What is TET?
Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is a teacher eligibility examination conducted by the appropriate government or examination authority. TET is used as part of the teacher eligibility/recruitment framework for the applicable school levels and recruitment rules.
At the national level, CTET is conducted by CBSE, while States/UTs may conduct their own TET examinations according to the applicable rules. NCTE provides the framework and minimum qualification notifications for teachers. citeturn0search0turn0search2
State TET and CTET
| Exam | Conducting Authority | Main Scope |
|---|---|---|
| CTET | CBSE | Central-level teacher eligibility framework for applicable schools |
| State TET | Concerned State Government / Examination Authority | Teacher eligibility for the concerned State according to its rules |
Do not assume that every State TET has exactly the same eligibility, syllabus, language, duration or qualifying rules. Always read the latest notification of the concerned State.
Common TET Paper Structure
Paper I
Generally associated with teaching at the Primary Stage, Classes I–V.
Paper II
Generally associated with teaching at the Upper Primary Stage, Classes VI–VIII.
Both Papers
Where permitted, candidates seeking eligibility for both stages may appear for both papers.
The exact structure is State-specific. The table below shows the common TET pattern used as a preparation framework, not a universal rule for every State.
Paper I — Common Subjects
| Subject | Typical Area | Preparation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child development, learning and pedagogy | Learning theories, inclusive education, assessment and classroom processes |
| Language I | First language | Comprehension and language pedagogy |
| Language II | Second language | Comprehension and language pedagogy |
| Mathematics | Elementary Mathematics | Concepts, problem solving and mathematics pedagogy |
| Environmental Studies | EVS | Environment, daily life, science/social concepts and EVS pedagogy |
Paper II — Common Subjects
| Subject | Typical Area | Preparation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child development and pedagogy | Learning, diverse learners, inclusive education and assessment |
| Language I | First language | Comprehension and language pedagogy |
| Language II | Second language | Comprehension and language pedagogy |
| Mathematics and Science | Mathematics + Science | Subject concepts and teaching methodology |
| Social Studies / Social Science | History, Geography, Civics/Social Science | Content and social science pedagogy |
The candidate normally chooses the relevant subject/option according to the State notification and intended teaching level.
Subject-wise Preparation
| Subject | Important Areas |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | Child development, learning, individual differences, inclusive education, learning theories, assessment and pedagogy |
| Mathematics | Number system, arithmetic, geometry, measurement, data handling, patterns and mathematics pedagogy |
| Environmental Studies | Family and friends, food, shelter, water, travel, things we make and do, environment and EVS pedagogy |
| Science | Food, materials, living world, motion, electricity, magnets, natural phenomena, resources and science pedagogy |
| Social Science | History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Constitution, economics-related concepts and pedagogy |
| Language I & II | Reading comprehension, language development, grammar where applicable and language pedagogy |
Recommended Books — Subject Wise
| Subject | Recommended Books / Material | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | Standard TET/CTET CDP guide + teacher-education material + State TET PYQs | Concepts, pedagogy and exam practice |
| Mathematics | Relevant NCERT textbooks + State TET Mathematics guide + PYQs | Concepts and pedagogy |
| EVS | NCERT EVS + State TET EVS guide + PYQs | Content and EVS pedagogy |
| Science | NCERT Science Classes 6–8 + State TET Science guide + PYQs | Content and pedagogy |
| Social Science | NCERT Social Science Classes 6–8 + State TET Social Science guide + PYQs | History, Geography, Civics and pedagogy |
| Language | Relevant NCERT/state textbooks + grammar/comprehension practice + PYQs | Language and pedagogy |
| Previous Year Papers | Official State TET previous-year papers | Actual exam pattern and practice |
NCTE/CTET guidance emphasizes using authentic textbooks and the prescribed syllabus for teacher-eligibility preparation. For State TET, always add the State's own textbooks and syllabus where prescribed. citeturn0search0
NCERT Books for TET
| Subject | Useful Classes | Use in Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Classes 1–8 | Basic concepts, examples and teaching approach |
| EVS | Classes 3–5 | Primary-level EVS concepts |
| Science | Classes 6–8 | Upper-primary Science concepts |
| Social Science | Classes 6–8 | History, Geography, Civics and Social Science concepts |
| Languages | Relevant school classes | Comprehension, vocabulary and language exposure |
Important: NCERT is a strong foundation, but it is not enough by itself for every State TET. State-specific syllabus, textbooks, pedagogy and previous-year papers must also be covered.
Eligibility
| Level | General Guidance |
|---|---|
| Primary Stage | Eligibility generally depends on prescribed school-level teacher education qualifications such as relevant D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed. pathways and the applicable State rules. |
| Upper Primary Stage | Eligibility generally depends on the prescribed graduation and teacher-education qualification pathways and applicable State rules. |
| State-specific Rules | Exact qualification, percentage, subject combination, age requirements and other conditions must be checked in the latest State notification. |
| Final Verification | Passing/appearing in a TET does not by itself guarantee appointment. Final eligibility is verified according to the applicable recruitment rules. citeturn0search1 |
NCTE publishes minimum-qualification notifications and amendments; the current NCTE pages list notifications from 2010 through amendments in 2018, 2019 and 2021. citeturn0search2turn0search6
Common Exam Pattern
| Feature | Common TET Framework |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice Questions in many State TETs |
| Paper I | Primary Stage subjects |
| Paper II | Upper Primary Stage subjects |
| Languages | State-specific language options may apply |
| Duration | Varies by State and notification |
| Negative Marking | Must be checked in the concerned State's latest notification |
| Qualifying Marks | Category/state-specific rules may apply |
Documents Required
- Valid photo identity details
- 10th certificate / marksheet details
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., B.Ed. or other applicable teacher-education qualification documents
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD / other applicable certificates, if applicable
- Recent photograph and signature as specified by the State application process
- Domicile / residence certificate, where required by the concerned State
- Other documents specified in the latest State TET notification
TET Application Process
Notification
Read the latest State TET notification and eligibility conditions.
Registration
Create an account/register on the official examination portal.
Application
Fill personal, educational, category and paper details correctly.
Documents & Fee
Upload required documents and pay the applicable examination fee.
Examination
Download the admit card and appear for the selected paper(s).
Result
Check the result/certificate and then follow the separate recruitment process where applicable.
TET Certificate and Recruitment
A TET qualification is an eligibility component for applicable teacher recruitment; it is not itself a guarantee of appointment. Recruitment depends on vacancies, recruitment rules, merit/selection procedure and document verification of the concerned authority.
The exact validity period and certificate provisions should be checked in the latest applicable State notification. Do not assume that every State uses identical certificate rules.
State TET Examples
| State / Region | Exam / Common Name | Official Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | UPTET | Check latest official notification/portal |
| Bihar | BTET / State TET framework | Check BSEB official portal |
| Rajasthan | REET | Check official Rajasthan examination portal |
| Maharashtra | MAHA TET | Check Maharashtra State Council of Examination portal |
| Gujarat | TET | State Examination Board, Gujarat |
| West Bengal | WB TET | West Bengal Board of Primary Education |
| Haryana | HTET | Board of School Education Haryana |
| Punjab | PSTET | Punjab School Education Board / concerned authority |
| Uttarakhand | UTET | Uttarakhand Board of School Education |
| Tamil Nadu | TNTET | Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board |
| Kerala | K-TET | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Telangana | TGTET | Telangana School Education Department / official portal |
| Andhra Pradesh | AP TET | Andhra Pradesh School Education Department |
| Karnataka | KARTET | Karnataka School Education Department |
| Odisha | OTET | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Jharkhand | JTET | Jharkhand Academic Council / concerned authority |
| Chhattisgarh | CG TET | Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board / concerned authority |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP TET | MPESB / concerned authority |
| Assam | Assam TET | Assam Education Department / concerned authority |
State names and examination arrangements can change. Use the latest official State notification before publishing dates, fees, eligibility or application links.
Preparation Strategy
NCERT First
Start with relevant NCERT and State textbooks to build strong subject fundamentals.
Pedagogy
Give special attention to Child Development and Pedagogy and subject pedagogy.
PYQs
Solve State TET previous-year papers and identify repeated concepts.
Mock Tests
Practise complete papers with a timer and analyse mistakes.
Language
Practise comprehension and the language pedagogy prescribed by your State.
State Focus
Study the State-specific syllabus, textbooks, language and recruitment requirements.
Official Reference Websites
Important Note
TET is State-specific in many cases. Exam pattern, subjects, eligibility, language, fee, qualifying marks, certificate provisions and recruitment rules can differ. Always verify the latest official notification before applying or publishing time-sensitive details. NCTE maintains official information on minimum teacher qualifications and TET guidelines. citeturn0search2turn0search6
TET क्या है?
Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) एक शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा है, जिसका आयोजन संबंधित राज्य सरकार या परीक्षा प्राधिकरण द्वारा किया जा सकता है। TET का उपयोग लागू teacher eligibility और recruitment framework के अंतर्गत किया जाता है।
CTET को CBSE आयोजित करता है, जबकि विभिन्न States अपनी State TET परीक्षाएँ आयोजित कर सकते हैं। NCTE teachers की minimum qualifications और TET से संबंधित framework उपलब्ध कराता है। citeturn0search0turn0search2
State TET और CTET में अंतर
| Exam | Conducting Authority | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| CTET | CBSE | Central-level applicable schools |
| State TET | Concerned State Authority | संबंधित State के teacher eligibility rules |
हर State TET का syllabus, eligibility, language, duration और qualifying rule एक जैसा नहीं होता। Latest State notification जरूर देखें।
Paper I — सामान्य Subjects
| Subject | Preparation Focus |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | बाल विकास, learning theories, inclusive education, assessment और pedagogy |
| Language I | Comprehension और language pedagogy |
| Language II | Comprehension और language pedagogy |
| Mathematics | Elementary Mathematics और mathematics pedagogy |
| Environmental Studies | EVS concepts और EVS pedagogy |
Paper II — सामान्य Subjects
| Subject | Preparation Focus |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | बाल विकास, learning, diverse learners और pedagogy |
| Language I | Comprehension और language pedagogy |
| Language II | Comprehension और language pedagogy |
| Mathematics & Science | Mathematics, Science और teaching methodology |
| Social Studies / Social Science | History, Geography, Civics और pedagogy |
Subject-wise Books
| Subject | Books / Material |
|---|---|
| CDP | Standard TET/CTET CDP guide + teacher-education material + State TET PYQs |
| Mathematics | Relevant NCERT + State TET Mathematics guide + PYQs |
| EVS | NCERT EVS + State TET EVS guide + PYQs |
| Science | NCERT Science 6–8 + State TET Science guide + PYQs |
| Social Science | NCERT Social Science 6–8 + State TET guide + PYQs |
| Language | NCERT/State textbooks + comprehension practice + PYQs |
NCERT Books
| Subject | Useful Classes | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1–8 | Concepts और teaching approach |
| EVS | 3–5 | Primary EVS concepts |
| Science | 6–8 | Upper-primary Science |
| Social Science | 6–8 | History, Geography और Civics |
| Languages | Relevant classes | Comprehension और language practice |
ध्यान दें: केवल NCERT पढ़ना हर State TET के लिए पर्याप्त नहीं है। State-specific syllabus, textbooks, pedagogy और PYQs भी पढ़ें।
Eligibility
| Level | General Guidance |
|---|---|
| Primary | Relevant teacher-education qualifications और State rules के अनुसार eligibility। |
| Upper Primary | Relevant graduation/teacher-education qualification pathways और State rules के अनुसार eligibility। |
| State Rules | Exact qualification, percentage, subjects, age और अन्य conditions State notification में देखें। |
| Final Verification | Final eligibility recruitment authority द्वारा applicable rules के अनुसार verify की जाती है। citeturn0search1 |
Documents
- Valid Photo ID details
- 10th certificate / marksheet
- Educational qualification certificates
- D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed./B.Ed. या applicable qualification documents
- Category certificate, यदि applicable हो
- PwD/अन्य applicable certificates
- Photograph और signature
- Domicile/residence certificate, जहाँ required हो
- Latest State TET notification में मांगे गए अन्य documents
Preparation Strategy
NCERT
Relevant NCERT और State textbooks से शुरुआत करें।
Pedagogy
CDP और subject pedagogy पर विशेष ध्यान दें।
PYQs
State TET के previous-year papers नियमित रूप से solve करें।
Mock Tests
Timer के साथ full paper practice करें।
Language
Comprehension और State-specific language pedagogy पढ़ें।
State Focus
अपने State का syllabus, books, language और recruitment rules पढ़ें।
Official Reference Websites
महत्वपूर्ण सूचना
TET में State के अनुसार exam pattern, subjects, eligibility, language, fee, qualifying marks और certificate rules अलग हो सकते हैं। इसलिए application से पहले latest official notification जरूर पढ़ें। NCTE official website पर teacher minimum qualifications और TET guidelines से संबंधित information उपलब्ध है। citeturn0search2turn0search6