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Shaping Future Educators: A Comprehensive Guide to TET Exams in India

Teaching is one of the noblest professions, shaping the minds and futures of our nation's youth. To embark on this fulfilling journey, aspiring educators in India need to clear various Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET). In this article, we'll explore the different TET exams in India, including the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), State Eligibility Test (SET), and various state-level TET and SET exams.

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

CTET is one of the most recognized TET exams in India, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It serves as the eligibility criteria for appointment as a teacher in government and private schools, from primary to upper-primary levels.

  1. Paper I: For Primary Stage (Class I to V) - This paper is for aspiring teachers who want to teach classes I to V.
    CTET 1 Class I-V Previous Papers

    CTET 1 कक्षा I-V प्रीवियस पेपर्स

  2. Paper II: For Elementary Stage (Class VI to VIII) - This paper is for those who aspire to teach classes VI to VIII.
    CTET 2 Maths Science Prev Papers

    CTET 2 गणित एवं विज्ञान प्रीवियस पेपर्स

    CTET 2 Social Science Prev Papers

    CTET 2 समाजिक विज्ञान/अध्ययन प्रीवियस पेपर्स

State-Level TET Exams

  1. Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET): APTET is conducted for teacher recruitment in Andhra Pradesh for classes I to VIII. 
    AP TET Exam Practice Tests

  2. Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET): RTET is Rajasthan's TET exam for teacher recruitment at primary and upper-primary levels.
    REET Level 1 Previous Papers

    REET Level 2 Math Science Prev Papers

    REET Level 2 Social Science Prev Papers

  3. Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET): TNTET is Tamil Nadu's TET for recruiting teachers for classes I to VIII.
    TN TET Exam Practice Tests

    TN TET Chapterwise Practice Tests

  4. Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET): TS TET is conducted in Telangana for teacher recruitment in primary and upper-primary schools.
    Telangana TET Exam Practice Tests

  5. Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET): UP TET is Uttar Pradesh's TET exam for recruiting teachers at the primary and upper-primary levels.
    UPTET Paper 1 (i-v) Previous Papers

    UPTET Math and Science Previous Papers

    UPTET Social Science Previous Papers

    UP TET Exam Practice Tests

  6. Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET): HTET is Haryana's TET for teacher recruitment at various levels.

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)

UGC NET is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). While its primary purpose is to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), it also qualifies candidates for teaching positions in colleges and universities across India.

  1. Assistant Professor Eligibility: Those who qualify UGC NET can apply for Assistant Professor positions in colleges and universities.
    UGC NET Previous Papers

    UGC NET प्रीवियस ईयर साल्व्ड पेपर्स

  2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Successful candidates can also pursue research and receive fellowships for their doctoral studies.

State Eligibility Test (SET)

State Eligibility Test (SET) is conducted by various state governments across India. Each state has its own SET, and clearing it makes candidates eligible for teaching positions in colleges and universities within that particular state.

  1. Subject Specific: SET exams are often subject-specific, allowing candidates to specialize in their chosen field of study.

  2. Regional Eligibility: Passing the SET of a particular state ensures eligibility for teaching roles in colleges and universities within that state.

State Eligibility Tests (SET) for Lectureship

  1. Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET): APSET qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor and Lecturer positions in Andhra Pradesh universities and colleges.
    APSET Exam Previous Papers

  2. Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET): KSET is Karnataka's SET exam for eligibility as Assistant Professors and Lecturers.
    KSET Exam Previous Papers

  3. Kerala State Eligibility Test (Kerala SET): Kerala SET makes candidates eligible for Assistant Professor and Lecturer positions in Kerala colleges and universities.
    Kerala SET Exam Previous Papers

  4. Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET): GSET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in Gujarat's higher education institutions.
    Gujarat SET Exam Previous Papers

  5. Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MHSET): MHSET is Maharashtra's SET Exam for eligibility as Assistant Professors and Lecturers.
     MHSET Exam Previous Papers

  6. Telangana State Eligibility Test (TSSET): TSSET is Telangana's eligibility test for Assistant Professor and Lecturer positions.
    TSSET Exam Previous Papers

  7. Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (Rajasthan SET): Rajasthan SET qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor roles in Rajasthan colleges and universities.

  8. Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET): HP SET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in Himachal Pradesh.

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Exam Pattern

The APTET 2021 will be conducted by Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh in all 13 Districts of the state of Andhra Pradesh. APTET 2021 will be held as a Computer Based Test (CBT). "The objective is to ensure National Standards and benchmark of Teacher quality in the recruitment process in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)", informs the official notification of APTET. APTET comprises of two exams, that is, Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates applying to be appointed as teachers from Class I to Class V (Category I) need to give Paper-I whereas those applying for Class VI to Class VIII (Category II), need to give Paper II.
APTET Exam Pattern for Paper-I

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks Allotted

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Language I

30

30

Language II (English)

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Environmental Studies

30

30

Total

150

150
How to choose language–I of APTET Paper-I: The following languages are offered under the First Language in the Schools under the State Syllabus viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Odiya. A Candidate has to choose one of these 6 Languages under Language-I of TET, those candidates should have compulsorily studied that Language either as a medium of study or as First Language at least up to Class X. The candidates who studied CBSE/ ICSE curriculum can choose the Language which they studied up to Class X. The Language-II shall be English for all the candidates.
APTET Exam Pattern for Paper-II (A)

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks Allotted

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Language I

30

30

Language II (English)

30

30

a) For Mathematics & Science Teachers

b) For Social Studies Teacher

c) For any other Teacher – Either (iv)(a) or (iv)(b)

60

60

Total

150

150

Subject

No of MCQs

Mathematics

30 MCQs (Content 24, Pedagogy 6)

Science

30 MCQs (Content 24, Pedagogy 6)

(a) Content – Physical Science

12 MCQs

(b) Content – Biological Science

12 MCQs

(c) Science Pedagogy

6 MCQs

Social Studies

60 MCQs (Content 48, Pedagogy 12)
Language Teachers 60 MCQs (Content 48, Pedagogy 12)
APTET 2021 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (B)
Subject No of MCQs Marks
Physical Education Pedagogy 30 30
Language I 10 10
Language II (English) 10 10
Physical Education (Content) 100 100
Total 150 150
Incentive Marks for Meritorious Sports Candidates - 30

Eligibility

Candidates need to meet separate APTET 2021 eligibility criteria for Category I and Category II.

Minimum Qualifications for APTET Paper - I [Classes I to V]:

The eligibility criteria for APTET 2021 Category I is such that candidates:
a) Should have completed Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks. However, in case of SC/ ST/ BC/ Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%. And pass in 2 - year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) / 2 - year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
(OR)
b) Should have completed Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks. In respect of SC/ ST/ BC/ Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40%. To have cleared 2 - year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education. (BElEd) / 2 - year Diploma in Education (Special Education) in case of the candidates, who have passed or admitted to DElEd / DEd, course prior to the issue of these guidelines.
Note: NCTE guidelines were issued in the Month of August, 2010. Therefore, the candidates who acquired qualifications prior to August, 2010 are eligible with above-said qualifications/Percentage of marks.

Minimum Qualifications for APTET Paper - II (A) [Classes VI to VIII]:

The eligibility criteria for APTET 2021 Category II is such that candidates:
a) Should have completed BA/BSc/BCom, with at least 50% marks. In case of SC/ST/BC/Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40%. And pass in Bachelor of Education (BEd) course / Bachelor of Education (BEd -Special Education).
(OR)
b) Should have completed 4-year BA Ed/BSc Ed, with at least 50% marks, in case of SC/ ST/ BC/ Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%.

Minimum Qualifications for APTET Paper II-B [Classes VI to VIII]:

i) Physical Education Teachers:
Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (or) Equivalent certificate recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Govt. of A.P. and Under Graduate Diploma in Physical Education (U.G.D.P.Ed.) of One or Two years duration/ Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) of duration not less than Two years (or equivalent) from any NCTE Recognized Institution.
(OR)
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent (or) Bachelor’s Degree with Physical Education an elective subject (or) Graduate in Physical Education (BPE) at least Three years duration and Under Graduate Diploma in Physical Education (U.G.D.P.Ed.) of one or two years duration/ Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed) of duration not less than two years (or equivalent) from any NCTE Recognized Institution
ii) Physical Education Teachers /School Assistant- Physical Education:
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent (or) Bachelor’s Degree with Physical Education an elective subject (or) Graduate in Physical Education (BPE) at least 3 years duration.
(AND)
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) of at least one-year duration course from NCTE Recognized University/Institution.

Note:

The candidates, who are appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (OR) Diploma in Elementary Education etc., are also eligible to appear for TET exam subject to the condition that the candidates cannot appear for DSC with this TET certificate unless the candidates acquire a requisite qualification.
A Diploma/ Degree course in Teacher Education recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) only shall be considered. However, in case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and BEd (Special Education), a course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered.
Intermediate qualification of Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) of Andhra Pradesh State or its equivalent as recognised by BIE, Andhra Pradesh State only shall be considered. So, the Bachelor’s Degree of a University Recognised by UGC only shall be considered.