WB Primary TET
WB Primary TET 2026
West Bengal Primary Teacher Eligibility Test
WB Primary TET 2026 Important Dates & Schedule
Official timeline announced by the conducting authority.
TET Official Notification
September 2025
Application Process Period
Sept 15 – Oct 10, 2025
Admit Card Issued Online
November 28, 2025
WB Primary TET Examination Date
December 10, 2025
Provisional Answer Key Release
January 2026
TET Result & Eligibility Certificate
May 2026 (Upcoming)
| Event / Milestone | Official Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
TET Official Notification | September 2025 | Completed |
Application Process Period | Sept 15 – Oct 10, 2025 | Completed |
Admit Card Issued Online | November 28, 2025 | Completed |
WB Primary TET Examination Date | December 10, 2025 | Completed |
Provisional Answer Key Release | January 2026 | Completed |
TET Result & Eligibility Certificate | May 2026 (Upcoming) | Upcoming |
WB Primary TET 2026 Key Highlights
Quick facts and essential details about West Bengal Primary Teacher Eligibility Test.
About WB Primary TET
The West Bengal Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (WB Primary TET) is the mandatory qualifying gateway established in accordance with NCTE guidelines for teaching positions across thousands of primary schools in West Bengal.
A TET qualification certificate is valid for lifetime. Qualified candidates become eligible to participate in the Primary Teacher recruitment interview and verification process conducted by District Primary School Councils (DPSC).
WB Primary TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Senior Secondary (Class 12 or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks AND Diploma in Education (Special Education) recognized by RCI.
- OR Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Relaxation: 5% marks relaxation in Senior Secondary examination (i.e. 45%) is allowed for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and PwD candidates.
WB Primary TET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Exam Structure (150 Marks | 150 Minutes)
All questions are compulsory multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) | 30 Q | 30 M |
| Part B | Language I (Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santhali / Telugu / Odia) | 30 Q | 30 M |
| Part C | Language II (English) | 30 Q | 30 M |
| Part D | Mathematics & Pedagogy | 30 Q | 30 M |
| Part E | Environmental Studies (EVS) & Pedagogy | 30 Q | 30 M |
| Total | 150 Q | 150 M |
Qualifying Benchmark
- General (Unreserved): Minimum 60% (90 out of 150 Marks)
- Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD, Ex-Servicemen): Minimum 55% (82 out of 150 Marks)
WB Primary TET 2026 Detailed Syllabus & Weightage
1. Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Marks)
- Concept of development, socialization, Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky
- Inclusive education, understanding children with special needs
- Learning theories, motivation, cognition, and pedagogical strategies
2. Language I (30 Marks)
- Two unseen prose/poetry passages with comprehension questions
- Grammar, vocabulary, and pedagogy of language development
3. Language II - English (30 Marks)
- Reading comprehension (prose and literary extracts)
- Grammar fundamentals: Parts of speech, Tenses, Concord, Voice, Narration
- Principles of language teaching, remedial teaching, challenges of language classrooms
4. Mathematics (30 Marks)
- Numbers, Geometry, Shapes, Money, Measurement, Time, Data handling
- Pedagogical issues: Nature of mathematics, Error analysis, Diagnostic & Remedial teaching
5. Environmental Studies (30 Marks)
- Family & Friends, Plants, Animals, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel
- Environmental pollution, conservation, West Bengal ecology & biodiversity
- Environmental education pedagogy, activities, and CCE
WB Primary TET Cutoff Trends & Historical Ranks
Qualifying Cutoff Standard
- General Category: 90 Marks (60%)
- OBC-A / OBC-B: 82 Marks (55%)
- SC / ST / PwD: 82 Marks (55%)
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