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MAHA TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official MAHA TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at mahatet.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-99 marks (60-66%) |
| EWS | 85-94 marks (57-63%) |
| OBC | 83-92 marks (55-61%) |
| SC | 78-87 marks (52-58%) |
| ST | 75-84 marks (50-56%) |
| PwD | 68-77 marks (45-51%) |
- General category typically requires 60-66% while OBC candidates may qualify around 55-61%, reflecting a 5-8 percentage point gap. SC/ST cutoffs generally hover near or slightly above the minimum qualifying threshold of 60 marks (40%).
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of candidates, and vacancy positions in the respective recruitment cycle. Easier papers push cutoffs higher across all categories.
- MAHA TET follows qualifying exam pattern where meeting the minimum ensures eligibility certification; actual teaching position selection depends on subsequent merit lists in specific recruitment drives.
What does your score in Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Excellent — Top performers
90–100%
- Top merit consideration for all Maharashtra government teaching posts
- Highly competitive for Mumbai/Pune premium municipal schools
- Strong profile for Navodaya Vidyalaya recruitment (with separate NVS exam)
- Excellent foundation for pursuing B.Ed and higher teaching certifications
- May qualify for teacher training institute positions
- Premium candidate for private aided schools in metro cities
Very good — Top tier contender
80–89%
- Highly competitive for urban municipal corporation teaching posts
- Strong merit position for Maharashtra State Board schools
- Eligible for government-aided school teacher positions
- Competitive for Kendriya Vidyalaya posts in Maharashtra (with CTET also)
- Good prospects for promotion to senior teacher grades faster
- Preferred candidate profile for prestigious urban schools
Good score — Competitive range
70–79%
- Strong candidacy for Zilla Parishad schools across Maharashtra districts
- Competitive for Mumbai Municipal Corporation primary teacher posts
- Eligible for upper primary teacher positions (with B.Ed)
- Good prospects in Pune, Nagpur, Nashik municipal schools
- Competitive advantage in general category merit lists
Just qualified — Certificate eligible
60–69%
- MAHA TET certificate obtained (valid for lifetime)
- Eligible for Maharashtra Zilla Parishad primary teacher posts
- Eligible for municipal corporation school teacher positions
- May face high competition in merit-based recruitment
- Competitive for rural/tribal area vacancies
Below qualifying — Not eligible
0–59%
- Does not meet 60% qualifying threshold for MAHA TET certification
- Not eligible for primary/upper primary teacher recruitment in Maharashtra
- Recommend focused preparation on pedagogy and content knowledge
- Review NCERT textbooks and teaching methodology thoroughly
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