Maharashtra TET Interim Results Declared with Higher Pass Percentage
The Maharashtra State Exam Council has announced the interim results for the Teachers Eligibility Test. This examination marks the first test conducted after the Supreme Court mandated TET certification for in-service teachers. The ruling led to a record number of registrations, with over 4.7 lakh candidates signing up for the November 2025 session.
Experienced Teachers Clear Exam with Confidence
Despite initial concerns about performance, many in-service teachers successfully passed the TET on their first attempt. Somnath Walke, a Zilla Parishad school teacher from Beed district and a national award winner, shared his experience. He has over twenty years of teaching experience but faced scrutiny for lacking TET certification.
"I decided to appear for the 2025 exam after the Supreme Court ruling," Walke said. "I did not know the complete syllabus, but my years of classroom experience gave me confidence. Teachers who have worked diligently should not fear this test."
Calls for More Application-Oriented Questions
Walke emphasized that the TET should shift its focus toward application-oriented and pedagogy-related questions. He believes this approach would better assess teaching skills rather than promoting rote learning. "With years of experience, teachers can easily handle application-based questions," he added.
Anand Anewad, another teacher from Palghar who cleared the exam, echoed this sentiment. He registered for the TET at the last minute and had no time for preparation. "I treated it as a trial run to understand the exam structure," Anewad explained. "I passed anyway." Anewad, recognized for using technology in teaching, also stressed the importance of pedagogy-focused questions.
Pass Percentage Shows Notable Increase
Although official statistics are pending, sources indicate the overall pass percentage has exceeded eight percent. This figure represents a sharp rise from the less than five percent recorded in previous TET sessions over the past decade. Anuradha Oak, Commissioner of the Maharashtra State Exam Council, confirmed the increase.
"This is an interim result, so candidates can raise objections," Oak stated. "We will release official figures with the final result. However, the pass percentage has definitely gone up."
Supreme Court Mandate Drives Record Registration
The Supreme Court's September 2025 ruling made TET mandatory for in-service teachers with more than five years of service remaining. These teachers must clear the exam within two years or face compulsory retirement. Those with less than five years can continue working but become ineligible for promotions.
This mandate created anxiety among teachers, leading to the record registration numbers. Experts attribute the higher pass percentage to the participation of experienced in-service teachers who leveraged their practical knowledge.
Future Expectations and Observations
Suresh Sawale, Joint Secretary of the Spardha Pariksha Samanvay Samiti, noted that the pass percentage might increase further. He pointed out that many reserved category candidates were marked as failed despite scoring 82 marks, which is their qualifying threshold.
The interim results have provided relief to many teachers while highlighting the need for exam reforms. The focus now shifts to the final results and potential adjustments in the TET structure to better evaluate teaching capabilities.
