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Conducted biannually by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Ministry of Education, CTET is the mandatory national eligibility certification for appointment as Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) teachers in KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, and UT government schools. Both papers contain 150 multiple-choice questions with zero negative marking and lifetime validity.
Administered annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Education, CUET (PG) is the single-window national entrance examination for admission to Master's (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, MCA, LL.M., M.Ed., B.Ed.) programmes across 190+ Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities including DU, JNU, BHU, and TISS. The 90-minute CBT features 75 domain-specific questions carrying 300 marks.
Conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), this recruitment examination appoints Assistant Teachers (Primary/Nursery), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) across Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) and NDMC/MCD schools. Selection is based entirely on a single-stage two-section Computer-Based Test with mandatory sectional qualifying marks and no interview.
Conducted by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) under the Ministry of Education, these national recruitment drives appoint Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Primary Teachers (PRT) across central government schools nationwide. Selection combines a 180-mark Computer-Based Test (85% weightage for KVS) with a Classroom Teaching Demo and Interview.
Conducted biannually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the UGC, the UGC-NET determines national eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor appointments, and Ph.D. admissions across Indian universities and colleges in 83 humanities, commerce, social science, and computer science subjects. The 3-hour exam combines a general teaching/research aptitude Paper I with a domain-specific Paper II.
CSIR NET is the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; it is the same examination as CSIR UGC NET. It determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor posts in Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the Joint CSIR-UGC NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and Ph.D. admissions in Science and Technology faculties. It is a single-session 200-mark Computer-Based Test offered across five core science disciplines.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education to certify teachers for central government schools and other institutions that accept it. Paper II is for candidates who want to teach Classes VI to VIII.
The Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to undergraduate programmes in central universities and many other participating universities. Candidates choose from language papers, domain subjects and a general test, and universities use the scores for their own merit lists and counselling.
NTA NET is the UGC National Eligibility Test as conducted by the National Testing Agency; it is the same examination as UGC NET. It determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and the Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges, and is accepted for PhD admission.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti recruits Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and other teaching staff for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, which are residential schools in rural districts across India. Recruitment is generally through a computer-based written test, with an interview or language proficiency stage for some posts.
AP DSC is conducted by Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Andhra Pradesh. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
AP TET is the statutory state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh in accordance with NCTE guidelines to certify candidates for teaching posts in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary / middle (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Andhra Pradesh. Qualifying AP TET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appearing in Andhra Pradesh government and aided school teacher recruitment examinations.
Arunachal Pradesh Teacher Recruitment
Arunachal Teacher Recruitment (Arunachal Pradesh Teacher Recruitment) is conducted by Department of Elementary Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Arunachal Pradesh. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
Arunachal Pradesh TET
Arunachal TET (Arunachal Pradesh TET) is the statutory state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by Department of Elementary Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh in accordance with NCTE guidelines to certify candidates for teaching posts in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary / middle (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Arunachal Pradesh. Qualifying Arunachal TET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appearing in Arunachal Pradesh government and aided school teacher recruitment examinations.
Assam Teacher Recruitment is conducted by Department of School Education / SEBA, Government of Assam to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Assam. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
Assam TET is the statutory state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by Department of School Education / SEBA, Government of Assam in accordance with NCTE guidelines to certify candidates for teaching posts in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary / middle (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Assam. Qualifying Assam TET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appearing in Assam government and aided school teacher recruitment examinations.
Bihar STET is the statutory state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) / BPSC in accordance with NCTE guidelines to certify candidates for teaching posts in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary / middle (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Bihar. Qualifying Bihar STET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appearing in Bihar government and aided school teacher recruitment examinations.
Bihar TET is the statutory state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) / BPSC in accordance with NCTE guidelines to certify candidates for teaching posts in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary / middle (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Bihar. Qualifying Bihar TET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appearing in Bihar government and aided school teacher recruitment examinations.
BPSC Headmaster is conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) / BPSC to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Bihar. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
BPSC Teacher Recruitment (TRE)
BPSC TRE (BPSC Teacher Recruitment (TRE)) is conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) / BPSC to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Bihar. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
CG Teacher Recruitment is conducted by SCERT Chhattisgarh / CG Vyapam to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Chhattisgarh. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
CG TET is the statutory state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by SCERT Chhattisgarh / CG Vyapam in accordance with NCTE guidelines to certify candidates for teaching posts in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary / middle (Classes VI to VIII) schools across Chhattisgarh. Qualifying CG TET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appearing in Chhattisgarh government and aided school teacher recruitment examinations.
Goa Teacher Recruitment is conducted by State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Goa to select Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT / School Lecturers) and Headmasters for government schools across Goa. Unlike the qualifying TET exam, this is the final competitive recruitment examination whose merit list directly decides appointment and district/school allotment.
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