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    PSTET Application Form 2026 (Out) - How to Apply online, Link, Fees

    PSTET Application Form 2026 (Out) - How to Apply online, Link, Fees

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 24 Feb 2026, 03:57 PM IST

    The Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) activated the PSTET 2026 application correction window from February 21 to 23, 2026. Candidates were able to submit the PSTET 2026 application form from February 6 to 20, 2026. The PSTET 2026 application form date was announced on the official website at pstet2025.org. Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form can download the PSTET 2026 admit card from March 9 to 15, 2026.

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    1. PSTET Application Form 2026 – Overview
    2. PSTET 2026 Important Dates
    3. PSTET 2026 Application Form – Eligibility Criteria
    4. PSTET 2026 Application correction window
    PSTET Application Form 2026 (Out) - How to Apply online, Link, Fees
    PSTET Application Form 2026 (Out) - How to Apply online, Link, Fees

    Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the PSTET application form 2026. SCERT conducts the PSTET exam to determine the eligibility of the candidate to teach primary and upper primary students in government schools and aided schools. To know more about the PSTET application process 2026, go through the article below.

    PSTET Application Form 2026 – Overview

    Name of the exam

    PSTET 2026

    Full Form

    Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test

    Exam Conducting Authority

    Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

    Exam Level

    State level

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of Exam

    Offline (Pen and Paper)

    Exam Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Language

    English and Hindi

    Mode of Payment

    Online

    Official website

    pstet2025.org

    PSTET 2026 Important Dates

    The board announced all the important dates for the PSTET 2026 in the official notification. However, candidates can also refer to the other PSTET important dates in the table below.

    Events

    Dates

    PSTET 2026 application form date

    February 6, 2026

    PSTET application form 2026 last date

    February 20, 2026

    PSTET application correction window 2026

    February 21 to 23, 2026

    PSTET 2026 admit card

    March 9 to 15, 2026

    PSTET exam 2026

    March 15, 2026

    Provisional answer key

    March 16, 2026

    PSTET 2026 answer Key objection window

    March 17 to 21, 2026

    Final answer key

    March 28, 2026

    PSTET result 2026

    April 2, 2026

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    PSTET 2026 Application Form – Eligibility Criteria

    SCERT determined the PSTET 2026 eligibility criteria and announced it in the official notification. Candidates who are applying for the PSTET exam 2026 are required to check the eligibility criteria. Check out the information below to learn more about the PSTET eligibility criteria 2026.

    • Candidates must be citizens of India, and there is no age limit.

    • Those who completed Senior Secondary with at least 50% or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).

    • Graduation with a 2-year degree or B.Ed. from a recognised university.

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    PSTET Application Form 2026 – Online mode

    The PSTET 2026 online apply link was activated on February 6, 2026, on the official website at pstet2025.org. Candidates can fill out the PSTET 2026 application form and pay the fee till February 20, 2026. The PSTET application form 2026 is filled out only through online mode. To know about the PSTET application process 2026, check the steps below.

    • Visit the official website of PSTET at pstet2025.org.

    • Find the PSTET 2026 online application link and click on it.

    • Do the new registration and enter all the personal and educational details.

    • Verify the registration process through mobile OTP.

    • Upload all the scanned documents in a prescribed format.

    • Pay the PSTET application fee through online mode.

    • Download and save for future reference.

    PSTET Application Form- Fee Details

    After completion of registration, applicants must pay the required application fees. Applicants can pay the PSTET application fee only through online mode using a debit or credit card. The PSTET application fee 2026 for all the category candidates has been mentioned in the table below.

    Category

    Paper 1

    Paper 2

    Both papers 1 & 2

    General / OBC / Other States

    ₹ 1100

    ₹ 1100

    ₹ 2200

    SC / ST / PH

    ₹ 550

    ₹ 550

    ₹ 1100

    Documents Required for Filling Out the PSTET Application Form 2026

    Candidates who wish to appear for the exam should keep all the documents. All documents which need to be uploaded are mentioned below.

    • Class 10 & 12th marks sheet

    • Scanned signature

    • Recent passport size photograph

    • Graduation or B.ED. certifications

    • Category certificate

    • Valid ID proof like Aadhar, voter ID, and others

    PSTET 2026 Application correction window

    The conducting authority activated the PSTET application correction window 2026 from February 21 to 23, 2026. The PSTET application correction window will be activated for three days. In this duration, candidates can edit a few options like name, date of birth, photograph, signature, exam centre, and contact details. The PSTET application correction window process will be done only through the official website.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the last date to apply for PSTET 2026?
    A:

    The PSTET application form 2026 last date is February 20, 2026.

    Q: When is the PSTET application form 2026 released?
    A:

    The PSTET application form 2026 was released on February 6, 2026.

    Q: What is the PSTET 2026 exam date?
    A:

    The PSTET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on March 15, 2026.

    Q: What is the fee for the general category for the PSTET exam?
    A:

    The fee for the general category for the PSTET exam is Rs. 1100.

    Q: What is the official website of PSTET?
    A:

    The official website of the PSTET exam is pstet2025.org.

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    Questions related to PSTET

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    Have a question related to PSTET ?

    The Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (PSTET) registration for 2025 hasn't been officially announced yet. However, based on previous years' patterns, here's what you can expect

    - Registration Period: Typically opens in October and closes in November.

    - Exam Date: Usually conducted in December.

    - Notification: You can check the

    In 2025 there is no specific relaxation for general category female candidates in PSTET, the qualifying criteria remain the same for all general category candidates which is 60 percent or 90 out of 150 marks in either paper. Reserved category candidates get 5 percent relaxation with cutoff at 55 percent

    Hey,

    The examination is almost here, so now you cannot do any corrections for sure. So contact the helpdesk or visit the nearest exam centre if you know any. Tell them about your problem. Also, take your birth certificate or any other proof with you when you visit them.

    Though,