What is the difference between PRT, TGT, and PGT teachers? Let's learn the relevant details through this news. Also, learn about the qualifications required to become a PRT, TGT, or PGT teacher.

Teaching is a respectable and highly responsible profession. Whether in India or any other country, this profession has a unique identity. It is said that a teacher shapes the future of any nation. There are many types of teachers, such as primary school teachers (PRT), junior school teachers, trained graduate teachers (TGT), and postgraduate teachers (PGT). So, do you know the difference between PRT, TGT, and PGT teachers? If you don't know, that's fine; we'll find out through this news today.

PRT - Primary School Teachers (PRT)
TGT - Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)
PGT - Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)

What is the difference between PRT, TGT, and PGT?

Primary School Teachers (PRT) - These teachers teach primary classes (grades 1 to 5), as the full form clearly indicates. Candidates must have a Graduate Diploma, D.El.Ed., and TET Paper 1. After qualifying the vacancy exam, a merit list is prepared.

TGT - Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) - These teachers teach students from grades 6 to 10. To become a Trained Graduate Teacher, one must have passed a B.Ed. and be TET qualified. They teach math, science, social studies, languages, and other specialised subjects.

PGT - Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) - These teachers teach students in grades 11 through 12. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree and a B.Ed. to become a TGT. The difference between a TGT and a PGT is that a TGT pursues a B.Ed. after graduation, while to become a PGT, a candidate must have a postgraduate degree either before or after applying for a B.Ed. course. Thus, with the same B.Ed. degree, graduate candidates are called TGTs and postgraduate candidates are called PGTs.