The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) has issued an official notification for Maha Tate 2025. This examination is a compulsory eligibility test for candidates wishing to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools across Maharashtra. With the prescribed examination for 23 November 2025, candidates will have to gear and start their preparation quickly. The application process will begin on 15 September 0225. For more information about Maha Tate, candidates have to read the following articles.
Maha Tate Notification 2025: Overview
The notification confirms the operation of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (Maha TET) in November 2025. The examination is designed to assess the teaching qualification and subject knowledge of the candidates who want to secure teaching jobs in state-run schools.
| Maha Tate Notification 2025 | |
| Exam name | Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (Maha Tate) 2025 |
| Operating body | Maharashtra State Examination Council (MSCE) |
| Objective | Eligibility test for teaching posts in Maharashtra schools |
| application date | 15 September 2025 to 3 October 2025 |
| Download the admit card | 10 November 2025 to 23 November 2025 |
| test date | 23 November 2025 |
| Examination mode | Offline (pen and paper based) |
| Application method | Online |
| Examination level | State-level |
| Certificate validity | Lifetime |
Maha Tate Eligibility Criteria 2025
The Maha Tate Eligibility Criteria has been set as per 2025 teaching levels. For Paper I, which is for classes I -V, candidates should be passed 12th standard with at least 50% marks and conducted Diploma in Primary Education (D.EL.ED) or an equivalent qualification. Final year students chasing D.El.Ed are also eligible to apply. For Paper II, for class VI -VIII, candidates need to graduate with D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or a similar teaching qualification. This ensures that only qualified and trained candidates appear for the examination.
| Maha Tate Eligibility Criteria | ||
| Examination level | Educational qualification | Professional qualification |
| 1 to 5th (Paper-I) | 10 +2 | Diploma in Teacher Edu. (D.Ed.) or graduate in teacher Edu. (B.Ed.) |
| 6 to 8th (Paper-II) | 10 +2 and graduation studies | Diploma in Teacher Edu. (D.Ed.) or graduate in teacher Edu. (B.Ed.) |
| Both (paper -i and ii) | 10 +2 and graduation studies | Diploma in Teacher Edu. (D.Ed.) or graduate in teacher Edu. (B.Ed.) |
Maha Tate Application Form 2025
Maha TET 2025 application process will be conducted online through the official website. Candidates must carefully fill their individual, educational and business details, upload the required documents, and complete the fee payment within the given timeline. The application window will be open from 15 September 2025 to 3 October 2025. After successful registration, candidates can download their admit cards between 10 November 2025 and 23 November 2025 before the prescribed examination for 23 November 2025.
Steps to apply for Maha Tate 2025
- Visit the official Maha Tate website.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill individual and educational details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of documents, photographs and signature.
- Pay the online application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Maha Tate Application Fee 2025
The Maha TET application fee 2025 is set separately for different categories. General and OBC categories candidates need to pay ₹ 500 if they are applying for a paper and ₹ 800 if they appear for both papers. For SC, ST, and other reserved category candidates, the fee is for one paper and 250 for both papers and ₹ 400 for both papers. This fee structure ensures strength for candidates of reserved categories while maintaining standard charges for others.
- General/OBC: ₹ 500 for a paper, both for paper, 800.
- SC/ST/Reserve Categories: ₹ 250 For a paper, ₹ 400 for both papers.
Maha Tate Admit Card 2025
The admit card will be released online a few weeks before the exam. Candidates have to download it using their registration details. The hall ticket will include the exam date, time and exam center details.
Maha Tate Syllabus 2025
Maha Tate Syllabus 2025 is designed to test the teaching qualification and subject knowledge of a candidate at two levels. This course ensures that candidates are evaluated on both teaching skills and subject matter expertise.
- Paper I: Child Development and Education, Language I (Marathi/Others), Language II (English/Hindi), Mathematics, Environmental Studies.
- Paper II: Child Development and Education, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science (for Science Teachers), Social Studies (for Social Science Teachers).
Maha Tate Exam Pattern 2025
The Maha Tate Exam Pattern is 2025 straightforward and adapted to the candidate. Each paper consists of 150 multi-friendly questions, which carry a mark to each. There is no negative marking, which allows candidates to try all the questions without fear of losing the mark. The total duration of the examination is 2 hours and 30 minutes, making each paper a maximum score for 150 marks. This structure ensures that candidates are tested properly on their knowledge and taught qualifications.
| Maha Tate 2025 Exam Pattern | |||||
| Maha Tate Paper-I | Maha Tate Paper-II | ||||
| Subjects | Number of questions | Mark | Subjects | Number of questions | Mark |
| Child development and education | 30 | 30 | Child development and education | 30 | 30 |
| Language (mandatory) | 30 | 30 | Language (mandatory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (mandatory) | 30 | 30 | Language II (mandatory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
|
60 | 60 |
| environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |||
| Total | 150 | 150 | Total | 150 | 150 |
Maha Tate Last year Question Paper
Candidates are advised to practice with the previous year’s question papers to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level and type of questions asked. Solving previous papers also helps in improving time management.
Maha Tate cut 2025
General Category: 60% marks
Reserve categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD): 55% marks
Maha Tate Selection Process 2025
Application Submission: Candidates will have to complete the online form correctly.
- Admit Card: Download from the official website.
- Written Examination: Paper I and II according to eligibility.
- Answer Key: Official solutions issued pre-examination.
- Result Declaration: Based on the final answer key.
- Certificate issuing: Eligible candidates receive Maha Tate Certificate.
Maha Tate Certificate Validity 2025
The Maha Tate Certificate 2025 will have a lifetime validity, allowing candidates to apply for teaching positions in Maharashtra without re -appearing for testing, provided that they fulfill the age and recruitment conditions prescribed by the appointment authority.
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