TET Exam 2024: The Teacher’s Eligibility Test is conducted to provide eligibility to candidates to join as teachers in different schools of the respective state. The TET exam is conducted yearly for candidates who wish to become teachers in state or central-affiliated schools. The complete details concerning the MP TET 2024, JTET 2024, AP TET 2024, HP TET 2024, and others are shared below for the candidate’s reference.
Complete details on the TET Exam 2024 for different states are listed below for the candidate’s reference. Also, aspirants can go through this sarkari exam page and sign up for a free job alert to get the latest updates on upcoming recruitments.
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What is the TET Exam 2024?
The Teacher Eligibility Test, called TET, is the minimum qualification required in India for any individual to become eligible for an appointment as a teacher for Classes I to VIII. The test is compulsory for teaching jobs in Indian government schools. There are two papers: Paper 1 for teachers of Classes I to V, and Paper 2 for Classes VI to VIII.
The TET is conducted by the state and central governments of India. Most states conduct their particular TET. The exam is conducted to meet the objectives of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, of 2009.
| List of Different TET Exams | |
| CTET | UP B.Ed |
| REET/RTET | HTET |
| UPTET | Odisha TET |
| Maha TET | Assam TET |
| KTET | HP TET |
TET Certificate Validity
The Government of India recently extended the TET certificate validity from 7 years to a lifetime. Now, if the candidates qualify for the exam, they can use their certificate for a lifetime.
TET Exam Schedule 2024: Expected Dates
The commission has released the exam dates for some of the state TET Exam 2024. However, some of the dates are tentative based on the previous year’s records. The details are shared in the table below. The aspirants are advised to check and mark the dates for their easy reference.
| Exam Name | Application Starting Date | Registration Last Date | Exam Date | Result Release Date |
| CTET 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 21, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Bihar STET 2024 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| UPTET 2024 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| Assam TET 2024 | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| Odisha TET 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| MAHA TET 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Sep-Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 |
| HP TET 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Aug-Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| KTET 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| AP TET 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 27-Mar 9, 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| CG TET 2024 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 |
TET 2024 Exam Details
There are 2 sections in the TET exam pattern 2024. The details of which are listed below:
- Paper 1- It is for the teachers who want to opt for classes I-V
- Paper2- It is for the teachers who want to opt for classes from VI-VIII
- The teacher who wants to take up classes for I-VII can write both papers
- There is no negative marking in the examination.
- Both the papers will be for 2 and a half hours.
- The question papers will be both in Hindi and English languages.
The division of both papers is shown below in the table form:
TET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2024
The table below provides the exam pattern for Paper 1. The candidates are asked to adhere to it:
| 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 |
TET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024
The exam pattern for Paper 2 is provided below to ensure that the applicants have adequate information:
| 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 |
TET Exam Syllabus 2024
The TET state-wise syllabus differs from one another, and it will be provided on the websites of exam conducting authorities.
There will be two types of papers in the TET Exam 2024:-
- 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
Paper 1
- Child development and pedagogy – Marks: 30
- The language I – Marks: 30
- Language – II – Marks: 30
- Mathematics – Marks: 30
- Environmental studies – Marks: 30
Paper 2
- Child development and pedagogy – Marks: 30
- The language I – Marks: 30
- Language – II – Marks: 30
- Mathematics – Marks: 60
- Science – Marks: 60
- Social studies/social sciences – Marks: 60
The applicants can also go through the Assam TET Syllabus and Maha TET Syllabus pages to get a detailed idea of the exam pattern, syllabus pdfs and the additional information we provide in our pages.
Also Read: West Bengal TET Syllabus
TET Exam Qualifying Marks 2024
A candidate who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered a pass. School managements (Government, local bodies, government-aided and unaided) (a) may consider giving concessions to persons belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently-abled persons, etc., per their extant reservation policy and would also give weightage to 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.
NOTE: Qualifying Marks Criteria can be different for the different state-level exams.
TET Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The common details of the eligibility criteria for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 exams are provided below for the convenience of the applicants. The candidates are asked to refer to it accordingly:
Eligibility Criteria for Paper 1 of TET Exam 2024
The common eligibility criteria for the Paper 1 exam are provided below. The applicants are asked to adhere to it:
- Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary Exam or any equivalent exam with 50% of marks and also those who have passed or appearing in the final year of 2 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education can apply for the exam.
- Those who have cleared the Senior Secondary Exam or equivalent exam with 50% marks and those who have passed or appeared in the final year of 4 years in Bachelor 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 2024
The common eligibility criteria for the Paper 2 exam are provided below to ensure that the applicants have proper information:
- 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 appeared 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.
TET Selection Process 2024
The selection process for the TET 2024 exam includes only One Written Examination. If the candidates qualify for the TET exam of their respective state, they gain the eligibility certificate.
How to Apply for the TET 2024 Exam?
The filling of the application form is done either in an online mode or an offline mode. The CTET application forms are released by the central government and the respective state governments will release the TET application forms. These tentative steps will the applicants get an idea of how to apply for the TET application form.
Step 1: Visit the respective websites of the TET Exam 2024 for different states.
Step 2: Search for the application link on the homepage of the respective TET websites.
Step 3: Press the “Registration” button and provide the details asked.
Step 4: After providing all the information. Login again to complete the application form given.
Step 5: Upload the documents asked.
Step 6: Make the Fee payment
Step 7: Click on the “Submit” button.
Step 8: Take the printout for future use.
TET Exam 2024 Application Fee
The application fee for the State and the Central TET Exam may differ and it also varies depending on the category the candidate chooses. Therefore, it is advised for the candidates to read the official notification carefully before applying for the post.
TET Exam 2024 Admit Card
The TET admit card 2024 can be downloaded from the official websites of the respective states. Here are the steps on how to download the admit card online.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the particular state.
Step 2: Click on the link given for the Admit card.
Step 3: Enter the Registration ID and Password that you have received while applying for the exam online.
Step 4: Submit the details asked in the form.
Step 5: The admit card will appear on your screen.
Step 6: Verify the details properly.
Step 7: Download the admit card and take the printout for future use.
TET Exam 2024 FAQ
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.
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.
A person who scores at least 60% in the TET exam will be considered to have passed the exam. TET exam by nature is a qualifying exam in multiple-choice format ( MCQ ).
The maximum age limit for teaching jobs is generally 40 years with a retirement age of 60 years.
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Hope this page has provided you with proper guidance on how to prepare for the TET Exam 2024 and other details related to it. In case you have any queries, do comment and we will get back to you. Also, do not forget to follow our government exams page to get regular updates.