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Sir, In graduation I have got 44.8% and I am SC candidate. So can I appear for Primary TET exam?

The common eligibilty to apply for TET is that candidate must have passed 12th with minimum D.El.Ed or B.Ed qualification.

The examination is conducted by the state education board as TET and NTA as CTET for conducting the examination.

For primary TET the common eligibilty is that candidate must have passed 12th with D.El.Ed or B.Ed qualification.

Candidates have to appear and qualify in CTET or STET conducted for the recruitment in government schools.

So, if you possess the required qualification then eligible to appear for the examination and after qualifying in it eligible for the final selection.

Age:-

Minimum age: 18

Maximum age: 40

Educational Qualification:-

Primary: The candidate should be a class 12th pass with a diploma in Elementary Education.

Secondary: The candidate must have passed Graduation in any Honours subject from a recognized private or public board.

The eligibility for the primary TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) examination is a candidate must have passed 10+2 or a graduate with a minimum score of 45% marks from a recognized university/board. A candidate should have obtained a Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education or completed any other prescribed teacher training course. Candidates should be of minimum 18 years of age and there is no upper age limit.

The applicants must fulfill the following eligibility conditions as prescribed by NCTE from time to time to be eligible to appear for Primary Teacher eligibility Test.

Applicant must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with 50% marks in any stream and a two year Diploma in Elementary Education recognized by the Government board.

OR

Applicant must have passed his/her graduation with 50% in any discipline and a two year Diploma in Elementary Education which should be recognized by the Government.

Note: 5% relaxation of marks in 10+2 board examination or its equivalent examination that is 45% will be allowed for SC/ST/OBC/PH/ EX-Servicemen category candidates.

As you have mentioned you belong to SC candidate and your marks is 45% in graduation level of study you can appear for TET but along with the graduation you need to have a degree of Diploma in Elementary Education as well then only you can apply, only on the basis of graduation marks you cannot apply for TET exam. You need to have both the degree/pass certificate in your hand in order to apply.