The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has announced a new exam date for WB TET 2023. The WB TET Exam, intended for the recruitment of Primary School Teachers in West Bengal, has been postponed. The West Bengal Primary Teachers Eligibility Test (WB Primary TET 2023) is rescheduled to take place on December 24, 2023, in a single shift from 12:00 pm to 02:30 pm. Comprehensive details about the WB TET Exam 2023 can be found in this article.
WBTET New Exam Date 2023
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) administers the Teacher Eligibility Test to select candidates for teaching positions in schools across West Bengal. Aligned with the guidelines set by the National Council for Teachers’ Education (NCTE), the West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (WB TET) is conducted annually at the state level.
Today, an official notice announcing the postponement of the WB TET Exam 2023 has been released on the official website. In accordance with the new WB TET Exam Date Notice No. 2259/WBBPE/2023, the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has rescheduled the WB Primary TET Exam 2023 to take place on December 24, 2023 (Sunday). Candidates are advised to prepare for the subjects in line with the updated WB TET Exam Date 2023. The written exam for WB TET 2023 will have a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
WB Primary TET 2023 Exam Summary
The West Bengal Teachers Eligibility Test-2023 (WB TET 2023) for Primary level is designed for candidates eligible for primary teacher positions in different government schools. A summary of the key details regarding the WB Primary TET 2023 Exam is provided below.
| WB Primary TET 2023 Exam Summary | |
| Exam Conducting Body | West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Teachers Eligibility Test (WB TET 2023) |
| Type of Exam | Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| WB TET Exam Date 2023 | 24th December 2023 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Official website | www.wbbprimaryeducation.org |
WB TET Notification 2023- Important Dates
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have completed their WB TET 2023 Application Form are scheduled to take the WB TET Exam 2023 on December 24, 2023 (Sunday). Please review the following details based on the notification issued by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) for information on the WB TET 2023 Exam.
| WB Primary TET 2023- Important Dates | |
| Activity | Date |
| Online Registration Ends on | 04th October 2023 (11:59 pm) |
| Online Fee Payment | 5th October 2023 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for Editing the Application | To be announced |
| Last Date of Printing Online Application | To be announced |
| WB TET Admit Card 2023 | To be Released |
| WB TET Exam Date 2023 | 24th December 2023 (Sunday) |
WB Primary TET 2023 Admit Card
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) is anticipated to publish the Admit Card for WB TET 2023 in the third week of December 2023. Applicants can retrieve the admit card by logging into the candidate’s portal on the official website www.wbbprimaryeducation.org. Comprehensive information about the WB TET Admit Card 2023 can be obtained from the provided link.
WB TET Exam Notification 2023
The official notification for WB Primary TET 2023 has been issued by WBBPE on its official website. The notification includes information about registration dates, exam date, eligibility criteria, and application fees. Candidates intending to participate in the WB TET 2023 Exam for Primary Teacher Eligibility Test are advised to review the detailed notification by clicking the link provided below.
WB Primary TET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Before submitting an application for WB Primary TET 2023, candidates need to familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria. Failure to meet the WB Primary TET Eligibility Criteria may result in rejection or disqualification. The detailed eligibility criteria for WB Primary TET are outlined below for your convenience.
| WB Primary TET 2023 Eligibility Criteria (as on 13/09/2023) |
| Candidates must be 12th pass with a minimum of 50% marks and finished or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR Candidates must be 12th pass with a minimum of 45% marks and finished or appearing in the final year of 2-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR Candidates must be 12th pass with a minimum of 50% marks and finished or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (Special Education), a course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India shall be considered OR Candidates must be Graduated and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education |
| Persons who have appeared for the final examination to a 2-year OR 4-year D.El.Ed. Course from NCTE-recognised university on the date of this notification & the result is yet to be released. OR Persons who have appeared for the final examination to a 2-year D.Ed (Special Education) Course from RCI recognised institutions on the date of this notification & the result is yet to be released. OR Persons who are pursuing D.El.Ed/D.Ed. (Special Education)/ 4-year B.El.Ed. Course in NCTE/RCI recognised university on the date of this notification & the result is yet to be released. |
WB Primary TET Application Form Fill Up Link
Candidates interested in applying for WB Primary TET 2023 must complete their online application forms on the official website www.wbbprimaryeducation.org. Clicking on the link below will redirect you to the registration/login page, allowing you to initiate your registration process promptly. The deadline for online applications for WB Primary TET 2023 is October 4, 2023. The direct link for online application is provided below.
WB Primary TET Online Application Form 2023 Link (Inactive)
WB TET 2023 Application Fee
Candidates applying under the general category are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 500/-, while candidates from other categories will have a reduced fee. The payment mode is online, and the registration process will be considered complete only after the application fee has been paid. Below are the details of the application fee based on categories.
| WB TET 2023 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General | Rs. 500/- |
| OBC- A and OBC-B | Rs. 400/- |
| SC/ ST/ PH | Rs. 250/- |
Steps to Fill Up WB Primary TET Application Form 2023
The candidates have to submit their WB TET Application Form online at the official website of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education and the steps for the same have been detailed below.
Step 1- Visit the official website of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) at www.wbbpe.org.
Step 2- Visit the homepage and click “TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST 2023 (TET-2023)” to get the latest information.
Step 3- Read the notice for the Application Form Dates and Eligibility Standards Components.
Step 4- Open the link by selecting the Application for Teacher Eligibility Test 2023 (TET-2023) and clicking on it.
Step 5- Candidates have to open the official website and log in through Email Id and Mobile Number then fill the OTP for login and click on the submit button.
Step 6- Fill in your name, DOB, father’s name, mother’s name, mobile number, and email address, among other things.
Step 7- You will be required to pay the application fee online.
Step 8- Upload your photo and signature in the required format and size.
Step 9- Complete and submit your WB Primary TET application form before the due date.
Documents Required to Fill WB Primary TET Application Form 2023
To finalize the WB Primary TET Application Form 2023, candidates must upload all original documents in the specified sizes as outlined in the WB TET Notification 2023 PDF. The required documents are listed below.
| Documents Required to Fill WB TET Application Form 2023 |
| High School (10th) mark sheet. |
| Intermediate (12th) mark sheet. |
| Reservation certificate (for OBC/SC/ST). |
| 1 Passport size photograph with maximum size 50kb (4.5 X 3.5 cm) along with signature 50kb in jpg format. |
| Fees payments slip. |
| Aadhaar Card |
| Post Graduate certificate |
WB Primary TET 2023 Exam Pattern
Candidates preparing for the WB TET Exam 2023 must have a comprehensive understanding of the WB Primary TET Exam Pattern 2023. By utilizing the WB TET Exam Pattern, candidates can formulate their exam preparation strategy. A brief overview of the WB TET Exam Pattern is provided below.
WB Primary TET Exam Pattern 2023
- 1 mark shall be awarded to every correct answer.
- Questions are objective multiple-choice type questions for 150 Marks.
- Time Duration- 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- There will be 5 subjects i.e. Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I: English, Language-II: Bengali, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
- There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| WB Primary TET Exam Pattern 2023 | |||
| Section | No. of Question | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Language-I: English | 30 | 30 | |
| Language-II: Bengali | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
WB TET 2023 Exam Language
WB Primary TET 2023 will be in 2 languages where in 1st language is to be chosen on the basis of the medium of instruction in the school and 2nd language is English.
Options for First Language- Candidates have to choose 1 language out of Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Santhali, Oriya and Telugu.
Second Language- There is no choice for 2nd language as English is mandatory for all candidates.
WB TET 2023 Qualifying Marks
Candidates who score equal to or higher than the WB TET 2023 Qualifying Marks will be recognized as TET-2023 Qualified candidates. Refer to the WB TET Notification 2023 for the qualifying percentage specified for each category.
| WB TET 2023 Qualifying Mark | ||
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Passing Marks |
| General (UR) | 60% of total marks | 90 out of 150 |
| SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B | 55% | 82 out of 150 |
| Differently Abled, Exempted, Ex-Servicemen, DH | 55% | 82 out of 150 |
