The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is an eligibility test for teachers in different states. It is held by both the central and state governments to shortlist eligible teachers for schools and colleges.
TET is mandatory for becoming a government teacher in India. Through this exam, a candidate gets the eligibility to become a teacher. Qualifying for the TET or CTET exam is one of the essential qualifications for candidates to become eligible for appointment as teacher of Class I to VIII in government-aided schools.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice every year. The CTET eligibility is fixed according to the guidelines framed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
TET Eligibility
Candidates should obtain a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 45 percent marks. Candidates should obtain a degree in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or complete any other prescribed teacher training program/course.
The candidate must have done graduation and appearing in the final year of the 2-year diploma in elementary education. Candidates should be a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 35 years of age.
TET/CTET Exam Pattern
TET/CTET has two papers, Paper 1 & 2. Paper 1 is the primary level for the candidates who wish to become a teacher at the primary level and paper 2 is for the upper primary level. It is for those candidates who want to teach junior classes (6th-10th).
Exam Pattern for TET Paper 1
Exam Pattern for TET Paper-II
List of popular TETs in India
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TET Exam |
Conducting Body |
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CTET |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
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WB TET (West Bengal) |
West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) |
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HP TET (Himachal Pradesh) |
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) |
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Bihar STET |
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
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Assam TET (HS) |
Assam Secondary Education Department |
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Kerala TET (KTET) |
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
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TN TET (Tamil Nadu) |
Teacher Recruitment Board (TRB) of Tamil Nadu |
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MP TET (Madhya Pradesh) |
Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) |
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KARTET (Karnataka) |
Karnataka's Department of Public Instruction |
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CG TET (Chhattisgarh) |
Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) |
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UPTET (Uttar Pradesh) |
Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority |
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PSTET (Punjab) |
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
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MAHA TET (Maharashtra) |
Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) |
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OTET (Odisha) |
Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha |
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Sikkim TET Sikkim |
Human Resource Development Department |
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Tripura TET |
Teachers' Recruitment Board, Tripura |
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HTET (Haryana) |
Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) |
