TET 2026: Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results

TET 2026 exam consists of several exams including CTET 2026, TS TET 2026, AP TET 2026, MAHA TET 2026, Bihar STET 2026, TNTET 2026, OTET 2026, KTET 2026, etc. Candidates can check below the latest Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exams such as notification, application process, examination date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, passing marks, result, etc. 

TET 2026 Exam Updates

TET is Teacher Eligibility Test. It plays a crucial role in the selection or recruitment process for the school teachers in India. Basically, it is qualifying exam for those candidates who want to work in the government schools from Class 1 to Class 8 and also private schools across the country. It is also important for those who want to chose their career in teaching. It is conducted at national level which is held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Scroll down for several TET exams including significance, application process, notification, etc.

As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, a candidate should pass the TET exam, which the appropriate Government conducts according to the guidelines framed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Teacher Eligibility Test is an eligibility exam conducted in India by the central as well as state governments. The TET 2026 exam determines the eligibility of candidates to become teachers. Passing the TET exam is mandatory for teaching in government and in some private schools. 

Supreme Court Rules TET Qualification Compulsory for Teachers: The apex court has ruled that aspiring teachers and in-service teachers must clear the TET exam. Clearing the TET exam is mandatory for teachers to remain in service. TET Mandatory for Teachers; In-service Teachers get two years to clear test: Supreme Court.

The TET exam is organised at the central and state levels. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) at the national level. At the state level, various states hold TETs yearly, such as Bihar STET, KARTET, TSTET, UPTET, REET, TNTET, MAHA TET, OTET, HP TET, KTET, and others.

Several TET exams are conducted yearly to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in schools affiliated with Central or State Governments. Get here the latest updates on Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exams including the notification, exam date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result and passing marks.

Key Features of TET Exam:

Compulsory in nature: TET exam is compulsory or mandatory in almost all states as it defines the eligibility of candidates to become teachers in India. 

Central and State TET exams: CTET is the central TET exam conducted by CBSE and is accepted by almost all the states/ UTs. On the other hand, some states organise their own TET exams, such as UPTET, Bihar STET, Maha TET, REET, KARTET, TS TET, AP TET, etc. 

Required for: The TET exam is generally required for classes 1 to 8.

Objective: The name Teacher Eligibility Test itself clarifies that is verifies the eligibility of candidates to become teachers. It assesses:

• Knowledge of Child Development & Pedagogy
• Subject-oriented knowledge
• Practical knowledge

Who can appear: The TET eligibility criteria differ from state to state.

Validity: lifetime 

CTET 2026: The CBSE released the CTET notification and application form for the February session on November 27. The last date to apply for the CTET exam was December 18. The application correction dates were December 23 to December 26. The authority also opened the one-time facility for completing the application process from December 27 to December 30. The CTET 21st Edition exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. 

MAHA TET 2026: The Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune conducted the MAHA TET exam on November 23, 2025 in two shifts. The MAHA TET answer key was announced on December 19 on the official website at mahatet.in. The correction window was opened from December 19 to December 27, 2025. The MAHA TET application dates were September 15 to October 3. The notification was released on September 11, 2025.

TS TET 2026: The Department of School Education, Telangana released the admit card on December 27. The TSTET exam dates are January 3 to January 31, 2026. The application was available from November 15 to 29, 2025. The TS TET Notification was released on November 14, 2025.

AP TET 2026: The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP DSC) releases AP TET exam notification 2026 online. The authority released the APTET Answer Key 2025 on January 2, 2026 for all the subjects.

UPTET 2026: The Uttar Pradesh TET exam will be conducted from January 29 and 30, 2026.

Also Read: Teaching Exams 2026: CTET, TET, NET, SET, PRT, PGT, TGT Exam Dates & Calendar

TET Latest News

The latest updates regarding the TET exams that are currently being processed or are pending are provided below for the candidates. The candidates can go through the list of exams below to know their current status/phase. The current updates will help the candidates to be aware of any events that may be released or have been released by the state government on their official website. We have provided information under an umbrella for their ease.

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• MAHA TET Answer Key 2025 Released at mahatet.in; Know How to Download
• UGC NET Dec 2025 Last Exam; Check Jan 7 Subjects and Other Details
• CTET 2026 Notification & Application Form Released; Check at ctet.nic.in
• CSIR NET Dec Answer Key 2025 Released; Get Direct Download Link Here
• TNTET Answer Key 2025 Released
• KTET  Answer Key 2025 Released; Download at ktet.kerala.gov.in

• CG TET 2025-26 Notification Released; Download at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in
• OTET 2025 Notification Released, Registration Begins @bseodisha.ac.in; check details
• UTET Result 2025 OUT; Check Uttarakhand TET Scores at ukutet.com
• REET Mains 2025 Notification Out for 7,123 Vacancies
• HTET Result 2025 Released; Get Link for PRT/TGT/PGT PDF Here

Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

CTET 2026

The CBSE CTET 2026 notification was released for the conduct of the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET application form 2025 was available along with the notification. Candidates could apply until December 18, 2025. The CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026. The admit card is expected soon.

Also Read: CTET 2026: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

MAHA TET 2026

The authority released the MAHA TET Answer Key December 19, 2025. The result is expected soon. The MAHA TET result 2025 will be announced based on the MAHA TET final answer key. MAHA TET exam was held on November 23, 2025. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) released the MAHATET notification 2025 on September 13 2025, at mahatet.in. The MAHA TET application form 2025 was available from September 15 to October 9. 

TNTET 2026

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) will soon release the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026 notification on the official portal. The TNTET exam was held on November 15 and 16, 2025. The authority released the TNTET answer key. The TNTET 2025 result is expected soon.

TS TET 2026

The TS TET exam is ongoing from January 3 to 31, 2026. The TG TET exam is organised online in the CBT mode. The TS TET or TG TET application form 2025 was available from November 15 to 29, 2025. The TS TET results 2025 will be released after the exam. 

AP TET 2026

The AP TET notification 2026 will be released as a PDF download file at aptet.apcfss.in. The AP TET application form will also be available after the release of the notification. The AP TET exam 2025 was conducted on December 10. 

UPTET 2026

UPTET Notification 2025 will be released soon on the official website. UPTET exam is scheduled to be held on January 29 and 30, 2026. The UPTET exam will be conducted for two papers

Also Read: Super TET 2026: Notification, Exam Date, Online Form, Vacancy & Eligibility

REET 2026

The authority is scheduled to conduct the REET Mains exam from January 17 to January 21, 2026. The Mains form was released from November 7 to December 6, 2025. The REET mains notification 2025 was released for level 1 and level 2 exam. 

Also Read: AP TET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit & Educational Qualification

Assam TET 2026

The Assam TET notification 2026 was announced on January 6. The application process was started on January 7. The registration window will remain open until February 7, 2026. Candidates can apply online at sebaonline.org or ssa.assam.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website as per the deadlines. Candidates should read eligibility once before applying for the Assam TET exam.

Also Read: How to prepare for Child Development and Pedagogy section

TET Notification 2026

TETs exams are held once or twice a year at the national as well as state levels. The TET 2026 exam process begins with the release of an official notification. The TET notification 2026 is the firsthand information that makes candidates familiar with the entire examination process. The TET notification 2026 is an important document that contains the exam details such as the application process, eligibility criteria, dates, exam pattern, Syllabus, and others.

The notification for the teacher eligibility tests is released by the respective exam conducting authority, such as:

• CTET notification is released by the CBSE
• UPTET notification is released by the UP Government
• HP TET notification by HPBOSE
• REET or RTET notification by BSER and likewise for other states TETs

Also Read: UP TGT PGT Recruitment 2026

How to Apply for TET 2026 Exam?

TET 2026 Application Fee

The TET application fee is prescribed by the exam bodies. The fees need to be paid separately for each paper. 

Also Read: CTET FAQs 2026: Check Frequently Asked Questions

Documents Required for TET Exam 2026

• Class 12 passing certificate
• Diploma in Education or B.Ed. passing certificate
• Valid Photo ID Proof
• Passport size photograph
• Category or Caste certificate, if any
• Disability certificate, if any

TET 2026 Eligibility criteria

To appear for the TET 2026, candidates should fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria comprising the educational qualification and age limit. The TET eligibility criteria differ from state to state. However, the basic criteria remain the same that candidates need to fulfil to appear for a TET. Candidates can check below:

• Candidates should be class 12 passed or a graduate from a recognized university with a minimum of 45 per cent marks
• Candidates should have obtained a Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or completed any other prescribed teacher training program/course
• Candidates should be a of minimum 18 years of age
• There is no upper age limit for CTET and various TET exams

Note: The eligibility criteria mentioned above vary as per the state TET for which a candidate is applying.  

Also Read: CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

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TET Selection Process 2026

The TET examinations are divided into several stages or phases. The exam process begins with the release of official notification. Here are the stages of the TET exam or selection process:

• Release of official TET notification
• Filling of TET registration & application form
• Issue of TET admit card
• Conduct of the TET exam
• Declaration of TET result
• Issue of TET certificate

These stages are explained in detail below. Candidates should go through these details to not miss out on any important event related to the TET examination.

Also Read: TET Results 2026

How to Download the TET Admit Card 2026?

TET Syllabus 2026

TET Syllabus 2026 is one of the most searched queries. Candidates who look forward to appearing for the TET 2026 examination search for the appropriate Syllabus and topics. The TET exam syllabus 2026 is prescribed by the respective state authority or government. The TET syllabus 2026 is usually divided into two parts for Paper 1 and Paper 2:

• TET Paper 1 Syllabus: The syllabus for TET Paper 1 includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies
• TET Paper 2 Syllabus: The TET syllabus for Paper 2 includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences.

Major TET Syllabus 2026:

TET 2026 Subjects

The questions in Paper 1 and 2 of the TET exams are asked from different sections or subjects. Check below the subjects of both papers.

Note: It varies as per the state TET for which a candidate is applying.  

Also Read: CTET Maths (Paper 2) Solved Questions with Answers

TET Exam Pattern 2026

The TET exam pattern 2026 usually contains 150 objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 150 marks. The time duration given to complete a TET paper is typically 150 minutes (two and a half hours).

The TET exam pattern is prescribed by the respective exam authorities or state governments. Most of the TETs share similar exam patterns. 

How to prepare for TET 2026?

To prepare for the TET exam, candidates should be familiar with the pattern of an exam and Syllabus of the TET exam prescribed officially by the exam conducting body. The teacher eligibility tests typically consist of two papers 1 and 2. Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who plan to teach classes 1 to 5. Paper 2 is conducted for candidates who plan to teach classes 6 to 8. The TET question paper varies as per the subject chosen by a candidate. Candidates should carry out the TET preparations for 2026, around six months prior to the exam.

Also Read:

• CTET Science (Paper 2) Previous Year Questions with Answers
• CTET CDP Questions and Answers PDF
• TET Child Development & Pedagogy: Know How to Prepare

How to Check the TET Result 2026?

• Name of the examination
• Name of paper
• Candidate's name
• Roll number of candidate
• Marks obtained in subjects
• Total marks or scores
• Qualifying status

Also Read: UPTET eligibility criteria

TET Result 2026: Applicability

Every year, lakhs of aspirants from different parts of the country appear for TETs to obtain eligibility for teacher recruitment to the following posts:

• Primary Teachers (PRTs): For Classes 1-5
• Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs): For Classes 6-8
• Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs): For Classes 9-12

Candidates who seek to become primary teachers for classes 1 to 5 appear for Paper 1 under the respective TET exam and candidates who want to teach classes 6 to 8 appear for Paper 2 exam. However, the TET exam and teaching post level may differ as per rules prescribed by respective state governments. 

It may be noted here that merely qualifying for the CTET or TET exam does not guarantee the appointment of candidates as teachers in schools. However, once qualified, candidates only get eligible to apply for teaching jobs. Candidates need to undergo the entire recruitment process of the school in which they want to get recruited.  

TET Qualifying Marks 2026 for General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ Misc

To qualify the TET 2026 exam, candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks. The table below contains the TET qualifying marks 2026 for reserved and unreserved category candidates. 

TET Result: Validity of Certificate

Candidates who qualify for the exam are awarded the TET eligibility certificate. The TET certificate is now valid for life. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) extended the TET certificate validity to a lifetime in June 2021. Candidates who qualify for the TET exam once and obtain the certificate can now apply for teacher recruitment until they fulfill the school's prescribed eligibility criteria.

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