PUNE – The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) has released the preliminary answer key for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET 2025). Candidates who took papers 1 and 2 can now access this key on the official website, mahatet.in. The deadline for challenging the preliminary answer key is December 27 .
This preliminary answer key allows candidates to review their responses against the officially provided answers. Any discrepancies or errors identified by candidates can be submitted for review by the MSCE.
Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates must submit objections or statements regarding errors through a dedicated registration link. This link is available within their login portal on the official MAHA TET website. Each objection requires supporting evidence to be considered valid by the MSCE. Submissions without proper evidence will not be reviewed.
Following the review of all submitted objections, the MSCE will prepare and publish a final answer key. This final key will be used for the official evaluation of all MAHA TET 2025 examination papers.
MAHA TET 2025 Examination Overview
The MAHA TET examination took place on November 23 . The test was conducted in two separate sessions. Paper 1 was for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5. Paper 2 was for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8.
The MAHA TET serves as a mandatory qualification for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools across Maharashtra. Successful completion of the MAHA TET is crucial for individuals seeking to enter the teaching profession within the state.
Qualifying Criteria
To qualify the MAHA TET, candidates must achieve specific minimum scores. General category candidates require a minimum of 60% marks . Reserved category candidates need to secure at least 55% marks to pass the examination. These criteria ensure candidates meet a foundational standard of knowledge and pedagogy.
Exam Paper Structure
Each MAHA TET question paper comprised 150 questions. Every question carried one mark, making the total score 150 marks. The examination covered five key sections:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language 1
- English
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
This comprehensive structure assesses a candidate’s readiness to teach various subjects and understand child development principles.
How to Download the MAHA TET Answer Key 2025
Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the Maharashtra TET official website:mahatet.in.
- Click on the link titled ‘MAHATET-2025 – Paper 1 and Paper 2 Interim Answer List.’
- Enter the valid user name and password into the designated fields.
- The MAHA TET 2025 answer key PDF will then be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save the PDF file for future reference and for submitting any objections.
The release of this preliminary answer key marks a significant step in the MAHA TET 2025 examination cycle. Candidates are advised to review the key promptly and submit any challenges before the December 27 deadline.