The Maharashtra State Council of Examination has finally released the schedule of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) after a gap of two years. According to the TET 2020 timetable, the entrance examination is scheduled to be held on January 19, 2020. The full schedule of the Maharashtra TET 2020 can be checked online at the official website; mahatet.in. It should be noted here that both the papers, Paper I and Paper II will be conducted on the same day. Interested candidates will be able to fill in the online applications from November 28, 2019. The students are advised to read the detailed notification online before applying for Maharashtra TET exam. UGC NET Admit Card 2019 Released Online, Know NTA’s Paper Pattern for December Entrance Exam. 

The Right to Education Act has made TET mandatory for the teacher aspirants across the state. Anybody willing to join the profession has to qualify the state-level entrance exam. However, as TOI noted, after July 15, 2018, no test was conducted in the state. It is nearly after two years that the commission has announced the Maharashtra TET 2020 schedule for the eligible candidates at the state. The Maharashtra TET 2020 Admit Card will be provided between January 4 and 19. The first paper for TET 2020 on January 19 will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm and the second paper from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. SSC MTS Result 2019: After Discrepancy in Paper I Results, Additional List of 9,551 Qualified Candidates for Paper II Exam Released. 

This year, the state council has also introduced a few changes in the paper pattern. Those who are applying to teach students of Classes I to VIII will have to participate in both the papers and can appear for the specific subjects of degree specialisation only. Candidates are advised to apply for the examination quickly, the moment the application link is activated.

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