Top Teaching Exams in India: Guide for Students 2026

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Discover the most important teaching exams in India. This guide helps you plan your career for 2026 and beyond.

CTET: Central Teacher Eligibility Test

CTET is key for central government schools. It's held twice a year. Qualify to teach classes 1-8 across India.

TET: State Teacher Eligibility Tests

Each state has its own TET. Examples: UPTET, KARTET, MAHATET. These are needed for state government school jobs.

NET/SET: University Level Teaching

UGC NET is for Assistant Professor and JRF in universities. SET is for state-level university positions. Both are highly competitive.

PRT/TGT/PGT: Direct Recruitment Exams

These are specific exams for primary (PRT), trained graduate (TGT), and postgraduate (PGT) teachers. Often conducted by KVS, NVS.

Prepare Smart for 2026 Exams

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