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MAHA TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

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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.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Top tier — excellent positioning
90–100%
- Top merit consideration for all Maharashtra government teaching positions
- Highly competitive for Mumbai Metropolitan Region school posts
- Strong profile for Central government teacher positions (CTET + MAHA TET dual certification)
- Excellent prospects for subject expert roles in Upper Primary sections
- Preferred for academic coordinator positions in government schools
- May qualify for teacher training and curriculum development roles with SCERT Maharashtra
High scorer — strong prospects
80–89%
- Excellent chances for Primary Teacher posts in all districts including Mumbai
- Strong position for Upper Primary subject specialist roles
- Competitive for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) with additional requirements
- Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) teacher positions
- Preferred candidate status in merit-based selections
- Good prospects for English medium school positions
Competitive score range
70–79%
- Strong position for Primary Teacher recruitment in most districts
- Competitive for Upper Primary Teacher posts statewide
- Better chances in urban municipal corporation schools
- Eligible for Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) empanelment
- Good prospects in Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad municipal schools
Basic qualification achieved
60–69%
- TET certificate eligibility for all categories
- Eligible for Primary Teacher (Class I-V) positions in Zilla Parishad schools
- Eligible for Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) positions

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