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 Admit Card

9 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

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Q:   How to download MAHA TET answer key?
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The MAHA TET answer key 2026 will be released by MSCE Pune. Candidates can download the MAHA TET answer key 2026 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:   When will the MAHA TET answer key be released?
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The MAHA TET answer key 2026 will be released online after the few days of the conclusion of an exam. 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 published after the conduct of the exam to invite objections from candidates. The MAHA TET final answer key 2026 will be released before the result.

Q:   What is the MAHA TET 2026 Exam date?
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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 was 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.

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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Q:   Where can I check Maha TET answer key?
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The Maha TET Answer Key is made available on the official website of the exam. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) releases the official answer key on the exam website- mahatet.in. Candidates need to visit this official website to get the official Mahatet answer key PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Moreover, the Maha TET Answer Key is also displayed here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/maha-tet-exam-answer-key

Q:   How to raise objections against MAHA TET answer key?
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Candidates can raise objections against the MAHA TET answer key using the process given below-

  • Visit mahatet.in.
  • Click on the candidate login link.
  • Login and click on the objection link.
  • Submit the objection along with the evidence.
Q:   Is MAHA TET online or offline?
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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.

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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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Q:   What information is mentioned in Maha TET answer key?
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The Maha TET answer key contains the following details:

  • Exam details
  • Question number
  • Answer options
  • Correct answer
  • Marking scheme
Q:   How to crack MAHA TET Exam?
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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:   Can I raise objection against Maha TET answer key?
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Candidates can raise objections against the Maha TET answer key. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) provides one-time facility to challenge the answer key. Candidates can challenge the interim answer key for the Maha TET exam by visiting mahatet.in and attaching the evidence supporting their claim.

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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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Q:   What is the benefit of MAHA TET answer key?
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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:   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:   What is the full form of MAHATET?
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The full form of the MAHATET is:

  • MAHA: Maharashtra
  • TET: Teacher Eligibility Test

It is an eligibility exam for candidates who want to apply for teacher recruitment in Maharashtra schools.

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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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Q:   Is MAHA TET compulsory for teaching jobs in Maharashtra?
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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.

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:   What is the Maha Tet exam for?
A: 

The MAHA TET exam is a qualifying exam for candidates who want to be Classes 1 to 8 teachers. Candidates need to clear the MAHA TET exam to obtain eligibility certificate for applying to the Maharashtra Teacher recruitment drives. 

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MAHA TET Answer Key 2026 FAQs

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Q:   What is the difference between MAHA TET interim answer key and final answer key?
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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:   Is MAHA TET final result 2025 released?
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Yes. The MAHA TET final result 2025 was released on February 3 at mahatet.in. It was announced after the scrutiny of objections against the interin result. The MAHA TET result was 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 2025. Moreover, the direct MAHA TET result 2025 link is provided here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/maha-tet-exam-results

Q:   What is the timing of MAHA TET exam?
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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?
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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:   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 is MAHA TET application fee?
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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:   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:   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:   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?
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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.

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.

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Answered a month 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

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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 was 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

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Answered a month 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

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Answered a month 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

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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

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Answered 2 months 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

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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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