Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026: Students aspiring to build a career in the teaching profession have received an important opportunity from the State Government of Assam. The State Council of Educational Research and Training has officially released the Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026 notification for admission into the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course for the academic session 2026–2028.
Admission into the D.El.Ed programme will be conducted through the Pre-Entry Test (PET) 2026. Candidates who qualify in the entrance examination will be eligible for admission into NCTE-recognized Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs), including DIETs, CTEs, Normal Schools, BTC institutions and Private Teacher Education Institutes across Assam.
For students who wish to become Primary School Teachers in the future, this course serves as one of the most important teacher training programmes in the state. Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 21st May 2026 to 10th June 2026 through the official SCERT PET portal.
Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026 Overview
| Course Name | Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Academic Session | 2026–2028 |
| Conducting Authority | SCERT Assam |
| Entrance Examination | Pre-Entry Test (PET) 2026 |
| Total Seats | 4150 Seats |
| Number of TEIs | 64 |
| Examination Date | 12 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹600 |
| Admit Card Release | 5 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 27 July 2026 |
What is Assam D.El.Ed Course?
The Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) is a professional teacher training programme designed for candidates who want to teach at the elementary and primary school level. The course focuses on child psychology, teaching methodology, classroom management, language learning, mathematics education, environmental studies, educational technology and teaching practices.
After successfully completing the two-year course, candidates become eligible for various teaching opportunities and can further appear for Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET) and other teaching-related recruitment examinations.
Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before submitting the online application form, candidates must ensure that they satisfy all eligibility requirements prescribed by SCERT Assam.
Permanent Residency
Only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for admission into the D.El.Ed course.
Candidates may be required to produce valid residential proof during admission and document verification.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed Higher Secondary (HS) Examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or Council.
Candidates must secure at least 50% aggregate marks excluding marks obtained in extra, optional or fourth subjects.
Relaxation in qualifying marks is available for reserved category candidates as per government norms.
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| SC/ST(P)/ST(H) | 45% |
Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026 Age Limit
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed age criteria as on 1st July 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 34 Years |
| SC/ST(P)/ST(H) | Up to 36 Years |
You can use our age calculator tool wherever age criteria is required.
Reservation Policy
Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to OBC, MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H), EWS and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories will be provided according to existing Government of Assam rules.
Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online application form.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹600 |
Payment Methods
The application fee can be paid online through:
- Internet Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Digital Wallet
The application fee once paid is generally non-refundable.
SCERT PET Admit Card 2026
Candidates who successfully submit their online application will be able to download their PET 2026 admit card from the official portal from 5th July 2026 onwards.
Applicants must use their Application Number and Date of Birth to access and download the admit card.
The admit card will contain important details including:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Examination Date
- Examination Venue
- Reporting Time
- Important Instructions
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof on the examination day.
PET Examination Centre Allocation
The examination centre will be allotted in the district selected by the candidate during online registration.
The allotted examination venue will be mentioned on the admit card.
Candidates qualifying the entrance examination will also be considered for admission in Teacher Education Institutes located within the selected district, subject to seat availability and merit position.
How to Apply for Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026?
Candidates who wish to pursue the D.El.Ed course for the academic session 2026–2028 must submit their application online through the official SCERT PET portal.
Before beginning the application process, applicants should keep all required documents, educational certificates, passport-size photographs and signatures ready in the prescribed format.
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official SCERT PET portal.
- Click on “Online Application Form”.
- Select “New Registration”.
- Complete registration using the required details.
- Login using the generated credentials.
- Fill in personal and educational information carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all information before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates should thoroughly understand the examination pattern before starting their preparation.
The PET examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions covering various subjects relevant to elementary education and general aptitude.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark Deduction |
PET 2026 Section-Wise Distribution
Section-I
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Reasoning | 10 |
| Total | 35 |
Section-II
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 15 |
| General Science & EVS | 15 |
| Social Science | 20 |
| Language (Assamese/Bangla/Bodo/English) | 15 |
| Total | 65 |
Complete SCERT PET 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus has been designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude, general awareness and suitability for teacher training programmes.
General English
Candidates should prepare the following topics:
- Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Verbs
- Prepositions
- Comprehension
- Voice Change
- Narration
- Adverbs
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
General Knowledge
Important topics include:
- Current Affairs
- Who’s Who
- Abbreviations
- Constitution of India
- History of Assam
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Sports
- Art and Culture
- Everyday Science
- World Organizations
- Geography of India
- Educational Commissions
- Educational Committees
- Educational Organizations
- New Educational Initiatives
Reasoning
The reasoning section generally tests logical and analytical abilities.
Topics include:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Pattern Recognition
- Coding-Decoding
- Series
- Classification
- Analogy
- Problem Solving
General Mathematics
Topics include:
- Natural Numbers
- Whole Numbers
- Even and Odd Numbers
- Prime and Composite Numbers
- Place Value
- Fundamental Operations
- Factors and Multiples
- Prime Factorization
- LCM and HCF
- Fractions
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Money
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Data Handling
- Bar Graph
- Pie Chart
- Square and Square Root
- Ratio and Proportion
- Algebraic Equations
General Science & Environmental Science
Candidates should focus on:
- Natural Environment
- Social Environment
- Environmental Factors
- Pollution
- Biodiversity
- Floods and Erosion
- Earthquakes
- Deforestation
- Population Growth
- Environmental Protection
- Matter and Its Properties
- Chemical Reactions
- Force and Energy
- Motion
- Plant Cell
- Animal Cell
- Adaptation in Plants
- Reproduction in Plants
- Microorganisms
- Heat and Temperature
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Light and Reflection
- Weather and Climate
- Respiration
Social Science
Important areas include:
- Natural Resources
- Human Resources
- Atmosphere
- Indian Freedom Movement
- Constitution of India
- Democracy
- Ahom Kingdom
- Ancient Civilizations
- Government System
- Structure of Earth
- Consumer Rights
- Financial Institutions
- Transport and Communication
- Agriculture
- Industrial Development
- India After Independence
- Medieval Assam Administration
Language
The language section may be chosen from Assamese, Bangla, Bodo or English.
Topics include:
- Objectives of Language Learning
- Importance of Language Learning
- Phrases and Idioms
- Listening Skills
- Speaking Skills
- Reading Skills
- Writing Skills
- Teaching Methods
- Home Language and Mother Tongue
- Prefix and Suffix
- Gender
- Sandhi
- Verb Usage
- Singular and Plural
- Reading Comprehension
- Nattabidhi
- Sattabidhi
Important Dates of Assam D.El.Ed Admission 2026
| Online Application Starts | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 5 July 2026 |
| PET Examination | 12 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 27 July 2026 |
Important Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Admission Schedule | Click Here |
| User Manual | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
