Teaching Exams for Government Jobs in India- NET, SET & TET

Teaching Exams for Government Jobs in India- NET, SET & TET

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Rupali Pruthi
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Updated on May 23, 2022 10:41 IST

Teaching exams are conducted every year at the national and state level including TET 2022, NET 2022 and SET 2022. Read further to know the types of teaching exams for government jobs in India and their upcoming exam dates.  

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Teaching Exams 2022 - TET, NET and SET

Every year, several teaching recruitment drives are carried out in government schools, colleges and universities across India. Teaching jobs are in huge demand these days owing to the good salaries, job security, job satisfaction, etc. Lakhs of candidates appear for various top government teaching exams 2022 with an aim to get recruited as a teacher or a professor in reputed government schools and colleges.

In order to get recruited as a teacher or lecturer, a candidate needs to be eligible and qualify the required eligibility tests. To become a teacher in central or state government schools, candidates need to qualify the CTET 2022 or TET 2022. While the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted at the national level, the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is conducted by the states. On the other hand, candidates need to qualify the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for lecturership or Assistant Professor post.

In this article, we have provided the details of various teaching exams along with their upcoming dates. Candidates should be aware of these details to not miss out on any important event regarding the exams.

Q:   What is the selection process for UPTET exam?

A:

The UPTET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The selection process for the UPTET exam involves the following steps:

  1. Qualifying the UPTET exam: Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in the UPTET exam to be considered eligible for the post of teacher.
  2. Applying for teaching vacancies: Once a candidate has qualified the UPTET exam, they can apply for teaching vacancies in government and private schools in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can apply for vacancies based on their qualifications, experience, and other eligibility criteria specified by the school authorities.
  3. Selection process by the school authorities: The selection process for teaching vacancies may vary from school to school. Generally, the school authorities conduct a written test, followed by an interview to shortlist candidates for the post of teacher.

Q:   What is the selection process of the Kerala SET Exam?

A:

Kerala SET Selection Process 2024; 1- Fill Kerala State Eligibility Test application form: Candidates need to apply for the Kerala State Eligibility Test application form on the official website of the test. All students need to submit their application form and pay the fee to receive the Site Access Key as well as the Application Number. 2- Download Kerala State Eligibility Test admit card: Students need to download the Kerala State Eligibility Test admit card from the official website of the exam. To download the Kerala State Eligibility Test admit card, students need to fill in details such as their-Application Number and Date of Birth/Site Access Key. 3- Appear for Kerala State Eligibility Test: Students need to appear for the Kerala State Eligibility Test exam as per the time and test center details mentioned in their admit card. Kerala State Eligibility Test comprises two test papers which are of 120 minutes each. Paper 1 is common for all aspirants whereas Paper 2 consists of questions as per the student's specialisation. 4- Check Kerala State Eligibility Test result: Exam results for the Kerala State Eligibility Test are announced on the official website of the teacher eligibility test. Students can check the Kerala State Eligibility Test result by filling in their application number and date of birth/site access key. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Kerala State Eligibility Test exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/Kerala-set-exam). I hope this will help you.

Q:   What is the selection process for PSTET exam?

A:

The PSTET (Punjab Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Punjab. However, it is important to note that qualifying the PSTET exam does not guarantee a job as a teacher. The selection process for the PSTET exam involves the following steps:

  1. Qualifying the PSTET exam: Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in the PSTET exam to be considered eligible for the post of teacher.
  2. Applying for teaching vacancies: Once a candidate has qualified the PSTET exam, they can apply for teaching vacancies in government and private schools in Punjab. Candidates can apply for vacancies based on their qualifications, experience, and other eligibility criteria specified by the school authorities.
  3. Selection process by the school authorities: The selection process for teaching vacancies may vary from school to school. Generally, the school authorities conduct a written test, followed by an interview to shortlist candidates for the post of teacher.
  4. Document verification and joining formalities: Once a candidate has been selected for the post of teacher, they are required to complete the document verification process and complete the joining formalities.

NET for Assistant Professorship and/or JRF

NET is an exam conducted at the national level to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and/or the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Candidates qualifying the NET exam get eligible to apply for a government job in Indian universities and colleges as lecturers or Assistant Professors. Candidates qualifying NET exam for JRF get eligible to pursue research in their chosen subject in Indian universities and colleges.  

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In India, there are two NET exams conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). These exams are UGC NET and CSIR NET and are conducted at the national level.

NET Exam Dates 2022

Check important upcoming exam dates for both the NET 2022 exams below:

NET Exam

Application Dates

Exam Dates

UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)

30-Apr-2022 to 20-May-2022

To be announced

CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test)

To be announced

To be announced

Also Read: Difference between UGC NET & CSIR NET: Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

SET for Assistant Professor

Various states organise the State Eligibility Tests (SET) every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor or to pursue research in the colleges and universities of a particular state. The SET exams are conducted at the state level. Candidates qualifying the SET exam get eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in the respective Indian state.

Q:   Is the CSIR NET merit list for JRF and Lectureship the same?

A:
No, the merit list for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in the CSIR NET exam is not the same. The merit list for JRF and LS is prepared separately based on the performance of candidates in the exam. The JRF merit list includes the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for JRF based on their performance in both Paper I and Paper II of the exam. Candidates who score above the cut-off score for JRF are considered eligible for the fellowship, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria. The LS merit list includes the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for LS based on their performance in both Paper I and Paper II of the exam. Candidates who score above the cut-off score for LS are considered eligible for Lectureship, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria. Candidates who qualify for JRF are also eligible for LS, and their names appear in both the JRF and LS merit lists. However, candidates who qualify only for LS appear only in the LS merit list. It is important to note that the merit lists are prepared based on the total marks obtained by the candidates in both Paper I and Paper II, and the candidates with higher marks are given higher ranks in the merit list.

Q:   What is the selection process for Tripura TET exam?

A:

The Tripura TET (Tripura Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Tripura. However, it is important to note that qualifying the Tripura TET exam does not guarantee a job as a teacher. The selection process for the Tripura TET exam involves the following steps:

  1. Qualifying the Tripura TET exam: Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in the Tripura TET exam to be considered eligible for the post of teacher.
  2. Applying for teaching vacancies: Once a candidate has qualified the Tripura TET exam, they can apply for teaching vacancies in government and private schools in Tripura. Candidates can apply for vacancies based on their qualifications, experience, and other eligibility criteria specified by the school authorities.
  3. Selection process by the school authorities: The selection process for teaching vacancies may vary from school to school. Generally, the school authorities conduct a written test, followed by an interview to shortlist candidates for the post of teacher.
  4. Document verification and joining formalities: Once a candidate has been selected for the post of teacher, they are required to complete the document verification process and complete the joining formalities.

Q:   What is the selection process for UTET exam?

A:

The UTET (Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Uttarakhand. However, it is important to note that qualifying the UTET exam does not guarantee a job as a teacher. The selection process for the UTET exam involves the following steps:

  1. Qualifying the UTET exam: Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in the UTET exam to be considered eligible for the post of teacher.
  2. Applying for teaching vacancies: Once a candidate has qualified the UTET exam, they can apply for teaching vacancies in government and private schools in Uttarakhand. Candidates can apply for vacancies based on their qualifications, experience, and other eligibility criteria specified by the school authorities.
  3. Selection process by the school authorities: The selection process for teaching vacancies may vary from school to school. Generally, the school authorities conduct a written test, followed by an interview to shortlist candidates for the post of teacher.
  4. Document verification and joining formalities: Once a candidate has been selected for the post of teacher, they are required to complete the document verification process and complete the joining formalities.

Q:   What are Pitt State's undergraduate admission requirements for international students?

A:

To secure an admission in Pittsburg State University's bachelor's courses, all international undergraduate students are required to fulfill certain admission requirements. The exact entry requirements may differ according to the choice of course. However, Pitt State demands the following requirements from prospective overseas applicants applying for undergraduate programs:

  • Completed online application along with $60 = INR 4996* application fee;
  • Official high school transcripts;
  • Academic Requirements:

    • High School Academic Records: A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in high school and have earned a high school diploma; OR
    • International College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in an accredited international post secondary institution (college/university)
    • U.S. College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) if transferring from an accredited U.S. college with at least 24 credit hours (approximately one year of college work)

Note: While a majority of SETs are conducted for eligibility of Assistant Professors, Kerala SET is conducted for Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE.

SET Exam Dates 2022

Check important upcoming exam dates of different SET 2022 exams to be conducted below:

SET Exam

SET Application Dates

SET Exam Dates

MH SET (Maharashtra SET)

to be announced to be announced

APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) 

to be announced to be announced

KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test)

to be announced to be announced

Kerala SET (Kerala State Eligibility Test)

06-Apr-2022 to 2030-Apr-2022 July 2022

TS SET (Telangana State Eligibility Test)

to be announced to be announced

JK SET (Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test)

20-Dec-2021 to 20-Jan-2022 24-Jul-2022

WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test)

18-Aug-2021 to 16-Sep-2021 09-Jan-2022

TET for School Teachers

Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is conducted at the national as well as the state level to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teacher in central or state schools. The CBSE conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for determining the eligibility of candidates for classes 1 to 8 teachers. On the other hand, state authorities conduct the state TETs to determine the eligibility of candidates for classes 1 to 8 teachers. Moreover, various state TET exams are conducted for classes 9 to 12 teachers and for language teachers.

TET Exam Dates 2022

Check important upcoming exam dates of different TET 2022 exams below.

TET Exam

TET Application Dates

TET Exam Dates

CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)

To be announced

To be announced

UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test)

To be announced

To be announced

REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teacher)

18-Apr-2022 to 23-May-2022

23-Jul-2022

24-Jul-2022

TNTET (Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test)

14-Mar-2022 to 13-Apr-2022

18-Apr-2022 to 26-Apr-2022

To be announced

TS TET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test)

26-Mar-2022 to 12-Apr-2022

12-Jun-2022

KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test)

09-Feb-2022 to 19-Feb-2022

04-May-2022

05-May-2022

OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test)

to be announced

to be announced

MAHA TET (Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test)

to be announced

to be announced

MP TET (Madhya Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) for Primary TET 2020 session

14-Dec-2021 to 01-Jan-2022 

05-Mar-2022 to 26-Mar-2022

HP TET (Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test)

to be announced

to be announced

Tripura TET (Tripura Teacher Eligibility Test)

to be announced

to be announced

Mizoram Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET)

21-Mar-2022 to 28-Apr-2022

To be announced

KARTET (Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test)

to be announced

to be announced

Apart from the TETs, another popular state-level government exam that candidates can appear for recruitment as PRT, TGT or PGT teachers in government schools is the DSSSB exam (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board exam).

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SASWATI MISHRA

3 years ago

Is TET is also preferable for applying higher secondary school teacher ?

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