Teaching Exams 2026: Check Latest Updates on NET, SET, TET
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April 7, 2026: PSTET Result 2026 has been released on April 7, 2026, for the exam conducted on March 15 2026. Candidates can now check and download their scorecards, as qualifying for PSTET is essential for government teaching jobs in Punjab. Check Result Here
Teaching exams are crucial for candidates who aspire to join Indian schools as teachers. There are multiple exams conducted at central and state levels. The schedules for the same are released by the respective exam-conducting bodies. You can check the latest updates for all Teaching exams here. The list contains of the top exams conducted for various teaching positions.
List of Teaching Exam-Conducting Bodies
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- National Testing Agency
- State Education Boards/ Professional exam Boards/ Teacher Recruitment Boards
Teaching exams are majorly divided into three main categories NET Exams, SET exams & TET Exams.
NET Exam Dates 2026
Check important upcoming exam dates for both the NET 2026 exams below:
| NET Exam | NET Application Dates | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| To be announced | To be announced | |
| CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
SET Exam Dates 2026
Check important upcoming exam dates of different SET 2026 exams to be conducted below:
| SET Exam | SET Application Dates | SET Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MH SET (Maharashtra SET) | To be announced | To be announced |
| APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| Kerala SET (Kerala State Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| TS SET (Telangana State Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| JK SET (Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| WB SET (West Bengal State Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| Haryana SET | To be announced | To be announced |
| Bihar SET | To be announced | To be announced |
| MP SET | To be announced | To be announced |
| HP SET 2023 | To be announced | To be announced |
TET Exam Dates 2026
Check important upcoming exam dates of different TET 2026 exams below.
| TET Exam | TET Application Dates | TET Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| HTET (Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| Bihar STET (Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| REET (Rajasthan Eligibility exam for Teacher) | To be announced | To be announced |
| TNTET (Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| TS TET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| MAHA TET (Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| MP TET (Madhya Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) for Primary TET | To be announced | To be announced |
| HP TET (Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| Tripura TET (Tripura Teacher Eligibility Test | To be announced | To be announced |
| Mizoram Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET) | To be announced | To be announced |
| KARTET (Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test) | To be announced | To be announced |
| Gujarat TET | To be announced | To be announced |
| Super TET | To be announced | To be announced |
CTET Exam
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| CTET Full Form | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline - Pen and Paper Based |
| Exam Fees | General/OBC: INR 1,000/- SC/ ST/ PwD: INR 500/- |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs in each paper |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer (No negative marking for incorrect answer) |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| CTET Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
UGC NET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full form of the Exam | University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) |
| Name of Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Purpose | For the selection of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professors |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
CSIR UGC NET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | Joint CSIR UGC NET |
| CSIR Full Form | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice a year (June and December) |
| Posts | Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Question Paper |
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| Subjects |
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| Helpdesk No. | 0120-6895200 |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
UPTET Exam
| Particulars | Detail |
|---|---|
| UPTET Full Form | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
| Official Website | updeled.gov.in |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation and Teacher training diploma |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Purpose of Exam | Issue of Eligibility Certificate |
| Validity | Lifetime |
HPTET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full form of the HPTET exam | Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test. |
| Conducted by | Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBoSE), Dharamshala. |
| Exam level | State |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application fees |
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| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes. |
| Official website | HPTET |
CGTET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full-Form of the exam | Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET) |
| Name of the Organization | Chhattisgarh Professional exam Board (CGPEB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application Fee |
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| exam mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Official Website | https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in/ |
UTET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full form of the exam | Uttarakhand Teacher’s Eligibility Test |
| Name of the organization | Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) |
| Exam type | State |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application Fees | General/OBC
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| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language | English/Hindi |
| Official website | https://ubse.uk.gov.in/ |
REET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| REET Full Form | Rajasthan Eligibility exam for Teacher |
| Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Vacancy | 32,000 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Website | reetbser21.com |
TNTET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full-Form of the Exam | Tamilnadu Teachers Eligibility Test |
| Name of the Organization | Tamilnadu Teachers Recruitment Board |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | Rs. 500/- For General Category and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PWD categories |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language | English and Tamil |
| Official Website | www.trb.tn.nic.in |
TSTET Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | TS TET (Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Authority | Department of School Education, Telangana Government |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application Fees | INR 200 |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Duration of Exam |
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| Purpose of Exam | Shortlisting eligible candidates for teaching posts at schools under the Telangana government |
| Official Website | http://tstet.cgg.gov.in/ |
Teaching Exam FAQs
Ques. What is asked in TET exams?
Ans. TET exams are conducted at both central and state levels. The syllabus for the exams are prescribed by the exam-conducting authorities. Generally the topics like Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Language, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, are included.
Ques. How can I get good marks in TET exams?
Ans. The most relevant key to achieving good marks in any exam is studying and practising any topic as much as possible. Thus, the candidates must revise all the topics and tests to check their preparations.
Ques. Is TET exam difficult?
Ans. TET exams are moderate in difficulty level. However, the aspirants need proper preparation strategies, and regular practice of previous year question papers to ace the exam with good scores.
Ques. How do I prepare for a teaching exam?
Ans. To start preparing for any exam, the candidates must refer to the syllabus. While studying any topic, they should make short and summarised notes for last minute revisions. In addition, they should practice previous year question papers and model tests to assess their preparations.
Ques. Which exams are important for teachers?
Ans. The most popular teaching exam is CTET, which is conducted by CBSE. The candidates clear CTET can apply for any school under the Govt. of India. Also, the schools in Union Territories of India require candidates to have a CTET-qualified certificate. On the other hand, there are various State TET exams like UPTET, CGTET, etc. conducted by the respective state governments.
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