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WB TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official WB TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at wbbpe.wb.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 | 90-100 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.
What does your score in West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (WB 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 tier — highly competitive
90–100%
- Primary Teacher posts in premium urban locations (Kolkata city center, Salt Lake)
- Upper Primary Teacher posts in all districts with strong merit position
- Competitive for posts in high-demand subjects (Mathematics, Science, English)
- Very strong prospects in WBSSC selection lists across all categories
- Attractive to reputed private schools seeking TET-qualified candidates
- Excellent foundation if pursuing B.Ed. and aiming for high school teaching positions
Strong competitive position
80–89%
- Primary Teacher posts in urban blocks including Kolkata Municipal Corporation schools
- Upper Primary Teacher posts in competitive districts — North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Nadia
- Strong contender for posts in English medium sections
- Advantageous position in WBSSC merit-based selection
- Eligible for private CBSE/ICSE affiliated school applications with TET certificate
Moderate competitive standing
70–79%
- Primary Teacher posts in semi-urban blocks — reasonable prospects
- Upper Primary Teacher posts in subjects like Bengali, English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
- West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment eligibility confirmed
- Competitive for municipal school vacancies
- Enhanced chances in districts: Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, South Dinajpur
Basic qualification achieved
60–69%
- WB TET certificate awarded (valid 7 years)
- Eligible for West Bengal Primary Teacher (Class I-V) posts — Government and Government-aided schools
- Eligible for Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) posts — depending on paper cleared
- Competitive in rural and remote area postings
- May face strong competition in urban district postings (Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas)
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet minimum 60% eligibility criteria
- Certificate not awarded
- Ineligible for West Bengal primary/upper primary teaching posts
- Recommend comprehensive revision and reattempt
- Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy and subject knowledge sections
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