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Assam BTC TET Syllabus 2026 is based on one 140-mark TET cum Recruitment Test for Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts under the Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar. The paper has four sections: Pedagogy (50 marks), About Assam and its People (50 marks), General English (30 marks) and General Studies and Current Affairs (10 marks).
One common paper is used for all subjects and streams. The official notifications do not list topics under these sections, and the exam date is yet to be announced. This article covers the syllabus structure, exam pattern, extra marks and a preparation plan as per the official notifications.
Assam BTC TET Syllabus 2026
The Education Department, BTC has fixed the sections and marks of the test, but a topic-wise syllabus is not out yet. Candidates can prepare with the Assam GT/PGT TET topic list for the above sections. This article will be updated when the official BTC syllabus is available on education.bodoland.gov.in.
- The test is called the Assam BTC TET cum Recruitment Test and carries 140 marks.
- One common paper is used for all subjects (PGT) and all streams (GT).
- Exam mode, time limit and negative marking are not announced yet.
Assam BTC TET Syllabus 2026: Overview
The table below gives the key facts about the test in one place. Candidates should keep checking the official website for updates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar |
| Exam Name | Assam BTC TET cum Recruitment Test |
| Posts | Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) |
| Total Marks | 140 |
| Number of Sections | 4 |
| Question Paper | One common paper for all subjects and streams |
| Qualified Candidates | In the ratio of 1:1 of the vacancies advertised |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Official Website | https://education.bodoland.gov.in |
Assam BTC TET Exam Pattern 2026
The Assam BTC exam pattern is the same for GT and PGT posts. It is one written test of 140 marks with four sections, and Pedagogy and About Assam carry the highest weightage. The tables below show the marks for each section, along with the points that are not yet announced.
Assam BTC GT Exam Pattern 2026
The Assam GT paper is common for all streams, such as Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit and Santali. For GT (Arts), one common paper is used for both Assamese and Bodo medium. The table below shows the marks for each section.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Pedagogy | 50 |
| About Assam and its People | 50 |
| General English | 30 |
| General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 140 |
Assam BTC PGT Exam Pattern 2026
The Assam PGT paper is common for all subjects, so there is no separate paper for each subject. The marking pattern is the same as GT. The table below shows the marks for each section.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Pedagogy | 50 |
| About Assam and its People | 50 |
| General English | 30 |
| General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 140 |
- The exam mode, time limit, number of questions, negative marking and minimum qualifying marks are not announced yet.
- If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate gets preference.
Assam BTC TET Extra Marks 2026
Besides the 140 marks of the Assam BTC written test, some candidates can earn extra marks. These marks are added to the test score. The table below gives the details.
- NCC, sports or fine arts (maximum 5 marks): 5 marks for NCC “C” certificate (3 marks for “B”), or 5 marks for national level recognised sports for Assam, or 5 marks for achievement in fine arts and cultural activities for the state at national level.
- Earlier TET qualified candidates: 5% of the TET marks, with a maximum of 5 marks, for those who passed the earlier Higher Secondary TET (PGT) or High School TET (GT) and are not yet appointed.
- Contract teachers of 2025: 5 additional marks for eligible candidates engaged for six months by the BTC authority in 2025 in Mathematics and Science subjects in ME, High and Higher Secondary Schools in the BTC area.
Assam BTC TET: GT & PGT Syllabus 2026
The Assam BTC syllabus in the notifications is the list of four sections. There is no separate subject paper for GT or PGT posts, so every candidate attempts the same sections. The subject (PGT) or stream (GT) chosen in the application is used to make the merit list and not to set a different question paper.
Assam BTC GT Syllabus 2026
Assam GT candidates are tested in four sections. Pedagogy and About Assam and its People carry 50 marks each, which is 100 of the 140 marks. No topics are listed under any section yet, so candidates should wait for the detailed syllabus from BTC.
- Pedagogy: 50 marks
- About Assam and its People: 50 marks
- General English: 30 marks
- General Studies and Current Affairs: 10 marks
1. Pedagogy (50 Marks)
| Topic | What to Study |
|---|---|
| Principles and Maxims of Teaching | Basic teaching principles and maxims such as known to unknown and simple to complex |
| Methods, Techniques, Devices and Skills | Lecture, demonstration, discussion and project methods, and the use of teaching aids |
| Modern Teaching-Learning Process | Collaborative and interactive learning, and use of technology and digital tools |
| Laws of Teaching | Thorndike’s laws of readiness, exercise and effect |
| Taxonomy of Educational Objectives | Bloom’s Taxonomy: cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains |
| Attention, Interest and Motivation | How they affect learning, and motivation theories |
| Lesson Plan | Parts of a good lesson plan and planning for different subjects and learners |
| Educational Psychology | Meaning, nature and use in understanding learner behaviour |
| Personality and Intelligence | Types of personality, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Spearman’s ‘g’ factor |
| Adolescence | Features of adolescence and its physical, mental and emotional development |
| Children with Special Needs | Inclusive education and teaching methods for such children |
| Mental Health and Hygiene | Why mental health matters in schools and how to support students |
| Emotional Problems in the Classroom | Anxiety, fear and peer pressure, and ways to handle them |
| Guidance and Counselling | Role and techniques in schools for academic and emotional support |
2. About Assam and its People (50 Marks)
| Topic | What to Study |
|---|---|
| History of Assam | Ancient (Varman dynasty, Kamarupa), medieval (Ahom dynasty, Battle of Saraighat) and modern (British rule, freedom movement) |
| Geography of Assam | Rivers (Brahmaputra, Barak), climate, vegetation, crops, population, and the Brahmaputra Valley, Barak Valley and Hills |
| National Parks and Wildlife | Kaziranga, Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri and sanctuaries |
| Districts and Sub-Districts | Administrative divisions and features of districts |
| Agriculture, Tea and Small Industries | Main crops, tea industry, handloom, handicrafts and small-scale units |
| Census 2011 | Population, literacy rate, sex ratio and growth rate |
| Polity of Assam | Political set-up, autonomous councils such as BTC, and Panchayati Raj |
| Economy of Assam | GDP, per capita income, key sectors and government initiatives |
| Oil and Gas | Digboi, Duliajan, Oil India Limited and Assam Gas Company |
| Government Schemes | Orunodoi, Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sa-Sajuli Yojana, Abhinandan and welfare schemes |
| Tourism | Kaziranga, Majuli, Manas, Sivasagar, tea and Bihu tourism |
| Natural and Energy Resources | Coal, limestone, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower and thermal power |
| Literature | Sankardeva, Madhavdeva, Laxminath Bezbaroa, Hemchandra Barua and folk literature |
| Art and Culture | Mask making, pottery, muga and eri silk, Sattriya and Bihu dance, bell metal and bamboo crafts |
| Tribes of Assam | Bodo, Mishing, Karbi, Dimasa and others, with their festivals and customs |
| Festivals | Bihu (Rongali, Bhogali, Kongali), Ambubachi Mela, Ali Ai Ligang and Jonbeel Mela |
3. General English (30 Marks)
| Topic | What to Study |
|---|---|
| Sentences | Simple, compound and complex sentences, structure and punctuation |
| Determiners | Articles, demonstratives, possessives and quantifiers |
| Tense Forms | Present, past and future tenses in all their forms |
| Direct and Indirect Narration | Rules and changes in pronouns, tenses and time words |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, antonyms and homonyms |
| Prepositions | Correct use of common prepositions and phrases |
| Proverbs | Common proverbs, their meanings and use |
| Gender | Masculine, feminine, common and neuter nouns |
| Degrees of Comparison | Positive, comparative and superlative forms |
| Active and Passive Voice | Conversion rules |
| Paragraph Writing | Writing clear and correct paragraphs |
4. General Studies and Current Affairs (10 Marks)
| Topic | What to Study |
|---|---|
| Indian History and Culture | Ancient, medieval and modern history, freedom movement, art and dance forms |
| Indian Geography | Mountains, rivers, climate, soils, agriculture, industries and population |
| Indian Polity | Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Union and State governments, Panchayati Raj |
| Indian Economy | GDP, sectors, schemes like MGNREGA and Digital India, budget, taxes, RBI and SEBI |
| Assam General Knowledge | History, culture, personalities, festivals, resources and industries of Assam |
| Environment and Ecology | Ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, pollution and global agreements |
| Science and Technology | Basics of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, ISRO missions, IT, robotics and AI |
| Current Affairs | Recent national and international events, summits, awards and government policies |
| Sports and Games | Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games, and traditional sports |
| Important Days and Events | National and international days and key events |
Assam BTC PGT Syllabus 2026
Assam PGT candidates are tested in the same four sections and the same 140 marks. There is no separate paper for subjects like Chemistry, History or English. A PGT candidate’s subject is used for the subject-wise merit list, so the written test syllabus is the same as GT.
- Pedagogy: 50 marks
- About Assam and its People: 50 marks
- General English: 30 marks
- General Studies and Current Affairs: 10 marks
| Section | Marks | Main Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Pedagogy | 50 | Teaching methods, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Thorndike’s laws, educational psychology, adolescence, special needs, counselling |
| About Assam and its People | 50 | History, geography, economy, polity, schemes, literature, culture, tribes and festivals of Assam |
| General English | 30 | Grammar, tenses, voice, narration, vocabulary and paragraph writing |
| General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 | Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science, environment, sports and current affairs |
| Total | 140 |
How to Prepare for Assam GT and PGT Exam
Pedagogy and About Assam and its People together carry 100 of the 140 marks, so they should get the most study time. The steps below give a simple plan that fits the BTC pattern. Use the section-wise topics above as your checklist.
- Start with Pedagogy: Learn Bloom’s Taxonomy, Thorndike’s laws, teaching methods and adolescent development first, as these are basic and scoring topics.
- Give equal time to About Assam: Study the Ahom dynasty, rivers, national parks, government schemes, tribes and festivals. Add the BTC autonomous council and Bodo culture to your notes.
- Revise English grammar: Practise tenses, active and passive voice, narration, prepositions and vocabulary daily.
- Keep General Studies short and regular: Read a newspaper daily and note down schemes, awards, important days and Assam news.
- Solve mock tests: Attempt a full 140-mark mock test every week in the last month to improve speed and accuracy.
- Watch for updates: Check the official website regularly for the syllabus, exam date and pattern details.
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