after qualifying for MTET?

MTET Selection Process 2023

The Meghalaya TET selection process includes the following steps:

MTET notification: The Meghalaya TET examination process began with the release of the official notification. The notification contains important details regarding the exam such as exam date, the application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern and more
MTET application form: Candidates were required to fill out the MTET application form offline or online. MTET application fee is INR 800 for each paper for General category candidates and INR 400 for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates. PwD category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee
MTET admit card: MTET admit card was released online mode on the official website of DERT. MTET admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the allotted test centre
MTET exam: Candidates have to appear for MTET Paper 1 and/or Paper 2 in offline mode. The MTET exam is of two and a half hours duration and is conducted in the English language
MTET result: MTET result will be announced in online mode on the official website of the board. Candidates who score 60 per cent or more marks are declared MTET-qualified