The Directorate of Educational Research and Training Meghalaya has declared the Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test Result 2026 on 3 September 2026. The result covers both Paper I for Classes I to V and Paper II for Classes VI to VIII. The examination was conducted on 24 July 2026 across various centres in the state. Candidates can check the result through centre wise roll number lists available in PDF format on the official website megeducation.gov.in. A total of 21999 candidates appeared in Paper I out of which 18546 have qualified with a pass percentage of 84.30 percent. In Paper II 21884 candidates appeared and 18672 have qualified with a pass percentage of 85.32 percent. The result is available as centre wise lists of successful roll numbers. Eligibility required candidates to be permanent residents of Meghalaya and meet the educational qualifications prescribed for teaching at the primary or upper primary level. The selection process for teacher posts will use this MTET qualification as an eligibility criterion. There is no physical standard test or physical efficiency test associated with the MTET examination itself.
The answer keys for both papers were released earlier and the objection window closed on 4 August 2026. The final result has been prepared after considering the objections.
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Qualified candidates will be issued MTET certificates through the concerned District Institutes of Education and Training.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 23 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 9 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 10 July 2026 |
| Examination Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | July August 2026 |
| Objection Window Close | 4 August 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 3 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General and Other Categories | As per official notification |
The application fee was paid online during the registration process. Details of exact amounts were provided in the official handbook.
Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | As prescribed in the official notification for teacher recruitment |
There is no separate upper age limit specified solely for appearing in the MTET. Age criteria apply at the time of actual teacher recruitment.
Vacancy Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of Examination | Eligibility Test |
| Posts | Not a direct recruitment. Qualifies candidates for teacher posts in Classes I to VIII |
MTET is an eligibility examination. Successful candidates become eligible to apply for teaching positions in government and aided schools in Meghalaya as and when vacancies are notified.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen and permanent resident of Meghalaya |
| Educational Qualification for Paper I | Senior Secondary with DElEd or equivalent as prescribed |
| Educational Qualification for Paper II | Graduation with BEd or equivalent as prescribed |
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualifications laid down in the National Council for Teacher Education norms and the state notification.
Selection Process
The Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test consists of two papers. Paper I is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes I to V and Paper II is for Classes VI to VIII. Each paper has 150 multiple choice questions carrying one mark each with no negative marking. The duration of each paper is two and a half hours. Candidates who score the minimum qualifying marks are declared successful. The result is published as centre wise lists of roll numbers of qualified candidates.
There is no physical standard test or physical efficiency test in the MTET process.
Result Statistics
| Paper | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I Classes I to V | 21999 | 18546 | 84.30 percent |
| Paper II Classes VI to VIII | 21884 | 18672 | 85.32 percent |
The pass percentage this year is the highest since the introduction of MTET in 2019. The result PDFs contain centre wise details of appeared and passed candidates.
How to Check Result
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website megeducation.gov.in |
| 2 | Go to the DERT notice board section |
| 3 | Click on Declaration of MTET Results 2026 |
| 4 | Select Paper I or Paper II result PDF |
| 5 | Download the PDF and search for roll number |
| 6 | Save the PDF for future reference |
The result is published as lists of successful roll numbers arranged centre wise. No individual scorecard login is required.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click here |
| DERT Notice Board | Click here |
| MTET Paper I Result | Click here |
| MTET Paper II Result | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions
[question]When was the MTET Result 2026 declared?
[answer]The result was declared on 3 September 2026 by the Directorate of Educational Research and Training Meghalaya.
[question]What is the pass percentage in MTET Paper I 2026?
[answer]The pass percentage in Paper I is 84.30 percent with 18546 candidates qualifying out of 21999 who appeared.
[question]What is the pass percentage in MTET Paper II 2026?
[answer]The pass percentage in Paper II is 85.32 percent with 18672 candidates qualifying out of 21884 who appeared.
[question]How can candidates check the MTET Result 2026?
[answer]Candidates can download the centre wise result PDFs from megeducation.gov.in and search for their roll numbers.
[question]Is MTET a recruitment examination?
[answer]No MTET is an eligibility test. Qualified candidates become eligible to apply for teacher posts when vacancies are advertised.
Qualified candidates should collect their MTET certificates from the concerned District Institutes of Education and Training as per the instructions issued by DERT Meghalaya.