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The Department of primary education in Assam has issued the notification for the Assam TET examination 2023. The application procedure opened on 5th March 2023. The TET examination was conducted on April 30, 2023.
The details of the Assam TET Examination, in a nutshell, can be observed here below –
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Examination | Teacher Eligibility Test for the State of Assam |
| Exam conducted by | Department of Elementary Education in Assam |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Name of Post that the exam is held | Lower Primary and Upper Primary Teachers |
| Duration of the Exam | 2. 5 Hours |
| Languages that you can answer the exam in | English, Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Manipuri, or Nepali, |
| Examination fees | General- Rs. 500/- SC/ST/OBC/MOBC & PWD- Rs. 300/- |
| Location of the exam | Assam |
| Official website | www.ssa.assam.gov.in |
Eligibility criteria for the Assam TET examination
The eligibility conditions for the TET examination in Assam would include
- Age limit – Minimum 18 years and a maximum of 38 years
- Educational Qualification – Candidates must have passed a graduate degree from a recognized university.
They should also have a degree in B.Ed or Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EI.ED) with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Number of attempts – no limit until you cross the upper age limit
- Experience – No experience needed
Assam TET examination – A few important points to note
In addition to the eligibility criteria, those looking to apply for the Assam TET should have the following points to be taken care of.
- There are no negative marks for the wrong answer
- The candidates should have good health and be medically fit
- They should have good moral character and must not be linked with any criminal case.
- Candidates should check for the authenticity of the details in the application form. Any intentional information shared can initiate criminal proceedings.
The qualifying marks for the Assam TET examination
To be eligible for the posts, you should satisfy the following qualifying marks
- Unreserved – 78%
- Scheduled casts – 63%
- Scheduled tribes – 54%
Assam TET Examination Pattern 2023
You will have to answer two papers viz paper 1 and Paper 2. If you are looking to apply for the teacher’s post for calls 1 to 5, you need to answer paper 1 only. However, to qualify as a teacher for teaching classes 6 to 8, you need to appear for and clear both paper 1 and paper 2.
Both paper 1 and paper 2 will have 150 marks each and will have to be answered in 150 minutes. There is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
Subjects –
- Language 1
- Language 2
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Mathematics
- Environmental science
- Science
- Social science
FAQs
What is the official Assam Department website?
For any information on the Assam TET, you can get in touch with the website dee.assam.gov.in
I am a citizen of India but not a permanent resident of Assam. Am I eligible for the Assam TET exam?
No. To be eligible for the Assam TET examination, you should be a resident of Assam state.
How many attempts are allowed for the Assam TET examination?
There is no limit on the number of attempts as long as you fulfill the other eligibility conditions.
What is the application fee for Assam TET for several category applicants?
Fees for the general category would be Rs. 500, while those belonging to the ST /SC /OBC /PWD /MOBC category need to pay Rs. 300.
What topics are covered under the English language for TET 2023?
The topics for the English language would include vocabulary-antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, Tense Forms, Pairs of Words, Direct narration, indirect narration, and more.