COVID-19 Impact on CTET and Other TET Exams
The CTET 2021 and several state TET 2021 exams have been impacted by the outbreak of the second wave of the COVID-19. Check here the list of CTET and TET exams postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the cycle of several teaching exams with the CTET 2021 exam being delayed and several state TET exams getting postponed. The UPTET 2020, Tripura TET 2021, MP TET 2020 and various others exams have been postponed in the wake of the worsening situation. Here, we have shared the list of Teacher Eligibility Tests (TETs) that have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Also, check below the status of the TET exams that will be conducted this year.
The CTET and TET exams are conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in schools.
- CTET and TET Exams Postponed due to COVID-19 in 2021
- Status of other TET 2021 Exams
- Other TET Exams in India
CTET and TET Exams Postponed due to COVID-19 in 2021
The table below contains the list of TET and CTET exams that have been postponed or delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
| Exam Name |
Status |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dates not announced yet |
As per the previous trends, the CTET exam is generally conducted in July. However, there has been no update regarding the exam yet. It is likely that the CBSE will announce the dates after the situation subsides. |
|
| 25-Jul-2021 Postponed |
The UPTET 2020 notification was set to release on May 11 and the exam was to be conducted on July 25. However, the UPTET exam has been postponed due to the pandemic. |
|
| Delayed |
The Tripura TET 2021 application process concluded successfully in April 2021. The exam date has not been revealed so far. |
|
| 2-Jan-2021 to 23-Jan-2021 Postponed |
The MP TET 2020 exam has been postponed several times now. The MPPEB is likely to announce the exam date of the MP Primary School TET 2020 exam soon. |
|
| WB TET 2021 Result |
Delayed |
The WB TET 2017 session exam was held on January 31, 2021 for Primary Teachers. The result of the same has not been announced yet. However, COVID-19 may not be the reason for the delay in the declaration of the WB TET result. |
Status of other TET 2021 Exams
There are a few TET exams that will be held in 2021, as per the schedule announced by the respective conducting agencies. Have a look at these below.
| Exam Name |
Status |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| Exam date to be announced |
The KTET 2021 application process concluded on May 23. However, the KTET exam dates have not been announced yet. The exam might get delayed due to COVID-19. |
|
| 4-Jul-2021 10-Jul-2021 11-Jul-2021 18-Jul-2021 |
Currently, the HP TET 2021 application process is underway for the June session. The HP TET 2021 exam will be held on four different days for JBT, TGT (Arts), TGT (Non-Medical), TGT (Medical), Language Teacher, Shastri, Punjabi and Urdu. |
|
| 28-Aug-2021 |
The MTET 2021 exam will be held on August 28, 2021. The application process for Meghalaya TET 2021 will be held from 10-Jun-2021 to 10-Jul-2021. |
Other TET Exams in India
Apart from the TET exams stated above, there are some of the sought-after TET exams in the country that are organised by state agencies. Have a look:
OTET 2021
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2021 exam was held on April 9. The OTET answer keys have been released by the BSE Odisha to invite objections from candidates against any faulty or incorrect keys. The OTET result 2021 will be released along with the final answer keys. Read More
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APTET
The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) is conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh to determine the eligibility of candidates for class 1 to 8 teachers. The APTET 2021 notification has not been released yet. The last session of the APTET exam was held in 2018. Read More
TSTET
The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) is conducted by the Department of School Education of Telangana to shortlist candidates as teachers for classes 1 to 8 in Telangana State. The last session of the TSTET exam was held in 2017. Read More
MAHA TET
The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) is a state-level TET exam conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE). The MAHA TET 2021 notification is awaited as of now. The last edition of the MAHA TET exam was conducted in 2019. Read More
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