What is the primary purpose of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)?

The TET aims to set minimum standards for teaching quality by assessing candidates' eligibility to be appointed as teachers for classes 1st to 8th in government and private schools.

Who conducts the Teacher Eligibility Tests in India?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the CBSE. Additionally, individual states conduct their own State TETs (e.g., UPTET, REET) through their respective examination boards.

What are the general eligibility criteria for appearing in TET?

Typically, candidates must hold a professional teaching qualification like a B.Ed. or D.El.Ed. (earlier D.Ed./JBT) along with a graduation degree, although specific academic percentages and age limits vary by state and category.

Is a TET certificate mandatory for all teaching jobs?

For most government school teaching positions at primary and upper primary levels, passing a TET (CTET or State TET) is mandatory. Many private schools also prefer or require it for recruitment.

What is the validity period of a TET certificate?

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has made TET certificates valid for a lifetime with retrospective effect from 2011, for both CTET and State TETs.