Assam TET Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Paper 1 & 2 Complete Guide

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Jun 17, 2026 05:28 AM

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The Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (Assam TET) is a pivotal state-level examination conducted annually to determine the eligibility of candidates for primary and upper primary teaching positions. Mastering the syllabus and exam pattern is the essential first step in building a successful preparation roadmap. This guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date information regarding the Assam TET Syllabus 2026 and the official exam structure.

Assam TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for the Assam TET Exam 2026 must thoroughly review the official syllabus and exam pattern. Understanding the marking scheme, mark distribution, and specific question weightage is vital for maximizing your score. We have outlined the complete exam syllabus and pattern below; be sure to study these key details to align your preparation strategy effectively.

Assam TET Syllabus 2026- Highlights
Recruitment Body	Secondary Education Department, Assam
Exam Name	Assam TET 2026
Category	Syllabus
Exam Level	State Level
Mode of Exam	Online
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking
Official Website	www.ssa.assam.gov.in/ www.cetcell.net

Assam TET Exam Pattern 2026

Every examination has a unique structure, and the Assam TET is no exception. The exam is divided into two distinct categories as per the official notification: Paper-I for primary teachers (Classes 1 to 5) and Paper-II for upper primary teachers (Classes 6 to 8).

Assam TET Exam Pattern 2026 for Lower Primary

Assam TET Paper-I is designed for candidates aspiring to teach at the primary level (Classes 1–5).

All 150 questions will be of the MCQ type; each question will carry 1 mark, total marks will be 150.
150 Minutes for Paper-1 and 150 Minutes for Paper-2, an additional 20 minutes per hour will be provided for visually impaired candidates.
A candidate is required to score 60% i.e., 90 marks out of 150, to qualify for the Assam TET 2026. However, for SC/ST(Hills)/ ST(Plains)/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH), there will be a relaxation of 5%. Thus, for these candidates, the qualifying marks will be 83 out of 150 marks.
There will be “No Negative Marking.”
Medium of Questions will be- Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, and English

Assam TET Exam Pattern for Lower Primary Teachers
Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy (Mandatory)	30	30	2 hours 30 minutes
Language 1	30	30
Language 2 (Mandatory)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Science	30	30
Total	150	150

Assam TET Exam Pattern 2026 for Upper Primary

Assam TET Paper-II is specifically for candidates who intend to teach at the upper primary level (Classes 6–8).

All 150 questions will be of the MCQ type; each question will carry 1 mark, total marks will be 150.
150 Minutes for Paper-1 and 150 Minutes for Paper-2, an additional 20 minutes per hour will be provided for visually impaired candidates.
A candidate is required to score 60% i.e. 90 marks out of 150, to qualify for the Assam TET 2026. However, for SC/ST(Hills)/ ST(Plains)/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH), there will be a relaxation of 5%. Thus, for these candidates, the qualifying marks will be 83 out of 150 marks.
There will be “No Negative Marking.”
Medium of Questions will be- Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi and English

Assam TET Exam Pattern 2026 for Upper Primary
Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy (Mandatory)	30	30	2 hours 30 minutes
Language 1	30	30
Language 2 (Mandatory)	30	30
Mathematics, Science, or Social Science	60	60
Total	150	150

Assam TET Syllabus for Lower Primary

The Lower Primary Teacher examination includes subjects such as Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, English, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (EVS). The paper consists of 150 objective-type questions totaling 150 marks, with no negative marking for incorrect responses. Detailed syllabus topics for Paper 1 are provided in the table below.

Subject	Syllabus
Assam TET Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus	Factors influencing child development Dimensions of child development Adolescence Process of learning Theories of learning Process of children form a diverse context Organizing teaching Classroom management Concept of child-centered teaching and competency-based teaching Evaluation Individual differences Personality Common behavioral problems of children Adjustment
Assam TET Language I – (compulsory-any one) Syllabus	Bengali Bodo Karbi Hindi Manipuri Hmar Nepali Garo Assamese
Assam TET English syllabus	Development of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Elements of language Preliminary concept of language functions Learning and acquisition Vocabulary development and structure of a sentence Teaching and learning materials in English Continuous and comprehensive assessment Approaches, methods and strategies Parts of speech Jumbled sentences Articles and determiners Verbs and phrases Synonyms and antonyms Preposition Punctuation Question pattern Sentence pattern Contracted form Connectors
Assam TET Maths Syllabus	Numbers Fractions Money Geometry and mensuration Data handling Integration of ICT in teaching mathematics Algebra Socially applicable mathematics
Assam TET EVS Syllabus	Children environment Environment of Child’s need Care and protection of the environment Pedagogy Integration of ICT in teaching environmental science

Assam TET Syllabus for Upper Primary

The Assam TET Paper 2 for Upper Primary level also features 150 questions for 150 marks, with a total time duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The curriculum covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, English, Mathematics/Science, or Social Studies. View the full Assam TET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 2 below.

Subject	Syllabus
Assam TET Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus	Factors influencing Development Dimensions Of Child Development Individual differences Personality Adjustment Adolescence Meaning and Nature of Learning, Factors affecting Learning. Maturation and Readiness for learning. Motivation and Learning. Methods of Learning, Major Laws of Learning with their educational implications. Connectionism( Stimulus—Response Theory) Constructivism Conditioning Classical and operant. Knowledge of children from Diverse Context Concept of child-centered teaching and competency-based teaching Evaluation Organizing Teaching Classroom Management
Assam TET Language I	Bengali Assamese Nepali Hmar Garo Karbi Bodo Hindi Manipuri
Assam TET English Syllabus	Language difficulties, attitude towards errors and mistakes of second language learning Learning and acquisition Principles of language teaching, functions of language. Development of four skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing Continuous and comprehensive assessment, Assessing the four skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing. Teaching Learning Materials, Teaching of vocabulary and structure Correct form of verb/tense Parts of speech (use as noun, adjective, adverbs) Phrase and clause/phrasal verb/use of phrase and idioms Transitive and intransitive verb Prefix, suffix, Vocabulary-Synonyms, antonyms and homonyms Sentence types/simple, compound, complex sentence/ question pattern/tag questions Determiners Voice-Active and passive voice Narration
Assam TET Maths Syllabus	Number System Socially applicable Mathematics Algebra Introduction to Graphs & Data Handling Integration of ICT in teaching Mathematics
Assam TET Science Syllabus	Physics Kinematics Law of Motion Heat and Temperature Light Sound Electricity Chemistry Metals and non metals Physical and Chemical Change Acids, Bases and Salts Chemical Effects of Electric Current Biology Cells Transportation in animals and plants Respiration in organisms Reproduction in plants Reproduction in plants Nutrition in plants Crop production and management Microorganisms Animal Nutrition Reproduction in Animals
Assam TET Social Science Syllabus	Geography Our earth Solar System Major domains of Earth Major Landforms of Earth About Assam (Location, Climate, Physical Division, Population etc.) History Prehistory Ancient Urban Civilisation Pre-history of Assam Medieval Assam Emergence of new religious ideas Major political dynasties of India and their contributions Rise and Growth of British power in India. Reforms during the rule of east India company. Economics Basic concepts of economics Market Natural resources Human resources Planning and Budget Financial Institutions Political Science The Government Democracy The Constitution

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