The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) in Pune has officially released the admit cards for the highly anticipated Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2025. Aspiring teachers across the state can now access their hall tickets through the official portal at mahatet.in.
How to Download MAHA TET Admit Card 2025
Candidates need to follow a straightforward process to obtain their hall tickets. The first step involves visiting the official website at mahatet.in. On the homepage, applicants should locate the 'Download Admit Card' option positioned at the top-right corner of the page. After clicking this option, candidates must log in using their registered username and password credentials. Once successfully logged in, the hall ticket download option becomes accessible. Candidates should download the admit card and ensure they take a clear printout for examination day.
Education authorities strongly advise all candidates to verify all personal and examination details printed on their admit cards for accuracy. Any discrepancies should be reported to the examination council immediately. The admit card serves as a compulsory document for entry into the examination center, and no candidate will be permitted to write the test without this crucial document.
MAHA TET 2025 Examination Schedule
The MAHA TET 2025 examination is scheduled to be conducted on November 23, 2025. The test will be administered in two separate sessions on the same day. Paper 1 will run from 10:30 AM to 1 PM, followed by Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. Examination officials recommend that candidates arrive at their respective venues well in advance to complete security and verification procedures smoothly. All participants must strictly follow the examination-day instructions issued by MSCE.
Supreme Court Ruling Enhances TET Significance
This year's Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test carries additional importance following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The court has clarified that qualifying the Teacher Eligibility Test is mandatory not only for aspiring teachers but also for in-service teachers seeking promotions.
However, the ruling includes specific exemptions. Teachers appointed before the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act who have less than five years of service remaining are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, teachers working in minority institutions are temporarily exempt until a larger Supreme Court bench reaches a final decision regarding the applicability of RTE Act provisions to such institutions.
According to state legislative authorities, approximately 70 to 75% of currently employed teachers in Maharashtra will need to clear the TET within the next two years. Failure to meet this requirement within the stipulated timeframe may result in termination of employment. However, teachers whose total service period meets the necessary norms will remain eligible for retirement benefits regardless of their TET status.
The MAHA TET serves as a crucial qualifying examination for teacher appointments across Maharashtra government schools, private institutions, and aided schools. With the new Supreme Court guidelines, the examination's importance has expanded significantly, affecting both new applicants and existing teaching professionals.
