TET 2024: Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results
TET 2024 exams are underway including CTET Dec 2024, MAHA TET 2024, TS TET 2024, HTET 2024, REET 2024, KTET 2024, OTET 2024, MP TET 2024 Varg 3, HP TET 2024, etc. Various TET exams are conducted yearly to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in schools affiliated with Central or State Governments. Get here the latest updates on Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exams including the notification, exam date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result and passing marks.
TET 2024 Exam Updates
The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exam determines a person's eligibility to be appointed as a teacher in any school in India. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, a candidate should pass the TET exam which the appropriate Government conducts according to the guidelines framed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The TET 2024 is organised at the central level and state levels. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) at the national level. At the state level, various states hold TETs yearly such as TSTET, UPTET, REET, TNTET, MAHA TET, OTET, HP TET, KTET, and others.
The CTET exam will be held on December 14, 2024. The REET application 2024 will begin on December 16, 2024. MAHA TET answer key 2024 has been released. The TS TET or TG TET 2024 exam will be held in January 2025. The KTET Nov 2024 exam will be held in January 2025. The Jharkhand TET 2024 exam date will be announced soon.
Q: Â How many papers does one need to give to qualify the TNTET exam?
Candidates planning to teach Classes 1 to 5 need to qualify TNTET Paper 1. Candidates planning to teach Classes 6 to 8 need to qualify for TNTET Paper 2. Candidates planning to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to qualify both papers. The candidates have to apply for the papers according to their eligibility set by the board. The educational qualification criteria has been given below for the candidates:
Paper 1
a) Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
b) Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd)
Paper 2
a) Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education. Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year B.Ed.
Q: Â What are UTET qualifying marks for OBC?
The qualifying marks for UTET (Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test) for all categories, including OBC (Other Backward Classes), is 55%. Candidates belonging to OBC category or any other category must secure a minimum of 55% marks in the UTET exam to qualify. However, it is important to note that achieving the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection for a teaching job. Candidates who pass the UTET exam are eligible to apply for teaching jobs in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Uttarakhand, subject to fulfilling other eligibility criteria mentioned in the recruitment notification. It is also important to note that the UTET passing marks may vary from year to year based on factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies available for teachers in primary and upper primary schools in Uttarakhand.
Q: Â What are CTET qualifying marks for female?
The CTET qualifying marks for females are the same as that of males. Check here the CTET qualifying marks for female candidates below:
Category | Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) | Qualifying Percentage (in %) |
|---|---|---|
General | 90 | 60 |
OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 82 | 55 |
The OTET results 2024 have been announced. The AP TET July 2024 results have been released on November 4, 2024. The notification for UPTET is still awaited. On the other hand, the Assam Education Minister announced that no Assam TET exam will be conducted for two years. Have a look at the latest updates on various TET 2024 exams below.
Also Read: CTET Answer Key 2024 (14 Dec) LIVE Updates
TET 2024 Latest Updates
The latest updates about the TET exams that are currently being processed or awaited are given below for the candidates. The candidates can go through the list of exams below to know their current status/phase. The current updates will help the candidates to be aware of any events that may be released or have been released by the state government on their official website. We have provided information under an umbrella for their ease.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
2 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24
11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24
11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24
31 Dec '24
16 Dec '24 - 15 Jan '25
26 Dec '24 - 17 Jan '25
18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
8 Jun '25
25 Apr '25 - 25 May '25
- Dec 12: CTET Admit Card 2024 OUT @ctet.nic.in LIVE Updates: December Download Link Here
- Dec 12: CTET Admit Card 2024 Released @ctet.nic.in; Check hall ticket download link & exam timing
- Dec 12: MAHA TET Answer Key 2024 Released; PDF Download Link Here, Submit Objections @mahatet.in
- Dec 12: UTET 2024 Result Declared at ubse.uk.gov.in; Get Direct Link To Check Uttarakhand TET Marks Here
- Dec 12: REET 2024 on February 27; Apply For Level 1 or 2 From December 16
- Dec 3: CTET Pre Admit Card 2024 Link Released; Download Dec Exam City Slip at ctet.nic.in
Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs
CTET 2024 (December)
The CTET Dec 2024 exam will be held on December 14, 2024. The CTET answer key 2024 will be released soon. The CTET admit card 2024 was released on December 12, 2024. The CBSE CTET 2024 notification was released on September 17 for the conduct of the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET application form 2024 was available from September 17 to October 16, 2024.
Also Read: CTET 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
Q: Â Am I eligible for TNTET if I've completed my B.Ed?
Yes, if you have completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree, you are eligible to appear for TNTET for the upper primary level (Classes VI-VIII). To be eligible for TNTET, you must have a Bachelor's degree and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a Bachelor's degree and a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
So, if you have completed your B.Ed degree, you can meet the educational qualification criteria for TNTET. However, you need to check other eligibility criteria such as nationality, age limit, etc. before applying for the examination.
TS TET 2024 II
The TS TET 2024 II notification was released on November 7, 2024. The TS TET or TG TET application form 2024 was available from November 7 to 20, 2024. The TG TET exam will be held from January 1 to 20, 2025.
MAHA TET 2024
The MAHA TET result 2024 will be announced soon. The MAHA TET answer key 2024 has been released. The MAHA TET exam was held on November 10, 2024. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) released the MAHATET notification 2024 on September 9, 2024, at mahatet.in. The MAHA TET application form 2024 is available from September 9 to 30, 2024.
HP TET 2024
The HP TET 2024 exam was held on November 15, November 17, November 24 and 26, 2024 for JBT, Shastri, TGT (Non-Medical), Language Teacher, TGT (Arts), TGT (Medical), Punjabi and Urdu Language Teachers. The HP TET application form 2024 for the November session was available from September 28 to October 21, 2024. The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) released the official notification for the HP TET Nov 2024 exam on September 26, 2024.
KTET Nov 2024
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released the KTET notification 2024 on November 6, 2024. The KTET apply online 2024 link was available from November 11 to 20, 2024.
JTET 2024: Jharkhand TET 2024
The JTET 2024 notification was released on July 23, 2024, on the official website—https://www.jactetportal.com/. The JTET application form 2024 was available until August 30, 2024. The Jharkhand TET exam will be conducted soon.
AP TET 2024
The AP TET results 2024 of the July session were released on November 4, 2024. Candidates needed to obtain AP TET passing marks 2024. The AP TET exam was held from October 3 to 21, 2024. The AP TET notification 2024 was released on July 2, 2024, as a PDF at aptet.apcfss.in. The AP TET application form 2024 is now available from July 4 to August 3, 2024.
Also Read: AP TET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit & Educational Qualification
UPTET 2024
UPTET Notification 2024 will be released soon on the official website. Recently, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh announced that the UPTET exam conduction authority will be changed for the next exam session. The new exam authority will be the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Commission. However, the official announcement and press release are yet to be done.
Also Read: Super TET 2024: Notification, Exam Date, Online Form, Vacancy & Eligibility
Assam TET Cancelled
Assam Education Minister informed that the Assam Teacher Eligibility Test has been cancelled for two years. The reason behind the cancellation is the sufficient number of TET-qualified candidates in Assam. Further, the education minister added that though there will be no TET exam for the next two years but the teacher recruitment exams will be conducted to recruit the teacher in lower primary (LP) and upper primary (UP) schools of Assam.
Also Read: How to prepare for Child Development and Pedagogy section
TET Notification 2024
TETs exams are held once or twice a year at the national as well as state levels. The TET 2024 exam process begins with the release of an official notification. The TET notification 2024 is the firsthand information that makes candidates familiar with the entire examination process. The TET notification 2024 is an important document that contains the exam details such as the application process, eligibility criteria, dates, exam pattern, Syllabus, and others.
The notification for the teacher eligibility tests is released by the respective exam conducting authority, such as:
- CTET notification is released by the CBSE
- UPTET notification is released by the UP Government
- HP TET notification by HPBOSE
- REET or RTET notification by BSER and likewise for other states TETs
Also Read: UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2024
How to Apply for TET 2024 Exam?
TET 2024 Application Fee
The TET application fee is prescribed by the exam bodies. The fees need to be paid separately for each paper.
Also Read: CTET FAQs 2024: Check Frequently Asked Questions
Documents Required for TET Exam 2024
- Class 12 passing certificate
- Diploma in Education or B.Ed. passing certificate
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Passport size photograph
- Category or Caste certificate, if any
- Disability certificate, if any
Also Read: CTET Exam City Slip 2024 & Pre-Admit Card
TET 2024 Eligibility criteria
To appear for the TET 2024, candidates should fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria comprising the educational qualification and age limit. The TET eligibility criteria differ from state to state. However, the basic criteria remain the same that candidates need to fulfil to appear for a TET. The basic eligibility criteria are:
- Candidates should be class 12 passed or a graduate from a recognized university with a minimum of 45 per cent marks
- Candidates should have obtained a Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or completed any other prescribed teacher training program/course
- Candidates should be a of minimum 18 years of age
- There is no upper age limit for CTET and various TET exams
Note: The eligibility criteria mentioned above vary as per the state TET for which a candidate is applying.
Also Read: CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024
TET Selection Process 2024
The TET examinations are divided into several stages or phases. The exam process begins with the release of official notification. Here are the stages of the TET exam or selection process:
- Release of official TET notification
- Filling of TET registration & application form
- Issue of TET admit card
- Conduct of the TET exam
- Declaration of TET result
- Issue of TET certificate
These stages are explained in detail below. Candidates should go through these details to not miss out on any important event related to the TET examination.
Also Read: TET Results 2024
How to Download the TET Admit Card 2024?
TET Syllabus 2024
TET Syllabus 2024 is one of the most searched queries. Candidates who look forward to appearing for the TET 2024 examination search for the appropriate Syllabus and topics. The TET exam syllabus 2024 is prescribed by the respective state authority or government. The TET syllabus 2024 is usually divided into two parts for Paper 1 and Paper 2:
- TET Paper 1 Syllabus: The syllabus for TET Paper 1 includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies
- TET Paper 2 Syllabus: The TET syllabus for Paper 2 includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences.
Major TET Syllabus 2024:
| CTET Syllabus 2024 | UPTET Syllabus 2024 | TS TET Syllabus 2024 |
| REET Syllabus 2024 | MAHA TET Syllabus 2024 | TNTET Syllabus 2024 |
| CG TET Syllabus 2024 | OTET Syllabus 2024 | KARTET Syllabus 2024 |
TET 2024 Subjects
The questions in Paper 1 and 2 of the TET exams are asked from different sections or subjects. Check below the subjects of both papers.
| Paper 1 Subjects |
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| Paper 2 Subjects |
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Note: The Syllabus and exam pattern mentioned above vary as per the state TET for which a candidate is applying.
TET Exam Pattern 2024
The TET exam pattern 2024 usually contains 150 objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 150 marks. The time duration given to complete a TET paper is typically 150 minutes (two and a half hours).
| Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 150 |
150 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
The TET exam pattern is prescribed by the respective exam authorities or state governments. Most of the TETs share similar exam patterns.
How to prepare for TET 2024?
To prepare for the TET exam, candidates should be familiar with the exam pattern and Syllabus of the TET exam prescribed officially by the exam conducting body. The teacher eligibility tests typically consist of two papers 1 and 2. Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who plan to teach classes 1 to 5. Paper 2 is conducted for candidates who plan to teach classes 6 to 8. The TET question paper varies as per the subject chosen by a candidate. Candidates should carry out the TET preparations 2024, around six months prior to the exam.
Also Read: TET Child Development & Pedagogy: Know How to Prepare
How to Check the TET Result 2024?
- Name of the examination
- Name of paper
- Candidate's name
- Roll number of candidate
- Marks obtained in subjects
- Total marks or scores
- Qualifying status
Also Read: UPTET eligibility criteria
TET Result 2024: Applicability
Every year, lakhs of aspirants from different parts of the country appear for TETs to obtain eligibility for teacher recruitment to the following posts:
- Primary Teachers (PRTs): For Classes 1-5
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs): For Classes 6-8
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs): For Classes 9-12
Candidates who seek to become primary teachers for classes 1 to 5 appear for Paper 1 under the respective TET exam and candidates who want to teach classes 6 to 8 appear for Paper 2 exam. However, the TET exam and teaching post level may differ as per rules prescribed by respective state governments.
It may be noted here that merely qualifying for the CTET or TET exam does not guarantee the appointment of candidates as teachers in schools. However, once qualified, candidates only get eligible to apply for teaching jobs. Candidates need to undergo the entire recruitment process of the school in which they want to get recruited.
TET Qualifying Marks 2024 for General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ Misc
To qualify the TET 2024 exam, candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks. The table below contains the TET qualifying marks 2024 for reserved and unreserved category candidates.
| Category |
Passing Percentage |
Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General |
60 per cent |
90 (Out of 150) |
| SC/ST/OBC |
55 per cent |
82 (Out of 150) |
TET Result: Validity of Certificate
Candidates who qualify for the exam are awarded the TET eligibility certificate. The TET certificate is now valid for life. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) extended the TET certificate validity to a lifetime in June 2021. Candidates who qualify for the TET exam once and obtain the certificate can now apply for teacher recruitment until they fulfill the school's prescribed eligibility criteria.
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TET 2023 FAQs
Q. What is the TET exam?
A. The TET stands for Teacher Eligibility Test which is conducted at national as well as state levels to shortlist candidates for appointment as teachers in schools.
Q. What is the minimum qualification for the TET 2024 exam?
A. The basic eligibility criteria for TET 2024 are:
- Class 12 passed or a graduate from with a minimum of 45 per cent marks
- Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or completed teacher training programme/course
Q. Can I give TET after class 12?
A. Yes, you can appear for only Paper 1 of the TET exam after passing class 12 exams. For Paper 2, candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree.
Q. Is CTET and TET exams the same?
A. No, the CTET and TET exams are not the same. The CTET is a national-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the CBSE and the TET exams are conducted by the states.
Q: Why Assam TET got cancelled?
A: Assam TET has been cancelled for two years from 2023 to 2025 said the Assam Education Minister. The reason behind the cancellation of the Assam TET exam is the ample number of TET qualified candidates in the Assam. However, the teacher's recruitment exam will be conducted to recruit the lower primary teachers and upper primary teachers in the schools of Assam.
Q. Is the TET exam difficult?
A. The difficulty level of the TET exams varies on the basis of questions asked in the exam. Usually, the questions asked in the TET exams are of moderate difficulty level.
Q. What is the Syllabus for TET?
A. The Syllabus of the TETs is prescribed by the respective exam authorities or state governments. Generally, the questions in the exam are asked from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
Q. How many questions are there in the TET exam?
A. The TET exam comprises Paper 1 and Paper 2. In each paper, a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked. Each question carries 1 mark.
Q. What is a good score in TET?
A. Candidates who obtain a minimum of 90 out of the total of 150 marks in the TET exam are declared pass. However, reserved category candidates need to obtain 82 marks in the TET exam.
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