The State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT), Assam has released the written examination notification for the Pre-Entry Test (PET) for admission into 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course. The course will be conducted at NCTE recognized Teacher Education Institutes (DIET/CTE/Normal School/BTC/Pvt. TEIs) in the state for the academic session 2025-2027. The written examination will be held on 13th July (Sunday), 2025.The candidates who have applied for  the Written Examination are hereby directed to download the admit card by visiting official website of SCERT, Assam from 5th July to 13th July 2025.

Name of the Course: Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)

Duration of Course: 2 years

Name of Council: State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT)

Resident-ship: The candidates must be permanent resident of Assam.

Educational Qualification: 

1. The candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (HS) [10+2] from a recognized Board/Council with at least 50% in aggregate, excluding marks secured in the optional/extra/fourth subject. 

2. For SC/ST(P)/ST(H) category candidates there will be a relaxation of 5% of marks in aggregate excluding marks secured in the optional/extra/fourth subject.

Age Limit: The candidates must not be less than 18 years and not more than 34 years as of 1^st July, 2025. There will be a relaxation of 2 years in the upper age limit for candidtes belonging to SC, ST(P), and ST(H) categories.

Reservation: Reservation of seats for the candidates belonging to reserved categories including OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H), Person with Disability (PWD) and EWS will be as per the Reservation Policy.

Exam Pattern

1. Name of Exam: Pre-Entry Test (PET)

2. Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)

3. Duration: 2 hours

4. Type of Question: MCQ

Date of Exam: 13^th July 2025 

Admit Card: Released

Result Declaration: 28^th July 2025

Venue for Pre-Entry Test (PET) - 2025: The venue for Pre-Entry Test (PET) - 2025 will be allocated in the "District" selected by the candidates during submission of online application form, which will be indicated in the Admit Card of the candidates. Seats will be allotted to the selected candidates in the Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) of the "District" in which the candidates choose to appear for the Pre-Entry Test (PET) - 2025.

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