Meghalaya TET Exam Date 2026 Postponed, Check Official PDF

Meghalaya TET Exam has been postponed by the Directorate of Educational Research and Training (DERT), Meghalaya. The exam was originally planned for 29th May 2026 (Friday). The postponement was announced through an official notice on 19th May 2026. Candidates who applied for MTET 2026 should keep checking the official website for the new exam date.

Latest Update: Meghalaya TET Exam Date 2026 Postponed

The official notice from DERT Meghalaya confirms that the MTET 2026 exam will no longer be held on 29th May 2026. The reason given is that many teachers are currently busy with the Census and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work. Because of this, the exam has been pushed to a later date. The new exam date has not been announced yet.

Meghalaya TET 2026: Overview

Candidates who have applied for MTET 2026 can go through the key highlights of the Meghalaya TET 2026 exam in the overview table given below. This table covers all the essential details. Reading through this overview will help candidates get a clear picture of the exam before proceeding with their preparation.

Meghalaya TET Exam Schedule and Shifts 2026

The official MTET 2026 exam schedule has been announced by DERT Meghalaya through the official notification. Candidates are advised to note down all important dates carefully and plan their preparation accordingly to avoid missing any deadline.

How to Check Meghalaya TET Exam Date 2026

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to access and download the official Meghalaya TET Exam Date 2026 notification from the official website.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of DERT Meghalaya at megeducation.gov.in or dert.megeducation.gov.in.
• Step 2: Look for the “DERT Notice Board” homepage.
• Step 3: Click on the official notification link for Meghalaya TET 2026.
• Step 4: The notification PDF will open on your screen with all the exam date and schedule details.
• Step 5: Check the important dates mentioned in the notification carefully, including the exam date.
• Step 6: Click the download icon to save the notification PDF on your device.
• Step 7: Take a printout of the notification for your records and future reference.
• Step 8: Keep visiting the official website regularly for updates on admit card release and exam shift details.

Meghalaya TET Exam Pattern 2026

The Meghalaya TET exam is conducted in offline mode and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 150 marks, to be completed within 2 hours and 30 minutes for each paper. The subject-wise breakdown for both Meghalaya TET Paper 1 and Paper 2 is given in the tables below.

Paper 1 -Lower Primary (Classes 1-5)

Paper 2 – Upper Primary (Classes 6-8)

How to Prepare for Meghalaya TET Exam 2026

Preparing well for the Meghalaya TET 2026 requires a clear understanding of the syllabus, exam pattern, and the right study strategy. Here are some key preparation tips to help candidates perform their best in MTET 2026.

• Go through the official MTET 2026 syllabus thoroughly and make a structured study plan.
• Focus on Child Development and Pedagogy as it carries equal weightage in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• Practice previous years’ question papers and mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
• Strengthen your command over Language I and Language II, as these sections are scoring and straightforward.
• For Paper 1, revise Mathematics and Environmental Studies concepts from Class 1 to 5 NCERT textbooks.
• For Paper 2, candidates must choose between Mathematics & Science or Social Studies and prepare that section thoroughly.
• Revise important topics related to Meghalaya’s education system, state culture, and geography for general awareness.
• Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 150 questions within the allotted 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Revise regularly, take short breaks, and avoid last-minute cramming for better retention.