Assam Special TET 2023: The official notification for the 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2023 has been issued by the Assam government. This test is for the Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels and is specifically for the districts in the 6th Schedule area of Assam. Candidates who are interested and eligible and have a permanent residence in the 6th Schedule area districts of Assam are eligible to appear for Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) of the Special 6th Schedule TET-2023.
Candidates who pass the 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) will be eligible to take part in the recruitment process for the position of elementary school teacher in schools situated in the 6th Schedule area, as long as they meet the other academic and professional qualifications required by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Assam Special TET 2023 Details
Name of Exam: Special 6th Schedule Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)- 2023
Name of authority: State Level Empowered Committee , TET
Name of the Department: Department of Education, Government of Assam
Name of Eligible District: Baksa, Chirang, Dima-Hasao, Kokrajhar, Karbi-Anglong, West Karbi-Anglong and Udalguri.
Type of Exam: Written Exam OMR Based.
Date of Exam: 30th April, 2023
No. of Paper: 2 Papers-
- Papaer-I – Lower Primary
- Paper-II – Upper Primary
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
No of Questions: 150 MCQs each paper
Negative Marking: There is no Negative Marking
Medium of Exam: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi and English
Validity of TET Certificate: TET Certificate has lifetime validity.
Qualification Marks: 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 %.
Mode of Application: Online
Helpline: to be updated Later.
Eligibility Criteria of Assam TET
Residentship: Candidates must be a permanent Resident of 6th Schedule District, i.e. Baksa, Chirang, Dima-Hasao, Kokrajhar, Karbi-Anglong, West Karbi-Anglong and Udalguri.
Educational Qualification: The Educational Qualifications for Lower Primary and Upper Primary Assam TET Exam are mention below-
Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V)
1.Complete Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
OR
Complete Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
OR
Complete Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
OR
Complete Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
OR
Complete Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from any NCTE recognized institution. But you must undergo a 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE within 2 years of appointment as a primary teacher.
2. If you are currently pursuing a teacher education course (recognized by NCTE or RCI), and have the Admit Card for the final year examination, you are eligible to apply for TET. But, you can only apply for a teaching job after completing all the required qualifications.
Note: If you were accepted into a two-year D.El.Ed program before August 31, 2009, please check Clause B under the “Relaxation” subheading.
Upper Primary TET(Class VI to VIII)
(A) Completed a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by any name), along with a Bachelor’s degree.
OR
Obtained at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation, and a Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) degree.
OR
Completed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.) degree.
OR
Completed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year degree in B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A. Ed/B. Sc. Ed.
OR
Completed Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B. Ed. (Special Education) degree.
Note: if you had already taken admission to a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Bachelor of Elementary Education, or equivalent course before July 29, 2011, the minimum percentage requirement for Graduation marks will not be applicable to you.
(B) If you are currently pursuing a teacher education course that is recognized by the NCTE or the RCI and have an Admit Card for the final year examination, you may apply for the TET. However, you will only be eligible for appointment after you have completed all the necessary qualifications.
Remarks: If you were admitted to a 1-year B.Ed. program before August 31, 2009, please refer to Clause C under the “Relaxation” subheading.
Relaxation: Following Relaxation will be Applicable-
A. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH) can receive a relaxation of up to 5% in their academic marks in HSSLC or Graduation to appear in TET. PH candidates must have a minimum of 40% disability certified by the competent authority.
B. Candidates who were admitted to a 2-year D.El.Ed program before August 31, 2009, as per NCTE Notification No. F.51-1/2009-NCTE (N&S) dated August 31, 2009, and have subsequently qualified the program can receive a relaxation of up to 5% in their HSSLC marks for Paper-I (LP Level) of TET.
C. Candidates who were admitted to a 1-year B.Ed. program before August 31, 2009, as per NCTE Notification No. F.51-1/2009-NCTE (N&S) dated August 31, 2009, and have subsequently qualified the program can receive a relaxation of up to 5% in their Graduation marks for Paper-II (UP Level) of TET.
Application Fee of Assam TET
To complete the online application process for the exam, candidates need to pay an examination fee. The fee can be paid online and the details for the same are provided below-
| Category | Paper-I | Paper-II |
| 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 Assam TET Exam ?
Candidates who are interested and eligible to pursue their career in the field of education can apply for Assam Special TET 2023 online by following the below-mentioned steps:-
- Scroll down and go to the “Important Web-Links” section.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
- A new web page will be opened, click on the “Registration” button.
- Read all the instructions given on the webpage and click on the “Next” button.
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
- Upload your passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on the “Submit” button.
- Don’t forget to take a print of the submitted application form.
Important Dates of Assam Special TET 2023
| Starting Date of Online Applications | 05-03-2023 |
| Last Date for Submitting Online Application | 25-03-2023 |
| Issue of E-Admit card | 15-04-2023 |
| Date of Assam Special TET Exam | 30-04-2023 |
Important Web Links of Assam Special TET 2023
| Download Advertisement detail | Click Here |
| Apply Online Form | Click Here |
| Special TET Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Web site | Click Here |
List of TET Exam Center and Center Code
Candidates who wish to appear for the Special 6th Schedule TET need to select a center while submitting their online application. They can select only one center.
| District | Center District Code |
| Kokrajhar | 1 |
| Baksa | 2 |
| Udalguri | 3 |
| Dima-Hasao | 4 |
| Karbi-Anglong | 5 |
| West Karbi-Anglong | 6 |