What is the difference between CTET and State TET?

What is the difference between CTET and State TET? This question arises by aspirants who are preparing for the TET examination. The state TET exam and Central TET Exam, both are Teaching eligibility Tests for candidates who want to choose Teaching as their profession. Candidates who belong to a particular state will always confuse about TET exam. Which exam will be given for a teaching job i.e. CTET or State TET? Here we are going to explain CTET and State TET Exam benefits, and the difference to help candidates in TET Exam Preparation.

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What is CTET?

CTET stands for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. The CTET exam is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates who want to become teachers in various central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, as well as schools under the administrative control of the Union Territories.

What is State TET?

Aspiring teachers in India must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), a mandatory qualifying exam administered by the respective state government. This state-level assessment, also known as the State TET, evaluates candidates’ qualifications and suitability for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools within the state. The TET is conducted by the respective State Education Board to ensure that aspiring teachers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively educate students at these levels.

What is the difference between CTET and TET? 

Two major exams conducted each year for aspirants of the teaching profession include CTET & State TET. The CTET exam is one of the eligibility tests conducted by the central board of secondary education. It helps the candidates to get selected for the profession of teacher for government schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya. After qualifying the TET Exam candidates get the certificate, and they can easily apply for State govt. school vacancies. Therefore, if you need to secure a job in KVS or any central govt school like DSSSB, then you need to qualify CTET Exam.

However, the TET exams are conducted by the state government of the particular state. Through TET, candidates can secure teaching jobs in government schools run by state governments only. Candidates are not eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central schools such as KVS, DSSSB and NVS. For example, if you wish to get a job in the Rajasthan State Govt. School, you will be required to qualify for the REET Exam or Rajasthan TET Exam.

Major Points of Difference CTET Vs TET

In the following table, candidates will find the major points of difference between CTET Vs State TET exams. There are many differences scope of exam, exam- level, application process and so on. Read on to know more about the difference between CTET and State TET.

CTET and State TET Exam Pattern

CTET and State TET Paper 1 and paper 2 varies as per the subjects chosen by the candidates.  Each question carries four multiple choices and you have to select one correct option. Paper-1 consists of five different sections, and Paper-2 consists of four different parts. Each part of the paper-1 consists of 30 questions and paper-2 contains every three divisions with 30 queries. However, one part of the paper-2 contains 60 questions according to the specified subject.

Note:  In Some State, TET exam is not same as CTET it may be vary according to the state tet notification

Question Paper Highlights of the CTET and TET

Mainly, the exam pattern of the CTET and TET exams consists of the same design. Both the exams include paper-1 and paper-2 mode; you can apply for both exams with the required qualification. If you want to become a primary teacher, then you must go for paper-1. However, you should go for paper-2 if you want to join a secondary teacher.

Career Prospect After CTET & State TET

The candidates who are appearing or planning in the upcoming CTET or State TET Examinations, need to clear their minds, there is a number of job opportunities in the future. As DSSSB, NVS has released many teaching vacancies, and other states have also released TGT PRT PGT Recruitment. CTET 2023 has also been released on the official website. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who want to secure government teaching jobs. Once you qualify for the CTET and State TET exam, you are eligible to apply for PRT, TGT and PGT posts in Central Government Schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya School, DSSSB & Navodaya Samiti Schools.

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