The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Assam has released the official notification for admission into the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Course for the session 2026 – 2028. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online first for the Pre-Entry Test (PET) – 2026.
Course Details
- Name of course: Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
- Duration: 2 Years
- Intake Capacity: 4150 seats
- Number of TEIs: 64
- Academic Session: 2026 – 2028
- Exam Name: Pre-Entry Test (PET) 2026
- Date of Exam: 12th July 2026 (Sunday)
- Official Website: SCERT PET Assam
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Educational Qualification: Passed Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/ST(H) candidates).
- Age Limit: 18 – 34 years as of 1st July 2026 (2 years relaxation for SC, ST(P), & ST(H) categories).
- Reservation of Seats: As per Government norms for OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/PWD categories.
- Application Fee: Rs. 600 (all categories) via online payment (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/Wallet).
Admit Card & Exam Venue
Admit cards can be downloaded from SCERT PET Assam website from 5th July 2026 using Application Number and Date of Birth. Exam venue will be allocated in the district selected during online application and mentioned in the admit card.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: SCERT PET Assam
- Click on New Registration to complete the registration process.
- Login and fill the online application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Important Dates
- Start of online application: 21st May 2026
- Last date of application: 10th June 2026
- Admit Card Release: From 5th July 2026
- Pre-Entry Test (PET): 12th July 2026
- Result Declaration: 27th July 2026
Important Links
- Online Application Form
- Official Notification
- Information Brochure
- How to Apply Guide
- List of TEIs
- Official SCERT Website
SCERT D.El.Ed PET 2026 Syllabus
General Studies & Social Science
- Rise and Fall of Ahom Kingdom
- Ancient Urban Civilization
- Government: State and Central
- Earth and Its Structure
- Consumer Protection and Rights
- Role of Financial Institutions in Socio-Economic Development
- Transport and Communication
- Agricultural and Industrial Development
- India After Independence
- Contribution of Medieval Administrators in Assam
Language
- Objectives and Importance of Language Learning
- Application of Phrases and Idioms
- Skills of Language Learning: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
- Methods of Language Teaching
- Difference between Home Language and Mother Tongue
- Grammar: Suffix, Prefix, Gender, Sandhi, Singular and Plural Verbs
- Reading Comprehension Test
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