MAHA TET syllabus and exam pattern 2026: two papers of 150 marks each in 150 minutes with no negative marking, section-wise marks, the 60 percent qualifying bar and lifetime validity.
The MAHA TET syllabus and exam pattern 2026 cover two independent papers set by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune: Paper I for teaching classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes, with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking. A candidate may take either paper or both. The paper is set in Marathi and English and grounded in the Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati) textbooks.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Papers | Paper I (classes 1 to 5), Paper II (classes 6 to 8) |
| Questions and marks | 150 MCQ, 150 marks per paper |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Marking | plus 1 correct, no negative, 0 for blank |
| Qualifying | 60 percent general, 55 percent reserved |
| Validity | lifetime |
MAHA TET Paper I is for primary teachers (classes 1 to 5) and has five sections of 30 marks each. It tests child development and teaching ability alongside the subjects taught at the primary level, drawn from the Balbharati curriculum.
| Section | Marks | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | development, learning, inclusive education, assessment |
| Language I (Marathi) | 30 | comprehension, Marathi grammar and vocabulary, language pedagogy |
| Language II (English) | 30 | comprehension, grammar in context, language pedagogy |
| Mathematics | 30 | numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, data, maths pedagogy |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | family, water, plants and animals, Our State Maharashtra, EVS pedagogy |
MAHA TET Paper II is for upper-primary teachers (classes 6 to 8). Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Marathi) and Language II (English) carry 30 marks each, and then you choose one subject stream worth 60 marks.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I (Marathi) | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science, OR Social Studies | 60 |
Maths-and-Science candidates answer Mathematics for 30 and Science for 30; Social Studies candidates answer one 60-mark paper covering Maharashtra geography, Maratha and Shivaji history, the three-tier local self-government and the state economy.
No. MAHA TET has no negative marking. Every correct answer earns 1 mark, a wrong answer costs nothing, and a blank scores 0. Because there is no penalty, you should attempt all 150 questions in each paper and never leave a question blank, since a reasoned guess can only help.
You qualify by scoring 60 percent, which is 90 out of 150 marks, in the general category, and 55 percent, which is 82 marks, for reserved and PwD candidates. The MAHA TET certificate is valid for a lifetime under the NCTE norm, so a single successful attempt gives you a permanent teaching-eligibility credential for Maharashtra schools.
MAHA TET mirrors the CTET structure but with two key differences. First, Language I is Marathi and Language II is English. Second, it is grounded in the Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati) textbooks rather than NCERT, with strong Maharashtra-specific content: the Our State Maharashtra unit in EVS, Maharashtra geography and rivers, Maratha and Shivaji history from the Balbharati books, the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad local-government system, and full Marathi grammar (sandhi, samas, alankar, vibhakti, kaal, prayog).
Cover every section, because all are compulsory and each carries equal weight. Build Child Development and Pedagogy from mainstream educational psychology and the NCF, strengthen Marathi grammar and English usage, revise primary and upper-primary Mathematics and Science from the Balbharati books, and study the Maharashtra layer for EVS and Social Studies. Then take full-length mocks on the exact 150-question pattern in Marathi. See our full MAHA TET 2026 strategy guide and practise on the MAHA TET mock test series, and browse all exams we cover.
The MAHA TET syllabus and exam pattern are stable and candidate-friendly: two papers of 150 marks each, no negative marking, a 60 percent qualifying bar and lifetime validity. Knowing the section split and the Balbharati grounding lets you plan your preparation precisely and clear the exam on the first attempt.
MAHA TET has two papers: Paper I for classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Each has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes, with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking. A candidate may take either paper or both.
MAHA TET Paper I has five sections of 30 marks each: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Marathi), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies, all at the primary level and grounded in the Maharashtra State Board Balbharati textbooks.
No. MAHA TET has no negative marking. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, a wrong answer costs nothing and a blank scores 0. You should attempt all 150 questions in each paper because a reasoned guess can only help.
You qualify with 60 percent, which is 90 out of 150 marks, in the general category, and 55 percent, which is 82 marks, for reserved and PwD candidates. The MAHA TET certificate is valid for a lifetime under the NCTE norm.
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MAHA TET is set in Marathi and English, with Language I as Marathi and Language II as English. It is grounded in the Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati) textbooks, with Maharashtra-specific content in EVS and Social Studies such as Maharashtra geography, Shivaji history and the local self-government system.
