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TET
The Teacher Eligibility Test, known as TET, is the minimum qualification required in India for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for Classes I to VIII. The test is mandatory for teaching jobs in Indian government schools. The TET is conducted by both the central and state governments of India.
Two types of paper for the TET Exam
Paper 1 – For candidates planning to teach the students of classes I – V
Paper 2 – For candidates planning to teach the students of classes VI - VIII
Eligibility Criteria for Paper 1 of TET Exam:
• Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary Exam or any equivalent exam with 50% of marks and also those who have passed or appearing or in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education can apply for the exam.
• Those who have cleared Senior Secondary Exam or equivalent exam with 50% marks and those who have passed or appearing or in the final year of 4 years in Bachelors of Elementary Education.
• Candidates who have passed graduation and passed or appearing for the final year of the 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Eligibility Criteria for Paper 2 of TET Exam 2021
• Candidates who have passed graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education.
• Those candidates who have passed graduation with at least 50% of marks and are appearing or have passed the 1st year of B.Ed.
• Aspirants who have cleared the Senior Secondary Exam with 50% and those who have passed or appearing for the final year of B.EI.Ed is eligible.
• Candidates who have passed or appearing for the final year of 4 years integrated course BA, B.ED, B.Sc, B.Ed or any other equivalent course can apply for this part.
Exam Details of TET Exam
• Paper 1
• Paper 2
• The teacher who wants to take up classes for I-VII can write both the papers
• There is no negative marking in the examination.
• Both the papers will have 2 and half hour exam duration.
• The Question Papers will be both in Hindi and English Languages.
Paper 1 of TET Exam Pattern:
| Name of the Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 of TET Exam Pattern:
| Name of the Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Social Studies or Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Syllabus for TET Exam:
The Syllabus of each state differs from one another, and it will be provided in their own websites of exam conducting authorities.
TET Exam Qualifying Marks
A candidate who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered a TET pass. School managements (Government, local bodies, government-aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to persons belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently-abled persons, etc., in accordance with their extant reservation policy; should give weightage to the TET scores in the recruitment process; however, passing the TET exam merely means gaining eligibility to apply for teaching jobs. It does not confirm your appointment as a teacher.