India, Feb. 5 -- The Maharashtra State Examination Council on Wednesday announced the final results of this year's Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), with 50,369 candidates declared eligible.

Officials said that for the first time since the council began conducting the exam in 2013, the overall pass percentage for candidates clearing both papers has crossed 11.28%.

Anuradha Oak, commissioner, state examination council, released the results. He said, "The exam was held on 23 November 23 across 37 district centres. The provisional answer key was published on December 19; candidates were allowed to raise written objections until December 27, and the council issued the final answer key on January 13 after experts reviewed the submissions."

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