Nagaland TET 2026 (N-TET): Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

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

Registration is done online at scertlive.thinkexam.com, linked from scert.nagaland.gov.in.

Fee

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.

Nagaland TET Eligibility

Nagaland TET eligibility follows the NCTE framework. The qualification you need depends on the paper you sit. A candidate pursuing the final year of a recognised teacher-training course (D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. / B.Ed.) may also apply, with the final-year admit card.

Paper I — to teach classes I to V

Passed HSSLC / 10+2 (or above) with at least 45% marks and holding a professional qualification — D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. / B.Ed.

Paper II — to teach classes VI to VIII

Passed Graduation (or above) with at least 45% marks and holding a professional qualification — B.Ed. / D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed.

In-service teachers

Government in-service teachers holding PSTE / CPTE / D.Ed. are also eligible to apply. In-service teachers recruited before the RTE Act came into force, and having more than five years to superannuation, must qualify N-TET by 31 August 2028 (the Supreme Court having extended the timeline). Confirm your own qualification against the N-TET guidelines before applying.

Nagaland TET Application Form

The Nagaland TET 2026 application was submitted online at scertlive.thinkexam.com, from 1 August to 11 September 2026 (the last date was extended from 31 August 2026). The registration window is now closed; no application is entertained after the last date.

Fee

The examination fee is not refunded under any circumstances.

How to apply

1. Read the N-TET Guidelines and Syllabus on scert.nagaland.gov.in and confirm your eligibility for the paper you intend to sit.
2. Register on scertlive.thinkexam.com, choose Paper I, Paper II or both, and your Language II from the recognised Nagaland heritage languages.
3. Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format and pay the fee online.
4. Submit the form and keep a printout.

A candidate whose declared eligibility is later found incomplete, false or incorrect has the candidature cancelled at any stage.