About JTET

JTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test — a qualifying standard for Primary (Paper 1) and Elementary (Paper 2) teachers. The exam is conducted in CBT mode with a defined duration and syllabus.

CBT150 MCQs150 minutesNo negative

Exam Statistics

18%
Success Rate
2.3
Average Attempts
3-6 months
Recommended Prep Time

Paper 1 Composition

Child Development & Pedagogy20%
Language I20%
Language II20%
Mathematics20%
Environmental Studies20%

Equal weightage: 5 × 30 = 150 questions, 150 marks. No negative marking.

Qualifying Benchmark

60%
General: 60% (90/150)
55%
OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 55% (82/150)

Follow latest notification for category relaxations.

Paper 1 Syllabus (Subject‑wise)

Exam at a glance

Mode: CBT (Computer Based Test) • Papers: Paper 1 (Classes I–V), Paper 2 (Classes VI–VIII) • Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) per paper • Questions: 150 MCQs; No negative marking

Eligibility & Documents

  • Paper 1: D.El.Ed or equivalent (ongoing/completed)
  • Paper 2: B.Ed or equivalent (ongoing/completed)
  • Valid ID, photo, signature, academic proofs required

Syllabus overview

Paper 1: CDP, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, EVS • Paper 2: CDP, Language I, Language II, Math & Science or Social Studies

Dates, Fees & Validity

Registration online; admit card and exam date on the website • Fees vary by category • Certificate validity: Lifetime

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Paper 1 (Primary)

For Paper 1 (Primary): 12th + D.El.Ed (as per latest notification). Final-year candidates typically allowed.

Paper 2 (Elementary)

For Paper 2 (Elementary): Graduation + B.Ed as per norms. Final-year candidates typically allowed.

Qualifying Criteria & Cut-offs

General: 60% (90/150); relaxations up to 55% (82/150) for OBC/SC/ST/PwD as per notification.

General
60% (90/150)
OBC
55% (82/150)
SC/ST
55% (82/150)
PwD
55% (82/150)

Official & Notices

Always verify dates, centers, and instructions against the current cycle notice.

Application Process

1

Register with email/mobile on the portal

2

Fill application, choose exam city/language, upload photo & signature

3

Pay fees and download confirmation page

Learning Resources

Legal & Policies

Help & Official Resources

For official updates and grievances, refer to the authority website and helpline.

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