MAHA TET 2024 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

The MAHA TET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The MAHA TET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both the papers. In each paper, candidates are asked 150 objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs). 

The MAHA TET exam pattern 2024 includes number and name of sections, total questions, maximum marks and exam duration for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the complete exam pattern for MAHA TET Paper 1 and Paper 2 below:

No, there is no negative marking in the MAHA TET examination. Candidates are given zero marks for wrong or incorrect answers in the exam. The MAHA TET exam comprises a total 150 questions in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 and each question carries 1 mark. For each correct answer in the exam, candidates are given 1 mark and 0 for the incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answer or unattempted question in the MAHA TET exam.

The MAHA TET Paper 2 is for Upper-Primary Teachers who teach Classes 6 to 8. The Paper 2 of Maha TET exam involves the following subjects:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language-I
• Language-II
• Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/ Social Sciences

The Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and Language II sections comprise 30 question each. In Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/ Social Sciences section, a total of 60 questions are asked. Candidates need to attempt all the questions in a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Candidates should prepare a concrete preparation strategy to crack the MAHA TET exam with high scores. Have a look at some of the best MAHA TET preparation tips below:

• Understand the MAHA TET exam pattern
• Cover the entire MAHA TET syllabus
• Refer to the best MAHA TET books and study material.
• Solve MAHA TET question papers and mock tests.
• Prepare the short notes for quick revision during the last days.
• Create an effective study plan to pass the exam.

The MAHA TET Paper 1 is for Primary Teachers who teach Classes 1 to 5 in Mahrashtra schools. The MAHA TET Paper 1 involves 5 subjects:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language-I
• Language-II
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

In each subject of Maha TET Paper 1, a total of 30 questions are asked. The total marks of Paper 1 are 150. Candidates need to answer all the questions in a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. 

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 2024 differ for General category and reserved category candidates. Have a look at the MAHA TET qualifying marks below:

MAHA TET stands for Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a state-level exam conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) to determine the eligibility of candidates as teachers. The MAHA TET exam is conducted at two levels – Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5 teachers) and Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8 teachers). Candidates who plan to become teachers of Classes 1-8 need to appear for both MAHA TET papers.

The MAHA TET exam is valid for life. Candidates who clear the MAHA TET exam are awarded the eligibility certificates. The MAHA TET Certificate holds the lifetime validity. However, the MAHA TET certificate was valid for only 7 years earlier. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) extended the validity of the State TET and CTET certificates to lifetime in the year 2020.