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MAHA TET 2024 Notification Out, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) has decided to conduct the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET 2024). Those who are interested in becoming teachers for primary and upper primary classes in the government schools of Maharashtra. Candidates can get the online application form for MAHA TET 2024 at the official exam portal i.e. https://mahatet.in/. This test has been made compulsory by National Education Policy for those who wish to teach to students of classes Ist to VIIIth.

MAHA TET Notification 2024 Out

Recently, an advertisement notification pdf has been published by MSCE on its official website for conducting a state eligibility test to select eligible candidates for posts of teachers for Classes Ist to VIIIth. Candidates can directly get the MAHA TET Notification 2024 PDF by clicking on the link shared below. Interested candidates are advised to read out the entire notification pdf carefully and completely to get all the important details for this exam.

MAHA TET 2024- Exam Highlights

The Maharashtra TET 2024 exam is being conducted to determine candidate’s eligibility for teachers posts at the government school of Maharashtra. Those who successfully pass the exam are provided with a certificate that has lifetime validity and can be used to get appointed as teachers.

Maha TET Notification 2024- Highlights 
Organization Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)
Exam Name Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test
Posts Primary Teachers (Ist to Vth)
Upper Primary Teachers (VIth to VIIIth)
Exam Level State
Mode of Application Online
Online Registration Dates 9th to 30th September 2024
Official Website https://mahatet.in/

MAHA TET 2024 Exam Date Out

Along with the MAHA TET Notification 2024, MSCE has also announced the MAHA TET 2024 Exam Date. The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test is scheduled to be conducted on 10th November 2024. This state-level exam will take place in two shifts consisting of two papers- 1, and 2. The first shift will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, and the second from  2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Maharashtra TET 2024- Important Dates

The official notification PDF for the MAHA TET 2024 exam also includes dates for the important events of this state eligibility test. The admit card for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test will be released on 28th October 2024 for the exam scheduled to be held on 10th November 2024.

Events Dates
Apply Online Start Date 9th September 2024
Last Date to Apply Online 30th September 2024
MAHA TET Admit Card 2024 28th October 2024
MAHA TET Exam Date 2024 10th November 2024

MAHA TET 2024 Apply Online Link

MSCE has started the online registration for Maharashtra TET 2024 through the official exam portal. Only interested and eligible candidates are required to submit the application form. As per the MAHA TET Notification 2024, the last date to submit the online form is 30th September 2024. The direct link to fill application form for the MAHA TET 2024 exam is shared below. It is advised to fill out the complete application form else the application will get rejected.

Steps to Apply for Maharastra TET 2024

Those who are interested and eligible to apply for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test can do so by visiting the official exam portal and then following the detailed procedure shared below.

  1. Open the official exam portal for MAHA TET 2024 i.e. https://mahatet.in/.
  2. Click on the “Candidate’s login” button available on the homepage.
  3. A drop-down menu opens up, tap on the “New Candidate Registration” button.
  4. Now, create a username and password. Then enter your full name, father’s name, mobile number, and email ID.
  5. Verify the OTP sent on the registered e-mail ID and mobile number.
  6. Now, go back to the login portal and enter the generated user ID and password.
  7. Here, enter all the relevant details including your qualifications.
  8. Then, upload the photograph, signature, mark sheets, and other necessary certificates.
  9. Preview the MAHA TET Application Form 2024 and then pay the application fees.
  10. Submit the application form now.

MAHA TET 2024 Application Fees

While filling out the online application form for MAHA TET 2024, candidates need to submit an application fee specific to their categories. As per the MAHA TET Notification 2024, candidates belonging to SC/ST categories applying for either paper 1 or 2 are required to pay Rs. 700/- and those applying for both papers need to submit Rs. 900/- as an application fee.

Categories Fees for Paper 1 or 2 Fees for both Paper 1 and 2
SC/ST Rs. 700/- Rs. 900/-
Handicapped (40% or more than 40%)
OBC/EWS/SEBC/Open/SBC/NT-B, C, D/VJA/TA Rs. 1000/- Rs. 1200/-

MAHA TET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Those who wish to be hired for Class Ist to VIIIth Teachers in government schools of Maharashtra are first required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the MAHA TET 2024 examination. Here, in the table below we have discussed the mandatory professional and educational qualifications required for papers 1, and 2.

Papers Professional Qualifications Educational Qualifications
Paper 1 Candidates must have a diploma in education (D.Ed) or bachelor of education (B.Ed) Those who have done and passed their class 12th are eligible
Paper 2 Candidates must have a diploma in education (D.Ed) or bachelor of education (B.Ed) Candidates who have passed their 10+2 or have done graduation are eligible.
Both Papers- 1, and 2 Candidates must have a diploma in education (D.Ed) or bachelor of education (B.Ed) Candidates who have passed their 10+2 or have done graduation are eligible.

MAHA TET 2024 Exam Pattern

The MAHA TET 2024 exam consists of two papers i.e. Paper 1, and 2. Each paper is for 150 marks, and candidates are required to thoroughly check out the exam pattern for both papers before beginning their preparation for this stat-level exam.

  • In both Papers 1 and 2, there will be a total of 150 multiple-choice questions.
  • For every correct answer, candidates get +1.
  • For a wrong answer, no marks will be deducted.
  • Both the papers will be conducted for 2 hours 30 minutes each.

Paper 1

The first paper for the Maharashtra State Teacher Eligibility Test consists of 150 multiple-choice questions and is conducted for those wishing to be hired as primary teachers.

Subjects Number of Questions Marks Duration
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 2 hours 30 minutes
Language 1 30 30
Language 2 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Environmental Studies 30 30
Total 150 150

Paper 2

The second paper is conducted to determine the candidate’s eligibility for upper primary teachers and will take place for 150 marks, detailed exam pattern is discussed below.

Subjects Number of Questions Marks Duration
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 2 hours 30 minutes
Language 1 30 30
Language 2 30 30
Mathematics & Science or Social Science 30 30
Total 150 150

MAHA TET 2024- Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test is 90 out of 150 for the general category, and 82 out of 150 for reserved categories. Check out the category-wise minimum qualifying percentage below.

Categories Qualifying Marks Qualifying Percentage 
General 90 out of 150 60%
Reserved (SC/ST/PwD) 82 out of 150 555

MAHA TET 2024 Syllabus

While preparing for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, candidates must refer to the MAHA TET 2024 syllabus which consists of the topics that a candidate must cover. This helps candidates to complete their exam preparation easily and effectively. Understanding the subject-wise syllabus is the key step towards the preparation journey. So, click on the link below and get to know the detailed syllabus for Maharashtra TET 2024.

MAHA TET Certificate 2024

The MAHA TET Certificate is awarded to candidates who successfully pass the examination with high scores. According to the MAHA TET Notification 2024, the certificate will be issued by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) at their respective centers. This certificate will remain valid for a lifetime. Possessing the MAHA TET certificate will qualify the candidate to work as a Teacher in Maharashtra schools.

MAHA TET Notification 2024- FAQs

Q1: When will MAHA TET 2024 exam be held?

MAHA TET exam will be held on 10th November 2024.

Q2: What is the last date to fill MAHA TET Application Form 2024?

The last date to fill MAHA TET Application Form is 30th September 2024.

Q3: Is there negative marking in MAHA TET 2024 exam?

No, there is no negative marking MAHA TET exam.

Q4: Which is the official portal for Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test 2024?

The official portal for Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test is https://mahatet.in/.

Q5: What is the duration for MAHA TET Exam 2024?

The duration of MAHA TET exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Q6: How many papers are there is Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test?

There are 2 papers in Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test.

Q7: How many questions are there in MAHA TET-Paper 1?

There are total 150 questions in MAHA TET-Paper 1.

Q8: What is validity of MAHA TET Certificate?

The MAHA TET Certificate has a lifetime validity.

Q9: Is MAHA TET conducted every year?

Yes, MSCE conducts MAHA TET exam every year.

Q10: How many attempts for MAHA TET?

There is no limit on the number of attempts for MAHA TET.

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