TET/CTET Exam 2025: In-Depth Guide for School Teaching Roles What is the TET/CTET Exam for School Teaching Roles? The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) are mandatory exams in India to qualify for teaching roles in government schools for Classes I to VIII. TET is conducted by state governments (e.g., UPTET, MP TET), while CTET is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). These exams ensure candidates meet the standards set by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, to teach in schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and state government schools. Around 5–10 lakh candidates appear for CTET annually, with state TETs seeing similar numbers depending on the state. A Brief History of TET/CTET Exams The TET was introduced in 2011 by the Government of India to improve teaching standards, following the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines un
