The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is organizing the Pre Entry Test (PET) for the academic year 2023-2025, offering a gateway to 2 -Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Course. The course will be conducted in the NCTE recognized Teacher Education Institutes (DIET/CTE/Normal School/BTC/Pvt. TEIs) of the state for the academic session 2023-2025.
Minimum Education Qualification
To apply for PET, you must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate excluding marks secured in the optional/extra/fourth subject.. Only Indian citizens residing in Assam are eligible in aggregate excluding marks secured in the optional/extra/fourth subject.For candidates belonging to SC/ST(P)/ST(H) category there will be relaxation of 5% of marks in aggregate excluding marks secured in the optional/extra/fourth subject.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening of Online Submission of Applications | 25th July, 2023 |
| Closing of Online Submission of Applications | 14 August, 2023 |
| Downloading of ADMIT Card | 1 September 2023 |
| Examination Date (PET)-2023 | 10 September, 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | 20 September, 2023 |
Age
The candidate must not be less than 18 years and not more than 34 years as on 1st July, 2023. There
will be relaxation by 2 years in upper age limit for candidates belonging to SC, ST(P) & ST(H) categories
Reservation
Reservation of seats for the candidates belonging to reserved categories including OBC/MOBC,
SC, ST(P), ST(H), Person with Disability (PWD), EWS will be as per Reservation Policy.
How To Apply ?
Applicants are required to submit their application form exclusively through online mode by visiting the official website at https://scertpet.co.in. No other method of application will be accepted or considered. A Rs. 600.00 (Rupees Six Hundred Only) for all categories to be paid online through Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card etc. during submission of application form
Admit Card Download
Applicants have to download their Admit Card from the website https://scertpet.co.in
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Exam Pattern
PET is a two-hour MCQ-based
The Test shall have Two Sections: Section-I and Section-II
Total Marks-100
Time- 2 hours
Number of question -100 marks
Mark carried by each question - 1 mark
Exam Syllabus
There are 2 Sections - Section I and Section II
| Section I |
Topic |
Marks |
| A | General English | 15 |
| B | General Knowledge | 15 |
| C | Reasoning | 10 |
| Total |
A+B+C |
35 |
| Section II |
Topic |
Marks |
| A | General Mathematics | 15 |
| B | General Science & EVS | 15 |
| C | Social Science | 20 |
| D | Language (Assamese/Bangla/Bodo) | 15 |
| Total |
A+B+C+D | 65 |
Section-I
A. General English: Covers various aspects of English language usage, including vocabulary, tenses, verbs, prepositions, comprehension, voice change, narration, adverbs, synonyms, and antonyms.
B. General Knowledge: Includes current affairs, who's who, abbreviations, the constitution of India, history of Assam, inventions and discoveries, sports, art and culture, everyday science, world organizations, geography of India, educational commissions and committees, new educational initiatives, and educational organizations.
C. Reasoning: Focuses on logical and analytical reasoning, patterns, and related concepts.
Section-II
A. Mathematics: Encompasses topics such as numbers, fractions, percentage, money, geometry, measurement, data handling, square and square root, ratio and proportion, simple algebraic equations.
B. Science & Environmental Science: Covers natural and social environment, environmental degradation, biodiversity, environmental protection, states and characteristics of matter, chemical reactions, force, energy, motion, cells, adaptation in plants, reproduction in plants, microorganisms, heat and temperature, acids, bases and salts, light and reflections, weather and climate, respiration in organisms and plants.
C. Social Science: Focuses on topics related to natural and human resources, Indian freedom movement, constitution of India, democracy, history of the Ahom kingdom, ancient urban civilization, government (state and central), Earth's structure, consumer protection, role of financial institutions, transport and communication, agricultural and industrial development, India after independence, medieval administrators' contributions in Assam's socio-economic development.
D. Language: Addresses the objectives and importance of language learning, application of phrases and idioms, language learning skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), methods of language teaching, differences between home language and mother tongue, grammar rules (suffix, prefix, gender, coalescence of words), verb and number (singular and plural), reading comprehension test, and Nattabidhi, Sattabidhi.
Results and Counseling
After declaration of district wise result with score & category wise rank, online
counseling will be held where candidates will have to mandatory give their preferences
of TEIs where he/she intends to study. However, candidates will be allotted in their
preferred TEI based on their score and category.
Important Links
| Event | Link |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Application Portal | Click Here |
| Result | To Be Notified |
| Merit List / Cut off | To Be Notified |
FAQ
Q: What is SCERT PET?
A: SCERT PET stands for State Council of Educational Research and Training Pre Entry Test. It is an entrance examination conducted by SCERT Assam for admission to the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Course for the academic year 2023-2025.
Q: Who organizes SCERT PET?
A: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) organizes the SCERT PET.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for SCERT PET?
A: To be eligible for SCERT PET, you must have passed 10+2 (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, excluding marks secured in the optional/extra/fourth subject. There is a relaxation of 5% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST(P)/ST(H) category.
Q: What is the age limit for SCERT PET?
A: The candidate must be at least 18 years old and not more than 34 years old as of 1st July 2023. There is a relaxation of 2 years in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to SC, ST(P), and ST(H) categories.
Q: What is the exam pattern for SCERT PET?
A: SCERT PET is a two-hour MCQ-based test. It consists of two sections: Section-I and Section-II. The total marks for the test are 100, and each question carries 1 mark.
Q: What is the syllabus for SCERT PET?
A: The syllabus for SCERT PET is divided into two sections: Section I and Section II. Section I includes General English, General Knowledge, and Reasoning. Section II includes General Mathematics, General Science & EVS, Social Science, and Language (Assamese/Bangla/Bodo).
Q: When will the SCERT PET admit card be available for download?
A: The admit card for SCERT PET can be downloaded from the website https://scertpet.co.in. The downloading of the admit card will start from 1st September 2023.
Q: How will the counseling process be conducted for SCERT PET?
A: After the declaration of district-wise results with score and category-wise rank, online counseling will be held. Candidates will have to give their preferences for Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) where they intend to study. Candidates will be allotted in their preferred TEIs based on their score and category.
Q: Are there any reservation policies for SCERT PET?
A: Yes, reservation of seats will be as per the Reservation Policy. Seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to reserved categories including OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H), Person with Disability (PWD), EWS.
