MAHA TET 2025: Exam Date & Preparation Tips for Teachers

The **Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune**, will hold the **MAHA TET 2025** exam on **November 23, 2025**. This exam is for people who want to become government school teachers in Maharashtra. Candidates who pass MAHA TET become eligible to teach classes 1 to 8.

The MAHA TET 2025 will have two separate papers. Paper 1 is for those who wish to teach students from classes 1 to 5. Paper 2 is for those who want to teach students from classes 6 to 8. Both papers will be held offline, using a pen and paper.

MAHA TET 2025 Exam Schedule

Here are the important timings for the MAHA TET 2025 exam:

Each paper will have **150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)**. Candidates will get **2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes)** to complete each paper. There will be **no negative marking** for wrong answers. This means candidates can try to answer all questions without losing marks for incorrect ones.

How to Prepare for MAHA TET 2025

With the exam scheduled for **November 23, 2025**, candidates still have time to prepare well. Here are some simple tips to help you get ready:

1. Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern

• First, carefully check the **MAHA TET syllabus**. Make a list of all topics under each section.
• For Paper 1, subjects include Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages (like Marathi, English, Hindi), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
• For Paper 2, subjects are Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.
• Also, understand the exam pattern and how marks are given for each section.

2. Make a Study Plan

• Divide your study time into different phases. For example, spend the first 4-6 weeks covering the full syllabus.
• Then, use 2-3 weeks for revision.
• In the final 1-2 weeks, focus on practicing mock tests.
• Remember to take regular breaks to keep your mind fresh and stay healthy.

3. Focus on Weak Areas

• Identify subjects or topics where you are not strong.
• Give extra time to these weak areas to improve your understanding and skills.

4. Learn Concepts and Teaching Methods

• Try to deeply understand the basic ideas of each topic.
• For Child Development & Pedagogy, learn about child development stages and different teaching methods that work well in Indian classrooms.
• For subjects like Mathematics and Science, ensure your basic concepts are clear.
• For Environmental Studies (Paper 1), study social, science, and environment topics taught at the primary level.
• For languages, practice grammar rules, reading comprehension, and vocabulary.

5. Manage Your Time During the Exam

• Since you have 150 questions and 150 minutes, aim to spend about **1 minute per question**.
• Practice solving questions quickly to improve your speed.

6. Solve Previous Year Papers

• Practice with question papers from previous years or sample papers.
• This helps you understand the type of questions asked and how much time you need for each section.
• After each practice test, check your answers and learn from your mistakes.

7. Revise Regularly

• In the last few weeks before the exam, go through your notes, important formulas, and key facts.
• Do short, regular revisions of languages, especially grammar and vocabulary.

Tips for Exam Day

• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time. This helps avoid any last-minute stress.
• Carry your **MAHA TET admit card**, a valid **photo identification (ID) proof**, and your writing materials (like pens).
• Since there is no negative marking, try to answer all 150 questions.
• At the end of the exam, if you have time, quickly review all your answers.