🏫 WB Upper Primary TET (Classes VI–VIII) – Complete Guide
Conducted by: West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) / WBSSC (as per notification)
Purpose: Eligibility test for Upper Primary Teachers (Class VI–VIII) in West Bengal schools.
🔹 WHAT IS WB UPPER PRIMARY TET?
WB Upper Primary TET is a mandatory eligibility exam for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes 6 to 8 in West Bengal.
👉 Qualifying TET is compulsory but does not guarantee appointment.
🧩 EXAM LEVEL
Upper Primary: Classes VI to VIII
📝 EXAM PATTERN
Type: Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Negative Marking: ❌ No
📊 SUBJECT-WISE MARK DISTRIBUTION
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I (Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali) | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 |
| Paper-specific Subjects | 60 |
| Total | 150 |
🧠 PAPER-SPECIFIC SUBJECT OPTIONS (60 MARKS)
Option A: Mathematics & Science
Option B: Social Studies
(Candidates choose one option based on their subject eligibility.)
📚 FULL SYLLABUS (TABLE FORMAT)
🧠 CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PEDAGOGY
| Topics |
|---|
| Child development (11–14 years) |
| Learning theories |
| Intelligence & personality |
| Inclusive education |
| Teaching–learning process |
| Evaluation & assessment |
🗣️ LANGUAGE I (REGIONAL)
| Topics |
|---|
| Grammar |
| Vocabulary |
| Reading comprehension |
| Language pedagogy |
| Teaching methods |
🌍 LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH)
| Topics |
|---|
| Grammar |
| Vocabulary |
| Unseen passage |
| English pedagogy |
| Teaching skills |
➕ OPTION A: MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE (60 MARKS)
Mathematics
| Topics |
|---|
| Number system |
| Algebra |
| Geometry |
| Mensuration |
| Data handling |
| Pedagogical issues |
Science
| Topics |
|---|
| Physics (motion, energy, light) |
| Chemistry (matter, reactions) |
| Biology (plants, animals, human body) |
| Environmental science |
| Pedagogy |
🌏 OPTION B: SOCIAL STUDIES (60 MARKS)
| Topics |
|---|
| History |
| Geography |
| Civics |
| Economics |
| Social studies pedagogy |
🔹 UPPER PRIMARY TET SYLLABUS (POINT-TO-POINT)
🧠 Child Development & Pedagogy
Growth & development of children (11–14 years)
Learning theories
Individual differences
Inclusive education
Teaching methods
Evaluation & assessment
🗣️ Language I
Grammar rules
Vocabulary
Reading comprehension
Teaching of language
Error correction
🌍 Language II (English)
Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension passage
Teaching of English
Pedagogical skills
➕ Mathematics (Option A)
Number system
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Data handling
Maths pedagogy
🔬 Science (Option A)
Physics basics
Chemistry basics
Biology basics
Environmental science
Science pedagogy
🌏 Social Studies (Option B)
Indian history
Geography
Civics
Economics
🎓 ELIGIBILITY (BASIC)
Graduation + B.Ed / D.El.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
Subject-specific eligibility required for Option A or B
🎯 QUALIFYING MARKS
General: 60%
SC / ST / OBC / PwBD: Relaxation as per rules
📖 BOOKS (QUICK LIST)
Child Development & Pedagogy – CTET/TET guides
NCERT Class 6–8 (core books)
Language grammar books
💡 PREPARATION TIPS
Pedagogy questions are high-scoring
NCERT Class 6–8 is the base
Practice subject MCQs daily
Revise weak topics weekly