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Nagaland TET
State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Nagaland
📚 TET / Teaching
📍 Nagaland
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Nagaland Teacher Eligibility Test (N-TET) conducted by SCERT Nagaland for teachers of classes I to VIII.
Nagaland TET — the Nagaland Teacher Eligibility Test, written N-TET — is conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Nagaland, the state academic authority, under the Right to Education Act, 2009 and the NCTE guidelines. It is a qualifying test for appointment as a teacher for classes I to VIII in the state's schools, held in two papers:
- Paper I — for those who intend to teach classes I to V (primary).
- Paper II — for those who intend to teach classes VI to VIII (upper primary).
A candidate who intends to teach at both levels sits both papers. N-TET has previously been held in 2013, 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
N-TET 2026 schedule
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | 1 to 31 August 2026 |
| Examination | 21 November 2026 |
Registration is done online at scertlive.thinkexam.com, linked from scert.nagaland.gov.in.
Fee
| Paper I | Paper II | Both papers |
|---|---|---|
| ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
Exam pattern and qualifying marks
Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, on OMR, over two and a half hours, with no negative marking. A candidate qualifies on scoring 60% (General) or 55% (SC / ST / OBC / differently-abled). The N-TET pass certificate is valid for life, for all categories.
N-TET qualifies you to apply — it does not appoint you
Qualifying N-TET does not confer any right to recruitment or appointment. It is one of the eligibility conditions for a teaching post in Nagaland; the vacancy is filled through a separate recruitment process. In-service teachers covered by the rules must qualify N-TET by 31 August 2028.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nagaland TET (N-TET)?
Nagaland TET is the Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by SCERT Nagaland to certify candidates for teaching posts of classes I to VIII.
What are the papers in Nagaland TET?
Paper I is for candidates who wish to teach classes I–V and Paper II for classes VI–VIII; those aiming to teach both levels appear for both papers.
What is the qualifying mark in Nagaland TET?
A candidate generally needs 60% (60 out of 150) to qualify, with relaxation for reserved categories as per the official notification.
What is the eligibility for Nagaland TET?
The relevant teacher-training qualification (such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed) prescribed by NCTE and the SCERT Nagaland notification.
How long is the Nagaland TET certificate valid?
The validity of the TET qualifying certificate is as per the latest NCTE and state government norms notified for the cycle.