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MP TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Madhya Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (MP TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-100 marks (60-67%) |
| EWS | 85-95 marks (57-63%) |
| OBC | 82-92 marks (55-61%) |
| SC | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
| ST | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
| PwD | 70-80 marks (47-53%) |
- General category cutoffs typically range 5-8 marks higher than OBC and 15-20 marks above SC/ST categories. The qualifying threshold aligns with 60% for General/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/PwD as per regulatory norms.
- Year-to-year fluctuations depend on paper difficulty, vacancy positions, and candidate performance distribution. Easier papers push cutoffs toward upper range limits.
- These are indicative patterns based on historical trends; actual cutoffs vary by subject specialization (Paper I vs Paper II) and are declared officially post-normalization.
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Excellent score — Top tier
90–100%
- Top-tier qualification for all MP government teaching posts
- Highly preferred for prestigious postings in capital and tier-1 cities
- Competitive advantage for lateral entry to central government schools
- Strong profile for MP Education Department merit-based selections
- Excellent credential for career advancement and principal-level positions later
- Valid certificate provides security for multiple recruitment cycles over 7 years
Very good score — Urban postings likely
80–89%
- Highly competitive for Primary and Upper Primary Teacher posts
- Strong prospects for postings in urban areas (Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior)
- Competitive for Model Schools and Eklavya Schools (residential tribal schools)
- Good standing for municipal corporation school vacancies
- Preferred candidate pool for district-level recruitment committees
Good score — Competitive range
70–79%
- Strong eligibility for Primary Teacher posts across MP
- Competitive for Upper Primary Teacher vacancies in most districts
- Good prospects for Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) area schools
- Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya and Kendriya Vidyalaya applications (central schools in MP)
- Better chances in subsequent recruitment drives for government schools
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69%
- MP TET certificate awarded (valid 7 years for recruitment)
- Eligible for Primary Teacher (Class 1-5) posts in government schools
- Eligible for Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8) posts based on Paper
- Competitive for vacancies in remote/rural districts
- May need higher score for urban postings in competitive districts like Bhopal, Indore
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet minimum 60% cut-off for MP TET qualification
- Certificate not awarded
- Recommend focused preparation on weak areas
- Review NCERT pedagogy and child development concepts
- Attempt practice tests before next cycle
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