TET 2021 exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for their appointment as teachers in central as well as state government schools. Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exams are conducted by state governments or authorities.
Selection Process for TET Exam
The TET examinations are divided into several stages or phases. The TET exam process begins with the release of official notification. Here are the stages of the TET exam or selection process:
- Release of official notification
- Filling of TET 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.
In order 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. However, the TET exam paper 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 syllabus and exam pattern of the TETs are prescribed by the respective exam authorities or state governments. Most of the TETs share similar exam patterns and syllabus.
