TET 2025: Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results
TET 2025 exams are underway, including MAHA TET 2025, Bihar STET 2025, TNTET 2025, OTET 2025, KTET 2025, etc. The notifications for the CTET 2025, UPTET 2025, KARTET 2025 and AP TET 2025 are awaited. Various 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.
TET 2024 Exam Updates
The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exam determines a person's eligibility to be appointed as a teacher in any school in India. 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 2025 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.
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- Key Features of TET Exam:
- TET Notification 2025
- How to Apply for TET 2025 Exam?
- Documents Required for TET Exam 2025
- TET 2025 Eligibility criteria
- TET Selection Process 2025
- How to Download the TET Admit Card 2025?
- TET Syllabus 2025
- TET 2025 Subjects
- TET Exam Pattern 2025
- How to prepare for TET 2025?
- How to Check the TET Result 2025?
- TET Result 2025: Applicability
- TET Qualifying Marks 2025 for General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ Misc
- TET Result: Validity of Certificate
- TET 2025 FAQs
Key Features of TET Exam:
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
Bihar STET
4 Oct '25 - 5 Oct '25
15 Sep '25 - 9 Oct '25
30 Sep '25 - 12 Oct '25
RRB NTPC
14 Oct '25
26 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
18 Oct '25
20 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
15 Nov '25 - 16 Nov '25
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 2025: The CBSE will soon release the CTET notification 2025.
MAHA TET 2025: MSCE Pune is inviting MAHA TET application form from September 15 to October 9, 2025.
Bihar STET 2025: The BSEB has announced the Bihar STET exam dates 2025. The Bihar STET exam will be held from October 4 to 25, 2025.
TNTET 2025: TRB released the TNTET notification on August 11, 2025. The last date to apply online was September 10.
KARTET 2025: The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) is likely to be conducted in November 2025.
TS TET 2025: The Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test (TSTET) was held from June 18 to 30, 2025. The TSTET results have been released.
UPTET 2025: The Uttar Pradesh TET exam will be held January 29 and 30, 2026.
Also Read: Teaching Exams 2025: 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.
- Oct 3: MAHA TET 2025 Application Form Last Date Extended till 9 October LIVE: Apply Online @mahatet.in
- Sep 25: CTET December 2025 Notification & Application to Release Soon
- Sep 25: WB TET Result 2023 OUT at wbbpeonline.com
- Sep 19: Bihar STET 2025 Apply Online Link Active at bsebstet.org
- Sep 18: TET/ CTET Exam Mandatory: Teachers Body urge Government for Review Plea against Supreme Court Order
Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs
CTET 2025
The CBSE CTET 2025 notification will be released soon for the conduct of the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET application form 2025 will be available along with the notification.
Also Read: CTET 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
MAHA TET 2025
The MAHA TET exam will be 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 is available from September 15 to October 9. The MAHA TET result 2025 will be announced based on the MAHA TET final answer key.
TNTET 2025
The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) released the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2025 notification on August 11, 2025. The TNTET exam will be held on November 1 and 2, 2025.
TS TET 2025
The TS TET results 2025 has been released. The TS TET 2025 exam was held from June 18 to 30, 2025. The TG TET exam will be organised online in the CBT mode. The TS TET or TG TET application form 2025 was available from April 15 to 30, 2025.
UPTET 2025
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
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REET 2025
The REET certificate 2025 was released on June 27, 2025. The REET result 2025 was out on May 8, 2025. The RBSE released the Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Examination (REET) 2025 final answer key for level 1 and level 2 along with the results.
JTET 2025: Jharkhand TET 2025
The JTET 2025 notification will be released soon on the official website—https://www.jactetportal.com/. The JTET application form 2025 will be available with the notification. The Jharkhand TET exam will be conducted soon.
AP TET 2025
The AP TET notification 2025 will be released soon as a PDF download file at aptet.apcfss.in. The AP TET application form 2025 will be released online.
Also Read: AP TET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit & Educational Qualification
Assam TET Cancelled
Assam Education Minister informed that the Assam Teacher Eligibility Test has been cancelled for two years. The reason behind the cancellation is the sufficient number of TET-qualified candidates in Assam. Further, the education minister added that though there will be no TET exam for the next two years but the teacher recruitment exams will be conducted to recruit the teacher in lower primary (LP) and upper primary (UP) schools of Assam.
Also Read: How to prepare for Child Development and Pedagogy section
TET Notification 2025
TETs exams are held once or twice a year at the national as well as state levels. The TET 2025 exam process begins with the release of an official notification. The TET notification 2025 is the firsthand information that makes candidates familiar with the entire examination process. The TET notification 2025 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
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How to Apply for TET 2025 Exam?
TET 2025 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 2025: Check Frequently Asked Questions
Documents Required for TET Exam 2025
- 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
Also Read: CTET Exam City Slip 2025 & Pre-Admit Card
TET 2025 Eligibility criteria
To appear for the TET 2025, 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. The basic eligibility criteria are:
- 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 2025
TET Selection Process 2025
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 2025
How to Download the TET Admit Card 2025?
TET Syllabus 2025
TET Syllabus 2025 is one of the most searched queries. Candidates who look forward to appearing for the TET 2025 examination search for the appropriate Syllabus and topics. The TET exam syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the respective state authority or government. The TET syllabus 2025 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 2025:
| CTET Syllabus 2025 | UPTET Syllabus 2025 | TS TET Syllabus 2025 |
| REET Syllabus 2025 | MAHA TET Syllabus 2025 | TNTET Syllabus 2025 |
| CG TET Syllabus 2025 | OTET Syllabus 2025 | KARTET Syllabus 2025 |
TET 2025 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.
| Paper 1 Subjects |
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| Paper 2 Subjects |
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Note: The Syllabus and exam pattern mentioned above vary as per the state TET for which a candidate is applying.
Also Read: CTET Maths (Paper 2) Solved Questions with Answers
TET Exam Pattern 2025
The TET exam pattern 2025 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).
| Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 150 |
150 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
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 2025?
To prepare for the TET exam, candidates should be familiar with the exam pattern 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 2025, 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 2025?
- 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 2025: 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.
Also Read: CTET 2025 Update: No Exam for Classes 9 to 12 before 2027; NCTE scraps four-level test
TET Qualifying Marks 2025 for General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ Misc
To qualify the TET 2025 exam, candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks. The table below contains the TET qualifying marks 2025 for reserved and unreserved category candidates.
| Category |
Passing Percentage |
Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General |
60 per cent |
90 (Out of 150) |
| SC/ST/OBC |
55 per cent |
82 (Out of 150) |
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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TET 2025 FAQs
Q. What is the TET exam?
A. The TET stands for Teacher Eligibility Test which is conducted at national as well as state levels to shortlist candidates for appointment as teachers in schools.
Q. What is the minimum qualification for the TET 2025 exam?
A. The basic eligibility criteria for TET 2025 are:
- Class 12 passed or a graduate from with a minimum of 45 per cent marks
- Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or completed teacher training programme/course
Q. Can I give TET after class 12?
A. Yes, you can appear for only Paper 1 of the TET exam after passing class 12 exams. For Paper 2, candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree.
Q. Is CTET and TET exams the same?
A. No, the CTET and TET exams are not the same. The CTET is a national-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the CBSE and the TET exams are conducted by the states.
Q: Why Assam TET got cancelled?
A: Assam TET has been cancelled for two years from 2023 to 2025 said the Assam Education Minister. The reason behind the cancellation of the Assam TET exam is the ample number of TET qualified candidates in the Assam. However, the teacher's recruitment exam will be conducted to recruit the lower primary teachers and upper primary teachers in the schools of Assam.
Q. Is the TET exam difficult?
A. The difficulty level of the TET exams varies on the basis of questions asked in the exam. Usually, the questions asked in the TET exams are of moderate difficulty level.
Q. What is the Syllabus for TET?
A. The Syllabus of the TETs is prescribed by the respective exam authorities or state governments. Generally, the questions in the exam are asked from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
Q. How many questions are there in the TET exam?
A. The TET exam comprises Paper 1 and Paper 2. In each paper, a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked. Each question carries 1 mark.
Q. What is a good score in TET?
A. Candidates who obtain a minimum of 90 out of the total of 150 marks in the TET exam are declared pass. However, reserved category candidates need to obtain 82 marks in the TET exam.
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