Assam Special TET 2023

The government of Assam has announced the 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the year 2023. This test is specifically for the Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels of education in the 6th Schedule area districts of Assam. If you are interested and eligible to take this test, and have a permanent residence in these districts, you can appear for Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) of the Special 6th Schedule TET-2023.

Those who qualify for the 6th Schedule TET will have the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process for the post of elementary teachers in schools located in the 6th Schedule area. However, it is important to note that the candidates must also meet other academic and professional qualifications as per the norms set by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). This is a great opportunity for eligible candidates to take the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching.

The official notification of the 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test has been released by the government of Assam. This is an important test for those seeking to become teachers in the Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels of education in the 6th Schedule area districts of Assam. If you are interested and meet the eligibility criteria, you can appear for Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) of the Special 6th Schedule TET-2023. Successful candidates will have the chance to participate in the recruitment process for the post of elementary teachers in schools located in the 6th Schedule area, subject to meeting other academic and professional qualifications.

Assam Special TET Details

Exam name: Special 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2023
Authority: State Level Empowered Committee, TET
Department: Department of Education, Government of Assam
Eligible districts: Baksa, Chirang, Dima-Hasao, Kokrajhar, Karbi-Anglong, West Karbi-Anglong and Udalguri
Exam type: Written Exam (OMR)
Exam date: 30th April 2023
Exam duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes for each Paper. Additional 20 minutes time (per hour) for visually impaired candidates.
Papers: Paper-I (Lower Primary) and Paper-II (Upper Primary)
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions: 150 MCQs for each paper
Negative Marking: None
Medium of Exam: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, and English
Validity of TET Certificate: Lifetime validity
Qualifying Marks: 60% or 90 marks out of 150 to qualify for all candidates except SC/ST (Hills)/ ST (Plain)/ OBC/MOBC/ PWD (PH) candidates. Qualifying marks for these candidates are 83 out of 150 or 55%.
Mode of Application: Online
Helpline: To be updated later

Eligibility Criteria of Assam TET

To be eligible for the Assam Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET), a candidate must fulfill certain criteria. Firstly, the candidate must be a permanent resident of the 6th Schedule area districts, which include Baksa, Chirang, Dima-Hasao, Kokrajhar, Karbi-Anglong, West Karbi-Anglong, and Udalguri. This means that only those candidates who have been residing in these areas for a considerable amount of time are eligible to apply for the exam.

In addition to the residency criteria, the Assam TET exam also has certain educational qualification requirements. For Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels, the educational qualifications required are as follows: the candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary or its equivalent with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Alternatively, the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree. These educational qualifications ensure that the candidates who apply for the exam have the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful teachers.

Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V)

a) Qualifications required for appointment as a teacher in class I to V are:

Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from an NCTE recognized institution, along with a mandatory 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education within 2 years of appointment.

b) Candidates pursuing teacher education courses recognized by NCTE or RCI may also apply for TET, but must acquire all required qualifications before applying for appointment. Candidates admitted into 2-year D.El.Ed program before 31st August 2009 may refer to Clause B under the subheading Relaxation.

Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII)

a) Qualification requirements for TET:

Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR
At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation and B. Ed OR
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B. El. Ed) OR
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.A./ B. Sc. Ed. or B.A. Ed/B. Sc. Ed OR
Graduation with 50% marks and 1-year B. Ed. (Special Education)
Note: Minimum percentage of marks in graduation is not applicable for those who took admission prior to July 29, 2011.

b) Eligibility for TET:

A person pursuing a teacher education course recognized by NCTE/RCI and having Admit Card for the final year examination specified in the NCTE Guideline dated 11th February, 2011, may apply for TET.
However, appointment can only be applied for after acquiring all required qualifications.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH) can get a relaxation of up to 5% in academic marks to appear in TET for Paper-I (LP Level) and Paper-II (UP Level).
The degree of handicap for PH candidates should be minimum 40% and certified by a competent authority.
Candidates who were admitted in 2-Year D.El.Ed before 31/08/2009 can apply for Paper-I (LP Level) with relaxation up to 5% in HSSLC marks as per NCTE Notification No. F.51-1/2009-NCTE (N&S) dated 31st August 2009 and qualified 2-Year D.El.Ed subsequently.
Candidates who were admitted in 1-Year B.Ed. before 31/08/2009 can apply for Paper-II (UP Level) with relaxation up to 5% in Graduation marks 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

To complete the online application process, candidates are required to pay a specific amount of money as examination fee, which can be paid online. Further details regarding this are provided below.

Category	Paper 1 Fee	Paper 2 Fee
General	Rs. 450/-	Rs. 450/-
SC/ST	Rs. 350/-	Rs. 350/-
OBC/MOBC	Rs. 350/-	Rs. 350/-
PWD (PH)	Rs. 200/-	Rs. 200/-

How to Apply for Assam TET Exam ?

Those who are interested and eligible to pursue a career in the field of education can apply for Assam Special TET 2023 online. To apply, they need to follow the steps mentioned below.

Description	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Official TET Notification	Click Here
Special TET Syllabus	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Structure and Content of Assam TET

Paper I (for classes I to V)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
Language I – Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Karbi, Hmar, Alternative English (compulsory-any one)	30 MCQs	30
Language II – English(compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
Mathematics	30 MCQs	30
Environmental Studies	30 MCQs	30
Total	150 MCQs	150

Paper II (for class VI to VIII)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
Language I – Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Alternative English, Karbi, Hmar (compulsory-any one)	30 MCQs	30
Language II –English (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30
Anyone Paper of the below	60 MCQs	60
Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science teacher): Or	60 MCQs	60
Social Studies (For Social Studies teacher):	60 MCQs	60
Total	150 MCQs	150

List of TET Exam Centres and Centre Codes

Centre	District	Code
Kokrajhar		1
Baksa		2
Udalguri		3
Dima-Hasao		4
Karbi-Anglong		5
West Karbi-Anglong		6

FAQs of Assam Special TET 2023

When does the online application for Assam Special TET 2023 start?

The online application submission for Assam Special TET 2023 starts on 5th March 2023.

What is the meaning of TET?

TET stands for Teacher Eligibility Test, which is a mandatory exam for aspiring teachers to be eligible for teaching jobs in schools.

When is the last date to submit the online application?

The last date to submit the online application for Assam Special TET 2023 is 25th March 2023.

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