Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2021 - Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

Complete details about the TET 2021 along with the expected date of notification is tabulated below:

TET 2021 Exam Pattern (As per CTET Exam)

TET exam comprises of two papers:

• Paper-I for Primary level classes (I to V)
• Paper-II for Upper Primary level classes (VI to VIII)

Candidates who want to become class I to VIII teacher can appear for both papers. Here is the distribution of questions and marks for Paper I and II.

Exam Pattern for Paper-I (Classes I to V)

Exam Pattern for Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII)

There will be no negative marking in the exam. Each paper will be of two-and-a-half hours duration. Both the question papers will be in Hindi and English languages.

TET Syllabus 2021 -

CTET 2021 Syllabus can be obtained through the official website of CTET and the syllabus for state-level TET will be available on the respective websites of the exam conducting authority. State-level TET syllabus is as prescribed by the exam conducting authority in the respective states. The syllabus is generally from the state-level board exam syllabus and some topics are also included from the CTET syllabus.

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TET Eligibility for Paper-I

• Candidates who have passed senior secondary or any equivalent exam with at least 50% and have passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Candidates who have cleared senior secondary or any equivalent course with at least 50% marks and have passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
• Candidates who have passed graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

TET Eligibility for Paper-II

• Candidates who have passed graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education.
• Candidates who have passed graduation with at least 50% and passed or appearing in the 1^st year of B.Ed.
• Candidates who have cleared Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.EI.Ed.
• Candidates who have passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year integrated course B.A. B. ED, B.Sc. B.Ed. or any equivalent course.
• Candidates who have passed graduation with at least 50% and passed or appearing in the 1^st year B. Ed.

How to Fill TET Application Form 2021 -

The application process for TET is online, and candidates are required to apply only through the official website of the respective exam conducting authority. Here are the general steps for filling the application process:

• Go to the official website of the respective exam conducting authority.
• Click on the link for online application/filling up the exam application form.
• Click on the registration option and provide the details for registration.
• After successful registration, login again to complete the application form.
• Upload the required documents (if asked) and make the fee payment.
• After successful fee submission, take a printout of the confirmation page.

Application Fee

The application fee for the TET exam will vary at the central and state-level as well as among different state-level exams. The application fee also varies among categories. Thus, candidates are advised to pay the application fee as per the category they belong to. The fee can be paid both online and offline. The application fee for the CTET exam is ₹ 1000 for a single paper and ₹ 1200 for both papers.

TET Admit Card 2021 -

The admit card for the TET exam can be downloaded from the official website using the registered ID and password. Here are the steps to follow:

• Go to the official website.
• Click on the link for Admit Card
• Enter your Registration ID and password.
• Submit the information
• Your admit card will appear on the screen.
• Verify the details and download the admit card.
• Take a printout of the admit card.

It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the examination hall.

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TET Exam Qualifying Marks

The qualifying marks criteria for different TET exams can be different. However, generally, the minimum qualifying marks for the TET exam are 60%. The state government or the exam conducting board can, however, give relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks to the candidates belonging to reserved categories such as OBC, SC/ ST, PwD, etc. It is important to note for the candidates that qualifying TET doesn’t guarantee any job. It just means that you have gained eligibility to apply for a teaching job in government and other schools.

TET Result 2021

The TET 2021 result will also be declared on the respective official websites of the exam conducting authority. The minimum qualifying marks for the CTET exam is 60%. The qualifying marks for state-level exams might be the same or different from the CTET qualifying score.

TET Exam 2021 Certificate

A TET qualifying certificate is issued to the candidates who qualify for the TET exam. The certificate remains eligible for seven years in the case of CTET and the validity of the certificate might vary from state to state. Read the official notification of the respective exam for details related to the certificate such as how to download it, details of the certificate, provision for the second copy, etc.

TET 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted to make common standards for teaching. Check out the frequently asked questions for the exam.

Q: Who conducts Teacher Eligibility Test?

A: TET is conducted at both the central and state level. At the central level, it is conducted by CBSE and at the state level by the respective state authorities under the state government.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for this exam?

A: Candidates need to have a Bachelor degree along with a degree/diploma in Elementary Education.

Q: How many times is this exam conducted in a year?

A: There is no specific duration. It is conducted as per the vacancies. It can be conducted twice a year, once a year, or once in two or three years.

Q: How many papers are there in this exam?

A: There are two papers - Paper-I and Paper-II.

Q: Is there any negative marking in this exam?

A: There is no negative marking in the exam.

Q: What are the minimum qualifying marks for TET?

A: It is 60% for CTET. It might vary for state-level TETs.