TET Now Mandatory for All Teachers from Class 1 to 12 – What You Must Know to Secure Your Teaching Career! TET Exam Mandatory for Teachers' Job & Promotion 2025. Supreme Court has made a big decision for teachers in India.
From now on, passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for getting a new teaching job or promotion. Teachers with less than 5 years of service are safe till retirement, but for promotion, TET is compulsory.
Those appointed before RTE Act 2009 must clear TET within 2 years, otherwise they will lose their job benefits. Minority institutions are temporarily exempted.
TET Will Be Mandatory for Teachers of All Levels – Important Notification Coming Soon
The important points of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) changes applicable for all levels of teachers:
- The legislation for this is already prepared and will come into effect very soon.
- Now, teachers for classes 9 to 12 must also pass the TET exam for recruitment.
- This applies to both secondary (class 9-10) and higher secondary (class 11-12) school teacher recruitments.
- Earlier, only teachers from class 1 to 8 had to clear TET.
- The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is bringing a fundamental change in the recruitment examination system for teachers from class 9 to 12.
- The decision to implement this was recently taken at a national conference by NCTE and CBSE, aligning with the education policy.
- A guideline was prepared by NCTE years ago, but the final official notification and any amendments are awaited.
- Let’s go over some key points from that guideline regarding the TET exam for classes 9 to 12.
Key Details About the TET Exam for Classes 9 to 12
1. Total Marks: The TET exam will have a total of 180 marks.
2. Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General category candidates need at least 60% (108 marks).
- Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PH) get 5% relaxation; they need 55% (99 marks).
3. Minimum Marks per Section:
- Candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each part of the examination. For example, if a section is out of 50, then a minimum of 20 marks is required.
4. Exam Format:
- The paper contains 180 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark.
- There is no negative marking.
5. Validity of TET Certificate:
- Once certified, the TET qualification is valid for a lifetime.
6. TET Passing Does Not Guarantee Job:
- TET is a qualification test, not a recruitment test.
- Passing it only makes candidates eligible to appear for subject-specific recruitment exams.
7. Eligibility for Appearing in TET:
- For class 9-10 teacher aspirants: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) with pedagogy in two school subjects, or integrated B.Ed degrees.
- For class 11-12 teacher aspirants: Master’s degree in the relevant subject, or B.Ed with pedagogy, or equivalent integrated courses.
8. Syllabus and Marking:
- For classes 9-10: 40 marks on teaching-learning related questions, 20 marks each on first and second language, and 80 marks on pedagogy and subject-specific content (select any two subjects; e.g., math and science or languages and history).
- For classes 11-12: 50 marks on teaching-learning, 20 each on languages, and 70 marks on pedagogy and subject-based knowledge for one chosen subject.
TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) 2025
Here are some sample Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers that reflect the kind of content typically included in TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) exams for classes 9 to 12:
1. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: B) Mars
2. Who founded Vikramshila University?
A) Ashoka
B) Harsha
C) Dharmapala
D) Samudragupta
Answer: C) Dharmapala
3. What is the main purpose of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in schools?
A) To discipline students
B) To collect additional funds
C) To share understanding of school problems
D) To control teachers
Answer: C) To share understanding of school problems
4. What is required to pass TET for classes 9-12?
A) 50% score overall
B) 60% score for general candidates with minimum 40% in each part
C) 70% score overall
D) Passing recruitment test
Answer: B) 60% score for general candidates with minimum 40% in each part
5. TET certificate is valid for how long?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) Lifetime
D) 3 years
Answer: C) Lifetime
6. Which subject combinations are available for science teachers in classes 9-10?
A) Physics and Chemistry
B) Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry (choose any two)
C) History and Geography
D) English and Hindi
Answer: B) Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry (choose any two)
7. What type of questions are included in the TET exam?
A) Essay questions
B) Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
C) Short answer questions
D) True/False questions
Answer: B) Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
If more sample questions for different subjects or detailed practice MCQs with explanations are needed, please specify.
Note: This guideline is not yet finalized and dates back 4-5 years. Official final notification from NCTE is expected soon.
This summary gives a clear understanding of the upcoming mandatory TET requirements for teachers at all levels in India, reflecting the most recent developments based on NCTE’s proposals and education policy reforms.
If needed, the official notification and updates should be awaited for the finalized rules.
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