MAHATET 2024: Exam Date (November 10), Syllabus, Eligibility

MAHATET 2024 authorities have released the exam date on the official website, which is November 10, 2024, for both Papers 1 and 2. The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHATET) will be conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination Pune (MSCE). It will be conducted in the morning and afternoon shifts. 

Additionally, the MAHA TET admit card 2024 is expected to be released between October 28, 2024, and November 8, 2024. It will include important information about the candidate and examination, including the enrollment number, exam centre details, subjects covered, and more.

The MAHA TET exam 2024 Paper 1 is for the primary classes (1 to 5), while Paper 2 is for the middle school classes (6 to 8). 

About MAHATET Exam

MAHATET 2024 will be conducted on November 10, 2024. Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHATET) is a state-level, paper-pen-based OMR assessment exam conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination Pune (MSCE) to recruit candidates for teaching jobs in the state. 

The MAHATET Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach the primary standard (class 1-5). Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach secondary-level (class 6-10) students. Both papers contain 150 questions. Teachers who wish to teach both primary and secondary students can take both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

People who have already qualified for the TET exam can apply for it again to increase their scores. Candidates who qualify for the TET exam will be eligible for 2 years to apply for teaching recruitment in Maharashtra.

MAHATET 2024 Exam Highlights

The table below contains all the major aspects of the MAHATET 2024 Exam. These include the exam level, conducting body, medium, and more. 

MAHATET 2024 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test
Acronym	MAHATET
Exam Level	State
Conducting Body	Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune
MAHATET Exam mode	Offline (Paper Based Test)
Medium	English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Sindhi, Kannada
MAHATET Exam Duration	150 minutes each
Negative Marking	Not Applicable
Types of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
MAHATET Official Website	www.mahatet.in

MAHATET 2024 Exam Date

MAHATET 2024 exam date has been released by the official authorities, which is to be conducted on November 10, 2024. The official dates for rest of the events of the MAHATET exam will be announced shortly.

MAHATET 2024 Important Dates

Events	Dates (Expected)
MAHATET 2024  Application Availability	September 9 - 30, 2024
MAHATET 2024 Admit Card Release Date	October 28 - November 8, 2024
MAHATET 2024  Exam Date	November 10, 2024
MAHATET 2024  Answer Key	November 2024
MAHATET 2024  Result Date	November 2024 (Tentative)
MAHATET 2024  Counselling	December 2024 (Tentative)

MAHATET 2024 Exam Schedule

The MAHATET 2024 exam will be conducted in two slots. Paper 1 of the MAHATET exam will be conducted in the morning shift, while Paper 2 will be conducted in the afternoon shift. The MAHATET exam time slots are stated below.

MAHATET 2024 Exam Schedule

Paper	Date (Tentatively)	Time (Tentatively)	Duration
MAHATET Paper 1	November 10, 2024	10:30 am to 1 pm	2.5 hours
MAHATET Paper 2	November 10, 2024	2:00 pm to 4:30 pm	2.5 hours

MAHATET 2024 Eligibility

The MAHATET 2024 eligibility criteria has been reframed this year by the Maharashtra State Council. The candidates will not be able to appear for the exam and will be disqualified if they do not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

1. The candidates must complete class 12 or have an equivalent qualification to be able to apply for the MAHATET.
2. The candidates must also have a bachelor's degree in teaching or a diploma in elementary education from any recognized university or institute and must have passed with a minimum of 45% to 50%.
3. The candidate must be 18 years of age.
4. The candidate must be a citizen of India.

The candidates planning to take up the examination can refer to the eligibility criteria given below.

PAPER I: Primary

Clearing this paper makes the candidate eligible to become a teacher for primary classes. 

MAHATET Eligibility Criteria for Paper I

Qualification	Required Marks
Intermediate (Class 12)	50% & 45% for Reserved Category
Diploma in Elementary Edu. (D.Ed.) or Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.Ed.)	45% to 50%

Note: Candidates pursuing the final year in D.Ed or B.Ed can also appear for MAHATET 2024. Candidates with a B.Ed degree can also appear for MAHATET.

PAPER II: Upper Primary

Clearing this exam would make a candidate eligible to teach the upper primary classes. 

MAHATET Eligibility Criteria for Paper II

Qualification	Required Marks
Bachelors (BA, BSc, BTech, BE, BBA, BCom, etc.)	45% to 50%
Diploma in Teacher Edu. (DEd) or Graduate in Teacher Education (BEd)	Passing Marks

Note: The Candidate pursuing the final year in D.Ed or B.Ed can also appear for the exam.

MAHATET 2024 Application Form

The application forms for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test were released on the official website on September 9, 2024 and are available till September 30, 2024. The online application process is announced in the MAHATET Notification 2024. MAHATET Notification contains all the important details regarding the examination like the online application process, exam dates, syllabus, examination guidelines, eligibility etc. 

Details Required in MAHATET 2024 Application Form

Candidates need to fill in some important details in the MAHATET application form. Following are the details asked in the MAHATET 2024 application form.

• Name of the candidate
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Valid Email Address
• Valid Phone Number
• Permanent Address
• Communication Address
• Highest Educational Qualification with GPA/CGPA/Percentage
• Name of Father/Guardian/Spouse
• Aadhar Card Number or Details of any other Photo Identity Proof

MAHATET 2024 Application Fee

The MAHATET application fee particulars particulars are tabulated below. Candidates must pay the fees for the registration. Without it, the MAHATET 2024 application will not be considered. Note that any changes made in the MAHATET application fees shall be notified by the exam conducting authority through an official notification. 

Paper	Regular Fee	Concession Fee (SC/ST/Disabled)
Paper I	INR 500	INR 250
Paper II	INR 500	INR 250
Paper I and Paper II	INR 800	INR 400

Uploading Documents in MAHATET 2024 Application Form

No documents have to be uploaded at the time of filling out the registration form. On application form candidate will have to upload only his latest photograph & signature separately. The photograph should be recently taken passport size must be taken against a white background.

The scanned images of the mentioned documents must be clear and adhere to the specified file size and format. The table below shows the details of uploading documents in the MAHATET 2024 application form.

Document	File Size	Format	Dimension [in pixels]
Signature	10-20KB	JPG/JPEG	140 X 60
Photograph	20-50KB

MAHATET 2024 Application Process

The MAHATET 2024 application process consists of various steps such as registration, then form filling, fees payment, and uploading documents. The candidates must follow all the rules regarding the application process as given in the notification or the application form. The candidate must upload the documents in the required size, and the photo and the signature must be scanned.

Once the payment is done successfully, the candidate won't be able to edit the photo or other information in the application form. For changing candidate information (before making payment), please click on the edit button on the preview page.

How to apply for the MAHATET 2024 exam?

To apply for the MAHATET 2024 aspirants need to fill the form online. Following are the steps to be followed while applying:

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website - www.mahatet.in
• Step 2: Then, candidates need to register themselves at the portal to get the MAHATET registration ID and password for login.
• Step 3: Now, they can log in to the MAHATET portal using the provided MAHATET ID and password.
• Step 4: Candidates can now fill out the application form cautiously.
• Step 5: Candidates can then preview the application form in detail & edit the details if required.
• Step 6: Candidates can now upload the passport-size photo and signature.
• Step 7: At the final step, candidates need to pay the application fee and get the acknowledgement receipt.

Note: Candidates are advised to take a printout of the MAHATET 2024 application with entire details. It may be useful for the further recruitment process.

MAHATET 2024 Admit Card

MAHATET 2024 admit card is expected to release between October 28, 2024, and November 8, 2024. The candidates must log in to the portal and download the admit card. It has to be carried to the examination centre compulsorily, that is why the candidates must download it and take a printout of the same.

The MAHATET admit card contains the details of the candidate and all necessary rules and regulations about the exam, which the candidate must follow. Along with the admit card, the candidate must also carry valid ID proof and all essential documents as per the instructions.

How to download MAHATET 2024 Admit Card?

The MAHATET admit card or the hall ticket must be downloaded from the official website, and the steps to download the admit card are as follows- 

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website for the exam.
• Step 2: Candidates then need to click on the 'MAHATET ADMIT CARD 2024' link.
• Step 3: Candidates then need to enter the registration number and password.
• Step 4: The admit card will be displayed on the screen. Candidates can now download and take a printout of the MAHATET 2024 hall ticket.

Details on MAHATET 2024 Admit Card

MAHATET 2024 admit card will contain details of the candidate and the exam. The following are the details that will be present on the MAHATET admit Card.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number
• Date of Exam
• Time of Exam
• Exam Centre
• Address of the Exam Centre
• Venue Code
• Important Guidelines

Documents to carry with the MAHATET Admit Card

The candidates will be asked to carry a few documents to the exam centre for verification. They need to bring a valid photo identity proof and its photocopy [xerox copy]. Two recent passport size photographs will also be required. The candidates should ensure that these photographs are the same as those uploaded in the MAHATET application form.

The photo identity proof, MAHATET admit card, and photographs will be verified by the invigilators present at the exam centre before the candidates enter the exam hall. Following are some of the documents that a candidate can produce as their photo identity proof. Candidates should bring only one of the mentioned documents as photo identity proof.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter Card
• Permanent Driving License
• Passport
• Ration Card

MAHATET 2024 Exam Pattern

The MAHATET 2024 exam pattern is crucial for aspirants who plan to appear for the exam. There are two papers in the MAHATET Exam; Paper-I, which is conducted to hire teachers for classes I to V, and Paper-II which is taken by candidates who want to teach the classes VI to VIII.

Both papers are of objective types, i.e., candidates should expect MCQs in the exam. There is a total of 150 questions each in both papers, and they are of 150 marks. There is no negative marking. The aspirant who wishes to teach classes I to VIII has to appear for both papers. 

The MSEC selection process to recruit a teacher comprises three stages.

• Written Exam
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification

The particulars of the MAHATET 2024 Exam Pattern are given below.

Category	Details
Mode	Offline
Question Type	MCQ i.e. Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks	150
Duration	150 minutes
Marking Scheme	+1 for every correct answer

MAHATET 2024 Paper I Pattern:

The MAHATET 2024 Paper I has five sections namely Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper I consists of 150 questions, each carrying one mark.. Each section is of 30 marks each. There is no negative marking.

Subject	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30
Language 1	30
Language 2	30
Mathematics	30
Environmental Studies	30
Total	150

MAHATET 2024 Paper-II Pattern:

The MAHATET 2024 Paper-II contains four sections which are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics & Science, and Social Science. Paper-II consists of 150 questions, each carrying 1 mark. All the sections except for the Mathematics & Science/Social Science are 30 marks each. Mathematics & Science/Social Science section is 60 marks. There is no negative marking.

Subject	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30
Language 1	30
Language 2	30
Mathematics & Science or Social Science	60
Total	150

MAHATET 2024 Reference Books

The MAHATET 2024 Syllabus consists of Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus to form a preparation strategy for the MAHATET Exam. All candidates aspiring to qualify for MAHATET must be clear with all the topics and concepts from the syllabus.

There is ample study material available for the MAHATET exam. It is important for candidates to choose books that cover all the exam syllabus and explains the basics. Additionally, applicants should ensure that the reference books are the latest editions and have sample tests or previous year's question papers.

Some of the best books to study while preparing for MAHATET are the following:

• Maharashtra TET Paper-II (Maths science+soial) by Chandresh Agarwal
• Maharashtra TET (A-4) by Chandresh Agarwal
• Guide Maharashtra TET Mathematics and Science Paper II: Class IV and VIII by G K Publications
• Maharashtra TET Paper-II ( Maths science + social ) Paperback –  Team of Experts (Author), Chandresh Agrawal & Nandini books (Editor)
• Guide to Child Development and Pedagogy: For CTET/STET & other Teacher Recruitment Exam Paperback – RPH Editorial Board (Author)
• Vidyabhartee TET Paper-2 Sarav Prashnapatrika Paperback Bunko – Dr Brijmohan Dayma (Author), Ramesh Balvad (Author)
• Maharashtra Teachers Eligibility Test TET Paper 1 (For Class 1 to 5) Marathi Paperback – 2014 by Dr Suresh Patil (Author)
• Maharashtra Teachers Eligibility Test TET Paper 2 (For Class 6 to 8) Paperback – 2014 by Dr Suresh Patil (Author)
• Maharashtra TET Coursebook | Bagru Book Shop Paperback – 2015 by TET (Author, Contributor)
• TET Paper-2 Magil Varshachya Prashanpatrika + Sarav Prashanpatrika Paperback – Brijmohan Dayma (Author), Ramesh Lad (Author)
• Sanskar MH – TET Paper – 1 (Marathi) Paperback
• Maharashtra Shikshak Patrata Pariksha (MAHA-TET), Marathi – H. S. Patle & Y. H. Patle Hardcover – Hiteshkumar Patle (Author), Yogita Patle (Author)
• Navdeep TET Paper-2 (Varg 6 to 8) Prashnapatrika Sangrah Paperback – Navdeep (Author)

MAHATET 2024 Syllabus

The MAHATET 2024 exam has two papers as; Paper I and Pape II. The syllabus for both papers is different. The subjects and important topic of the subjects in the MAHATET syllabus are given below. Read below to find out the paper-wise MAHATET syllabus. 

Paper I

The syllabus of MAHATET Paper I basically deals with the curriculum prescribed from 1st to 8th grade.

Language 1 and Language 2

Language 1 and Language 2 can be chosen as per the following group.

Language 1	Marathi	English	Urdu	Bengali/ Gujarati / Telugu / Sindhi / Kannada / Hindi
Language 2	English	Marathi	Marathi or English	Marathi or English

Pedagogy

Questions will be asked based on educational psychology. For this subject, the prescribed state board curriculum on the diploma course in teaching education is also focused. There will also be questions on the following.

Mathematics

Basic Mathematics, Logic, Problem Solving, Pedagogical knowledge of Mathematics. Mathematics from 1st grade to 8th grade is also concentrated. The concepts focused on are:

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

Environmental Studies

The questions related to campus studies will be based on the following:

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

The questions will be in accordance with the prescribed syllabus of 1st to 5th grade. The subject of campus studies is integrated with the first language and mathematics.

PAPER-II

The paper II MAHATET 2024 syllabus is almost the same as Paper I, except for the optional subject.

Language 1 and Language 2

Language 1 and Language 2 can be chosen as per the following group.

Language 1	Marathi	English	Urdu	Bengali/ Gujarati / Telugu / Sindhi / Kannada / Hindi
Language 2	English	Marathi	Marathi or English	Marathi or English

The concepts focused on are:

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

Child and Pedagogy

Questions might be asked based on educational psychology. For this subject, the prescribed state board curriculum on the diploma course in teaching education and the prevailing B.Ed part of the syllabus will also be focused. There will also be questions on the following.

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

Optional Subjects

The candidate can choose either Maths & Science or Social Science

A) Mathematics and Science

This subject has a total of 30 marks, out of which 15 marks will be for mathematics and 15 marks for science. The questions will be related to the following:

• The basics of science and mathematics
• Problem-solving abilities

The subject will be available from the prevailing curriculum of classes 1 to 8. The concepts focused on are:

Mathematics

• Playing with Numbers
• Profit and Loss
• Number System
• Negative Numbers and Integers
• Algebra
• Knowing our Numbers
• Whole Numbers
• Symmetry
• Fractions Exponents; surds, squares, cube, square root
• Data handling, Statistics
• Compound Interest Discount
• Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
• Introduction to Algebra; Algebraic identities, polynomials
• Geometry
• Quadrilateral
• Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
• Constructions (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
• Mensurations; circle, sphere, cone, cylinder, triangles

Science

• Food, Components of food, Sources of food
• Materials
• Air
• Cleaning food
• Change of matter
• Soil
• Materials of daily use
• Molecules
• Water
• Metals & Non-metals
• Structure of Atom
• Magnets & Magnetism
• Compounds
• Acids, base, salt
• Force, Work & Energy, Carbon
• Food production & management
• The world of living organisms, microorganisms, and diseases
• Effect of population growth & human activities on the environment
• Moving Things, People, and Ideas
• The Universe, Motion, Sound
• Electric current and circuits
• Natural Resources
• Light, Natural Phenomena
• Environmental concerns; regional & national
• Sources of Energy
• Pollution

B) Social Science

The questions will be based on the concepts, content and pedagogical knowledge in Social Science. It comprises History, Geography, and Civics. The concepts focused are:

History

• The first farmers and herders
• Culture and Science
• When, Where and How
• The Earliest Societies
• Contacts with Distant Lands
• The First Cities
• The Early states
• Creation of an Empire
• The First Empire
• Sultans of Delhi
• Rural Life and Society
• Political Developments
• New Kings and Kingdoms
• Regional Cultures
• Architecture
• The Revolt of 1857-58
• Social Change
• India After Independence
• The Establishment of Company power
• Challenging the Caste System
• Colonialism and Tribal Societies
• Women and reform
• The Nationalist Movement

Geography

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

Civics

• Local Government
• Understanding Media
• The Judiciary
• Diversity
• Democracy
• Government
• The Constitution
• Making a living
• State Government
• Unpacking Gender
• Pedagogical issues
• Parliamentary Government
• Social Justice and the Marginalized

MAHATET 2024 Answer Key

MAHATET 2024 answer key will be released on the official website, the candidates can log on to the website and find the link to the answer key in the notification tab. Candidates can take the help of the answer key to check their answers whether it was right or wrong.

The answer key is essential for aspiring candidates as it helps them make a rough estimation of the total marks they will secure and whether they shall qualify for MAHATET or not. The candidates can also challenge the answer key if they think any answers are wrong with an additional fee or amount.

Note: MAHATET answer keys for both papers, i.e., Paper I and Paper II have separate answer keys. Candidates must take into consideration only the answer key which has been released on the official website or the official answer key. There are many unofficial sources and sites that release the answer key which, might not be as accurate as of the official one.

How to download the 2024 MAHA TET Answer Key?

To download the MAHA TET answer key, candidates must complete the steps listed below:

• Step 1: Candidates need to check out the official website at mahatet.in.
• Step 2: The 'Final Answer Key' tab should be selected.
• Step 3: Candidates then need to select the Paper 1 or Paper 2 solution key link.
• Step 4: Candidates can now view the solutions.
• Step 5: Candidates can then download the PDF of the MAHA TET answers.

Year	MAHATET 2021 Answer Key	Download PDF
2021	Paper I Final Answer Key	Download
2021	Paper II - Maths-Science Final Answer Key	Download
2021	Paper II - Social-Science Final Answer Key	Download

MAHATET 2024 Result

The MAHATET 2024 exam result will be released on the official website within 40 days after the conclusion of the exam. The result can be checked by logging in with the Registration ID and Password. The MSEC will issue the eligibility certificate to the candidate who qualified in the examination.

It is important for candidates to understand that the MAHATET Exam is only an eligibility test. Passing the exam does not guarantee a job, but candidates will be able to apply for a job as a teacher in various primary and upper primary schools. Upon qualifying the MAHATET exam authorities will issue an "Eligibility Certificate" which is a prerequisite for most of the teaching profile jobs in primary and upper primary schools.

How to view the MAHATET 2024 Results?

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website for the examination.
• Step 2: Candidates then need to click on the 'Candidate Sign up/ Login' button.
• Step 3: Candidates then need to enter the details used to register during the application process.
• Step 4: Once candidates click on the 'Submit' button, the result will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Candidates can then download and take a printout of the same for future reference.

Details on the MAHATET 2024 Result

The scorecard will contain important information about the exam and the result of the exam. Following are some of the details that may be on the MAHATET 2024 Result.

• Name of the candidate
• Roll number
• Application number
• Medium
• Category
• Gender
• Sectional marks
• Total marks
• Status of the result
• Result date
• Percentage

MAHATET 2024 Cut Off

The MAHATET 2024 cut-off will be released on the official website of the conducting authority. Candidates appearing for the exam must score the minimum qualifying cut-off to be eligible for the next round. The MAHATET cut-off will be released category-wise for both papers, i.e. Paper I and Paper-II. The cut-off for the general category is different from the cut-off for the reserved category.

The MAHATET cut-off is decided based on many factors. The conducting authority will make the final decision on the cut-off based on the factors given below.

• Total number of candidates appearing for the exam
• Total number of candidates qualifying for the exam
• The difficulty level of the question paper
• Previous year cut off

The MAHATET cut off for the general category is usually at 60% and for the reserved category, it is around 50% to 55%. The cut off marks for each category for MAHA TET 2024 are given below. 

Category	Cut off Marks
General	50%
EWS	45%
Scheduled Tribe	45%
Scheduled Caste	45%
Other Backward Caste	45%

MAHATET 2024 Certificate

The MAHATET 2024 certificate of eligibility will be awarded to the candidates who have successfully qualified for the MAHATET by the MSCE. The certificate of eligibility for MAHATET will be available on the official website www.mahatet.in.

It is mandatory for all candidates to possess this Teacher Eligibility Test Certificate. The candidate can appear for MAHATET as many times as he/she wants even after possessing the certificate. The certificate shall remain valid for seven years after the date of the issue of the certificate.  

MAHATET 2024 Preparation Tips

The candidates aspiring to clear the MAHATET 2024 must follow the preparation tips below-

• Aspirants of MAHATET must learn the syllabus of the exam.
• The candidates must make a study plan or routine that they practice daily.
• The candidates must also take up professional help if they have doubts about subjects or topics.
• The candidates must also revise the subjects and topics thoroughly.
• They can practice previous year's question papers and take mock tests online weekly or daily.
• The candidates practising sample papers will improve their accuracy and time management.
• The candidates must start the preparation a few months before the examination. 
• The candidates must avoid last-minute preparations and must cover all the subjects/topics from the syllabus.
• Another important point is to read the news daily to keep track of the latest developments and updates.

Most importantly the candidates must remember that on the day of the exam, they must not panic and remain calm to be able to focus on the MAHATET 2024 exam.

MAHATET Helpdesk

For further clarification on the queries and doubts, the candidates can approach the administration details mentioned below.

Address:
Commissioner,
Maharashtra State Council of Examinations,
17, Dr Ambedkar Marg,
Pune - 411 001

Helpline number: 8956438464