Assam TET: pedagogy, content and the 60% line
Paper I for Lower Primary, Paper II for Upper Primary. No negative marking, 150 questions and a qualifying mark of 60%.
The Assam Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by DEE, is the first step to teaching in Assam’s schools. It tests both what you teach and how you teach it.
The exam at a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | DEE Assam |
| Papers | Paper I (LP, Classes I–V) · Paper II (UP, Classes VI–VIII) |
| Each paper | 150 questions · 150 marks · 2 h 30 min |
| Marking | +1 correct · no negative marking |
| Qualify | 60% (90/150); relaxation per notice |
| Pace | 60 seconds per question |
Status: Reported pattern, last checked 2026-10-30. Source: Pattern as reported for recent TET cycles (150 MCQs, no negative marking, 60% to qualify, 5% relaxation for reserved categories). Verify the current DEE notice. Always confirm on the official site .
Eligibility checklist
- Lower Primary: HS with 50% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (or as notified).
- Upper Primary: graduation with B.Ed or D.El.Ed (or as notified).
- Language-medium and relaxation rules are set in each notice.
- TET is an eligibility test; recruitment happens separately.
Pace and marking
- Time budget. 150 min ÷ 150 = 60 s per question.
- When to attempt. No negative marking: answer every question. Use any time left to re-check pedagogy questions, which are often worded subtly.
- The arithmetic. With no negative marking, a blind guess averages +0.25 marks and costs nothing. Never leave a bubble blank.
Tips from জয়যাত্ৰা
- Child Development and Pedagogy decides results. Its questions are often worded subtly; read every option before choosing.
- No negative marking: answer every question. A blind guess averages +0.25 marks and costs nothing.
- Aim for safety above 60% (90 of 150). Practise until your mock scores sit comfortably above it.
- Use left-over time to re-check pedagogy questions, not content questions.
- The TET mini mock in joyjatra Go uses Paper I’s pace (60 seconds) and marking.
A phase-by-phase plan
- Pedagogy base · Month 1
2 h a day. Child Development & Pedagogy theory with 20 MCQs a day. Language I and II grammar refresh. Download the notice and confirm your paper and language medium.
- Content and pedagogy · Months 2–3
2–3 h a day. Maths and EVS (or Science / Social Studies) content at Class V or VIII level. Subject pedagogy after every content topic. For Social Studies: Assam History and Geography bank sections.
- Mocks · Month 4
3 h a day. Two 150-question mocks a week; target a steady 100+. Revise pedagogy terms and theorists with recall cards.
A typical week
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Mon | CDP + Maths content |
| Tue | Language I + EVS or Science |
| Wed | CDP + Maths pedagogy |
| Thu | Language II (English) + Social Studies |
| Fri | Subject pedagogy + mixed MCQs |
| Sat | Full mock + review |
| Sun | Recall cards and rest |
Common traps
- Treating pedagogy as common sense
- Leaving questions blank
- Preparing the wrong paper for your target classes
Full syllabus and every stage’s paper pattern: Assam Teacher Eligibility Test: Lower Primary and Upper Primary.
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