The REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Exam for Teachers) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER). It is organized every year to recruit primary and upper primary teachers in Rajasthan.
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REET is an offline exam for aspiring teachers, and it follows a standard exam pattern and certain eligibility criteria. Candidates who wish to enroll for the REET exam must be completely aware of the REET exam pattern and the REET exam eligibility criteria, which will help them prepare and strategize well for the examination.
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In this article, you will get complete details on the REET exam pattern, subjects, and eligibility criteria.
REET Exam Selection Process
The REET exam comprises two stages: a written exam and a personal interview. The written stage of the REET exam pattern comprises two levels: Level I and Level II. An applicant has to score the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the next stage of the selection process.
Upon clearing stage 1 of the REET exam, the candidate proceeds to the interview round, where they are face to face with an interviewer. In this stage, the interviewer asks subject-relevant and general class management questions of the candidate and assesses their knowledge, sincerity, and confidence.
REET Exam Pattern
The REET exam is conducted in two levels; aspirants can apply for either one or both. Level I is conducted for candidates who wish to apply for the posts of primary teachers (classes I to V), and Level II is conducted for those aspirants who wish to get recruited as upper primary teachers (classes VI to VIII).
Level I – Primary Teachers
- The Level I exam of REET has five subject sections that a candidate has to prepare for. These five subjects are Language I (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, and Punjabi), Language II (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, and Punjabi), Child Development & Pedagogy, Maths, and Environmental Sciences.
- Every subject section comprises 30 questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- A maximum of 150 marks can be allotted to candidates who attempt every question and answer it correctly.
- No negative marks are allotted for incorrect answers.
- The total time for the entire exam of REET (either level) is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The REET exam pattern includes only multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The language of the question paper is both English and Hindi.
Level II – Upper Primary Teachers
- The Level II exam pattern of REET requires candidates to prepare for four subjects. These subjects are Mathematics & Science, Language I (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Gujarati, Urdu, and Punjabi), Child Development & Pedagogy, and Language II (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Urdu, and Punjabi).
- The Mathematics & Science subject sections for the exam consist of 60 questions, and the other three subject sections comprise 30 questions each.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- A maximum of 150 marks can be allotted to the candidate who attempts every question and answers it correctly.
- No negative marks are allotted for an incorrect answer in the REET exam pattern.
- The total time for the entire exam of REET, at both levels, is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The exam includes only multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The language of the question paper is both English and Hindi.
All candidates who wish to appear for the REET examination should know the exam pattern to plan and prepare well. This will help them devise a strategy subject- or topic-wise so they can prioritize their preparation in a time-bound manner and improve upon their weak areas.
Qualifying Marks for the REET
While a candidate prepares for the REET exam, it is advised they be aware of the qualifying marks. This will help them devise a better preparation plan with a subject or topic-wise approach.
Below are the category-wise minimum qualifying marks:
- General category: Non-TSP: 60%; TSP:60%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): Non-TSP: 55%; TSP:36%
- Scheduled Castes (SC)/Other backward class (OBC)/Most Backward Class (MBC)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 55%
- Ex-Servicemen: 50%
- Public Works Department (PWD): 40%
- Sahariya Janjati: 36%
Every aspiring candidate must score the minimum qualifying marks in the REET exam to be eligible for a certificate that will enable them to enter the teaching arena within the government sector. Under the certificate’s validity, candidates can secure a career in teaching within the vacancies released by the government Department of School Education in Rajasthan.
REET Exam Eligibility
Every candidate aspiring to be a primary or upper primary teacher in the Rajasthan government schools under the Department of School Education, Rajasthan, must know the REET eligibility criteria. It is advised every applicant checks these eligibility requirements before filling the REET exam application form.
The exam follows strict rules of eligibility for both Level I and Level II, as mentioned below:
REET Exam Eligibility – Common Rules
- The applicant must be at least 18 years of age when applying for the REET exam.
- There is no upper age bar for candidates appearing for the REET exam.
For Primary Teachers
The candidate must have passed Senior Secondary or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks combined in all five subjects, along with a 2-year diploma (either appearing in the final year or passed) in Elementary Education,
OR
The candidate must be pursuing the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed. (Bachelors of Elementary Education) or the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Special Education,
OR
Graduation with a 2-year diploma (appearing in the final year or passed) in Elementary Education.
For Upper Primary Teachers
The candidate must be a graduate with a minimum of 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. in Special Education (appearing in the final year or passed),
OR
The candidate must be a graduate with a minimum of 50% marks and a 2-year diploma (appearing in the final year or passed) in Elementary Education,
OR
The candidate must be a graduate with a minimum of 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. in Education (appearing in the final year or passed),
OR
The candidate must be a graduate with a minimum of 45% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. in Education (appearing in the final year or passed) as per the NCTE regulations,
OR
The candidate must have passed Senior Secondary or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks along with a 4-year Bachelor’s in B.El.Ed (Elementary Education), appearing in the final year or passed), or pursuing the final year of a 4-year B.Sc.Ed./B.A/B.A.Ed.
REET is a crucial examination for those candidates who wish to have a career as a teacher. The prestigious exam requires an applicant to be diligent and well aware of the exam pattern and other aspects to crack it.
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