The Maharashtra State Council of Examinations (MSCE) administers the MAHA TET Exam, or Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, to determine candidates’ eligibility to teach in Maharashtra’s public schools. It’s an OMR entrance exam that’s done with a pen and paper.
The MAHA TET Official Notification 2024 will invite all interested candidates from Maharashtra to apply for positions as Lower Primary Teachers (classes 1-5) and Upper Primary Teachers (classes 6-8) in Maharashtra’s government schools.
The exam is conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education’s rules and regulations (NCTE). Maharashtra’s Education Minister will issue the notification soon. This period will be used to announce the availability of online applications, the release of admit cards, and the date of the exam.
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MAHA TET 2024: An Overview
Aspiring candidates can review the MAHA TET Exam’s key features in the table below.
Candidates can get an idea of the exam schedule by looking at data from previous years’ MAHA TET exam dates. The table below shows the MAHA TET 2024 tentative examination dates.:
Exam related Events
MAHA TET Exam Schedule (Tentative)
Official Notification
The first week of August 2024
Online Application Process
From the first week of August till the fourth week of August 2024
Admit Card Release
The fourth week of September 2024
MAHA TET Exam
The second week of October 2024
Answer Key Result
To be Announced
Result Announcement
To be Announced
MAHA TET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024
In order to be considered, applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:
For Primary Teachers (Class I to V):
The candidate must obtain a score of 50% marks on the Class 12 or equivalent examination. (Reserved categories must obtain 45% marks)
The candidate must have a diploma in elementary education (D.Ed) or a bachelor’s degree in elementary education (B.Ed) with a minimum of 50%. (Reserved categories must obtain 45%)
Candidates who are in their final year of D.Ed or B.Ed studies are also eligible to apply.
For Upper Primary Teachers (Class VI to VIII):
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree that is relevant and applicable with a minimum of 50%. (45 percent for reserved categories)
The candidate must have earned a pass grade on a Diploma in Teacher Education (D.Ed) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Teacher Education (B.Ed).
Candidates in their final year of D.Ed or B.Ed programs are also eligible to apply and take the exam.
MAHA TET Age Limit
The table below shows the age limit and other significant eligibility information for candidates.
Specifics
Important Details
Age Criteria
Anyone can apply. No age limit is prescribed by the recruitment board.
Nationality
Indian
Domicile
Maharashtra
Total Number of Attempts Allowed
As long as candidates satisfy all the eligibility criteria
Important Points
The candidate can appear more than one time if he is not satisfied with his score. The council has increased the validity of the TET Certificate from 7 years to a lifetime.
MAHA TET Exam Apply Online 2024
All candidates are advised to apply for the exam only after thoroughly reviewing the eligibility requirements. MAHA TET Application Forms submitted online will be considered and candidates will be allowed to sit for the exam. Candidates can fill out the MAHA TET Exam application form by following the steps below.
Step 1: Visit the MAHA TET website for more information.
Step 2: Fill out a new registration form.
Step 3: Candidates will receive the TET Registration ID Password via SMS after successfully registering.
Step 4: Log in with the credentials that were generated.
Step 5: Complete all of the required fields and upload scanned copies of your photo and signature.
Step 6: Go to Preview and double-check all of the information you’ve provided.
Step 7: Proceed to the payment of the application fee, which is determined by the paper and category.
Step 8: Save and print the completed application form for later use.
Application fee
Candidates must pay the application fee in the final step before submitting their application form. Candidates must pay an application fee that is determined by their category and the papers for which they wish to sit. Candidates can take one or both of the papers.
To pay the application fees, candidates can do so by following the steps below:
Category Name
Application Fee for One Paper (Paper I or Paper II)
MAHA TET Fee for both Papers (Paper I and Paper II)
The syllabus is always a critical component of exam success. It directs candidates toward their desired outcome. Candidates preparing for MAHA TET 2024 should be aware of the exact syllabus for both exams ahead of time.
Candidates can find the most recent MAHATET Exam syllabus in the table below.
Classroom Management: Role of student, teacher, Leadership style of the teacher,
Creation of non-threatening learning environment, Managing behaviour problems,
Guidance & Counseling, Punishment and its legal implications, Rights of a child,
Time Management.
The distinction between Assessment for Learning & Assessment of Learning, School
based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation : Perspective & Practice
Understanding teaching & learning in the context of NCF, 2005 & Right To Education Act, 2009.
MAHA TET Language 1: Critical English (30 MCQs)
Sections Included
Topics Covered
Basic Content (24 Marks)
Active & Passive voice
Prepositions & Articles
Direct and Indirect Speech
Tenses
Comprehension
Questions and question tags,
Composition
Types of Sentences
Vocabulary.
Use of Phrases
Parts of Speech
Degrees of Comparison
Pedagogy (Marks: 06)
Aspects of English:- (a) English language – History, nature, importance, principles of
English as the second language (b) Problems of teaching / learning English
Communicative skills.
Development of Language skills:- Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (LSRW).
Teaching-learning materials in English
Lesson Planning
The teaching of structures and vocabulary items.
Objectives of teaching English.
Phonetics
Curriculum & Textbooks
Evaluation in the English language
MAHA TET Language 2 Marathi (30 MCQs)
Parts of Speech
Degrees of Comparison
Types of Sentences
Active & Passive voice
Prepositions & Articles
Composition
Use of Phrases
Vocabulary.
Tenses
Questions and question tags,
Direct and Indirect Speech
Comprehension
MAHA TET Mathematics
Sections Included
Topics Covered
Content (24 Marks)
Number system: Whole numbers, comparison, fundamental mathematical operations Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Indian Currency,
Fractions: Concept of fractions, proper fractions, place value, improper fractions, mixed fractions,
Rational Numbers; definition, four fundamental operations; properties of numbers (N, W, Z and Q), Square, Square root, Cube, Cube root, and factorization.
Geometry: Rotation, Types of Angles, Construction and measurement of Angles, line, axis, shapes, reflection and symmetry.
Measurements: Length, Weight,Time, Perimeter and Area, their standard units and relation between them, Capacity,
Data Applications: Introduction to Data, data presentation, Bar Graph.
Pedagogical Issues In Mathematics
Definitions and Nature of Mathematics
Aims, values and instructional objectives of teaching Mathematics
Instructional material in Mathematics – TLM in Mathematics
Designing, Administration, Analysis of scholastic Achievement test (SAT)
Instructional Planning
Methods of Teaching Mathematics
The Mathematics Teacher
MAHA TET Environmental Studies
Sections Included
Topics Covered
KNOWLEDGE OF EVS Content (24 Marks)
Our Body – Health – Cleanliness – External, Internal parts of our body, Bones, Muscles, Sense organs, Digestion, Respiration, Nervous system, Excretory system, Circulatory system, First Aid.
My Family – My Family – Family tree, migration, changing structures of the family – nuclear and joint families, festivals.
Work & Play – Occupations, Child labor,
Games – Local, National and International, Marshal Arts, Effects of games on respiration and breathing, fairs, Circus.
Pedagogical Issues
1. Concept and scope of Environmental Studies (Science & Social Studies)
2. Aims & Objectives of teaching Environmental Studies (Science & Social Studies)
3. Relation to Science and Social Studies
4. Curriculum and its transaction
5. CCE
6. Learning Environment
MAHA TET Syllabus 2024 of Paper 2
The MAHA TET Paper 2 exam is divided into four sections: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, Science & Social Studies. The detailed syllabus for each section is as follows:
MAHA TET Child Pedagogy and Development: Compulsory
Factors influencing Development – Biological, Psychological, Sociological
Dimensions of Development and their interrelationships – Physical & Motor, Cognitive, Emotional, Social, Moral, Language relating to Infancy, early Childhood
Understanding Development – Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Carl Rogers
Individual differences – Intra & Inter Individual differences in the areas of Attitudes, Aptitude, Interest, Habits, Intelligence and their Assessment
Adjustment, Behavioral problems, Mental Health
Methods and Approaches of Child Development – Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Carl Rogers
Individual differences – Intra & Inter Individual differences in the areas of Attitudes, Aptitude, Interest, Habits, Intelligence and their Assessment
Adjustment, Behavioral problems, Mental Health
Methods and Approaches of Child Development – Observation, Interview, Case study,
Experimental, Cross-sectional and Longitudinal
Developmental tasks and Hazards
Understanding Learning
Concept, Nature of Learning – input – process – outcome
Factors of Learning – Personal and Environmental
Approaches to Learning and their applicability–Behaviourism (Skinner, Pavlov, Thorndike), Constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky), Gestalt(Kohler, Koffka) and Observational (Bandura)
Dimensions of Learning – Cognitive, Affective and Performance
Motivation and Sustenance –its role in learning.
Transfer of Learning
Memory & Forgetting
Pedagogical Concerns
Teaching and its relationship with learning and learner
Learners in Contexts: Situating learner in the socio-political and cultural context
Children from diverse contexts–Children With Special Needs (CWSN), Inclusive Education
Phases of Teaching – Pre active, Interactive and Post active
General and Subject related skills, competencies required in teaching and attributes of a good facilitator
Classroom Management: Role of a student, teacher, Leadership style of the teacher, Creation of non-threatening learning environment, Managing behavior problems. Guidance & Understanding teaching & learning in the context of NCF, 2005 & Right To Education Act, 2009.
MAHA TET Mathematics Syllabus
Section
Topics
Mathematics
Number System – Prime and Composite Numbers, Tests of divisibility, whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimal fractions, L.C.M. and laws of exponents, squares, square roots, cubes, cube roots, finding missing numbers.
Arithmetic – Ratio and proportion, simple interest, compound interest, Time and distance,
Discount, partnership, relative speed and angular speed
Sets – Concept of set, set the language, empty set, finite and infinite sets, subset and equality of the set, Cartesian product of sets, the cardinal number of sets, set operations, representation of sets, Venn diagrams and their properties, Relations.
Algebra -Introduction to Algebra, expressions, exponents and powers, Factorization special products and expansions, linear equations and their graphs, a system of inequations, polynomials.
Geometry – History of Geometry, Contribution of India in the Development of Geometry, Euclid Geometry, Lines & Angles, Properties of Circles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals and polygons, Parts of Circle: Construction of Circle, Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Circles and concurrent lines in triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Coordinates of a point, plotting of points, linking linear equations into variables (of the type ax+by+c=0 in the Cartesian coordinate system), Linear equations with 2 variables, symmetry.
Mensuration – Perimeter and Area of a Square and Rectangle. Area of Triangle, Circle, Ring and Quadrilaterals. Surface area and volume of Cube, Cuboid.
Data Handling – Collection and Classification of Data, Frequency distribution table, Tally marks, Bar graph, Pictograph and Pie diagrams.
Pedagogy
Definition and Nature of Mathematics
Aims, values and instructional objectives of teaching Mathematics
Methods of Teaching Mathematics
Instructional material in Mathematics – TLM in Mathematics
Instructional Planning
Designing, Administration, Analysis of scholastic Achievement test (SAT)
The Mathematics Teacher
Resource Utilization
Curriculum
Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching
MAHA TET Syllabus for Science
Sections Included
Topics Covered
Measurements
Units and Different Systems – C.G.S., M.K.S., S.I. Triangulation method for measuring long distances, Measurement of Length, Area, Volume, Mass, Density and Time. Fundamental and Derived units.
Measuring instruments – Scale, Tape, Vernier Calipers, Different types of clocks.
Natural Resources
Air, Water: Water pollution, Harnessing of water, States of water, Hardness of water, water pressure Air pollution, Atmospheric Pressure, Air pressure, Archimedes’ principle, Pascal’s law, Bernoulli’s Principle, Hydrometer, Barometer.
Laws of flotation, Specific gravity, Surface tension, Fluid Mechanics.
Our Universe: Constellation
Zodiac, Space travel; Solar system, Satellites, stars, comets; Earth- layers of earth.
Natural Phenomenon
Light: Rectilinear propagation of Light, Shadows, transparent and opaque materials; reflection, Laws of reflection, refraction, Reflection at spherical mirrors, the refractive index of glass slab
Sound: Sources of sound, Transmission of sound, Sound Pollution, Waves, Kinds of Waves, Wave Propagation, Musical instruments. Heat: Heat and Temperature, Measurement of Temperature and Thermometer,
Change of State due to heat.
Mechanics
Kinematics, Dynamics: Scalar and Vectors.
Types of Motion; Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Friction, Momentum, Principles of Conservation, Centre of Gravity, State of Equilibrium.
Magnetism and Electricity:
Magnetism: Natural Magnets and Artificial Magnets, properties of Magnets, Magnetic Induction, use of Magnets, Methods of Magnetisation. Electricity: Circuit Connection-Components, Primary Cells, Charge; Effects of Electric Current (Light, Heat, Magnetic), Primary Cells, Current Flow, Heating and Magnetic Effects of an Electric Current, Series, Parallel connections, Symbols of Electrical Elements, Modern World Instrument.
Information and Communication Technology, Computers.
Matter-Its changes:
Elements and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae, Chemical Equations Action of heat on substances, Physical and Chemical changes, types of chemical changes Preparation of Gases (Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon- Di-Oxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride) Acids, Basis, Salt. Water and its constituents. The hardness of the water. Sulphur, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and their compounds. Common salt and its constituents.
Laws of Chemical Combination and Chemical Calculations
Laws of chemical combination, Calculations based on chemical equations.
Biology
Its importance in everyday life, the contribution of scientists, and different branches.
Living World – Characteristics
Characteristics: Classification of Plants and Animals and their characteristics. a) Cell: Concept, Cell theory, differences between Plant cell and Animal cell, Cell division. b) Tissues – Animal tissues.
Plant World – Types of plants
Parts of a plant – their functions Reproduction – Asexual, Sexual, Vegetative propagation, Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Excretion, Respiration Economic importance of Plants, Agriculture, Crop diseases & pest control measure.
Animal World
Organ systems and their functions including man Digestive system, Respiratory system, Circulatory system, Excretory system, Nervous system, Reproductive system, Sense organs in man, Nutrition
Deficiency diseases in man, First Aid, Economic importance of Animals, Animal husbandry, Pisciculture, Sericulture.
Microbes
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Protozoan useful and harmful, microbial diseases in plants & animals.
The Maharashtra TET exam has two levels: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Exam Patterns should be well-understood by aspirants in order to prepare for the exam efficiently. The MAHA TET 2024 exam pattern is shown in the table below:
Paper
Paper 1
Paper 2
Exam Mode
Offline
Offline
Total Number of Sections
5
4
Section Name
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Sections wise questions
30 questions in each section.
30 questions in each section. 60 questions in Mathematics and Science or Social Studies.
Exam Duration
150 minutes
150 minutes
Total Questions
150
150
Type of Questions
Objective-based
Objective-based
Maximum number of marks
150
150
Marking Scheme
1 mark each for the correct answer 0 mark for incorrect answer marked
1 mark each for a correct answer 0 mark for incorrect answer marked
Language of Paper
Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, English, Gujarati etc.
Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, English, Gujarati etc.
MAHA TET Preparation Plan 2024
To pass the exam in one sitting, the candidate’s preparation must be excellent. Candidates can use the following preparation tips:
Candidates should start by preparing a dedicated timetable for both papers.
Read and understand the syllabus available in this article carefully and then prepare accordingly.
Candidates are advised to take up more and more practice papers or mock papers to strengthen their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
Revision is the Key. Try to revise every topic after completing it.
MAHA TET Admit Card 2024
After candidates have completed the application form, they must download the admit card, which is available one month (approximately) after the application form is submitted. The MAHA TET admit card contains important information such as the exam date, location, and time.
Steps to Download MAHA TET Admit Card 2024
The MAHA TET Admit Card can be downloaded by following the steps below:
Go to the exam’s official website.
To get your admit card, go to the link that says “download admit card.”
Fill in all of the requested information.
The admit card can be downloaded by clicking on the submit button.
Take a printout of the admit card to keep for future reference.
MAHA TET Answer Key 2024:
The MAHA TET Answer Key contains all of the answers to the examination’s questions. It will be available on their official website, which is listed at the bottom of this page. It will be released about a month after the examination is completed.
Once the official notification is released, we will update this section. Candidates can object to the incorrect answers to the questions after the answer key is released. After the official notification is released, the details will be updated.
To get the MAHA TET answer key, follow these steps.
Step 1: To begin, go to the Maharashtra TET’s official website.
Step 2: After that, the candidates will be redirected to the MAHA TET’s official homepage.
Step 3: The candidates must now go to the right-hand side of the homepage and look for a link to the MAHA TET Interim Answer Key.
Step 4: Candidates will be redirected to the official answer key page after clicking the answer key link, where they will find the names of the subjects as well as a download link.
Step 5: After that, candidates can right-click on the link to open it and choose the subjects for which they have taken the TET, MAHA
Step 6: After that, the candidates must simply compare and cross-check the answers for the set they took the MAHA TET exam for. It is also available for download for future use.
MAHA TET Previous Year Cutoff Marks
To pass the TET exam, candidates must achieve the minimum cut-off marks. The cut-off list is prepared on a category-by-category basis. Once the official notification is released, we will update this section. Candidates can check the previous year’s cut off list in the table below until then:
Category Name
Cut Off Marks
General
50 %
EWS
45 %
OBC
45 %
SC
45 %
ST
45 %
MAHA TET Result 2024
The MAHA TET result will be released shortly after the MAHA TET Answer Key is released. It will be available on the recruitment body’s official website. Candidates who achieve an aggregate score of more than 60% will be eligible to take the exam. Once the official notification is released, we will update this section.
Step 1: To download the MAHA TET Exam result, go to the official website.
Step 2: Go to the homepage and look for the “MAHA TET Result” link. Candidates must click the link and enter the required information such as their name, roll number, and other details.
Step 3: After you’ve entered all of your information, the result will appear on the screen. Candidates can check and download the results now.
Step 4: Print and save the document for future use.
MAHA TET Salary Structure 2024
A MAHA TET qualified teacher’s monthly salary ranges from Rs. 9,400 to Rs. 34,800. They are also eligible for other benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and so on. Below is a detailed breakdown of the MAHA TET qualified teachers’ salary slip:
MAHA TET Salary Structure for Primary Teacher (Class 1- 5)
Specifics
Salary (INR)
Basic Pay
9,400-34,800
Grade Pay
4,200
Dearness Allowance
12 % of the Basic Pay
House Rent Allowance
3,240
MAHA TET Salary Structure for Secondary Teacher (Class 6-8)
Specifics
Salary (INR)
Basic Pay
9,400-34,800
Grade Pay
4,600
Dearness Allowance
12 % of the Basic Pay
House Rent Allowance
4,110
MAHA TET Exam 2024 Book Recommendations
For your convenience, we have included a list of MAHA TET important books recommended by experts in the table below.
Book Name
Subject Covered
Name of the Publisher
Child Development and Pedagogy
CTET Child Development and Pedagogy for Paper I and Paper II
Pearson
Child Development and Pedagogy for Paper I and Paper II
Upper Primary Tet Social Studies/Social Science | 3200 MCQ
ERDRC
MAHA TET Exam FAQs
When will the MAHA TET application form be available?
The official notification for the application form has yet to be issued. Candidates can get an idea of the MAHA TET timeline by looking at the Exam Dates section of this article.
What is the passing percentage for the MAHA TET Exam?
To be considered for MAHA TET, candidates must achieve a 60 percent aggregate score. This page contains the previous year’s cut off marks for candidates to review.
Is the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) required for a teacher in Maharashtra?
Yes, candidates who want to work as a teacher in Maharashtra must pass the MAHA TET exam.
Is it possible for a graduate to take the MAHA TET Exam?
Yes, candidates should read the eligibility section of this article to gain a better understanding of the requirements.
What is the maximum number of attempts for the MAHA TET?
There is no limit to how many times you can take the MAHA TET Exam.
What is the MAHA TET Certificate’s validity period?
The MAHA TET Certificate’s validity has just been extended to indefinitely.
How do I apply for the MAHA TET Exam 2024?
Candidates can apply for the MAHA TET Examination 2024 by following the steps outlined in this article.
Mohit Dhulia
