Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET)
| Conducted by | Maharashtra State Council of Examinations, Pune |
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| Exam type | 150 multiple-choice questions per paper, 2 hours 30 minutesSource: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), pp. 3 and 5 |
| Field | Teaching |
| Who can apply | Paper I (Std I-V): SSC plus Diploma in Teacher Education (D.Ed. or equivalent). Paper II (Std VI-VIII): SSC and graduation plus Diploma in Teacher Education (D.Ed. or equivalent) OR graduate in Teacher Education (B.Ed.). Both papers: SSC and graduation plus Diploma in Teacher Education.Source: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - MAHATET June 2026, Q. No 1, p. 1 |
| Stages | Two papers: Paper I (primary level, Std I-V) and Paper II (upper-primary level, Std VI-VIII); both are needed to teach at both levels.Source: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 3 |
| What it leads to | Eligibility for teaching Std I-V (Paper I) and Std VI-VIII (Paper II) in Maharashtra schools, as the annexure's heading states.Source: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 3 |
| How to apply | Online on mahatet.in: register and note the username and password, log in, fill and submit the application form, make the online payment, then print the completed application. A photograph, signature, a government ID proof and a handwritten self-declaration with thumb impression are uploaded with the form.Source: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - MAHATET June 2026, Q. No 3 and 7, pp. 1-2 |
| Recognition | Government |
| Level | State |
Paper I (Std I-V, primary level): 150 marks, 150 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours 30 minutes; five compulsory subjects of 30 marks each: Child Psychology and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies. Paper II (Std VI-VIII, upper-primary level): 150 marks, 150 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours 30 minutes; Child Psychology and Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II 30, and 60 marks for either Mathematics and Science (30 each) or Social Studies. A teacher who wishes to teach both levels must take both papers. Questions are of the difficulty level of the secondary school examination (Paper I) or the higher secondary school examination (Paper II).
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), pp. 3-6 (Annexure A)
Questions on educational psychology and on the teaching-learning process of students aged 6 to 11; children with special needs and their characteristics; school interaction; characteristics of a good teacher; teaching methods and evaluation methods of various subjects. The teacher-education diploma syllabus in force in the State applies
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 3 (item 1)Language I: Marathi, English or Urdu. Language II: English (for Marathi Language I), Marathi (for English Language I), Marathi or English (for Urdu Language I). The language syllabus of the primary education curriculum in force applies (Std I to V)
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 3 (item 2 and table)Questions based on basic concepts in mathematics, logical reasoning, problem solving and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics. Coverage: the curriculum in force for Std I to V
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 4 (item 3)Questions based on basic concepts in History, Civics, Geography, General Science and Environment, and pedagogical knowledge of the subject. Coverage: the curriculum in force for Std I to V; Std I and II have no separate environmental-studies subject (it is integrated in first language and mathematics); for Std III to V the History, Civics, Geography and General Science syllabus of the 2004 primary curriculum applies
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 4 (item 4)Questions on educational psychology and on the teaching-learning process of students aged 11 to 14; children with special needs and their characteristics; school interaction; characteristics of a good teacher; teaching methods and evaluation methods of various subjects. The teacher-education diploma syllabus and the part of the B.Ed. syllabus relating to the 11-14 age group, as in force in the State, apply
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 5 (item 1)Language I: Marathi, English or Urdu. Language II: English (for Marathi Language I), Marathi (for English Language I), Marathi or English (for Urdu Language I). The language syllabus of the primary education curriculum in force applies (Std VI to VIII)
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 5 (items 2 and 3, table)60 marks, of which 30 for Mathematics and 30 for Science; questions on basic concepts, problem-solving ability and pedagogical knowledge of science and mathematics. Coverage: the subjects' curriculum for Std VI to VIII in force. Compulsory choice for mathematics and science teachers; other teachers may choose this group or Social Studies
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), pp. 5-6 (item 4 A)60 questions of 60 marks on concepts and ideas in Social Studies and pedagogical knowledge. Coverage: the Social Studies curriculum for Std VI to VIII in force. Compulsory choice for social-studies teachers; other teachers may choose this group or Mathematics and Science
Read from: MAHATET Syllabus (Annexure A: Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and question-paper pattern, attached to the Maharashtra Government letter of 15 October 2013), p. 6 (item 4 B)Tell us which exam you are aiming for and how we can help - we will get back to you.
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