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    PSTET Cutoff 2026 - Check Expected & Previous year cutoff marks PDFs

    PSTET Cutoff 2026 - Check Expected & Previous year cutoff marks PDFs

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 07 Apr 2026, 10:11 AM IST

    PSTET Cut off 2026:- The State Council of Educational Research and Training determines the PSTET cutoff marks 2026. Candidates can check the PSTET 2026 cutoff on the official website, pstet2025.org. The PSTET passing marks are the minimum marks that must be scored to clear the exam. The conducting authority releases the PSTET 2026 qualifying marks in the official notification.

    This Story also Contains

    1. PSTET Cut Off Dates 2026
    2. PSTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
    3. PSTET Result 2026
    4. Validity of the PSTET Certificate 2026
    PSTET Cutoff 2026 - Check Expected & Previous year cutoff marks PDFs
    PSTET Cutoff 2026 - Check Expected & Previous year cutoff marks PDFs

    Candidates can check the PSTET cut off for all the subjects and categories in a separate PDF. The PSTET passing marks for 2026 are released along with the results. Candidates can also check this to get an idea of how many marks to score to clear the PSTET exam. Check the article below to know more about the PSTET 2026 exam cutoff.

    PSTET Cut Off Dates 2026

    The PSTET cutoff dates are announced on the official website. The PSTET 2026 cutoff date is the same as the result date. Check the table below to know the PSTET cutoff dates 2026.

    PSTET 2026 Cut Off Dates

    Event

    PSTET Dates

    PSTET Exam Date

    March 15, 2026

    PSTET Answer Key 2026March 16, 2026
    Answer Key Objection Facility of PSTET 2026March 17 to 19, 2026
    PSTET 2026 Final Answer KeyApril 5, 2026

    PSTET Result date 2026

    April 7, 2026

    Steps to check the PSTET 2026 Cut off marks

    • Go to the official website.

    • On the homepage, candidates can find the PSTET result link.

    • Click on it.

    • Enter the login credentials.

    • Candidates can now view the PSTET result along with the cutoff marks of their category.

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    Factors that determine the PSTET passing marks 2026

    The PSTET cutoff 2026 is very important to meet. As we know, the conducting authority determines the PSTET 2026 cutoff marks every year. The PSTET cutoff marks are not the same and change every year due to the following factors.

    • The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.

    • Difficulty level of the exam.

    • Category of the candidate, etc.

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    How to meet the PSTET Cut Off Marks 2026?

    Candidates need to meet the PSTET passing marks 2026 to be eligible to become a teacher. With the help of this eligibility, which is valid for a lifetime, candidates can work as a teacher for classes 1 to 8. Scoring more than 90 marks is considered a good score. Candidates can refer to the points below to meet their PSTET cutoff marks.

    • Focus on your strengths: Focus more on the subjects that carry more marks.

    • Practice as many previous year question papers as possible.

    • Focus on the subjects you are good at and also work on the weaknesses.

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    PSTET 2026 Qualifying Marks

    The PSTET qualifying marks 2026 are given in the official notification. The PSTET 2026 qualifying marks are the minimum percentage of marks that candidates must meet in the exam. The PSTET 2026 exam of Paper I and Paper II is conducted for 150 marks. The PSTET qualifying marks can be checked as per the category of the candidate. Check the table below to know the PSTET qualifying marks 2026.

    PSTET Qualifying Makes 2026

    Category

    Minimum Makes

    Percentage

    General

    90 marks out of 150 marks

    60%

    OBC/ SC/ ST

    82 marks out of 150 marks

    55%

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    PSTET Result 2026

    The PSTET result has been declared on April 7, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can download their PSTET 2026 result using their login credentials. The PSTET 2026 result is released a few weeks after the exam is conducted. Those who clear the PSTET exam are given the eligibility certificate. Candidates are eligible to work as teachers using the PSTET 2026 eligibility certificate.

    Validity of the PSTET Certificate 2026

    The PSTET 2026 is an eligibility exam conducted for those who aspire to become teachers in Punjab. Candidates who clear the PSTET exam are provided the eligibility certificate. The PSTET 2026 eligibility certificate is valid for a lifetime. Candidates will be able to download the PSTET eligibility certificate 2026 a few weeks after the result is released. They must download and can also apply for the teacher posts in state government schools.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the PSTET passing marks for OBC?
    A:

    The PSTET 2026 passing marks are released on the official website.

    Q: When will the PSTET cut off be released?
    A:

    The PSTET 2026 cut off is yet to be released.

    Q: Is the PSTET 2026 result declared?
    A:

     The PSTET result 2026 has been declared on April 7, 2026, on the official website.

    Q: Is PSTET valid for lifetime?
    A:

    Yes, the PSTET eligibility certificate is valid for a lifetime. 

    Q: How much is the PSTET qualifying marks for General category candidates?
    A:

    Candidates must score at least 60% to clear the PSTET exam. 

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    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

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