It is absolutely necessary for one to understand the Punjab TET eligibility criteria before one applies for the examination. Punjab TET is conducted by the Punjab Government to select and recruit teachers for classes 1-5 and 6-8. For classes 1-5, primary teachers are recruited. For 6-8, upper primary teachers are recruited. The exam is conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Punjab.

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Eligibility for Punjab TET

As per the guidelines of conducting the Teacher Eligibility Test, following individuals will be eligible to take Punjab TET:

i. A person who has completed the academic and professional requirements outlined in the NCTE Notification of August 23, 2010.

ii. A person pursuing any of the teacher training courses (as defined in the NCTE Notification dated August 23, 2010) listed in the NCTE Notification dated August 23, 2010.

iii. In the case of a State/UT that has been given relief under sub-section (2) of section 23 of the RTE Act, the eligibility criteria for appearing in TET may be modified. The relaxation will be mentioned in the Central Government’s Notification issued under that sub-section.

Educational Qualifications Required For Punjab TET

Listed below are the minimum educational requirements for becoming a teacher in classes I-V (Primary Stage). To qualify as a teacher, one needs to fulfil at least one of the criteria.

• Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks along with a two-year Diploma course in Elementary Education passed or appearing in the final year (by whatever name known).
• Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the last year of a four-year bachelor’s degree programme in elementary education (B.El.Ed).
• Passed or appears in the last year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with the NCTE Regulations, 2002, with at least 45 per cent marks.
• A Senior Secondary (or equivalent) diploma with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)* passed or appearing in the final year is also accepted.
• Either graduation, passing or appearing in the final year of a two-year Elementary Education Diploma (by whatever name known).

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Listed below are the minimum educational requirements for becoming a teacher in classes VI-VIII (Elementary Stage). To qualify as a teacher, one needs to fulfil at least one of the criteria.

• Graduation and passing or appearing in the last year of a two-year elementary education diploma (by whatever name known).
• Senior Secondary exam or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks and passing or appearing in the last year of a four-year B.A./ B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/ B.Sc.Ed programme.
• A bachelor’s degree in education with a minimum of 50% marks and a passing grade, or a one-year bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed).
• A Senior Secondary (or equivalent) diploma with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education degree (passed or appearing in final year) (B.El.Ed).
• Graduation with at least a 50% grade point average and passing or enrolling in a one-year B.Ed. Programme (Special Education).
• In line with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this respect, graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and passing or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) programme.

Some Important Points For Punjab TET Exam Eligibility

1. Candidates from reserved categories, such as SC/ ST/ OBC/ Differently Abled, would be permitted a 5% reduction in the qualifying marks in the minimum Educational Qualification for eligibility to apply.
2. Diploma/ Degree Programme in Teacher Education: Only a diploma/ degree course in teacher education accredited by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will be accepted for the purposes of this Notification.

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