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MAHA TET Paper I Syllabus

Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test

12
Topics
84
Sub-topics
30
Questions

Paper I is one of 5 sections in the MAHA TET syllabus. It has 12 topics and 84 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — EVS, with about 30 questions (30 marks). Environmental Studies (EVS) (Class I-V Level) — Maharashtra.

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MAHA TET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    EVS Foundations (Balbharati)

    ~3 marks

    Balbharati EVS Framework, NCF 2023 in MS, MS Badi Shala EVS, EVS Pedagogy in Maharashtra

    • Balbharati EVS Framework and Curriculum (Class 3-5)
    • NCF 2023 EVS Implementation in Maharashtra
    • MS Badi Shala EVS Approach (Class 3-5)
    • MS EVS Learning Outcomes
    • EVS Pedagogy in MS Marathi-medium Schools
    • Balbharati EVS Textbook Approach (Parichay, Parishram)
    • EVS Assessment in MS (CCE)
  2. 2

    Family & Community (MS Context)

    ~3 marks

    Marathi Joint Family, Warkari Tradition, Maharashtra Village, Maratha/Agri/Warli Communities, Mumbai Urban Life

    • Marathi Joint Family System (कुटुंब)
    • MS Village Community (Gram Panchayat)
    • Warkari Tradition and Community (Pandharpur)
    • MS Communities (Maratha, Agri, Warli, Bhil)
    • Mumbai Urban Family Patterns (Dharavi, Slum Context)
    • MS Social Institutions (Mandal, Mandir, Dargah)
    • Contemporary MS Family Issues (Migration, Sugar Industry)
  3. 3

    Food & Nutrition (MS Traditional Foods)

    ~3 marks

    Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Puran Poli, Pav Bhaji, Bhakri, MS ICMR Guidelines, PM POSHAN MS

    • MS Traditional Snacks (Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Bhaji Vada, Kanda Bhaji)
    • MS Sweets (Puran Poli, Modak, Basundi, Shrikhand)
    • MS Thali (Bhakri, Bhaji, Dal, Rice, Amti)
    • Coastal MS Fish Curry (Konkani Fish Thali — Surmai, Pomfret)
    • Balanced Diet and ICMR Guidelines (MS Context)
    • PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Implementation in MS
    • Deficiency Diseases (Balbharati EVS)
  4. 4

    Water & Sanitation (MS Rivers)

    ~3 marks

    Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada Rivers, MS Water Cycle, Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan, Konkan Water

    • MS Rivers — Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada, Bhima, Wardha
    • MS Water Cycle and Monsoon Pattern (Konkan vs Vidarbha)
    • MS Drinking Water Sources (Dams, Wells, Hand pumps)
    • MS Water Conservation (Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan)
    • Konkan Coastal Water Issues (Salinity, Tidal)
    • Jal Jeevan Mission in Maharashtra
    • Swachh Bharat Mission MS Implementation
  5. 5

    Shelter & Clothing (MS Traditional)

    ~3 marks

    Wada Architecture, Konkani Houses, Nauvari / Lugda / Pheta, Mumbai Urban Housing, Vidarbha Houses

    • MS Wada (वाडा) Traditional House (Wood, Stone, Tiles)
    • Konkani House Patterns (Tile Roof, Mangalore Tiles)
    • Marathi Traditional Dress — Nauvari (9-yard Saree), Lugda, Pheta (Turban)
    • MS Climate-Adaptive Clothing
    • Mumbai Urban Housing Patterns (Chawl, Apartment, Slum)
    • Vidarbha vs Western MS House Patterns
    • Recent Housing Schemes in MS (PMAY-Urban, PMAY-Rural)
  6. 6

    Transport & Communication (MS Network)

    ~3 marks

    MSRTC, Mumbai Local Train, Pune Metro, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, MS Digital Network

    • MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation)
    • Mumbai Local Train (Suburban Rail Network — CR, WR, Harbour)
    • Mumbai Metro, Pune Metro, Nagpur Metro, Navi Mumbai Metro
    • MS Ports — Mumbai Port Trust, JNPT, Mormugao (Goa, MS trade)
    • MS Expressways (Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg)
    • MS Digital Network (MahaNet, MahaDBT)
    • Mumbai Aviation — CSIA (T2), NMIA (Navi Mumbai International Airport)
  7. 7

    MS Environment & Biodiversity

    ~3 marks

    Western Ghats, Konkan, Tadoba / Melghat / Pench Tigers, Sahyadri, MS Endemic Species, MS Forest Types

    • MS Western Ghats and Sahyadri (UNESCO Biodiversity Hotspot)
    • Konkan Coastal Biodiversity
    • MS Tiger Reserves (Tadoba-Andhari, Melghat, Pench, Sahyadri)
    • MS Sanctuaries (Bhimashankar, Radhanagari, Chandoli, Koyna)
    • MS Endemic Species (Sahyadris — Nilgiri Marten, Lion-tailed Macaque)
    • MS Domestic Animals (Khillar Cow, Deoni, Red Kandhari)
    • Wildlife Protection Act 1972 in MS Context
  8. 8

    Maharashtra History

    ~4 marks

    Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, Yadava, Bahmani, Maratha Empire (Shivaji Maharaj), Peshwa, British, 1857, Samyukta Maharashtra 1960

    • Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, Yadava, Bahmani Rule in MS
    • Maratha Empire (Shivaji Maharaj — 1630-1680)
    • Peshwa Period and Maratha Confederacy (Bajirao I, Bajirao II)
    • British Rule and 1857 Revolt (Nanasaheb Peshwa, Tatya Tope, Rani of Jhansi)
    • Samyukta Maharashtra Movement 1960 (Kesari, Mahakal)
    • Mahatma Phule, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Savitribai Phule
    • Maharashtra Post-Independence Reforms (Mumbai, Pune Industrial Growth)
  9. 9

    Maharashtra Geography

    ~3 marks

    Location, Western Ghats, Sahyadri, Godavari, Krishna, Tapi Rivers, Konkan Coast, MS Climate, Soils, Wildlife

    • MS Location and Physical Features (Konkan, Western MS, Vidarbha, Marathwada)
    • MS Rivers — Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada, Bhima, Wardha
    • Konkan Coast, Sahyadri Mountains, Deccan Plateau
    • MS Climate (Konkan Heavy Rain, Vidarbha Dry, Western MS Moderate)
    • MS Soil Types (Black Cotton, Red, Laterite — Konkan)
    • MS National Parks and Tiger Reserves (Tadoba, Melghat, Pench)
    • MS Mineral Resources (Coal in Nagpur, Iron in Chandrapur)
  10. 10

    MS Culture

    ~4 marks

    Marathi Language, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, Navratri, Powada, Lavani, Vada Pav, Warkari Tradition, Paithani, Kolhapuri Chappal

    • Marathi Language and Literature (Dnyaneshwar to Modern)
    • Festivals — Ganesh Chaturthi (Lalbaugcha Raja), Gudi Padwa, Navratri, Pola, Diwali
    • Powada, Lavani, Ovi, Abhang Folk Forms
    • MS Cuisine — Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Puran Poli, Pav Bhaji
    • Warkari Tradition and Pandharpur Wari
    • Warli Tribal Art, Gond Art, Lavani, Tamasha
    • MS Handicrafts — Paithani (Aurangabad), Kolhapuri Chappal, Sawantwadi Toys
  11. 11

    Maharashtra Polity

    ~3 marks

    State Formation 1960, Mumbai Capital, Nagpur Winter Capital, Governor, CM, MS Legislature, Bombay HC, MS Districts, MS Panchayati Raj

    • Maharashtra State Formation 1 May 1960
    • Mumbai (Capital), Nagpur (Winter Capital), Pune (Cultural Capital)
    • Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers (Maharashtra Cabinet)
    • MS Legislative Assembly (288 seats) and Legislative Council (78 seats)
    • Bombay High Court and District Administration (36 Districts)
    • MS Panchayati Raj (3-Tier System — ZP, Panchayat Samiti, GP)
    • MS Urban Local Bodies (27 Municipal Corporations, 250+ Municipal Councils)
  12. 12

    MS Economy

    ~2 marks

    Agriculture (Sugarcane, Cotton), IT (Pune, Mumbai), Auto (Pune), Textile (Mumbai, Solapur), Bollywood, MS Budget 2024-25

    • MS Agriculture (Sugarcane — Largest Producer, Cotton, Soybean, Tur)
    • MS IT Sector (Pune — IT Hub, Mumbai — BKC, Lower Parel)
    • MS Auto Industry (Pune — Tata Motors, Bajaj, Chakan MIDC)
    • MS Textile (Solapur, Ichalkaranji, Mumbai — Cotton Textiles)
    • MS Bollywood and Entertainment Industry (Mumbai — Film City, Goregaon)
    • MS State Budget 2024-25 (Largest in India after UP)
    • MS Economic Reforms (MIDC, IT Parks, MIHAN Nagpur)

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the MAHA TET Paper I syllabus?

Paper I for MAHA TET has 12 topics: EVS Foundations (Balbharati), Family & Community (MS Context), Food & Nutrition (MS Traditional Foods), Water & Sanitation (MS Rivers), Shelter & Clothing (MS Traditional), Transport & Communication (MS Network), MS Environment & Biodiversity, Maharashtra History, Maharashtra Geography, MS Culture and 2 more, with 84 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper I in MAHA TET?

About 30 questions (30 marks) in Paper I — EVS. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper I topics matter most for MAHA TET?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Maharashtra History (~4 marks), MS Culture (~4 marks), EVS Foundations (Balbharati) (~3 marks).

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