After a long time of 7 years, Assam government decided to conduct a TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) examination to full fill vacant teacher’s posts in various schools across in the Assam state. The department related to this examination decided to conduct for both Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) level TET. Online applications are invited from all eligible residences of Assam. Candidate can apply online.
Last date for apply: 17.09.2019
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TET Assam Recruitment 2019 Details:
Name of Examination: Teachers Eligibility Test, 2019
Name of Organization: Elementary Education Department, Government of Assam
Date of Examination: 20th October 2019
Language of Examination: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, English
Duration of the Exam: 2 ½ hours (150 Minutes) for Paper-I and 2 ½ hours (150 Minutes) for Paper II. Additional 20 minutes time (per hour) will be there for visually impaired candidates.
Minimum Marks for qualifying in TET: A candidate is required to score 60 % i.e. 90 marks out of 150 to qualify the Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET). However, for SC/ST (Hills)/ST (Plain)/OBC/MOBC/PWD (PH), there will be relaxation of 5 %. Thus, for these candidates, qualifying marks will be 83 out of 150 i.e. 55 %.
Structure of the Assam TET 2019:
The Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Lower Primary level (classes I to V)
Paper I (for classes I to V):
Structure and Content (All Compulsory)
(i) Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(ii) Language I – Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Nepali, Karbi, Hmar (compulsory-any one)
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(iii) Language II – English(compulsory)
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(iv) Mathematics
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(v) Environmental Studies
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
All (150) questions will be of MCQ type; each question will carry 1 mark.
The Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Upper Primary level (classes VI to VIII).
Paper II – (for class VI to VIII) Mathematics & Science or Social Science (Studies)
(i) Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(ii) Language I – Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Nepali, Karbi, Hmar (compulsory-any one)
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(iii) Language II –English (compulsory)
Number of Questions: 30 MCQs
Marks: 30 Marks
(iv) (a) For Mathematics and Science teacher : Mathematics and Science Or
Number of Questions: 60 MCQs
Marks: 60 Marks
(iv) (b) For Social Studies teacher : Social Studies Or
Number of Questions: 60 MCQs
Marks: 60 Marks
(iv) (c) For any other teacher – either iv (a) Or iv (b)
All (150) questions will be of MCQ type; each question will carry 1 mark.
Duration of examination: 2 ½ hours (150 Minutes) for Paper-I and 2 ½ hours (150 Minutes) for Paper II. Additional 20 minutes’ time (per hour) will be there for visually impaired candidates.
Minimum Marks for qualifying in TET:
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 relaxation of 5 %. Thus, for these candidates, qualifying marks will be 83 out of 150 i.e. 55 %
* There will be no negative marking.
Medium of question paper: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, English
Validity: The validity of the Mark sheet cum Certificate of TET shall be for 7 (seven) years from the date of issue of the certificate by the Empowered Committee, TET, Govt. of Assam.
Application Fee:- Candidates need to pay an amount of money as application fee to complete the application procedure.
a) For Paper l
• General Category candidates: Rs 325/-
• SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC/ PWD(PH) candidates: Rs 300/-
b) For Paper II
• General Category candidates: Rs 325/-
• SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH) candidates: Rs 300/-
TET Assam Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam and also need to full fill below provided academic qualifications. Also we strongly suggest you to check official notification before applying for this TET exam.
Minimum Qualification for appearing in Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V):- Any one from below
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
• Graduation and two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) obtained from any 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 mandatory undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE within two years of such appointment as primary teacher.
• A person who is pursuing 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 can apply for appointment only after acquiring all the required qualification.
Remark: Candidate those who were admitted in D.El.Ed program before 31st August 2009 please refer to Clause B under subheading Relaxation of official notification.
Minimum Qualification for appearing in Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII):- Any one from below
• Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B. Ed).
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B. El. Ed).
• 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.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B. Ed.(Special Education).
• A person who is pursuing 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 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 2009please refer to Clause C under subheading Relaxation of official notification.
How to Apply TET Assam Recruitment 2019?
Applicant who are eligible as per National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms are able to submit their application by following below provided steps after official announcement of online application.
Follow mention steps to apply:
• Scroll down, check Important Link‘s section.
• Click on Online Application Link.
• Complete your registration, upload photo & signature, pay application fee & submit application.
• Take a print out of application for future use.
Important Dates TET Exam:
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- Starting date of online application: 2nd September 2019
- Last date of online application: 17th September 2019
- Admit card available for TET Exam: 30th September 2019
- Date of Assam TET Exam: 20th October 2019
Important web links:
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Online Application Link 1 | Click Here |
| Online Application Link 2 | Click Here |
| Download TET Syllabus (LP) | Click Here |
| Download TET Syllabus (UP) | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
