WB TET

WB TET is the Teacher Eligibility Test that decides who can be considered for teaching jobs in government-aided and government-sponsored schools in West Bengal. When most students search for WB TET, they mean the Primary TET for Classes I to V, conducted by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE). The latest completed cycle is TET 2023, held on 24 December 2023, with results declared on 24 September 2025.

This page covers what you need before you start preparing: the current status of the exam, who can apply, the fee, the 150-mark exam pattern, a syllabus summary, qualifying marks and previous results. It also explains how TET marks count in the primary teacher recruitment and how the upper primary route (Classes VI to VIII) differs. Facts are taken from WBBPE notices; anything not yet confirmed is marked as such.

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WB TET at a Glance

Official website: https://wbbpe.wb.gov.in/

Latest Updates on WB TET

As of 27 October 2026, WBBPE has not released a notification for the next Primary TET for fresh candidates. The most recent developments are about results, recruitment and court-directed tests for serving teachers.

• TET 2023 result declared: WBBPE published the TET 2023 result on 24 September 2025 (Memo No. 2121/WBBPE/2025/13T-08/2023). Of 2,73,147 candidates who appeared, 6,754 qualified, a pass rate of about 2.47%. OMR sheet images were made available from 25 September 2025.

• Primary teacher recruitment 2025: WBBPE notified 13,421 Assistant Teacher posts in primary and junior basic schools on 25 September 2025. Only TET-qualified, trained candidates can apply. Interviews began district-wise from late December 2025, and news reports in October 2026 say further phases may resume from November 2026.

• TET for in-service teachers: The Supreme Court ruled on 1 September 2025 that TET applies to in-service teachers of Classes I to VIII, subject to conditions. A review order dated 29 May 2026 set 31 August 2028 as the deadline. On 11 September 2026, the West Bengal School Education Department asked WBBPE and WBSSC to prepare for such a test (reported).

• Special Education Teacher TET: WBBPE held a separate TET on 22 February 2026 for candidates who applied under its Special Education Teacher recruitment notice of September 2025 (reported).

Older pages may still show TET 2023 dates as "upcoming". Treat any 2026 exam date you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears on the WBBPE website.

WB TET Important Dates from Recent Cycles

There is no fixed annual calendar for WB TET. Gaps between cycles have been irregular, so recent schedules are the best guide to how a cycle usually runs.

These dates come from WBBPE notices and widely reported schedules. Future dates can change, so track the notice section of the WBBPE website and your registered email and mobile number.

Primary TET and Upper Primary TET: Which One Is for You

West Bengal runs two separate eligibility routes, and the right one depends on the classes you want to teach.

The upper primary route is governed by the WBSSC (Selection of Persons for Appointment to the Posts of Teachers in Upper Primary Level) Rules. Under those rules, TET counts as part of the academic score, alongside a personality test. If you plan to teach Classes VI to VIII, follow the West Bengal Central School Service Commission for notices.

WBSSC website: https://westbengalssc.com/

WB Primary TET Eligibility

WB TET eligibility follows NCTE minimum qualifications. The options below are from the TET-2022 and TET-2023 notices. Check the next notification, because the accepted list can change.

Educational qualification

You need any one of these combinations:

• Higher Secondary plus D.El.Ed: Higher Secondary (Class 12) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

• Higher Secondary plus B.El.Ed: At least 50% in Higher Secondary and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.

• Higher Secondary plus D.Ed (Special Education): At least 50% in Higher Secondary and a Diploma in Education (Special Education) recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.

• Graduation plus D.El.Ed: A bachelor's degree with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Earlier notices also accepted graduation with 50% plus B.Ed. After the Supreme Court held in August 2023 that B.Ed is not a valid qualification for primary teaching, the 2025 recruitment notice did not list B.Ed. If you hold only a B.Ed, read the next TET notification carefully before applying.

Relaxation and appearing candidates

• Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EC, Ex-Servicemen, PH and DH candidates need 45% instead of 50% in Higher Secondary or graduation.

• Final-year trainees: Candidates who have appeared in the final exam of their training course, or who are enrolled in a recognised course as described in the notice, have been allowed to apply.

• Cut-off date: A qualification earned after the notification date is not accepted.

Age limit

Recent TET notices did not set an age limit for appearing in the test. Age matters at the recruitment stage. The 2025 primary recruitment set 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2025, with upper age relaxation for reserved categories and para teachers as per state rules.

For the full rules, read the WB TET eligibility criteria guide.

Application Fee and How to Apply

The TET 2023 fee is as widely reported for that notice. Bank processing charges are extra, and the fee is not refundable. The next cycle may set a different fee.

The application has been online only, through the WBBPE application portal:

1. Open the TET link for the current cycle on the WBBPE portal and read the notice in full.

2. Register with a working email ID and mobile number, then verify with the OTP.

3. Fill in personal, academic and training details, and choose your Language I (medium).

4. Upload your photograph and signature in the size given in the notice.

5. Pay the fee online by card or net banking and keep the e-challan.

6. Download and print the confirmation page.

Application portal: https://www.wbbpeonline.com/

Common reasons for trouble later include a wrong date of birth, a Language I that does not match the medium you studied, and a qualification earned after the notification date.

WB TET Exam Pattern

The Primary TET is a single paper of 150 questions in five parts. Each part carries 30 one-mark questions.

The paper lasts 150 minutes, is answered on an OMR sheet and has no negative marking. Questions are bilingual, in Bengali and English.

What this means for you:

• Attempt every question: With no negative marking, a blank answer can never help you.

• Pedagogy is half the paper: In Parts B to E, 15 of 30 questions test teaching methods, so pedagogy carries far more weight than most students expect.

• One minute per question: The time is enough if you do not get stuck; mark doubtful questions and return to them.

See the WB TET exam pattern in detail for marking rules and time planning.

WB TET Syllabus Summary

Content questions are pitched at primary-class level, but pedagogy questions ask how you would teach that content. Read the topic-wise WB TET syllabus before you plan your study timetable.

Qualifying Marks and Previous Results

The TET 2022 figures are from the WBBPE website; the TET 2023 figures are as reported at the time of the result. The gap between the two years shows why a bare pass target is risky. Aim well above 90 in your practice tests. The WB TET cut off and qualifying marks page covers this in more detail.

How TET Marks Count in Primary Teacher Recruitment

Passing TET does not give you a job. It lets you apply when WBBPE notifies Assistant Teacher posts. Under the 2025 recruitment notice, the selection score is out of 50 marks.

TET itself carries only 5 marks here, while academic and training marks carry 30. In practice, the TET pass is the entry ticket, and your earlier academic record and interview performance decide your rank. The weightage can change with each recruitment notice.

How to Prepare for WB TET

Start with Child Development and Pedagogy, because it is a full 30-mark part and pedagogy also appears in every other part.

1. Weeks 1 to 4, build the base: Read Child Development and Pedagogy theory, and revise Class I to V level Mathematics and EVS content.

2. Weeks 5 to 8, add pedagogy: Study the teaching methods for languages, Mathematics and EVS. Practise unseen passages in your Language I and in English three times a week.

3. Weeks 9 to 10, topic tests: Take 30-question part-wise tests and keep an error log of every wrong answer.

4. Final phase, full mocks: Attempt full 150-question mocks in 150 minutes, analyse them the same day and revise from your error log.

Practice with mock tests

WBBPE does not publish an official online mock test for the Primary TET. The official website hosts notices, answer keys and results, so use previous papers and answer keys as your reference for difficulty.

Official website for answer keys and notices: https://wbbpe.wb.gov.in/

For timed practice in the current pattern, you can attempt WB TET online tests on Testkart and use the section-wise analysis to see which part is pulling your score down. Pair them with previous year papers to understand the real difficulty level. Testkart also lists WB TET courses and study notes from educators if you want guided pedagogy revision. explore WB TET study notes.