Madhya Pradesh Primary School Teacher Eligibility Test (MP TET), is a state-level examination conducted by Madhya Pradesh Professional Education Board (MPPEB). Through MP TET candidates for the profile of primary school teaching at government schools are selected.
Candidates willing to pursue a career as a Lower Primary Teacher, Upper Primary Teacher or Secondary School Teacher need to qualify MP TET. The application process for MP TET takes place online. However, the examination is pen-paper based.
Lower Primary Teachers recruited by MPPEB get a monthly salary of INR 17,700, Upper Primary Teachers get INR 22,960, and Secondary School Teachers get INR 25,340 for the first year.
Those who wish to have a career in the teaching field, should take this chance and apply for the MP TET 2021 Exam. Below are some of the essential details about MP TET.
Name of Exam | MP TET 2021 |
Regulatory body | Madhya Pradesh Professional Education Board (MPPEB) |
Official website | http://peb.mp.gov.in/ |
Level of exam | State-level |
Application mode | Online |
Exam mode | Offline (PPT) |
Post | Lower Primary Teacher, Upper Primary Teacher, Secondary School Teacher |
Application Fee | RS. 600 for General Category RS. 300 for Reserved Category |
Events | Dates |
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Commencement of application process for MP TET | 6 January 2020 |
Last date of application for MP TET | 20 January 2020 |
Last date of application form correction | 25 January 2020 |
MP Primary Teacher Eligibility Test date | 2 January 2021 to 23 January 2021 (Revised) |
Aspiring candidates need to meet certain eligibility criteria in order to apply for MP TET. These requirements include:
Candidates who qualify the eligibility criteria can apply for the Madhya Pradesh TET exam online. Here is the step by step process for MP TET online application:
Category | Single Paper Fee | Departmental Fee | Total Fees |
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General | INR 500 | INR 100 | INR 600 |
SC/ST/OBC | INR 250 | INR 50 | INR 300 |
Important: For application form correction, the fee for general category candidates is INR 40 and for reserved category candidates is INR 20.
MP TET examination is conducted in 16 different cities in Madhya Pradesh. Candidates are allowed to select their preferred exam centers while applying online. However, the final decision for exam center allocation remains in the hands of MPPEB. MP TET exam centers are:
Bhopal | Gunna | Mandsaur | Jabalpur |
Nimach | Balaghat | Sagar | Satna |
Khandva | Ratlam | Gwalior | Sidhi |
Indore | Ujjain | Damoh | Chindwara |
Before sitting for an examination it is essential to know about the pattern of the examination. This increases the chances of acquiring a good score and helps you focus on the important topics. MP TET exam pattern is as follows:
Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Maximum Time Duration |
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Language – 1 (English/Hindi/Urdu/ Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes |
Language – 2 (English/Hindi/Urdu/ Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 | |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Maximum Time Duration |
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Language – 1 (English/Hindi/Urdu/ Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 | 2 hours and 30 Minutes |
Language – 2 (English/Hindi/Urdu/ Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 | |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
Mathematics or Science | 60 | 60 | |
Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
Total | 210 | 210 |
When you have clear information about the syllabus of an exam, it becomes easy to prepare for that exam. MPPEB has released the MP TET syllabus which contains the subject-wise topics which a candidate has to prepare for the exam. You can check the details of MP TET syllabus in the table below:
Name of Subject | Syllabus |
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Language – 1 (English/ Hindi/Urdu/Sanskrit) | Unseen prose passages (two), questions related to language development such a grammar-based, verbal ability, comprehension |
Language – 2 (English/ Hindi/Urdu/Sanskrit) | Unseen prose passages (two), questions related to language development such a grammar-based, verbal ability, comprehension |
Child Development and Pedagogy | Understanding child development, Factors affecting child’s growth and development, Principles of child development, Mental health and behavior problems of children, Socialization processes, Language and thought, Concept of inclusive education and children with special needs, Child crime: causes and issues, Pedagogy (Learning and education) |
Mathematics | Number system, Addition, Multiplication, Subtraction, Division, Fraction, Algebra, Geometry, Pattern, Mensuration, Shapes, Spatial Understanding, Time, Graph |
Environmental Studies | Family and relations, Animals and Birds, Trees and Plants, Importance of Natural resources, Air pollution, Water Pollution, Body parts, Habitat, Solar system, Space science, Sports activities, man-made tools and their effects, food, and habits |
MP TET Admit Card is usually released before one to two weeks of the examination. MP TET 2021 admit card will contain details like application number, applicant name, exam center, exam time, and date. The procedure for downloading the MP TET admit card is as follows:
Important: Do keep a couple of extra print outs of the admit card with you on the day of examination.
In order to get recruited as a Primary School Teacher, candidates need to achieve the minimum qualifying marks. MP TET qualifying score for various category candidates is different. Check the minimum required scores below:
Name of Category | Qualifying Marks |
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General | 60% |
Reserved (SC/ ST/ OBC/Physically Challenged Candidates) | 50% |
MPPEB has decided the minimum qualifying criteria for MP TET candidates. These criteria can be considered as the MP TET Cut Off.
Here is an overview of the MP TET Cut Off for the previous year:
Name of Category | Qualifying Score | Passing Marks | Validity of Exam |
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General | 60% | 90 out of 150 | 2 years |
Reserved (SC/ ST/ OBC/Physically Challenged Candidates) | 50% | 75 out of 150 | 2 years |
MP TET results are typically declared within a month after the completion of the exam. Candidates will be recruited on the basis of the cut off marks given above. The procedure to check MP TET exam results is:
Points to note:
MPPEB appoints candidates as teachers at government schools in Madhya Pradesh. The salary structure for Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and Secondary school teachers is different. MP TET salary structure has been defined on the basis of the new rules and regulations. Apart from the salary, teachers also get allowances such as dearness allowance and house rent allowance.
You can check the salary structure for all the different posts below:
Year | Monthly Salary |
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First | INR 17,700 |
Second | INR 20,240 |
Third | INR 22,770 |
Post completion of three years as a lower primary school teacher the salary structure changes as follows:
Details of Salary | Rural Salary Structure | Urban Salary Structure |
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Basic Pay (As per 7th Pay commission) | INR 25,300 | INR 25,300 |
Dearness Allowances (17% of basic salary) | INR 4,301 | INR 4,301 |
House Rent Allowance | INR 2,024 | INR 4,048 |
Total Salary (Approx.) | INR 31,625 | INR 33,649 |
Year | Monthly Salary |
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First | INR 22,960 |
Second | INR 26,240 |
Third | INR 29,520 |
After completing three years as a higher primary school teacher the salary structure will be as follows:
Details of Salary | Rural Salary Structure | Urban Salary Structure |
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Basic Pay (As per 7th Pay commission) | INR 32,500 | INR 32,500 |
Dearness Allowances (17% of basic salary) | INR 5,525 | INR 5,525 |
House Rent Allowance | INR 2,600 | INR 5,200 |
Total Salary (Approx.) | INR 40,625 | INR 43,225 |
Year | Monthly Salary |
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First | INR 25,340 |
Second | INR 28,960 |
Third | INR 32,580 |
Upon completion of three years as a secondary school teacher the salary structure will be as given below:
Details of Salary | Rural Salary Structure | Urban Salary Structure |
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Basic Pay (As per 7th Pay commission) | INR 36,200 | INR 36,200 |
Dearness Allowances (17% of basic salary) | INR 6,154 | INR 6,154 |
House Rent Allowance | INR 2,896 | INR 5,792 |
Total Salary (Approx.) | INR 45,350 | INR 48,146 |
Ques. Where can I find the MP TET Answer Key?
Ans. MP TET answer key is released soon after the examination is completed. Candidates can view and download the answer key on the official website of MPPEB.
Ques. Is the MP TET exam conducted in different shifts?
Ans. Yes, MP TET exam is taken at two different times. But, if the number of applicants is large MPPEB will conduct the papers on different dates.
Ques. Is MP TET result valid for a lifetime?
Ans. No, MP TET result has a validity of two years only. After two years, a candidate will have to give the exam again in order to apply for a teaching post.
Ques. Can I attempt the MP TET exam in the Hindi language?
Ans. Yes, MP TET exam can be attempted in the Hindi language.
Ques. Is it necessary to have a B. Ed degree for MP TET?
Ans. B.Ed degree or 2-year BTC program from a recognized university with 50% aggregate is a mandatory requirement if you want to apply for MP TET.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.