MPTET – Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (MPTET) is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teacher posts in schools across Madhya Pradesh. Qualifying MPTET is a mandatory requirement for appointment as a teacher in the state. Candidates should read the complete eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus below and refer to the official notification for exact dates and vacancies.
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB) |
| Exam Name | Madhya Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (MPTET) |
| Category | Teaching Exams |
| Level | State (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Vacancies | As per official notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
Exact dates are released with the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest schedule.
| Notification Release | As per official notification |
| Online Application Start | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
The application fee varies by category. Please refer to the official notification for the exact fee applicable to you.
| General / OBC / EWS | As per official notification |
| SC / ST / PwD | As per official notification |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the educational qualification requirements as specified in the official MPTET notification. The general requirements are outlined below:
| Educational Qualification | Graduation / Senior Secondary along with the required teacher training qualification (D.El.Ed / B.Ed / equivalent) as applicable to the paper opted. |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (as per notification) |
| Age Limit | As per Madhya Pradesh government norms — check official notification |
Selection Process
The selection is generally carried out through the following stages:
- Written Examination (MPTET)
- Document Verification
- Merit-based shortlisting as per official process
Exam Pattern
MPTET is generally an objective-type (MCQ) examination. The broad pattern is given below; refer to the official notification for the exact structure of the paper you are applying for:
| Mode of Exam | Offline / Online (OMR or CBT as notified) |
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Marking | As per official notification |
| Qualifying Marks | As per category-wise cut-off in the notification |
Detailed Syllabus
The syllabus broadly covers the following areas. Refer to the official syllabus for the complete, subject-wise breakup:
- Child Development & Pedagogy
- Language I
- Language II
- Mathematics / Environmental Studies (for lower classes)
- Concerned subject (for higher classes)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Preparation Tips
- Understand the complete official syllabus and exam pattern before starting preparation.
- Make a realistic daily study timetable and cover the syllabus subject-wise.
- Give strong emphasis to Child Development & Pedagogy, as it carries high weightage in teaching exams.
- Solve previous year question papers and attempt regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revise regularly and keep short notes for quick last-minute revision.
- Stay updated with current affairs and official notifications through Cosmo Classes.
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