TET 2023-2024
In order to become a Government Teacher, the candidate should have acquired the minimum educational qualification required for the level they intend to Teach (PRT, TGT, PGT Pre-Primary Teacher) and should qualify for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test/ State Teacher Eligibility Test ( TET)
In this article you will come across how to apply for the TET exam, and what is the eligibility for the TET exam, and What is the syllabus of the TET exam. You will also see how CTET is different from TET because CTET is conducted by the central government and TET by the state government, also as you read you will realize that there is no difference in the exam pattern of CTET and TET
let is have a glance at the difference between CTET and TET
Differences between CTET & TETs:
Check out the major differences between CTET and TETs below:
- Conducting body: CTET is conducted by CBSC on behalf of the central government. TETs are conducted by the education boards of different state governments.
- Exam notification: CTET notification is released twice every year.TET notifications are released as per the vacancies available in the state government schools.
- Age limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam. However, for TETs different state governments might have different age criteria.
- The medium of paper: Candidates appearing for CTET are allowed to write in any language comfortable for them. Candidates appearing for TETs should be fluent in the state language.
- Teaching jobs: Through CTET, candidates can secure teaching jobs in centrally-run government schools. Through TETs, candidates can secure teaching jobs in the respective state-run government schools.
- Certificate validation: All candidates qualifying for the CTET exam are issued an eligibility certificate which is valid for a period of seven years. All candidates qualifying for TET exams are issued eligibility certificates that are valid typically for a period of five years.
- Application fee: The CTET for candidates planning to appear in a single paper (primary or elementary) is Rs 1,000 and for candidates planning to give both the papers is Rs 1,200. The application fee for TET exams varies from state to state. Usually, the application fee for the general candidate is Rs 400-500 and for reserved category candidates is Rs 200-250.
- Both the examinations follow the same pattern. CTET and TETs consist of two papers, paper-I and paper-II. The aspirants can appear for both the papers or for a single paper. Those who only want to secure a job in the primary schools should appear for paper-I and those who want to join the elementary schools should sit for paper-II.
What is TET 2023-2024?
TET exams are conducted by both central & state governments for those candidates who want to become a teacher in Primary & Secondary schools. Every year there are several TET exams held in an offline manner to determine the eligibility of the candidates as teachers.
Eligibility Criteria for TET Exam 2023-2024/ How to apply for TET 2023-2024
Eligibility Criteria for Paper 1 of TET Exam 2023-2024:
To apply for TET Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary Exam ( class12th) or any equivalent exam with 50% of marks and also those who have passed or appearing or in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education can apply for the exam.
Eligibility Criteria for Paper 2 of TET Exam 2023-2024:
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.
Candidates who have qualified for the TET are ONLY eligible to be appointed as teachers in state schools and would be recruited for teaching posts like –
- Primary Teachers (PRTs): For classes I-V
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs): For classes VI-X
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs): For classes XI-XII
TET 2023-2024 Syllabus:
Paper - I (for classes I to V):
Paper-II (for classes VI to 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
FAQ :
How can I get a government job as a teacher?
- Basic Education Qualification for the Primary/Elementary/Intercollegiate Level.
- Teacher Training Course. CTET/TET Certification.
- Recruitment Examination/Interview
How can I become a govt teacher after the 12th?
N.T.T or Nursery Teacher Training - For this course, the candidates should have passed 12th (senior secondary) and the age should be in between 18 to 30 years. On completion of this course, the candidates become eligible for teaching jobs in primary schools.
How can I become a govt teacher in Telangana?
Candidates must have done a two-year diploma in elementary education/ four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B El Ed)/ two-year diploma in education (special education). Candidates should have cleared Class XII or equivalent with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% aggregate marks for SC/ ST/ OBC/Ph.D. candidates)
What is the age limit for govt teacher?
Generally age limit depends upon the post and board you are applying for. The age limit for General male and female candidates is 37 years. For OBC candidates it is 40 years. For SC/ST candidate it is 42 years
What is the salary of a Ctet teacher?
A CTET qualified teacher at the primary level usually gets an in-hand salary of Rs 35,000-37,000. A teacher at the upper-primary level gets an in-hand salary of Rs 43,000-46,000. A CTET-qualified PGT teacher typically gets an in-hand salary of Rs 48,000-50,000
