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PTET is the acronym for the Punjab Teacher eligibility test conducted by the Punjab School Education Board. The examination is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of the candidates applying for the teacher’s post in the state of Punjab.
The PTET examination in a nutshell
The details of the examination shared in the “at a glance” mode here should ideally make it the best option to find all the details of the exam in one place.
| Particulars | Relevant Details |
| Examination | Punjab TET or PSTET 2023 |
| Full Form | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Exam Category | Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Exam Conducting Body | State Council of educational research, Punjab |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Minimum Qualification | 12th Pass out |
| Number of Attempts | No Limit |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Application Deadline | 2nd March 2023 ( To be Extended ) |
| Date of Examination | To be Notified |
| Result Declaration | To be Notified |
| Official Website | https://pstet.net/ |
Punjab TET 2023 Exam Dates
Please note that the dates that we have specified here are tentative in nature. You are requested to check the official gadget for more relevant information.
| Particulars | Relevant Details |
| Release of Application | 18 February 2023 |
| Application Deadline | 28 February 2023
Extended: 02 March 2023 (To be Extended Further) |
| Release of Admit Card | To be Notified |
| Exam Date | To be Notified |
| Re-Exam Date | To be Notified |
| Exam Result | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Result Announcement | To be Notified |
| Number of Seats | To be Notified |
PTET Examinations – Application fees
The application fees for the Punjab TET examinations would be on the following lines
| Categories | One Paper | Both Paper I and Paper II |
| General/BC | INR. 900 | INR. 1800 |
| S.C/S.T/Physical Handicapped | INR. 600 | INR. 1200 |
| EX-Servicemen | NIL | NIL |
PSTET Eligibility Criteria 2023
The educational qualification and age limit for the PTET examinations would be on the following lines.
Age limit – You should be above 18 years of age to apply for the Punjab TET examinations. The upper age limit is 38 years. There would be relaxation for the reserved categories as per the prevailing rules at the time
Educational qualifications –
For Paper 1 – Class 12 passed with at least 50 percent marks along with a Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd)/ Diploma in Education (Special Education)/ Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEIEd)
For paper 2 – BA/ BSc pass with DElEd/ BEd/ BEIEd/ BA/BSc-Ed
PSTET 2023 Application Fee
The application fees payable would be in tune with the category to which the candidate belongs and the number of papers you would want to apply for
| PSTET 2023 Application Fee | |||
| Category | Paper – I | Paper-II | Papers I and II |
| General/OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1,200 |
| SC/ST/Physically Handicapped | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 |
The PTET examination pattern
Paper 1 consists of the subjects Child Development & Pedagogy, which is compulsory, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. The Paper 2 consists of Child Development & Pedagogy, Language 1 and Language 2, and option on subject papers for the teachers willing to teach a specific paper.
Total number of questions – 150 each on each paper
Total marks – 150 marks
No negative marking for the wrong answers
FAQs
What are the cutoff marks for the Punjab TET examinations?
The cut-off would be 60% for the candidates from the unreserved category and 55% for the case of reserved category candidates.
Is PSTET 2023 a national-level online examination?
No, PTET is a state-level examination. You should be a resident of Punjab state to be eligible for appearing for the Punjab TET examination.
How many times is the PSTET exam conducted in a year?
The PTET examination is conducted once every year. However, the frequency can be decided by the government in certain cases.