Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)
Structure and Content of TET :
All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct. There will be no negative marking. The examining body should strictly adhere to the structure and content of the TET specified below.
There will be two papers of the TET. Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V. Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII. A person who intends to be a teacher either for classes I to V or for classes VI to VIII will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II).
Paper I (for classes I to V) :
• Number of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)– 150
• Duration of examination: one-and-a-half hours
Structure and Content (All Compulsory)
Sr No
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Paper
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MCQs
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Marks
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1
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Child Development and Pedagogy
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30
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30
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2
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Language I
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30
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30
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3
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Language II
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30
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30
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4
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Mathematics
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30
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30
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5
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Environmental Studies
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30
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30
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Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) :
• Number of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)– 150
• Duration of examination : one-and-a-half hours
Structure and Content
Sr No
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Paper
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MCQs
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Marks
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1
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Child Development and Pedagogy
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30
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30
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2
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Language I
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30
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30
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3
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Language II
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30
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30
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(4) (a) For Mathematics and Science teacher : Mathematics and Science – 60 MCQs of 1 mark each
(b) For Social studies teacher : Social Studies - 60 MCQs of 1 mark each
(c) for any other teacher – either 4(a) or 4(b)
Procedure for conduct of the Test :
The examining body shall formulate a detailed procedure and lay down instructions for conduct of the TET. Candidates should be informed that a very serious view will be taken of any malpractice or impersonation.
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