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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

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.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BA/BSc/BCom (3 years) + B.Ed (2 years); clear CTET/TET for government jobs
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Banaras Hindu University · Savitribai Phule Pune University
  5. 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.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or BA + B.Ed (integrated options available)
  4. Colleges
    Indira Gandhi National Open University · Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  5. 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.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    MA/MSc (2 years) + UGC-NET/PhD for permanent college/university lecturer roles
  4. Colleges
    Jawaharlal Nehru University · University of Delhi
  5. Career
    Teacher (TET)
Private tutor / EdTech instructor
Any Stream

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

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

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Delhi University
University of Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGEntrance test (DUET/departmental)Merit-based
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
Central GovtVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
CUETJEE MainNEET UG
Pune University
Savitribai Phule Pune University
State GovtPune, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entranceMHT-CET
CU
University of Calcutta
State GovtKolkata, West Bengal
CUETState MeritCollege-level Admission
IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
Merit-basedIGNOU Entrance TestOPENMAT
TISS
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Deemed UniversityMumbai, Maharashtra
TISSNETInstitute entranceMerit-based
JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET PGJNUEE
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