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Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET)
PSTET — Punjab State TET. 150 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
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Previous year papers
136 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
120 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2024
4 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2023
4 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2022
4 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2021
4 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150)
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Mock tests
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PSTET — Quick Practice
SET20 questions · 150 min
Start mock →PSTET — 2025 (PYQ Pattern)
FULL120 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.
Child Development and Pedagogy
107 QsLanguage I (Medium of Instruction — Punjabi/Hindi/English/Urdu)
12 QsMathematics (Paper I — Classes I-V)
12 QsEnvironmental Studies (Paper I — Classes I-V)
12 Qs
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What can I get from PSTET?
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Outstanding — top tier qualification
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top percentile PSTET qualification
- •Highly competitive for all Primary and Elementary teaching positions across Punjab
- •Excellent positioning for merit-based selections in premium districts and flagship government schools
- •Certificate demonstrates mastery of pedagogy and subject content
- •Strong profile for Central govt. teaching positions (KVS, NVS, Army Public Schools)
- •Competitive advantage for lecturer / PGT positions after B.Ed. completion
Very good score — strong merit position
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent PSTET qualification with high percentile
- •Eligible for all teaching posts (Primary, Elementary) in Punjab government schools
- •Strong competitive edge in merit lists for appointments
- •Good prospects even in high-demand urban districts (Mohali, Ludhiana, SAS Nagar)
- •Certificate strengthens applications for KVS, NVS, and DSSSB teaching posts outside Punjab
- •Preferred candidate profile for reputed private institutions
Good score — competitive eligibility
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong PSTET qualification certificate
- •Eligible for Primary Teacher (Class I-V) and Elementary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) posts across Punjab
- •Better positioning in merit-based selections under PSEB / Punjab Education Department
- •Good prospects in districts like Patiala, Jalandhar, Bathinda
- •Enhances profile for private school applications as well
Qualified — basic eligibility achieved
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •PSTET certificate issued (valid for lifetime)
- •Eligible for appointment as Primary Teacher (Class I-V) or Elementary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) in Punjab government schools
- •Competitive advantage limited in high-demand districts (Mohali, Ludhiana, Amritsar)
- •May face competition in main recruitment process
- •Certificate is a necessary but not sufficient condition for appointment
Close to cut-off — needs improvement
45–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–45% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The next PSTET cycle notification is expected to be published by Punjab School Education Board on the official website in October 2026, with the exam likely in early 2027.
SCERT Punjab released PSTET Result 2026 on April 7, just 23 days after the March 15 examination. Qualified candidates can download scorecards at pstet2025.org using their registration credentials.
The final answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 was published on April 5, 2026, after reviewing objections submitted during the March 17-21 window. No further objections were entertained after the final key release.
Important dates
Provisional Answer Key released
passedMon, 16 Mar, 2026
Reportedpstet.netObjection window: March 17-21, 2026
Final Answer Key released
passedSun, 5 Apr, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comPSTET 2026 Result declared
passedTue, 7 Apr, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comScorecard available at pstet2025.org
PSTET 2026-27 Notification (expected)
3 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedExpected in October 2026 based on typical annual cycle
Syllabus
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Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I (Medium of Instruction — Punjabi/Hindi/English/Urdu)
Language II (different from Language I)
Mathematics (Paper I — Classes I-V)
Environmental Studies (Paper I — Classes I-V)
Mathematics and Science (Paper II — Classes VI-VIII)
Social Studies / Social Sciences (Paper II — Classes VI-VIII)
Ancient India
Stone Age, Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic period, Mahajanapadas and Mauryan empire.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Vijayanagara and Bhakti-Sufi movements.
Modern India
Advent of Europeans, British rule, 1857, freedom struggle and independence.
History of Punjab and Sikh Gurus
Punjab history, ten Sikh Gurus, Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Anglo-Sikh wars.
Earth as a Planet
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes, motions of the Earth.
Physical Geography of India
Major landforms, climate, rivers and natural vegetation of India.
Geography of Punjab
Physical features, rivers (5 doabs), climate and resources of Punjab.
Resources and Agriculture
Natural resources, agriculture and industries of India and Punjab.
World Geography
Continents, oceans and important countries.
Indian Constitution and Government
Preamble, fundamental rights, duties and DPSPs.
Indian Democracy
Parliament, executive, judiciary and elections.
Local Self-Government
Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies in Punjab.
Basic Economics
Concepts of demand, supply, money and banking.
Indian Economy and Development
Five-year plans, sectors of the economy.
Environmental Issues
Pollution, climate change, conservation and sustainable development.
Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies
Pedagogy specific to Social Studies at upper-primary level.