Job.info Name of course: Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
Duration of course: 2 – Years
Intake Capacity: 4150 seats
No of TEIs: 64 Nos.
Academic session: 2026 – 2028
Name of council: State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)
Name of exam: Pre-Entry Test (PET) 2026
Date of exam: 12th July 2026 (Sunday)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have passed Higher Secondary (+2) or its equivalent examination from recognized Boards/Councils with at least 50% marks in aggregate excluding marks secured in extra/ optional/ fourth subject.
# For candidates belonging to SC/ST/ST(H) category there will be relaxation of 5% of marks in aggregate.
Age Limit: The applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 34 years as on 1st July, 2026. There will be a relaxation by 2 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST(P) & ST(H) Categories.
Reservation of Seats: Reservation of seats for the candidates belonging to reserved categories including OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/Person With Disability (PWD) will be as per existing Govt. norms.
Application Fee:
Candidates have to pay Rs. 600.00 (Rupees Six Hundred only) as application fee for all categories through online . Fee may be paid through Internet Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Wallet.
Important Dates:
Release of Admit card for Pre-Entry Test: From 5th July 2026 onwards
Starting date of submission of online application: 21st May 2026
Last date of submission of online application: 10th June 2026