Any Streameducation

Teacher (TET)

Teachers deliver curriculum, assess learning and support student development in schools across India. Typical entry is via a relevant bachelor's degree followed by B.Ed/D.El.Ed and qualifying state or central TET/CTET for government roles. Opportunities exist in government and private schools, tuition/EdTech, special education and higher education after advanced degrees.

Salary range

₹2.5–12 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

School / Remote / Hybrid

Paths to entry

4 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects you enjoy and score well to keep UG options open
Start informal tutoring to gain experience
Attend subject Olympiads or competitions to deepen knowledge

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects you enjoy and score well to keep UG options open
Start informal tutoring to gain experience
Attend subject Olympiads or competitions to deepen knowledge

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Teacher (TET)

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

School teacher (Primary / Secondary)

Any Stream

State TET/CTET qualification or equivalent is usually mandatory for public-school hiring.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
BA/BSc/BCom (3 years) + B.Ed (2 years); clear CTET/TET for government jobs
Colleges
University of Delhi · Banaras Hindu University · Savitribai Phule Pune University
Career
Teacher (TET)

Primary / Early childhood teacher

Any Stream

D.El.Ed prepares specifically for primary-teacher roles; many states have separate diplomas and recruitment.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or BA + B.Ed (integrated options available)
Colleges
Indira Gandhi National Open University · Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Career
Teacher (TET)

Higher education lecturer / professor

Any Stream

UGC NET / PhD is typically required for stable faculty positions; NET is a separate national exam.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
—
Degree
MA/MSc (2 years) + UGC-NET/PhD for permanent college/university lecturer roles
Colleges
Jawaharlal Nehru University · University of Delhi
Career
Teacher (TET)

Private tutor / EdTech instructor

Any Stream

Flexible hours with options for freelance, coaching centres or online EdTech platforms.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
—
Degree
Any relevant bachelor's degree; subject expertise and teaching certifications highly valued
Colleges
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Career
Teacher (TET)

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

University of Delhi

Banaras Hindu University

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Calcutta University

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.