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WB TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (WB 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%) |
| OBC | 82-92 marks (55-61%) |
| SC | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
| ST | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
| PwD | 68-78 marks (45-52%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 8-12 marks higher than OBC, and 15-20 marks higher than SC/ST categories. The gap reflects reservation policy and candidate pool variations.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty (easier papers push cutoffs up by 5-8 marks), vacancy numbers announced by the West Bengal Board of Primary/Secondary Education, and candidate performance distribution in that cycle.
- Qualifying vs. competitive: These cutoffs represent the *minimum qualifying threshold* for TET certificate eligibility. Actual appointment merit lists (when vacancies are notified) typically require scores in the 70-79% range or higher for General category, with proportional adjustments for reserved categories.
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Top tier — Premium posts
90–100%
- Primary Teacher posts in premium Kolkata locations (Park Street, Salt Lake zones)
- Upper Primary Teacher posts in most sought-after districts
- Highly competitive for West Bengal Central School teacher positions
- Strong candidacy for Government Model Schools and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (with CTET)
- Preferred for district-level resource person and master trainer roles
- Excellent position for subsequent WBSSC (School Service Commission) selection processes
Strong competitive position
80–89%
- Primary Teacher posts in Kolkata Municipal Corporation schools
- Upper Primary Teacher posts in competitive districts (North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly)
- Assistant Teacher in top-rated government schools
- Strong candidacy for West Bengal Board of Primary Education recruitment
- Eligible for Model/Ideal School teacher posts with enhanced pay scales
Good competitive position
70–79%
- Primary Teacher posts in West Bengal Board schools (urban & semi-urban)
- Upper Primary Teacher posts in less competitive districts (Purulia, Bankura, Malda)
- Aided school recruitment across most districts
- Assistant Teacher posts in municipal corporation schools
- Competitive for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan contractual positions with permanent conversion prospects
Certificate eligible — Basic tier
60–69%
- WB TET certificate valid for 7 years (lifetime validity from 2021)
- Eligible for West Bengal government primary school teacher posts in rural areas
- Competitive for Gram Panchayat schools
- May need higher scores for municipal/urban postings
- Eligible for aided school recruitment (lower competition zones)
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet minimum 60% requirement for WB TET certificate
- Not eligible for West Bengal government primary/upper primary teacher recruitment
- Recommend comprehensive revision and retake
- Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy and Language sections
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