Candidates will be selected on the basis of marks obtained in the Pre-Entry Test (PET)-2026 followed by online counselling, institute allotment and document verification. The total intake capacity for the 2026-28 session is 4150 seats across Assam.
📊 Post Overview
| Admission Name | Pre-Entry Test (PET)-2026 |
| Course Name | 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) |
| Conducting Authority | SCERT Assam |
| Academic Session | 2026-2028 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
| Total Intake Capacity | 4150 Seats |
| Official Website | https://scertpet.co.in |
💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇
- SCERT Assam-এ D.El.Ed. পাঠ্যক্ৰমৰ বাবে PET-2026 আবেদন আৰম্ভ কৰিছে।
- কেৱল অসমৰ স্থায়ী বাসিন্দাই আবেদন কৰিব পাৰিব।
- HS (10+2) উত্তীৰ্ণ হ'ব লাগিব।
- সাধাৰণ প্ৰাৰ্থীৰ বাবে ন্যূনতম 50% নম্বৰ লাগিব।
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H) ৰ বাবে 5% নম্বৰ ৰেহাই আছে।
- বয়স 18 বছৰৰ পৰা 34 বছৰৰ ভিতৰত হ'ব লাগিব।
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H) প্ৰাৰ্থীয়ে 2 বছৰৰ বয়স ৰেহাই পাব।
- আবেদন মাচুল ₹600।
- PET পৰীক্ষা 12 জুলাই 2026 তাৰিখে অনুষ্ঠিত হ'ব।
- আবেদন কেৱল অনলাইনত কৰিব লাগিব।
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | From 05 July 2026 |
| PET-2026 Examination | 12 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 27 July 2026 |
| 1st Phase Online Counselling | 28 July to 31 July 2026 |
| Round-1 Institute Allotment | 03 August 2026 |
| Round-2 Institute Allotment | 10 August 2026 |
| Round-3 Institute Allotment | 16 August 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | 19 August 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The candidate must have passed Higher Secondary (HS) [10+2] examination from a recognized Board/Council.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks excluding optional/extra/fourth subject.
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H) candidates will get 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.
- The candidate must fulfill all eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
📋 Intake Capacity & Reservation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Intake Capacity | 4150 Seats |
| Science Stream Reservation | 30% |
| Arts & Other Streams Reservation | 70% |
| Reserved Categories | OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H), PWD & EWS |
Few seats will also be reserved for untrained regular LP and UP teachers appointed on compassionate grounds under the Directorate of Elementary Education, Assam. Final reservation details will be notified at the time of admission.
🎂 Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 34 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| SC/ST(P)/ST(H) Age Relaxation | 2 Years |
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹600/- |
🧪 Selection Process
- Pre-Entry Test (PET)-2026.
- District-wise merit list preparation.
- Online counselling.
- Institute preference submission.
- Institute allotment based on merit and reservation policy.
- Document verification.
- Final admission.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website https://scertpet.co.in.
- Click on New Registration.
- Complete registration using a valid mobile number.
- Verify OTP received on the registered mobile number.
- Login using registered mobile number and Date of Birth.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details.
- Select examination district.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Preview application carefully.
- Pay application fee of ₹600 through online mode.
- Download and keep the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
🧪 PET-2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates have to appear in the Pre-Entry Test (PET)-2026 for admission into the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Course. The examination will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and will be conducted through OMR-based evaluation.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Pre-Entry Test (PET)-2026 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Marks Per Question | 1 Mark |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Booklet Sets | A, B, C & D |
📊 Section-wise Marks Distribution
| Section | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section-I | General English | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 15 | |
| Reasoning | 10 | |
| Section-II | General Mathematics | 15 |
| General Science & EVS | 15 | |
| Social Science | 20 | |
| Language (Assamese/Bangla/Bodo/English) | 15 | |
| Total | 100 Marks | |
➖ Negative Marking
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 Mark |
| Multiple Answers Marked | Treated as Incorrect |
| Unanswered Question | 0 Mark |
Evaluation of OMR Answer Sheets will be done through software. No manual evaluation will be conducted.
📖 Detailed Syllabus
The PET-2026 syllabus is divided into two sections comprising seven major subjects.
📘 General English (10 Marks)
- Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Verbs
- Prepositions
- Reading Comprehension
- Voice Change
- Narration
- Adverbs
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
🌍 General Knowledge (15 Marks)
- Current Affairs
- Who is Who
- Abbreviations
- Constitution of India
- History of Assam
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Sports
- Art and Culture
- Everyday Science
- World Organizations
- Geography of India
- Educational Commissions and Committees
- New Educational Initiatives
- Educational Organizations
🧠 Reasoning (10 Marks)
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Pattern Recognition
- Series
- Classification
- Problem Solving Ability
- Decision Making
- Mental Ability
🔢 General Mathematics (15 Marks)
- Numbers: Natural, Whole, Even & Odd Numbers, Prime & Composite Numbers, Place Value, Fundamental Operations, Factors & Multiples, Prime Factors, LCM and HCF.
- Fractions: Concept and Applications of Fractions.
- Percentage: Percentage, Profit and Loss Problems.
- Money: Concept of Money and Related Problems.
- Geometry: Angles, Types of Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circle.
- Measurement: Length, Area, Volume, Perimeter, Weight and Time.
- Data Handling: Data Representation, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart.
- Square and Square Root: Concepts and Applications.
- Ratio and Proportion.
- Simple Algebraic Equations.
🔬 General Science & Environmental Science (15 Marks)
- Natural and Social Environment.
- Factors Influencing Environment.
- Biodiversity.
- Environmental Protection.
- Constitutional Provisions Regarding Environment.
- Protection Acts.
- Role of Government, NGOs and Individuals.
- Environmental Issues.
- Flood.
- Erosion.
- Earthquake.
- Deforestation.
- Population Explosion.
- Different States of Matter.
- Characteristics of Matter.
- Physical and Chemical Changes.
- Cell Structure.
- Plant Cell and Animal Cell.
- Microorganisms.
- Respiration in Organisms.
- Respiration in Plants.
- Force.
- Energy.
- Motion.
- Heat and Temperature.
- Measurement of Temperature.
- Chemical Reactions.
- Acids, Bases and Salts.
- Adaptation in Plants.
- Reproduction in Plants.
- Light and Reflection.
- Weather and Climate.
🏛 Social Science (20 Marks)
- Constitution of India and its Importance.
- Freedom Movement of India.
- Role of India in Freedom Movement.
- India After Independence.
- Natural Resources.
- Human Resources.
- Rise and Fall of Ahom Kingdom.
- Ancient Urban Civilization.
- Government: State and Central.
- Earth and its Structure.
- Consumer Protection and Rights.
- Role of Financial Institutions in Socio-Economic Development.
- Transport and Communication.
- Agricultural Development.
- Industrial Development.
- Democracy and its Principles.
- Contribution of Medieval Administrators in Assam.
- Atmosphere and its Different Layers.
📝 Language (Assamese / Bangla / Bodo / English) – 15 Marks
- Importance of Language Learning.
- Objectives of Language Learning.
- Application of Phrases and Idioms.
- Listening Skill.
- Speaking Skill.
- Reading Skill.
- Writing Skill.
- Methods of Language Teaching.
- Difference Between Home Language and Mother Tongue.
- Suffix and Prefix.
- Gender.
- Sandhi (Coalescence of Words).
- Verb and Number.
- Singular and Plural Forms.
- Natibidhi.
- Satibidhi.
- Reading Comprehension Test.
✍ OMR Sheet Instructions
- Only one Question Booklet (A/B/C/D) should be attempted.
- Fill Roll Number and Booklet Set carefully.
- Use only Black or Blue Ball Point Pen.
- Do not make multiple markings for the same question.
- Follow all instructions printed on Admit Card and Question Booklet.
- OMR evaluation will be fully computerized.
💰 Government TEIs Fee Structure (Per Annum)
Candidates admitted in Government Teacher Education Institutes (DIET, CTE, Normal School, BTC, BITE etc.) will have to pay the following fees.
| Head | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹150 |
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,200 (₹100 per month) |
| Electricity Fee (Non-Hosteller) | ₹600 |
| Electricity Fee (Hosteller) | ₹900 |
| Different Workshop & Field Visit | ₹200 |
| Games & Sports | ₹200 |
| Magazine Fee | ₹150 |
| Observation of Important Days | ₹200 |
📝 Semester Examination Fee (Government TEIs)
| Particulars | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular Students | ₹1,000 per Semester (₹2,000 annually) |
| Repeaters | ₹100 per Paper |
50% of the examination fee will be deposited to SBTE, SCERT Assam and the remaining amount will be utilized by the institutes for conducting semester-end evaluations.
🏫 Private TEIs Fee Structure (Per Annum)
Candidates taking admission in Private Teacher Education Institutes will have to pay the following annual fees.
| Head | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Tuition Fee | ₹21,600 |
| College Development Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Games & Sports Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Library Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Electricity Fee | ₹600 |
| Festival / Function Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Magazine Fee | ₹300 |
| Common Room Fee | ₹500 |
| Total Annual Fee | ₹34,000 |
🏠 Hostel Facilities
- Hostel accommodation may be provided free of cost subject to availability of seats.
- Students must bring their own bedding, bucket, mug, dish, glass and other personal items.
- If hostel seats are unavailable, students must arrange accommodation at their own expense.
- Food expenses must be borne by the students themselves.
📚 Attendance Rules
- Students must maintain at least 75% average attendance in all subjects of a semester.
- Students with attendance below 75% will not be allowed to appear in Semester End Evaluation.
- Attendance is compulsory throughout the course duration.
🚫 Admission Cancellation Rules
- If a student remains absent continuously for five working days from the first day of classes without prior information, admission may be cancelled.
- The vacant seat may be filled from the waiting list.
- Students unable to attend due to medical or unavoidable reasons must inform the Principal in writing along with supporting documents.
- Providing false information during admission may lead to immediate cancellation.
📖 Semester Evaluation Rules
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Passing Marks | 50% in each Internal & External Paper |
| Maximum Back Papers Allowed | 3 Papers |
| More Than 3 Back Papers | Must Reappear in Entire Semester |
| Additional Chances | 2 Consecutive Chances |
🔄 Re-Evaluation Facility
| Particulars | Fee |
|---|---|
| Re-Evaluation of Answer Script | ₹300 per Paper |
Students who are not satisfied with their semester examination results may apply for re-evaluation by paying the prescribed fee.
⚠ Discipline & Academic Rules
- Breaking institutional discipline may lead to disciplinary action.
- Students may be debarred from appearing in semester examinations for misconduct.
- Students must comply with all rules and regulations of the respective Teacher Education Institutes.
- Attendance, academic performance and conduct will be monitored throughout the course.
📌 Important Note for Candidates
Obtaining the D.El.Ed. qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to recruitment in Government Elementary Schools. Recruitment to teaching positions will be governed by the rules and procedures notified separately by the Government and concerned authorities.
All fees must be deposited through online mode into the designated bank account of the respective Teacher Education Institute. No cash transaction shall be entertained.
🗓 Detailed Counselling & Admission Schedule
Candidates qualifying in PET-2026 must participate in the online counselling process. Participation in counselling is mandatory for institute allotment.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Submission | 21-05-2026 to 10-06-2026 |
| Download Admit Card | From 05-07-2026 onwards |
| PET-2026 Examination | 12-07-2026 |
| Result Declaration | 27-07-2026 |
| 1st Phase Online Counselling | 28-07-2026 to 31-07-2026 |
| Round-1 Institute Allotment Result | 03-08-2026 |
| Round-1 Physical Admission & Document Verification | 04-08-2026 to 06-08-2026 |
| Submission of Admission Report by Institutes | 07-08-2026 |
| Publication of Vacancy List | 08-08-2026 |
| Round-2 Institute Allotment Result | 10-08-2026 |
| Round-2 Physical Admission & Verification | 11-08-2026 |
| Submission of Admission Report by Institutes | 12-08-2026 |
| Publication of Vacancy List | 13-08-2026 |
| 2nd Phase Online Counselling (Preference Modification) | 14-08-2026 |
| Round-3 Institute Allotment Result (Final Round) | 16-08-2026 |
| Final Physical Admission & Verification | 17-08-2026 |
| Submission of Final Admission Report | 18-08-2026 |
| Classes Commence | 19-08-2026 |
☎ Help Desk
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| scertpet2026@gmail.com | |
| Phone Number | +91 9101528831 |
| Working Hours | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Working Days) |
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Official Notification |
| Advertisement PDF | Advertisement PDF |
| Admission Schedule | Admission Schedule |
| User Manual | User Manual |
| Official Website | Official Website |
❓ FAQ
What is PET-2026?
PET-2026 is the Pre-Entry Test conducted by SCERT Assam for admission into the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course.
Who can apply for D.El.Ed. Admission 2026?
Permanent residents of Assam who have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) with the required percentage of marks can apply.
What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed HS (10+2) with at least 50% aggregate marks. SC/ST(P)/ST(H) candidates receive a 5% relaxation.
What is the age limit for PET-2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 34 years as on 01 July 2026. SC/ST candidates receive 2 years upper age relaxation.
How much is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹600 for all categories and must be paid online.
When will PET-2026 be conducted?
The PET-2026 examination will be conducted on 12 July 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Is counselling mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must participate in online counselling to be considered for institute allotment.
How many seats are available in SCERT Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026?
A total of 4150 seats are available in Government and Private Teacher Education Institutes across Assam.
What is the duration of the D.El.Ed course?
The Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course is of 2 years duration consisting of 4 semesters.
When will classes start for D.El.Ed Session 2026-28?
Classes for the first semester will commence from 19 August 2026.
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