Conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination, Maha Tet is a state-level entry examination for candidates who are willing to convert their passion for teaching into a whole-time profession! TET, which is also known as the Teacher Eligibility Exam is a gateway to convert your career aspiration into success and getting placed into the prestigious government job as a teacher. MAHA TET aims to gauge the skills of young individuals through two parts i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2 on qualifying which, the students can enter at varying levels as a full-time teachers. If you want to kick start your career as an Academician, here is a blog aiming to explain all the parameters related to the exam! But before starting with the blog, let us glance over some of the important facts related to the exam. 

What is MAHA TET?

MAHA TET is an eligibility test for teachers who want to teach in the schools of Maharashtra. It is conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of examination at the state level. The candidates who pass the test are recruited in the schools of Maharashtra. This test is conducted on 2 levels – the primary (paper – I) for teaching 1st – 5th classes and the upper primary (paper –II) for teaching 6th – 8th classes. Those who want to teach from 1st – 8th class have to give both papers to be eligible to teach all these classes.

Entry Requisites for MAHA TET

To appear in the exam, candidates must fulfill the set criterion of eligibility as prescribed by the official body conducting the exam. Failing this, the applicants would not be allowed to sit in the examination. Also, candidates must keep in mind that the conducting authorities hold the power to cancel the candidature of the applicants if any discrepancy is detected. Following are the entry essentials of the MAHA TET exam:

• The candidate must be a native citizen of Maharashtra 
• Applicants having academic and professional qualifications as specified by the Government of Maharashtra Resolution can apply. 
• Candidates pursuing a teacher education course as directed by the Government of Maharashtra Resolution are eligible. 

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria is also important to consider before applying for the exam so here are the eligibility requirements –

• There is no age limit for the exam and no bar on the number of attempts. You can try again to improve your scores.

For Primary (paper – I)

• The candidate should have passed class 10 from a recognized board with at least 50% marks.
• The candidate should also have a (B. Ed) Bachelor of Education or a (D. Ed) Diploma in Education with at least 50% marks.

 For upper primary (paper – II) or both papers

• The candidate should have a class 10 and a graduation degree with at least 50% marks in both.
• The candidate should also have a (B. Ed) Bachelor of Education or a (D. Ed) Diploma in Education with 50% aggregate marks.

Registration Process and ID Regeneration

We are providing a step by step process walk through of the registration process for your guidance below –

• Visit the official site here.
• Make registration through the “New registration” link.
• Fill in the details asked for.
• Then Submit the form and note down the registration ID and password that is generated by the system. 
• Now use this registered ID and password to log in to the student portal for other things like the application form and admit card.
• If you have forgotten your password then check your email id and phone number which you registered for the id and password, and If you cannot remember it still you can go to the “forgot password” link and you can reset your password through your registered id.
• If you cannot remember anything then you can re–register on the official website.

Selection Process for MAHA TET

For you to be selected you have to go through a few steps –

• First you need to fill the application form and submit it with application fees.
• Then you will be issued an admit card for your exam which will contain all the details.
• Then you have to give the MAHA TET 2023 exam properly.
• The results are declared and you have to get at least 60% aggregate in the exam to pass it.

Then the candidates who have passed will be given a certificate in a few weeks which is used to apply for the post of teacher in the Maharashtra schools.

Admit Card

The admit card or the exam hall ticket is very important when giving any exam. It has all the important details like roll number, name, paper codes etc. which you will need to fill in your answer sheet. Without the admit card no one is allowed inside the examination center. You will get the admit card online and you can download it from the official website by login in with your registered email id and password. Keep the admit card safe after downloading because it is important and you will need it during the exam.

MAHA TET Exam Pattern

The MAHA TET test is divided into two parts and separate examinations are held for both levels. Through paper 1, candidates can enter the profile of a primary teacher for classes 1-5 whereas after qualifying paper 2 the aspirant will join as a teacher for upper primary classes (6-10). The exam pattern and syllabus for both papers are distinct and has been tabulated below: 

PAPER 1

PAPER 2

MAHA TET Syllabus 

To test the candidates and shortlist the best minds who will contribute in shaping the young minds of the country, the official authorities have devised the syllabus carefully. It is of utmost importance to prepare each and every subject with equal importance so as to score well in the exam. Here is a brief overview of the syllabus of the MAHA TET exam: 

Syllabus

The syllabus of both paper – I and paper – II are given below –

Paper – I

Language

You can choose 2 languages from the sets given below –

Pedagogy

Questions will be asked on educational psychology based on the topics below –

• Evaluation Methodology
• Special needs, qualities, and class interaction of children.
• Study process of students aged 6-11
• Teaching Methodology

Mathematics

Basic maths from class 1^st – 8^th class along with the following topics will be asked –

• Addition and Subtraction
• Geometry
• Numbers
• Pedagogical issues
• Shapes & Spatial Understanding
• Solids around us

Environmental Studies

The following topics will be included –

• Environment and pedagogical knowledge of the subject.
• Family and Friends
• General Science
• Things we make and do

Paper – II

The paper–II syllabus is almost the same including the following –

Language

Language-I and Language – II selection is similar to the paper – I and the following concepts are included –

• Grammar
• Inference
• Language Comprehension
• Pedagogy of Language Development
• Reading unseen passages
• Verbal ability

Child and Pedagogy

Educational psychology and the following concepts will be there –

• Evaluation Methodology
• Special needs, qualities, and class interaction of children.
• Study process of students aged 6-11
• Teaching Methodology

Optional Subject

The candidates can choose either maths & science or social science which include –

Maths

Science     

Social Science

It includes History, civics and geography which comprises of the following topics –

History

Geography

• Agriculture
• Air
• Geography as a social study and as a science
• Globe
• Human Environment: settlement, transport, and communication
• Planet: Earth in the solar system
• Resources: Types, Natural and Human
• The environment in its totality: natural and human
• Water

Civics

Preparation Tips

The following tips will help you in your preparation for your MAHA TET exam and also help you in getting a good score in it –

• The first step would be to be aware of the syllabus, marking scheme, the pattern of the questions and other things.
• The next step would be to make a timetable and routine to study.
• Remember to give time to every subject and especially to the ones which you might find difficult.
•  You can check out the books provided below and find good study material which covers all the syllabus topic-wise. You can also take professional help if needed.
• When you are confident about your preparation then you should try solving the previous year’s question papers. They help you with time management and you get to know where you need more practice.
• Finally, do not panic and study hard. We are sure you can do it.

Reference Books

Now that you are aware of the syllabus and have got good preparation tips you might need to select your study material. So we are here to help. We are providing you a list of good reference books which might help you with your preparation. Choose the one you find the best according to your need and get started –

Result and Cut Off

The date of the result will be announced on the official website and even the result will also be declared online on the site. You can log in with your email id and password to get the scorecard. Those who have passed will be given the rank card which will have all the information about their percentage, qualifying status and regarding the counseling round and dates etc. Those who have passed will have their name on the cut off merit list which is released on the official website. If you have passed then only you will be invited for the counseling sessions.

Certificate

The candidates who qualify for the MAHA TET exam are awarded the certificate in a few weeks after the results. The TET certificate will be awarded by the authorities online on the official website itself. The candidates can download it from the official website. It is valid for 7 years after the date of issuance and can be used for getting a job at schools in Maharashtra. 

Contact Details

For any further queries, you can contact the address below –

Commissioner, Maharashtra State Examination Council
Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pune – 19          
Or
Contact this helpline number since it is safer due to the pandemic – 1800-267-2233

FAQs

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