RTET Exam 2023: Exam Date Released

Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET) is an evaluation test to recruit teachers for primary and upper primary classes. The exam is also known as Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) and is mandatory for candidates wanting to become teachers in the state of Rajasthan. 

The examination is conducted annually by the Rajasthan Board of secondary education at two levels. Candidates qualifying for level I can teach primary classes while those qualifying for level II can teach upper primary classes. Aspirants can appear for either paper I and paper II or both. Each year a list of cut-off marks and other eligibility criteria is released on the official website which must be fulfilled by the candidates.

This article covers important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, examination pattern, and application fee for the RTET exam 2023. The candidates can check the highlights for an overview of the RTET exam 2023:

Name of the Exam	Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET) Also known as Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET)
Examination Conducting Body	Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER)
Level of Exam	State Level
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Examination	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Number of Papers	2 (Paper I and II)
Official Website	www.rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

RTET Exam 2023 Important Dates

While some of the important dates for the RTET exam 2023 have been published, few of the details and dates are yet to be released by the official authority. Notwithstanding this, we have prepared the below tentative schedule of the examination based on the previous years’ schedule. 

Events	Tentative Schedule for Papers I and II
Official notification release	21st December 2022
Commencement of registration	21st December 2022
Closing of registration	19th January 2023
Release of admit card	To be Notified
Date of Examination	26th September 2023
Date of result	To be Notified

RTET 2023 Exam Pattern

The RTET exam will include two papers, i.e., Paper-I and Paper-II for the post of teachers in Primary and Upper Primary classes. The exam will be conducted online with MCQs only. 

Particulars	Description
Mode of the Examination	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration of the Examination	150 minutes (for each paper)
Language of the Examination	Bilingual- English and Hindi
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total number of subjects	Paper I-05Paper II-04
Total number of questions	150 (for each paper)
Total marks	150 (for each paper)
Negative marking	No negative marking

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RTET Exam Paper I Pattern

The RTET Exam Paper I is for candidates aspiring to be a teacher in primary classes. The duration of the exam will be 150 minutes. Details are given in the table below:

Topics	Total Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy (Mandatory)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Language I (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi)	30	30
Language II (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi)	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

RTET Exam Paper II Pattern

The RTET Exam Paper II is for candidates aspiring to be a teacher in the upper primary classes. Much like Paper-I, the candidates will get 150 minutes for Paper II. Aspirants can choose to attempt either the Mathematics & Science section or the Social Sciences section of the paper based on their preference. The questions from the remaining sections are mandatory for the candidates to qualify for the exam.

Topics	Total Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy (Mandatory)	30	30
Language I (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi)	30	30
Language II (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi)	30	30
Mathematics and science Social Sciences	60	60
Total	150	150

RTET Exam Syllabus 2023

To clear the examination, aspirants must cover the entire syllabus to score well and clear the cut-off. The syllabus of RTET Exam 2023 is different for both the papers and is discussed below:

Subject	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Concept of development and growth Action research Right to education Motivation and implications for learning Role of heredity and environment
The language I and II	Unseen passage and language comprehension Active and passive voice figures of speech and tenses Phrasal verbs and idioms Phonetic symbols and transcription Language teaching methods and approaches Language skills development
Mathematics	Whole numbers and fractions Algebra and ratio proportions Lines, angles, and plane figures Graphs and statistics Currency and geometrical figures Average, profit, loss, and measurement Remedial teaching and evaluation Nature of mathematics and Teaching problems
Science	Microorganisms and their types Living beings and Natural phenomena Laws of force and motion Concepts of light and sound Nature of Science and technology Chemical substances and structure of matter Innovation, natural science
Environmental Studies	Nuclear and joint Families and personal relationships Social abuses and effects of addiction Personal hygiene and general information about the human body Culture and civilisation (special focus on Rajasthan) Concept, significance, and scope of EVS
Social Science	Indian civilisation and culture Component of Earth and Development of resources Geography and historical significance of Rajasthan History and geography of India The Indian constitution, political issues, and Government Elements of the mediaeval and modern period

RTET Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

There is a set eligibility criterion that the candidates must meet to be eligible for RTET  Paper I and Paper II. There are three essential eligibility criteria that a candidate must meet which are discussed below:

Particulars	Paper I	Paper II
Age Limit	Minimum age – 18 years maximum age – 40 years (with relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories)	Minimum age – 18 years maximum age – 40 years (with relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories)
Nationality	Indian	Indian
Educational Qualification	The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in senior secondary or its equivalent and should have qualified or should be appearing in the final year of a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education Or The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in senior secondary or its correspondent and should have qualified or should be appearing in the final year of a two-year diploma in Special Education Or The candidate should have qualified senior secondary or it’s equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks and should be appearing in or have qualified in the final year of a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education Or The candidate must have completed graduation and should be appearing in or have passed the final year of a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education Or The candidate must have completed graduation and passed or appeared in the final year of a two-year diploma in elementary education	The candidate should have graduated with a minimum of 50% marks and should be appearing in or have qualified final year of 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) Or The candidate should have passed graduation and should be appearing in or have qualified for the final year of a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education Or The candidate should have graduated with a minimum of 45% marks and should be appearing in or have qualified for 1 year Bachelor of Education as per the NCTE standards and regulations Or The candidates should have qualified senior secondary or its equivalent education with a minimum of 50% marks and should have qualified for the final year of a 4-year bachelor’s degree in B.Sc/B.Sc.Ed/B.A/B.A.Ed Or The candidate should have acquired at least 50% marks in senior secondary or it’s equivalent and should be appearing in or have finished the final year of a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or The candidate must have completed graduation with at least 50% marks and pass or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
Restriction on the total Number of attempts	None	None

RTET Exam 2023- Apply Online

The registration process for RTET Exam 2023 will begin soon and the link for registration will be available soon. To avoid a last-minute rush, candidates are advised to register at the earliest. To apply for the RTET Exam 2023, eligible candidates have to visit the official website of RTET or you can simply visit the official website. https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/

How to Apply for the RTET 2023 Examination?

The entire process of registration is online and it comprises two stages:

• Stage I– Registration Process

Step 1: The candidates are required to visit the above-mentioned link.

Step 2: Enter the basic details such as name, date of birth, gender, phone number and Email ID.  

Step 3: After successful completion, the candidates will receive a provisional registration number and a password on their registered Email ID and phone number.  

• Stage II– Login to fill up the Application Form

Step 1: Log in with the registered number and password and complete the application process.

Step 2: Fill up the personal details, academic qualifications, and communication and permanent address details carefully.

Step 3: Choose the examination centre nearest to you.

Step 4: Upload a scanned copy of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression.

Step 5: Read carefully and then accept the terms and conditions.

Step 6: Verify the details entered by you carefully once more before proceeding further with the application fees.

Step 7: After verification, pay the required application fee.

Step 8: After successful payment of the application fee you will receive a copy of a receipt, download it and keep it for later reference. 

Application Fee for RTET 2023

The application fee for the RTET Examination 2023 is mandatory. Without successful payment, the application form will be cancelled. The application fee payment can be submitted online through the payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. The application fee is non-refundable. Further, offline fees shall not be accepted.

Category	Application Fee for Single Paper (Either Paper I or II)	Application Fee for Both Papers
General/Unreserved/Open	INR 500	INR 800
Other Backward Class (OBC)	INR 500	INR 800
Scheduled Caste	INR 250	INR 400
Scheduled Tribe	INR 250	INR 400

RTET 2023 Reservation Criteria 

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Non-creamy layer of OBC/Non-Creamy layer of OBC/PWD, female candidates, widows, divorcees, marriage distortions, and Sharia candidates from Bara District will be given the reservation.

• The application fee for the General / OBC creamy layer is RS.100/-, for the Non-Creamy layer OBC- 70 and for SC/ST – Rs. 60/-.
• Candidates from Rajasthan who belong to the SC/ST/OBC category (male) or who belong to the general category will receive a maximum of 05 years of relaxation.
• There is a maximum of 10 years of relaxation for female candidates with Rajasthan natives who are members of the SC/ST/OBC category.
• The relaxation for ex-servicemen increases up to 10 years, and the number of vacancies reserved for ex-servicemen is 12.5%.
• Candidates who are currently working in the Panchayat of Rajasthan will get an age relaxation up to 03 years.
• 2% vacancies are reserved for Sports Quota 2018. If any candidate has participated in Indian Olympics or national level sports or a certificate for any sports awarded by the Indian Olympic Association or an affiliated national sports federation.
• Any member of the Indian team that represents India in an international tournament.
• Any reserved seat for BC/MBC (non-creamy) will be vacant and is given to the General candidate.
• If any vacant seat was reserved for the female candidate that would be offered to the male candidate.
• Caste certificates for married women before marriage would not be accepted. They would have to make a new one.
• There is an 8% reserved seat for widowed women and a 2% reserved seat for divorced women.

Best Books for Preparation

The RTET exam covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi), Language-II (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi), Science and Mathematics or Social Science.

SUBJECTS	BOOKS
RTET General Knowledge Book	The Hindu or Indian Express NewspaperPratiyogita Darpan or Yojana or Kurukshetra MagazineStatic Knowledge by Lucent
RTET Social Science Book	Sikhwal Ujjwal Reet Social Studies for Level 2 by N.M SharmaGuide REET Social Studies Exam Points (Samajik Adhyan) by Guider Publications
RTET Science and Maths book	RTET Level 2 Maths and Science guide book by Kishore SinghJyoti Margdarshika by Dr. Hari OM Sharan Sharma
RTET Language Book	Compiled book for language paper by Lakshya Publication
RTET Book for Child Development and Pedagogy	REET Child Development Book by AnupamaBook on Child Development by Herald PublicationPedagogy and Child Development by Prateek Shivalik

RTET Result

To check the RTET TET Result 2023, candidates can access the official website. A link to the official website of Raj TET will be provided below when the RTET Results are announced. The RTET Results will be posted on the official website of the Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (RTET).

Candidates who have appeared for the RTET can check their scores by entering their roll number and other required details. They will also be able to download and print a copy of their results for future reference.

FAQs

Every year thousands of applicants appear for this exam. To qualify for the certificate, the candidates must have a good strategy and study plan to ace the examination. Candidates must understand the pattern of the exam and go through the detailed syllabus to not miss out on anything. Interested candidates are advised to frequently check the updates on the official site. 

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