The Tripura Teacher Eligibility Test (T-TET) is a state-level examination conducted by the Teachers’ Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT). It serves as the mandatory qualifying benchmark for candidates seeking primary and upper-primary teaching appointments in government and government-aided schools across Tripura.

​Key Exam Features

• ​Two Level Structure:
  • ​Paper I: For candidates aspiring to teach Primary Stage (Classes 1 to 5).
  • ​Paper II: For candidates aspiring to teach Upper Primary Stage (Classes 6 to 8). (Eligible candidates can apply for either or both papers.)

• ​Language Option:
  • ​Features a dedicated regional language component where candidates can choose between Bengali or Kokborok alongside mandatory English.

• ​Exam Pattern & Marking:
  • ​150 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) worth 150 marks per paper.
  • ​No negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • ​Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• ​Core Subjects:
  • ​Paper I: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (English), Language II (Bengali/Kokborok), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
  • ​Paper II: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (English), Language II (Bengali/Kokborok), and subject-specific streams (Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies).

• ​Qualifying & Certificate Validity:
  • ​Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks (60% for General, with 55% relaxation for reserved categories as per state guidelines).
  • ​T-TET qualified certificates hold lifetime validity.