PSTET

Generally the syllabus of the PSTET exam does not change frequently that is the main subject remain consistent. The syllabus is based on the topics covered in the primary and upper primary school curriculum. Minor changes can be observed at time including exam pattern, type of question, difficulty level, etc. but the overall syllabus remains the same. 

The PSTET Exam syllabus includes subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Punjabi) Language 2 (English), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science. 

PSTET Paper 2 also has 5 sections, but the content of these sections is different from that of Paper 1. The sections in Paper 2 are

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language 1 (Punjabi)
• Language 2 (English)
• Mathematics and Science
• Social Studies/Social Science

Each section is of equal weightage, and candidates need to score minimum of 60% marks to qualify the exam. The exam is conducted fora duration of 2.5 hours, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

The marking scheme of PSTET 2024 exam is 

• The PSTET exam has multiple-choice questions, each question is for one mark.
• No negative marking for incorrect answers
• Total are 150 questions, and maximum marks that can be scored are 150.
• To qualify, minimum of 60% marks are needed

The PSTET (Punjab Teacher Eligibility Test) is held once a year. The exam is conducted in May/June, and the notification is released a few months before the exam date. 

PSTET Paper 1 has 5 sections, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Punjabi), Language 2 (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Each section has 30 questions, and total 150 questions.

The questions difficulty level in the PSTET exam differs every year. Generally, it is considered to be as a moderate, some being easy and some challenging. 

The PSTET exam is conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper based test. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. The candidates need to fill the sheet carefully as no extra OMR sheet will not be given in the exam. However, the PSTET application process is complete online process. The candidates have to fill out he application form online on the official website. Other than this the application fee have to paid online.

The minimum qualifying marks for the PSTET exam are

For General and OBC candidates: 60% marks (90 marks out of 150) 
SC/ST candidates: 55% marks (82 marks out of 150

The PSTET passing marks for the General category are 60% (90 marks out of 150). The minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection for a teaching job.