The Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, conducted by Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Assam, features two papers tailored for aspiring primary and upper primary teachers, each with 150 multiple-choice questions worth 150 marks and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking, allowing candidates to attempt all questions without penalty. The exam assesses child development, pedagogy, languages, and subject-specific knowledge relevant to classes I-V (Paper I) or VI-VIII (Paper II).
Paper I targets candidates for primary teaching roles and includes five compulsory sections, each with 30 questions carrying 30 marks. Child Development & Pedagogy evaluates understanding of educational psychology and teaching methodologies. Language I offers options like Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Nepali, Karbi, or Hmar, focusing on comprehension and pedagogy, while Language II is English.
Mathematics covers numerical ability and problem-solving for young learners, and Environmental Studies addresses Science, Social Studies, and everyday awareness. The structure ensures a balanced evaluation of foundational teaching skills for early education.
Section
Questions
Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy
30
Language I (Assamese/Bengali/etc.)
Language II (English)
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Total
150
Paper II is designed for upper primary educators and mirrors Paper I in the first three sections: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (regional options), and Language II (English), each with 30 questions. The fourth section differs, allocating 60 questions (60 marks) to either Mathematics & Science (for those teachers), Social Studies (for social studies teachers), or a choice between them for others.
This specialization reflects the need for deeper subject expertise at higher levels, with questions testing advanced pedagogy and content knowledge. Candidates must select their stream during application to match their teaching aspirations.
Mathematics & Science / Social Studies
60
Q1. What is the total duration of Assam TET 2026?
Ans. The exam lasts 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper.
Q2. Is there negative marking in Assam TET 2026?
Ans. No negative marking applies, so candidates can attempt all questions.
Q3. How many papers are there in Assam TET 2026?
Ans. Two papers exist: Paper I for Lower Primary (Classes I-V) and Paper II for Upper Primary (Classes VI-VIII).
Q4. What are the qualifying marks for general category candidates?
Ans. General candidates require 60% or 90 marks out of 150.
Q5. Can candidates choose their Language I option during the exam?
Ans. Language I must be selected during application from options like Assamese, Bengali, or others.
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