The SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 — officially the Pre Entry Test — is conducted by SCERT Assam (State Council of Educational Research and Training, Assam) for admission to the 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) at NCTE-recognised Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) across Assam for the session 2026–28. Applications were open from 21 May 2026 to 10 June 2026 at the official portal scertpet.co.in. The admit card is out from 5 July 2026 and the PET is scheduled for 12 July 2026. On this page, find exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, admit card, answer key, result, and previous year question papers for SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET.
Latest: SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 admit card is out (from 5 July 2026) at scertpet.co.in. Candidates who downloaded it before 5 July should re-download due to a change in some exam venues. PET exam date: 12 July 2026. Result expected ~27 July 2026.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026
What is SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET?
The Pre Entry Test (PET) is a state-level Education entrance exam organized by SCERT Assam (Assam State Council of Educational Research and Training) for admission to the 2-year D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) programme at NCTE-recognised TEIs — including DIETs, CTEs, Normal Schools, BITEs, BTCs, and approved private institutes in Assam. The exam is also commonly searched as Assam D.El.Ed. admission test, SCERT PET Assam, or Assam DELEd entrance exam. Admission is strictly merit-based on PET scores with district-wise counselling.
Explore related pages: Admit Card | Answer Key & Response Sheet | Result | Syllabus | Previous Year Question Papers
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Important Dates
All key dates for SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 are listed below. These are as officially announced/confirmed. Check scertpet.co.in for any revisions.
| Exam Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Opens | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 (Closed) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 600 (all categories) |
| SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Admit Card 2026 | 5 July 2026 (Released) |
| SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Exam Date 2026 | 12 July 2026 |
| Release of Answer Key / Response Sheet | After the exam (July 2026) |
| SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Result 2026 | ~27 July 2026 (tentative) |
| Counselling / Seat Allotment | To be announced after result |
Important Downloads and Official Links
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Application Form
The SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 application form was available online at scertpet.co.in from 21 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. The application fee was Rs. 600 for all categories. Candidates needed to submit accurate details, upload required documents (photograph, signature), and pay the fee online before the closing date. The registration window is now closed.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Application Form – Registration window has closed (was open 21 May – 10 June 2026). The admit card is now available at scertpet.co.in.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions set by SCERT Assam:
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2 / Higher Secondary) from a recognised Board/Council with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (excluding optional/fourth subject). For SC, ST(P), and ST(H) candidates, the minimum is 45% marks.
- Age: Minimum 18 years and maximum 34 years as on 1 July 2026. For SC/ST(P)/ST(H) candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by 2 years (i.e., up to 36 years).
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 marks total, to be completed in 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The question paper is divided into two sections:
| Section | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | General English | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 15 | |
| Reasoning | 10 | |
| Section B | General Mathematics | 15 |
| General Science & EVS | 15 | |
| Social Science | 20 | |
| Language (Assamese / Bangla / Bodo / English) | 15 |
For detailed topic-wise breakdown, visit the SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Syllabus page. You can also download and practice from SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Previous Year Question Papers.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Admit Card
The SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET admit card 2026 (hall ticket) is available at scertpet.co.in from 5 July 2026. Candidates must log in with their registration credentials to download it. Note: SCERT Assam has revised some exam venues — candidates who downloaded the admit card before 5 July 2026 should download it again. The hall ticket contains exam date, centre address, reporting time, and instructions. Carrying a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory on exam day. Read more: SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Admit Card 2026.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Answer Key
After the exam on 12 July 2026, SCERT Assam will release the SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET answer key 2026 and response sheet at scertpet.co.in. Candidates can cross-check their answers and raise objections if any discrepancy is found within the specified objection window. The official answer key determines the final result scores. Read more: SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Answer Key 2026.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 Result and Counselling
The SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET result 2026 is expected around 27 July 2026 (tentative). Results will be published on scertpet.co.in. After the result, candidates participate in online district-wise counselling where they choose preferred TEIs. Seat allotment is done as per PET score, category, and seat availability. Read more: SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Result 2026.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates preparing for the Pre Entry Test should download and practice from SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET previous year question papers. These actual past exam papers help you understand the question pattern, difficulty level, and topic weightage. You can download them from: SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET Question Papers.
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET |
| Full Form | Pre Entry Test |
| Conducting Body | SCERT Assam (State Council of Educational Research and Training, Assam) |
| Level | State Level |
| Official Website | scertpet.co.in |
| Course | 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) |
| Session | 2026–28 |
| Admit Card | 5 July 2026 (Released) |
| Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Total Marks | 100 (100 MCQs × 1 mark; −0.25 for wrong answer) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Admission Basis | Merit from PET score + district-wise counselling |
| Type of Exam | Education Entrance Exam |
SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET (Pre Entry Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by SCERT Assam (State Council of Educational Research and Training, Assam) for admission to the 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) programme at NCTE-recognised Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) in Assam.
The SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET 2026 exam is scheduled for 12 July 2026. Admit cards are available from 5 July 2026 at scertpet.co.in; candidates who downloaded before 5 July should re-download due to a change in some exam venues.
Permanent residents of Assam aged 18–34 years (as on 1 July 2026) who have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST(P)/ST(H)) are eligible. Age relaxation of 2 years applies for SC/ST categories.
The official website for SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET is scertpet.co.in. The SCERT Assam main site is scert.assam.gov.in.
The PET consists of 100 MCQs totalling 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. Section A covers General English (10 marks), General Knowledge (15 marks), and Reasoning (10 marks). Section B covers General Mathematics (15 marks), General Science & EVS (15 marks), Social Science (20 marks), and Language — Assamese/Bangla/Bodo/English (15 marks). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Useful books include the D.El.Ed. Entrance Examination Guide Book and the D.El.Ed. (C.T.) Complete Entrance Guide 2026-27 with Previous Years Questions & Answers. Candidates should also practise from SCERT Assam D.El.Ed PET previous year question papers.
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