How Many Marks Are Required to Clear PTET?

Pre-Teacher Education Test 2026 ( PTET )

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Updated on Jan 28, 2026 12:09 IST
PTET has no fixed passing marks. Selection depends on Rajasthan PTET cutoff marks. Out of 600 marks, general category students need around 350–400 marks. Reserved category students need around 290–350 marks. Scoring above cutoff helps you qualify for counseling and admission. Know PTET qualifying marks, PTET passing marks and PTET minimum score.

If you want to know how many marks are required to clear PTET, this guide is for you. You will understand PTET qualifying marks, PTET passing marks, PTET minimum score, and Rajasthan PTET cutoff marks in a simple way.

How many marks are required to clear PTET?

How many marks are required to clear PTET?

PTET Qualifying Marks: If you are planning to become a teacher, PTET is very important for you. You give this exam to get admission in BEd or integrated courses. Many students ask one thing again and again. How many marks are required to clear PTET? This question is normal. You should know the answer before exam result. PTET is held in Rajasthan every year. You need to score good marks. Just passing is not always enough.

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Table of contents
  • What are PTET Qualifying Marks?
  • PTET Exam Pattern and Marks
  • Marks Required to Clear PTET
  • PTET Passing Marks vs PTET Cutoff Marks
  • Rajasthan PTET Minimum Score for Counseling
  • Factors That Change PTET Cutoff Marks
  • Negative Marking in PTET
  • How You Can Score Better in PTET
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What are PTET Qualifying Marks?

PTET qualifying marks means the marks you need to stay in the race. There is no fixed PTET passing marks decided officially. This sometimes confuse students a lot. You get selected based on cutoff. Cutoff changes every year. Your category also matters here.

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Q:   What is the passing marks for PTET exam?
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PTET exam passing marks mostly be around 40%. You need about 240 marks from 600 to pass it. Some year it go up or down little bit. It depend on how hard paper is and how many people give exam. You should always check PTET official site for right information because it change sometimes.

Q:   What is the minimum percentage for PTET exam?
A: 

Minimum percentage for PTET exam mostly be 40%. You must get near 240 marks from total 600 to pass it. Some time it change little bit every year. It depend on exam level and category also. Always better you check PTET official website for the latest update because rule can change anytime.

Q:   What is the cutoff of PTET?
A: 

PTET cutoff usually change every year. It depend on exam difficulty, number of students, and category. General category cutoff mostly stay around 350 to 400 marks. For OBC, SC, and ST it can be little lower. You should always see PTET official website for the latest cutoff list because it update after result come.

PTET Exam Pattern and Marks

Before knowing PTET minimum score, you should know the exam pattern. When you understand marks, you plan better.

Subject Questions Marks
Mental Ability 50 150
Teaching Aptitude 50 150
General Awareness 50 150
Language Proficiency 50 150
Total 200 600

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Marks Required to Clear PTET

The marks required to clear PTET are not same every year. It depend on many things. Exam level, number of students, seats all matters. Based on previous year data, expected Rajasthan PTET qualifying marks are given below.

Category PTET Qualifying Marks (Out of 600)
General 350 – 400
OBC 330 – 380
EWS 330 – 380
SC 300 – 350
ST 290 – 340
MBC 310 – 360

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Q:   Who Can Apply for Rajasthan PTET 2026?
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The interested ones can apply for Rajasthan PTET 2026 if they have atleast 50% in their graduation. For integrated course, the candidate must have Science in 12th. Check the prospectus or Shiksha.com for detailed requirements.

Q:   How many marks are required out of 600 in PTET?
A: 

The qualifying marks for general category candidates is 40%, which is 240 marks out of 600. The maximum score is 600.

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PTET Passing Marks vs PTET Cutoff Marks

Many students think passing marks and cutoff marks are same. They are not same. You should understand this clearly.

Point PTET Passing Marks PTET Cutoff Marks
Meaning Just eligibility Final selection
Fixed No No
Category based Yes Yes
Admission sure No Yes (if seat)

Rajasthan PTET Minimum Score for Counseling

To attend counseling, you must score minimum marks. This is very important stage. General category usually need 350+ marks. Reserved category usually need around 300+ marks.

Factors That Change PTET Cutoff Marks

  • Number of students giving exam
  • Exam difficulty level
  • Total seats available
  • Category reservation rules

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Negative Marking in PTET

There is no negative marking in PTET. You can try all questions. Even if you guess, no marks are cut. This help many students score more.

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Now you know how many marks need for clear PTET. There not one number same for everyone. You just try score more marks. PTET cutoff and qualifying marks make big difference for future. When you target 350 plus marks, chance of success go high. For reserved group, 300 marks or little more is safe side. Keep study good and don’t panic. Passing PTET can happen if mind stay on goal.

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Answered a month ago

To improve your General Awareness for PTET, read daily newspapers, focus on Rajasthan's history and geography, and revise current affairs from the last six months. Use short notes for quick revision before the exam.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a month ago

All four sections: Mental Ability, Teaching Aptitude, General Awareness, and Language Proficiency, are equally important. However, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude often carry more scoring potential.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a month ago

No, there is no negative marking in the Rajasthan PTET exam. You should attempt all questions to maximize your score.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a month ago

Two months are enough to prepare for PTET exam if you follow a smart and consistent study plan. Focus on understanding concepts, practicing mock tests, and revising regularly.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a month ago

PTET cutoff usually change every year. It depend on exam difficulty, number of students, and category. General category cutoff mostly stay around 350 to 400 marks. For OBC, SC, and ST it can be little lower. You should always see PTET official website for the latest cutoff list because it update aft

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Anshul Jindal

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Minimum percentage for PTET exam mostly be 40%. You must get near 240 marks from total 600 to pass it. Some time it change little bit every year. It depend on exam level and category also. Always better you check PTET official website for the latest update because rule can change anytime.

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered a month ago

PTET exam passing marks mostly be around 40%. You need about 240 marks from 600 to pass it. Some year it go up or down little bit. It depend on how hard paper is and how many people give exam. You should always check PTET official site for right information because it change sometimes.

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 2 months ago

No, it will be released after the PTET exam will be conducted. The tentative date is in June 2026.

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