Punjab ETT Entrance Exam 2026 registration expected in October

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, is expected to begin online registration for the Punjab ETT (D.El.Ed) Entrance Exam 2026 in October 2026. This examination supports admission into the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed. / ETT) programme for the 2026-28 academic session across Punjab.

The admission notice for the programme was released on 5 May 2026, with the entrance exam tentatively scheduled for November 2026. SCERT Punjab oversees the entire admission cycle for teacher training programmes within the state, with admission depending on a valid score in this entrance examination.

Punjab ETT Entrance Exam 2026 Application and Key Dates

Candidates aspiring for admission to the D.El.Ed. / ETT programme are advised to monitor the official portal, punjabdeledadmission.gndu.ac.in, for the commencement of online registration. A form correction window is also expected to open in October 2026. Admit cards are anticipated to be released in November 2026, ahead of the tentative examination date in the same month.

Following the examination, the first Punjab ETT merit list 2026 is expected in December 2026. Counselling sessions and the announcement of the first list for Punjab ETT seat allotment 2026 are also slated for December 2026. Successful candidates will then be required to report to their allotted institutes for physical verification and payment of course fees within December 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

To be eligible for the Punjab ETT Entrance Exam 2026, candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university. General category candidates are required to have at least 50% aggregate marks in their graduation, while reserved categories (SC, BC, OBC, and physically handicapped) need a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. All applicants must have passed Punjabi up to Matric (Class 10) and possess a valid Punjab domicile or residency certificate.

Age limits vary by category. General category candidates must be between 18 and 37 years old. A five-year relaxation is provided for SC, BC, OBC, and other reserved categories, setting their upper age limit at 42 years. Physically handicapped (PwD) candidates receive a ten-year relaxation, making their upper age limit 47 years.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus Overview

The Punjab ETT Entrance Exam 2026 will have a duration of 2 hours. The examination includes negative marking, with -0.297 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. The syllabus covers subjects up to Class 10 level, including Science, Mathematics, English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Social Sciences. Also, there are sections on General Knowledge, General Mental Ability (Reasoning), and a Teaching Potential Test.

The General Knowledge section will assess knowledge of Punjab’s history, culture, society, landmarks, the national movement, and current events. The General Mental Ability (Reasoning) section includes verbal, analytical, visual, and temporal reasoning. The Teaching Potential Test will evaluate candidates on teaching and pedagogy, the educational environment, interpersonal relations, and technology in education.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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