MAHA TET Eligibility 2026, Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

MAHA TET eligibility criteria 2026 outline the essential requirements that candidates must have to apply for the state-level teacher eligibility test in Maharashtra. The criteria contain academic qualifications, domicile status in Maharashtra, and language proficiency in Marathi. Candidates applying for Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5) must have passed Class 12 or equivalent & have done a 2-year D.El.Ed. For MAHA TET Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8), they must have completed graduation & B.Ed. or its equivalent.

MAHA TET Nationality 2026

MAHA TET Nationality 2026 criteria require candidates to be Indian citizens. Additionally, they must be permanent residents of Maharashtra to claim state-quota benefits. This ensures that teaching opportunities benefit candidates belonging to Maharashtra. 

MAHA TET Age Limit 2026

As per MAHA TET age limit criteria, candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply for the exam. There is no upper age limit in MAHA TET, which allows candidates of any age who meet the educational and professional eligibility criteria to appear.

MAHA TET Educational Qualification 2026

In MAHA TET 2026, the eligibility criteria mainly focuses on the educational qualification for MAHA TET, which is the key requirement for candidates applying to both papers.

MAHA TET Paper 1 2026

To be considered for MAHA TET Paper 1, candidates must have completed one of the following qualifications:

• Passed Class 12 with at least 50% and 2-year Diploma in primary education.
• Passed Class 12 with at least 50% and 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Passed Class 12 with at least 45% and 2-year D.T.Ed.
• Graduate Degree with at least 50% and B.Ed.

MAHA TET Paper 2:

For MAHA TET Paper 2, candidates must hold any one of the following qualifications:

• Passed Class 12 with at least 50% and 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Passed Class 12 with at least 50% and 4-year B.A.Ed.
• Graduate Degree with at least 45% and B.Ed.

After passing MAHA TET exam, candidates are awarded a lifetime eligibility certificate by MAHArashtra State Council of exam (MSCE). This certificate qualifies them to apply for teaching positions in Maharashtra schools (Classes 1 to 8) and stays valid for a lifetime.