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CG TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official CG TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-95 marks (60-63%) |
| OBC | 85-90 marks (57-60%) |
| SC | 82-87 marks (55-58%) |
| ST | 80-85 marks (53-57%) |
| EWS | 88-93 marks (59-62%) |
| PwD | 75-80 marks (50-53%) |
- The General-OBC gap typically ranges 3-5 marks (2-3 percentage points), with SC/ST categories receiving 8-12 marks relaxation from General cutoffs.
- CG TET cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy announcements, paper difficulty level, and the number of qualified candidates required; easier papers push cutoffs upward by 3-5 marks across categories.
- These cutoffs represent minimum qualifying marks for certificate eligibility; actual selection for teaching positions depends on separate recruitment drives with higher merit-based thresholds.
What does your score in Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Top performers — leadership track
95–100%
- Cluster Resource Coordinator (CRC) — Educational planning and monitoring role
- Block Resource Coordinator (BRC) — District education office, administrative cadre
- Academic Resource Person — State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Chhattisgarh
- Trainer — Pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes
- Eligible for fast-track promotion to Head Teacher/Principal positions
- Competitive for central government teaching positions (NVS, KVS TGT)
Excellent score — top tier postings
90–95%
- Primary/Upper Primary Teacher — Capital complex schools (Naya Raipur, Raipur city)
- English Medium Teacher — Swami Atmanand English Medium Schools (state government initiative)
- Training Resource Person — District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)
- Competitive for KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) primary teacher posts with TGT prospects
- Strong candidacy for master trainer positions in SSA programmes
Strong performance — urban postings likely
80–89%
- Primary Teacher — Raipur, Bhilai municipal corporation schools
- Upper Primary Teacher (Mathematics/Science/Social Science) — Government middle schools
- Assistant Teacher (Classes I-VIII) — Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) CG region
- Competitive for Model Schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
- High merit preference in district-level selections
Moderate score — decent chances
70–79%
- Primary Teacher (Classes I-V) — Government schools in Tier 2/3 districts like Durg, Korba, Bilaspur
- Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI-VIII) — subject to vacancy and Paper II performance
- Contractual Teacher (Shiksha Karmi scheme) — regular cadre conversion possible
- Competitive for Zila Panchayat-run schools
- Good prospects in upcoming recruitment cycles
Just qualified — limited prospects
60–69%
- Eligible for primary teacher posts in government schools (Paper I qualified)
- Lower preference in merit-based selections
- May qualify for contractual/guest teacher positions in rural blocks
- Competitive for Aanganwadi worker-cum-teacher roles
- Recommend strengthening EVS and Mathematics pedagogy for better prospects
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet CG TET qualifying criteria (60% for General/OBC)
- Certificate not awarded
- Recommend revision of NCERT pedagogy and child development concepts
- Focus on Chhattisgarh-specific curriculum framework questions
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