Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test
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Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test is organized by the Human Resource Development Department Government of Sikkim. The exam is held for the employment of eligible applicants for the posts of teacher for Class I to V (Lower Primary Teacher) Class VI to VIII (Upper Primary Teacher) Class IX to X (Graduate Teacher). This exam offers a great chance for eligible aspirants to make their careers as teachers in the schools of Sikkim.
Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test Conducting Body:
STET is conducted by the Human Resource Development Department Government of Sikkim (Sikkim HRDD).
Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test Important Dates:
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Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test Selection Procedure
Applicants will be shortlisted from the score secured in the Sikkim TET 2019. The final list is prepared based on the category wise cut off marks.MCQ are asked in the exam. Each question is for 1 mark and there is no negative marking. There are two papers in the exam i.e. Paper I and Paper II in which 150 questions are asked. Applicants have to complete the exam in 1 and a half hours.
Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test Exam Pattern:
Paper 1:
Subject |
Marks |
Total MCQ |
Child development and pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
Environmental studies |
30 |
30 |
Language I |
30 |
30 |
Language II |
30 |
30 |
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
Paper 2:
Subject |
Marks |
Total MCQ |
Child development and pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
Language I |
30 |
30 |
Language II |
30 |
30 |
Social studies OR Mathematics and science |
60 |
60 |
Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
The applicants should pass the upper Secondary examination with at least 50 marks.
There is a relaxation of 45 marks if the candidates belong to a reserved class.
1. Senior Secondary /Higher Secondary(or it's equivalent 10+2) with a minimum 50% score and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EI.ED)
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2.Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent 10+2) with a minimum 50% result and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.ED).
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3. Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent 10+2) with a minimum 50% score and having a Diploma in Education (Special Education), approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI).
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4. 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EI.ED) or Graduation.
Age Criteria: Applicants should be a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 40 years.
Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test Syllabus:
Child Development Pedagogy: Child Development (Primary School Children): Understanding Children with the special needs, Concept of Inclusive Education and Learning Pedagogy
Mathematics: Numbers, Algebra, Mensuration, Geometry, Arithmetic, Shapes and Spatial Understanding
Language I: Perception-based questions and ideas for language development
Language II (English): Understanding based question in English and advancement of language
Social Sciences/Social Studies: History, Political and Social Life Geography, etc
Environmental Studies: Water, Habitats, Natural Resources, Solar System, Air, Parts of Body, Food Resource and Care, Our Surroundings
Sikkim Teachers Eligibility Test FAQs:
Ques 1. What type of question can I expect in the Paper-II of the Sikkim TET exam?
Ans: The questions in the tests for Paper II will be based on the subjects of the prescribed syllabus of the Sikkim State for classes VI-VIII but the difficulty standard could be up to the senior secondary stage.
Ques 2. Is there any relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST?
Ans: Sc/ST/OBC/Differently Abled Category candidates have the advantage of 5% relaxation in marks.
Ques 3. What are the minimum marks to qualify?
Ans: Sikkim TET Qualifying Marks
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For category except SC/ST/Differently abled/ PH - 60% (90/150)
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For SC/ST/Differently abled/ PH - 55% (83/150)
Ques 4. I have done a diploma in elementary education may I eligible for secondary teacher exam?
Ans: Yes you are eligible. The candidate who has Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary (or it's equivalent 10+2) with a minimum of 50% marks and has finished a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EI.ED) can apply.
Ques 5. Can a BCA student apply for Sikkim TET?
Ans. No, besides graduation, the applicant must also have done B.Ed/B.El.Ed from a recognized university.
Ques 6. I want to apply for Sikkim TET. So, I need to know about the age limit for applying?
Ans: Age limit to apply for Sikkim TET:
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General male and female- 35 years.
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OBC male and female-38 years.
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SC / ST male and female-42 years.
However, relaxation of 3 years is given to OBC candidates and 5 years to SC/ ST applicants.
Ques 7 . Is a B.Com B.Ed student eligible for the Sikkim TET?
Ans: If you have 4 years of Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.ED) degree than you are eligible for Sikkim TET.
Ques 8. What are the minimum marks to qualify?
Ans. The criteria for considering pass in Sikkim TET is as follows:
a) OC 60% Marks and above
b) BC 50% Marks and above
c) SC 40% Marks and above
d) ST 40% Marks and above
e) Differently-abled (PH) 40% Marks and above
Ques 9. I have completed B. Sc Microbiology, am I eligible?
Ans. To be eligible for the course, it is expected that along with the graduation, the applicants must have done a teaching course. Thus, you are not eligible.
Ques 10. If I clear Sikkim TET and still in my final year of Bachelor's Degree, am I eligible to apply?
Ans: Applicants who are appearing in the final year of Bachelor Degree in Education or Diploma in Elementary Education etc. are temporarily admitted and their Sikkim TET Certificate shall be confirmed only on passing the aforesaid Examinations.
CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for the interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants to join the Teaching Department.We the team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.