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Your complete guide to the Assam Teacher Eligibility Test — eligibility, Paper I & II exam pattern, syllabus, qualifying marks and certificate validity, based on official SCERT Assam / NCTE norms.
The Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (Assam TET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in elementary schools (Classes I–VIII) in Assam, in accordance with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 and the guidelines of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). SCERT Assam is the State Academic Authority for the TET.
The test has two papers — Paper I for the Lower Primary level (Classes I–V) and Paper II for the Upper Primary level (Classes VI–VIII). A candidate who intends to teach at both levels may appear for both papers.
Qualifying the Assam TET only establishes eligibility; it does not by itself guarantee appointment, which is made through a separate recruitment process. As per current norms, the TET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity.
2026 cycle
SCERT Assam / the Department of School Education, Assam has notified the Special Assam TET 2026 for the Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels. For complete eligibility, the application window, exam dates and the apply link, refer to the official SCERT Assam portal — these details are released with each notification.
View official notificationThe Assam TET is an objective (MCQ) test with two papers. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying mark is 60% (90 out of 150), with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. The TET certificate has lifetime validity.
For candidates intending to teach Classes I–V. 150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hours 30 minutes. No negative marking.
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | — |
For candidates intending to teach Classes VI–VIII. 150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hours 30 minutes. No negative marking.
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics & ScienceFor Mathematics & Science teachers | 60 | 60 | — |
| Social Studies / Social ScienceFor Social Studies teachers (opt one of the two) | 60 | 60 | — |
Child Development & Pedagogy
Language I & Language II
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Child Development & Pedagogy
Language I & Language II
Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers)
Social Studies / Social Science (for Social Studies teachers)
Who conducts the Assam TET?
The Assam TET is conducted under the State Academic Authority, SCERT Assam, and the Department of School Education, Government of Assam, in accordance with NCTE norms and the RTE Act, 2009.
What are the papers in the Assam TET?
There are two papers — Paper I for the Lower Primary level (Classes I–V) and Paper II for the Upper Primary level (Classes VI–VIII). Candidates may appear for one or both depending on the level they wish to teach.
Is there negative marking in the Assam TET?
No. There is no negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II.
What are the qualifying marks for the Assam TET?
A candidate must score at least 60% (90 out of 150) to qualify. A 5% relaxation is allowed for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per the official norms.
How many questions are there and what is the duration?
Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, to be answered in 2 hours 30 minutes.
What is the validity of the Assam TET certificate?
As per current norms, the TET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity, unless notified otherwise by the Government of Assam.
Does qualifying the Assam TET guarantee a teaching job?
No. Qualifying the TET only establishes eligibility for recruitment; appointment is made through a separate recruitment process.