Maharashtra State Board of Examinations has released the schedule for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test 2025. The candidates who are willing and who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can apply online from 15th September 2025 onwards at the official website www.mahatet.in. The last date to apply for the MAHA TET 2025 is 3rd October 2025. Candidates can check the complete details for the MAHA TET 2025, like exam date, online form, eligibility, and more, from this article.
MAHA TET Notification 2025 Out
A short MAHA TET Notification 2025 providing the complete schedule for the MAHA TET 2025 has been released by the Maharashtra State Board of Examinations. Candidates can check the complete schedule for the exam, like registration dates, exam dates, and more, from the notices. Below we have provided the notice released by the officials.
MAHA TET 2025 Overview
Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates to become teachers for primary (Classes 1-5) and upper primary (Classes 6-8) levels in schools within Maharashtra. Those who successfully pass the exam will be provided with a certificate that has lifetime validity and can be used to get appointed as teachers.
| MAHA TET 2025 Summary | |
| Organization | Maharashtra State Board of Examination (MSCE) |
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Posts | Primary Teachers (Ist to Vth) Upper Primary Teachers (VIth to VIIIth) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Date | 15th September to 3rd October 2025 |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Exam Level | State |
| Official Website | www.mahatet.in |
Maharashtra TET 2025 Important Dates
The short notice for the MAHA TET 2025 has been released on 13th September 2025. The online registration process will start from 15th September 2025 onwards at www.mahatet.in, and the last date to apply is 3rd October 2025. The exam will be conducted on 23rd November 2025 in 2 shifts.
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notice | 13th September 2025 |
| Apply Online Stars | 15th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd October 2025 |
| Printing of Admit Card | 10th to 23rd November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 23rd November 2025 (Shift 1- 10:30 am to 1:00 pm and Shift 2- 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm) |
MAHA TET Eligibility Criteria 2025
Those who wish to be hired for Class I to VIII Teachers in government schools of Maharashtra are first required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the MAHA TET 2025 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 a 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 a 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 a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) | Candidates who have passed their 10+2 or have done graduation are eligible. |
MAHA TET 2025 Application Fees
While filling out the online application form for MAHA TET 2025, candidates need to submit an application fee specific to their categories. 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/- |
Steps to Apply for Maharashtra TET 2025
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.
- Open the official exam portal for MAHA TET 2025, i.e., www.mahatet.in.
- Click on the “Candidate’s login” button available on the homepage.
- A drop-down menu opens up, tap on the “New Candidate Registration” button.
- Now, create a username and password. Then enter your full name, father’s name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Verify the OTP sent on the registered e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Now, go back to the login portal and enter the generated user ID and password.
- Here, enter all the relevant details including your qualifications.
- Then, upload the photograph, signature, mark sheets, and other necessary certificates.
- Preview the MAHA TET Application Form 2025 and then pay the application fees.
- Submit the application form now.
MAHA TET 2025 Exam Pattern
The MAHA TET 2025 exam consists of two papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 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 state-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 papers will be conducted for 2 hours and 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. The 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 2025- 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 Certificate 2025
The MAHA TET Certificate is awarded to candidates who successfully pass the examination with high scores. The certificate will be issued by the Maharashtra State Board 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.
