WB TET Exam Details 2026

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks (e.g., 60% for general categories in TET, or a valid cutoff percentile in GATE) to receive the qualification certificate.

### Main Subjects Covered\n1. **Subject-Specific Paper**: Questions testing core concepts in the chosen domain.\n2. **General Aptitude & Reasoning**: Analytical capability and mathematical skills.\n3. **General English & Communication**: Basic grammar and comprehension skills.

### Examination Pattern\n- **Mode of Exam**: Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR Sheet based.\n- **Question Format**: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).\n- **Marking Scheme**: 1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking in most eligibility tests.\n- **Duration**: Typically 120 to 150 minutes.

The **WB TET** is an eligibility, entrance, or certification exam. \nQualifying this exam provides eligibility for job recruitments (such as teaching positions or PSU roles) or higher educational admission. It does not directly offer a recruitment salary package.

To apply for the **WB TET**, candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements:\n- **Educational Qualification**: Must possess a **Graduation + B.Ed / D.El.Ed** from a recognized university or board.\n- **Nationality**: Must be a citizen of India.\n- **Age Limit**: As specified in the official notification.

The applicants must fulfill the following minimum eligibility conditions to be eligible to appear for the WB TET exam:

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)

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• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)

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• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and having Diploma in Education (Special Education), a course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (R.C.I.)

OR

• Graduation and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)

Note: 5% relaxation of marks in Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary or its equivalent examination 10+2 (ie 45%) will be allowed for the reserved category candidates.

Learn steps to download the WB TET Admit Card.

• The candidate must have cleared their B.Sc./ B.A. or equivalent education from a recognized university or college.
• The candidate should be having passed the B.Ed/ Secondary education exam with a minimum of 50% marks
• The applicant must have qualified the final four years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed)
• The candidates who are appearing in the final two years B.Sc./ B.A./ Diploma in Education and clear the exam with at least 45% marks are also eligible to apply for the Paper-II of the WB TET examination.

There is no provision of maximum attempts in the west bengal teacher eligibility test Eligibility Criteria.  However, the candidates who possess the minimum qualification as prescribed by the Board are allowed to appear for the examination.

Also, get to know the previous year’s WB TET Cut Off and expected cut Off here!

If you are preparing for the exam then you can download WB TET Exam Previous Year Papers here!