Assam Special TET 2023 – LP/ UP TET Exam, Online Apply
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Assam Special TET 2023


Govt. of Assam
has released the official notification of 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2023 for Lower Primary and Upper Primary level for the 6th Schedule area districts of Assam. Interested and eligible candidates having permanent residence in the 6th Schedule area district of Assam may appear in Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) of Special 6th Schedule TET-2023.
 
The qualified candidates of the 6th Schedule TET will be eligible to participate in the recruitment process for the post of elementary teachers of schools located in the 6th Schedule area provided they have other academic and professional qualification as per NCTE norms.
 

Assam Special TET Details


Name of exam: Special 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2023

Name of authority:
State Level Empowered Committee, TET

Name of department:
Department of Education, Government of Assam

Name of eligible districts: Baksa, Chirang, Dima-Hasao, Kokrajhar, Karbi-Anglong, West Karbi-Anglong and Udalguri

Type of exam:
Written Exam (OMR)

Date of exam:
30th April 2023

Duration of exam: 2 Hours 30 Minutes for each Paper. An additional 20 minutes time (per hour) will be there for visually impaired candidates.

No of papers: 2 Papers

# Paper-I: Lower Primary (LP)
# Paper-II: Upper Primary (UP)

Type of questions:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

No of questions: 150 MCQs for each Paper.

Negative marking:
There is no negative marking .

Medium of exam:
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi and English

Validity of TET certificate:
TET Certificate has a lifetime validity.

Qualifying marks: A candidate is required to score 60% i.e. 90 marks out of 150 to qualify the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET). However, for SC/ST (Hills)/ ST (Plain)/ OBC/MOBC/ PWD (PH), there will be a relaxation of 5%. Thus, for these candidates, qualifying marks will be 83 out of 150 i.e. 55%.

Mode of application: Online

Helpline: To be updated later

Eligibility Criteria of Assam TET


Residentship:
Candidate must be a permanent resident of the 6th Schedule area districts, i.e., Baksa, Chirang, Dima-Hasao, Kokrajhar, Karbi-Anglong, West Karbi-Anglong and Udalguri.

Educational Qualification: The educational qualifications for Lower Primary and Upper Primary Assam TET exam are as mentioned below.

Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V)


a) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
OR
Graduation and two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) obtained from any NCTE recognized institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in class I to V, provided the person so appointed as teacher will have to mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within two years of such appointment as primary teacher.

b) However, a candidate who is pursuing and having Admit Card of final year examination of any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Guideline dated 11th February, 2011, may also apply for TET. However he/she can apply for appointment only after acquiring all the required qualification.

Remark:
Candidate admitted into 2 year D.El.Ed program before 31st August 2009: Please refer to Clause B under subheading Relaxation.

Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII)


a) Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
OR
At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post Graduation and B. Ed
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B. El. Ed).
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A./ B. Sc. Ed. Or B.A. Ed/B. Sc. Ed.
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B. Ed. (Special Education)

Note:
Minimum percentage of marks in graduation shall not be applicable to those in cumbents who had already taken admission to the Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Elementary Education or  equivalent course prior to the 29th July, 2011.

b) However, a person who is pursuing and having Admit Card of final year Examination of any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Guideline dated 11th February, 2011, may also apply for TET. However he/she can apply for appointment only after acquiring all the required qualification.

Remark:
Candidate those who were admitted in 1-Year B.Ed. program before 31st August 2009 please refer to Clause C under subheading Relaxation.

Relaxation:
Following relaxation will be applicable

A. Relaxation up to 5% in the academic marks in HSSLC or Graduation shall be applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH) to appear in TET (The degree of handicap in case of PH candidates should be minimum 40% and to be certified by the competent authority) both for Paper-I (LP Level) and Paper-II (UP Level).

B. For Paper-I (LP Level) relaxation up to 5% in HSSLC marks shall be applicable for candidates who were admitted in 2-Year D.El.Ed before 31/08/2009 as per NCTE Notification No. F.51-1/2009-NCTE (N&S) dated 31st August 2009 and qualified 2-Year D.El.Ed subsequently.

C. For Paper-II (UP Level) relaxation up to 5% in Graduation marks shall be applicable for candidates who were admitted in 1-Year B.Ed. before 31/08/2009 as per NCTE Notification No. F.51-1/2009-NCTE (N&S) dated 31st August 2009 and qualified 1-Year B.Ed. subsequently.

Examination Fee of Assam TET


Candidates need to pay a specific amount of money as examination fee to complete the online application process. Examination fee needs to paid online. Details regarding this are provided below-
CategoryPaper 1
Paper 2
GeneralRs.450/-Rs.450/-
SC/STRs.350/-Rs.350/-
OBC/ MOBC
Rs.350/-Rs.350/-
PWD (PH)
Rs.200/-Rs.200/-
 

How to Apply for Assam TET Exam ?


Interested and eligible candidates who want to pursue their career in the field of education may apply for Assam Special TET 2023 online. They may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.

# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .

# Click on Online Application Form link .

# A new web page will be opened, click on Registration button .

# Read all the instructions given on the webpage and click on Next button .

# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .

# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature .

# Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .

# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .

Important Dates of Assam Special TET 2023


# Starting date of online application: 5th March 2023
# Last date of online application: 25th March 2023
# Issue of E-Admit Card: 15th April 2023
# Date of Assam Special TET Exam: 30th April 2023

Important Web-Links of Assam TET Exam

Online Application Form
Click Here 
Official TET Notification
Click Here
Special TET SyllabusClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here
 

Structure and Content of Assam TET 

 
Following is the paper-wise Structure and Content of Assam TET. 
 
# Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Lower Primary level (classes I to V). 
# Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Upper Primary level (classes VI to VIII).
 
Paper I (for classes I to V)
SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)30 MCQs30
Language I – Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Karbi, Hmar, Alternative English (compulsory-any one)30 MCQs30
Language II – English(compulsory)30 MCQs30
Mathematics30 MCQs30
Environmental Studies30 MCQs30
Total150 MCQs150
 
Paper II (for class VI to VIII)
SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)30 MCQs30
Language I – Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Alternative English, Karbi, Hmar (compulsory-any one)30 MCQs30
Language II –English (compulsory)30 MCQs30
Anyone Paper of the below
Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science teacher):  Or60 MCQs60
Social Studies (For Social Studies teacher):60 MCQs60
Total150 MCQs150
 

List of TET Exam Centres and Centre Codes 

 
To be selected by candidate at the time of submission of online application for appearing in Special 6th Schedule TET. Candidate will have to select one Centre only. 
 
District
Centre District Code
Kokrajhar
1
Baksa2
Udalguri3
Dima-Hasao
4
Karbi-Anglong5
West Karbi-Anglong6
 

FAQs of Assam Special TET 2023

 
What is the starting date of online application for Assam Special TET 2023?

The starting date of Assam Special TET 2023 online application submission is 5th March 2023.

What do you mean by TET?

TET stands for Teacher Eligibility Test.

What is the last date of online application?

The last date of Assam Special TET 2023 online application submission is 25th March 2023.