PSTET 2023: The Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced that the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test, PSTET 2023 which was conducted on 13th March 2023 has been cancelled due to allegations of answers being printed on the question paper. PSTET 2023 New Exam Dates to be announced shortly and the candidates will be issued with fresh PSTET Admit Card 2023 with revised details. Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) conduct the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) exam every year to recruit teachers for the Primary and Upper Primary sections across the government-sponsored schools of Punjab. Candidates can check the latest news related to the PSTET 2023 here and to keep visiting this space as all the latest information will be updated here
PSTET 2023 Notification PDF
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) released the PSTET 2023 exam notification on 17th February 2023 on its official website https://pstet2023.org. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must go through the official PSTET 2023 Notification PDF released on the website. The PSTET 2023 notification contains all the details of the upcoming exam. Applicants must refer to the PSTET 2023 Notification to know the exam pattern, instructions, syllabus, etc.
PSTET 2023 Notification PDF- Click to Download
PSTET 2023 Exam Summary
Candidates can refer to the website https://pstet2023.org to keep themselves updated with all the latest news and notifications regarding the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test-2023 (PSTET). The PSTET 2023 Exam will be held in offline mode but the application process will be done in online mode only. Check this article to know everything about Punjab TET 2023 exam.
PSTET 2023 - Exam Overview | |
Exam | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) |
Exam Conducting Body | Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) |
Level | State Level |
Mode of Application | Online |
Exam Date | -- |
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Mode of Exam | Offline |
Frequency of Exam | Once in a year |
Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
Language | English & Punjabi |
Official Website | https://pstet2023.org |
PSTET 2023 Important Dates
The PSTET 2023 Application window was opened at https://pstet2023.org. Candidates need not apply again to sit in the exam and also nor they will be asked to pay any fee again. All the important dates as per the PSEB are mentioned in the table below for the candidates' reference.
PSTET 2023 Important Dates | |
PSTET 2023 Events | Dates |
PSTET Notification 2023 | 17th February 2023 |
PSTET 2023 Application starting date | 18th February 2023 |
PSTET 2023 Application ending date | 28th February 2023 |
Last Date for Making Fee Payment | 28th February 2023 |
PSTET Admit Card 2023 | 9th March 2023 |
PSTET Exam Date 2023 | -- |
PSTET Answer Key Release Date | To be Notified |
PSTET Result Date 2023 | To be Notified |
PSTET Exam Date 2023
PSTET Exam Date 2023 has been rescheduled and will be updated here as soon as it gets released on the official website. The exam will will be conducted in two shifts for the two different papers. The PSTET Paper 1 will be conducted from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon and the Paper 2 will be held from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. The candidates are advised to arrive at the exam center early to avoid the pressure. The exam shift timings have been mentioned in the table below.
Events | PSTET Paper I | PSTET Paper-II |
PSTET Exam Date 2023 | -- | |
Entry in the Examination Centre | -- | -- |
Checking of Admit Cards | -- | -- |
Distribution of Computer | -- | -- |
Last Entry in the Examination Centre | -- | -- |
Test Commences | -- | -- |
Test Concludes | -- | -- |
PSTET 2023 Admit Card Out
PSTET 2023 admit card for the rescheduled exam will be released on the official website and will be updated here as well. All candidates who applied for PSTET 2023 exam will be able to download their call letter by clicking on the link given below which will be active once the admit card will be released.
PSTET Admit Card 2023 Download Link
PSTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
PSTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria have been specified by the Punjab School Education Board. Only the candidates who are qualifying for all the aspects mentioned as per the PSTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria must fill out the application form for appearing in the exam. In case of any discrepancies or mismatches of information, the candidatures would be cancelled. So, the candidates are recommended to ensure that they are eligible for the Punjab TET in all aspects before filling out the application form.
PSTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria | |
Nationality | Any resident of India can appear for the paper of PSTET 2023 |
Age Limit | No specific minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed for the aspiring candidates. |
PSTET 2023 Educational Qualifications for Paper 1
Candidates who are willing to take up the post of primary teacher must have the given educational qualifications. If any of the given criteria does not match, the candidature might be cancelled.
PSTET 2023 Educational Qualifications for Paper 1 |
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PSTET 2023 Educational Qualifications for Paper 2
These given educational qualifications must be possessed by the candidates who are willing to teach the upper primary section of students. The candidates who have these qualifications are only eligible to apply.
PSTET 2023 Educational Qualifications for Paper 2 |
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PSTET 2023 Application Form
PSTET 2023 Application process was started last week and the last date to apply online for PSTET 2023 exam is 28th February 2023. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must visit the official website to fill out the PSTET Application form. Candidates who want to appear for both papers of the PSTET 2023 exam can also do so. Aspiring candidates are advised to apply for the PSTET exam before 28th February 2023 which is the last day to fill out the form to avoid any kind of last-minute pressure. The PSTET 2023 Application form must be filled with utter care to avoid the chances of cancellation.
PSTET 2023 Application Form- Click Here to Apply
PSTET 2023 Application Fee
Candidates will be required to pay the PSTET 2023 Application Fee as the last step to apply for the exam. The PSTET 2023 Application Fee to be paid by different categories is mentioned in the table below.
PSTET 2023 Application Fee | |||
Category | Paper – I | Paper-II | Paper I and II |
General/OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1,200 |
SC/ST/Physically Handicapped | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 |
Steps to fill the PSTET 2023 Application Form
The PSTET 2023 Application form could be filled out by visiting the official website. The candidates who are already registered may skip directly to filling out the application form. But the candidates who are applying for the first time will have to register themselves first. Adhere to the given steps below to easily fill out the PSTET 2023 Application Form.
- Visit the official website https://pstet2023.org.
- Select “New Registration and Applicant Login” on the homepage.
- Click on the registration link to register yourself. The candidate will be redirected to a new page
- Candidates need to click on the ‘proceed’ option and enter the details asked.
- After clicking on the ‘Register Me’ option, the candidate will be redirected to a new page that will have the login details.
- Enter login credentials on the new page that will appear.
- After login, the candidate needs to enter details such as the name, email ID, etc.
- Upload your signature and photo after entering the necessary details.
- Make the payment for the registration.
- After all the processes have been carried out. Click on ‘Submit’.
PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern
The official PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern has been released on the official website. The PSTET Exam pattern is very important for aspiring candidates as it gives an idea about the structure of questions to be asked in the exam. The PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern is different for Papers 1 and 2. It is highly recommended for the candidates who are going to appear for the exam, to go through the PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern for both papers respectively to have better clarity about the same.
PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern for Paper 1
The PSTET 2023 Paper 1 consists of subjects such as Child Development & Pedagogy which is compulsory, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. PSTET Paper 1 will contain 150 questions carrying 1 mark each. PSTET 2023 Paper 1 will be attempted by the candidates willing to apply for the role of the teacher in the primary sections.
Punjab TET 2023 Exam Pattern for Paper 1 | ||
Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language – I | 30 | 30 |
Language – II | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
PSTET 2023 Exam Pattern for Paper 2
The PSTET 2023 Paper 2 will be attempted by the candidates seeking the job of a teacher in the Upper Primary Section. The PSTET Paper 2 will consist of subjects such as Child Development & Pedagogy, Language 1and, Language 2, and option on subject papers for the teachers willing to teach a specific paper. Full marks for the PSTET 2023 Paper 2 will be 150 where each question carries 1 mark.
Punjab TET 2023 Exam Pattern for Paper 2 | ||
Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language – I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language – II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 60 | 60 |
Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
PSTET 2023 Syllabus
PSTET 2023 Syllabus is decided by the PSEB every year. The PSTET Syllabus is different for both papers. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must go through the entire PSTET 2023 Syllabus released on the official website. Preparing for the exam based on the PSTET 2023 Syllabus will help the candidates perform better as they will have an idea of all the important topics to be asked. The PSTET Syllabus deals with all the major topics that are most expected to be asked in the upcoming exams.
PSTET Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2- Click Here to Check
PSTET 2023 Admit Card
The PSTET 2023 admit card will be released by the official authorities on the official website. The PSTET Hall Ticket will contain important information related to the exam such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam date and time, name and address, and exam day instructions. Candidates will be able to download the PSTET admit card by visiting the official website and logging in using their registration credentials. The PSTET 2023 Admit card is most expected to be released a few days before the commencement of the respective exam.
PSTET Admit Card- Click to Check Details
PSTET 2023 Answer Key
The PSTET 2023 Answer Keys will be made available for the candidates after the successful completion of the exam. The PSTET 2023 Answer Key will contain the answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be able to calculate their expected scores with the help of the PSTET 2023 Answer Key. The PSTET Answer Keys will be released by the official exam conducting authorities soon after the commencement of the exam. The direct link to download the PSTET Answer Key will be given here after the release.
PSTET 2023 Result
The PSTET 2023 Results will be declared after the Answer Keys have been released. The recruitment for the job of teachers in the schools of Punjab will be based on the scores obtained by the candidates which will be mentioned in the PSTET 2023 Result. Candidates will be able to download the PSTET 2023 Results from the official website once it has been officially declared.
PSTET 2023 Cut-Off
The PSTET 2023 Cut-off scores or Qualifying Marks has been released by the PSEB. However, an expected PSTET 2023 Cut-off score has been mentioned in this article by analyzing the previous year's trends for the convenience of the candidates. The candidates will be shortlisted further based on the PSTET Cut-off.
PSTET 2023 Qualifying Marks | ||
Category | Qualifying Marks | Qualifying percentage |
General | 90 out of 150 total marks | 60% |
OBC/SC/ST | 82 out of 150 total marks | 55% |