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Those who want to become teachers in Indian schools must pass the teaching exams. Both at the center and state levels, there are various exams. The respective exam-conducting bodies provide the timetables for the same. Read this blog to know about the most recent updates regarding all teaching exams. The list includes the most famous teaching tests given for different teaching roles.
Teaching Exam-Conducting Bodies are:
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- National Testing Agency
- State Education Boards/ Professional Examination Boards/ Teacher Recruitment Boards
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Schedule of Teaching Exams
Here we have provided a comprehensive schedule of upcoming Teaching Exams. Mark the key dates in your calendar to ensure timely and effective preparation. We are sure, this calendar will prove to be an important roadmap for aspiring educators.
| Name of Examination | Exam Dates |
| CTET | January Session: 21st January 2024 |
| Bihar TET | To be notified soon |
| HTET | To be notified soon |
| PSTET | To be notified soon |
| UPTET | To be notified soon |
| MAHA TET | To be notified soon |
| REET | To be notified soon |
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TSTET Exam
TSTET stands for Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test.It is conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana for the recruitment of teachers. The notification for TSTET is usually released on the official website of the Department of School Education, Telangana.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Exam | TS TET (Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Authority | Department of School Education, Telangana Government |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application Fees | INR 200 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Duration of Exam | Paper-I – 150 minutes Paper II – 150 minutes |
| Purpose of Exam | Shortlisting eligible candidates for teaching posts at schools under the Telangana government |
| Official Website | https://tstet.cgg.gov.in/ |
OTET Exam
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is an entrance examination for students who are aspiring to be in the teaching profession for classes 1st to 8th in the state of Orissa. It is a state-level examination. To appear for the examination, students must at least pass the B.Ed examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Language | English and Odia |
| Website | https://www.bseodisha.ac.in/otet-examinations.html |
Karnataka PGCET Exam
The Karnataka PGCET is a state-level entrance examination organized by the Karnataka Examination Authority. Its purpose is to provide admission to postgraduate programs in various academic institutions throughout Karnataka.
| Exam Name | Karnataka PGCET 2023 |
| Full Form | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Organized by | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Exam Level | Postgraduation |
| Location | Karnataka, India |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
UGC NET Exam
UGC NET, or University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test, is an important national exam conducted twice a year. This exam determines eligibility for both Lectureships and Junior Research Fellowships, making it one of the country’s major academic assessments.
| Particulars | Details |
| Full form of the Exam | University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) |
| Name of Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Purpose | For the selection of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professors |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | UR/ General- INR 1000/-General EWS/ OBC/ NCL – INR 500/-SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender- INR 250/- |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
CSIR UGC NET Exam
CSIR UGC NET is a test being conducted to assess the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) /Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Exam | Joint CSIR UGC NET |
| CSIR Full Form | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice a year (June and December) |
| Posts | Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | For UR – INR 1000/- For OBC/ EWS – INR 500/- For SC/ ST/ PwD – INR 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Question Paper | Part-A – 20 Questions Part-B – 25 Questions Part-C – 30 Questions |
| Subjects | Chemical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Mathematical Science, Physical Science |
| Helpdesk No. | 0120-6895200 |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
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AEES Exam
The AEES Teacher Exam is an important step towards securing a teaching position with the Atomic Energy Education Society. With a comprehensive preparation strategy, candidates can enhance their chances of success in this competitive exam. This blog will guide aspiring candidates through the essential steps to prepare effectively for the AEES Teacher Exam.
| Exam Name | AEES Teacher Exam |
| Conducting Authority | Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) |
| Exam Type | Competitive |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Teaching Methodology |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and Interview |
| Language | English |
| Negative Marking | No |
JK SET Exam
The JK SET examination is conducted for candidates who want to pursue their careers ahead as Assistant Professor in universities and colleges of Jammu and Kashmir. The State Eligibility Test (SET) is conducted for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
| Examination Name | JK SET |
| Full Name | Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | University of Jammu |
| Examination Level | State Level |
| Examination Mode | Offline Mode |
| Examination Duration | 180 minutes/3 hours |
| Exam Fees | INR 1000 for the General Category INR 800 for OBC-NCL/RBA ALC-IB/ WUP/ PSP/ EWS General INR 600 for Transgender/SC/ST |
| Number of Papers | Paper 1 & 2 |
| Official Website | www.jujkset.in |
AWES Exam
The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) PRT Exam (Primary Teacher) exam is an entrance test which is conducted by the Army Welfare Education Society. This exam is conducted to recruit candidates as primary school teachers in the army schools of India.
| Exam Name | Primary Teacher (PRT) |
| Organising Body | Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Selection Process | Written exam/personal Interview |
| Location | Pan-India |
| Official Website | https://www.awesindia.com/ |
KVS Exam
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) holds an examination for both teaching and non-teaching positions. KVS carries out these recruitment exams to fill vacancies in teaching and administrative roles within its schools across India. The selection process consists of a written examination, a skill test, and an interview round.
| Name of Board | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) |
| Available Posts | TGT, PGT, Primary Teacher, Librarian, Principal, and Vice Principal |
| KVS Exam Date 2023 | February 7th to March 11th 2023 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Total Vacancy | More than 13,400 |
| Exam Pattern | General English and HindiComputer LiteracyAnalytical Reasoning and General Knowledge |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Posts | PGT, PRT, TGT, Librarian, Vice Principal, and Principal |
| Official Website | https://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/ |
CTET Exam
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is a national-level examination held twice a year. This exam assesses candidates’ eligibility for teaching positions across Classes 1 to 8, ensuring quality educators in the education system.
| CTET Particulars | CTET Details |
| CTET Full Form | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application fees | General/ OBC candidate: Rs. 600 for one Paper Rs. 1000 for both SC/ ST candidate: Rs. 300 for one Paper Rs. 500 for both Papers |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
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UPTET Exam
UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching jobs in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
| Particulars | Detail |
| UPTET Full Form | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
| Official Website | updeled.gov.in |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation and Teacher training diploma |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Purpose of Exam | Issue of Eligibility Certificate |
| Validity | Lifetime |
HPTET Exam
The HP TET stands for Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET). The HP TET exam is conducted to enable candidates to gain eligibility to appear for the teacher recruitment process in the state. The HP TET is an eligibility exam and does not guarantee a job to candidates.
| Particulars | Details |
| Full form of the HPTET exam | Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test. |
| Conducted by | Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBoSE), Dharamshala. |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application fees | UR – ₹800O BC – ₹500 SC/ ST – ₹500 |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes. |
| Official website | HPTET |
CG TET Exam
The Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET) is a state-level teaching entrance exam conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB), Raipur.
| Particulars | Details |
| Full-Form of the Examination | Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET) |
| Name of the Organization | Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application Fee | For General: INR 350 For OBC: INR 250 For SC/ST: INR 200 |
| Examination mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Official Website | https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in/ |
UTET Exam
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education conducts the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) as a state-level examination to determine the eligibility of candidates for recruitment as teachers for classes I-VIII, in institutions across the state of Uttarakhand.
| Particulars | Details |
| Full form of the exam | Uttarakhand Teacher’s Eligibility Test |
| Name of the organization | Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) |
| Exam type | State |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application Fees | General/OBC Paper I/Paper II- INR 600 Paper I+Paper II- INR 1,000 |
| SC/ST/PH Paper I/Paper II- INR 300 Paper I+Paper II- INR 600 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language | English/Hindi |
| Official website | https://ubse.uk.gov.in/ |
REET Exam
The full form of REET is Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers. Some also call it RTET, the full form of RTET is the Rajasthan Teachers Eligibility Test. The REET exam is conducted to recruit eligible candidates as teachers in the state education department for classes 1st to 8th.
| Particulars | Details |
| REET Full Form | Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teacher |
| Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Vacancy | 32,000 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | Single Paper: INR 550/-Both Paper: INR 750/- |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Selection Process | Written ExamInterview |
| Official Website | reetbser21.com |
TNTET Exam
Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) is the state-level exam for recruiting teachers in Tamil Nadu. The exam for TNTET is conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB).
| Particulars | Details |
| Full-Form of the Exam | Tamilnadu Teachers Eligibility Test |
| Name of the Organization | Tamilnadu Teachers Recruitment Board |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | Rs. 500/- For the General Category and Rs. 250/- for the SC/ST/PWD categories |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language | English and Tamil |
| Official Website | www.trb.tn.nic.in |
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