Are you aspiring to become a qualified elementary teacher in Arunachal Pradesh? The State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT), Itanagar, has released the official Admission Notice for the 2-year Pre-Service Teacher Education (PSTE) course leading to a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) for the academic session 2025-2027.

This course is mandatory for appearing in APTET and CTET, opening the doors to a rewarding teaching career. Here’s everything you need to know!

🏫 DIETs and Their Feeder Districts

"Admissions will be conducted through 11 District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) located across various regions of Arunachal Pradesh." Each DIET caters to specific feeder districts:

DIET Feeder Districts Seats
Changlang Changlang 50
Daporijo Upper Subansiri & Kamle  
Dirang West Kameng, Tawang & parts of Bichom  
Naharlagun Papum Pare & Itanagar Capital Region  
Pasighat East Siang, Siang, Upper Siang, Lower Siang  
Roing Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Namsai  
Seppa East Kameng, Pakke Kessang, parts of Bichom  
Kamki West Siang, Leparada, Shi-Yomi  
Khonsa Tirap and Longding  
Khupa Anjaw and Lohit  
Yachuli Lower Subansiri, Keyi Panyor, Kurung Kumey, Kra Daadi  

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Educational Qualification:

  • Minimum Class XII pass with 45% marks (APST) and 50% marks (Non-APST) as per NCTE norms.

✅ Age Limit:

  • 17 to 25 years as of 01/07/2025.

  • Up to 5 years age relaxation for APST candidates.

✅ Domicile Requirement:

  • Candidates under the 80% APST seat quota must submit:

    • APST Certificate

    • Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)

    • Temporary Resident Certificate (TRC) not acceptable

📥 Admission Process & Key Dates

  • Prospectus Sale & Admission Form Submission:
    From: 19/06/2025
    To: 27/06/2025, by 3:30 PM

    • Fee: ₹200 only

  • Merit List & Waitlist Display:
    Date: 07/07/2025 (Check your DIET notice board)

  • Admission of Selected Candidates:
    From: 07/07/2025 to 11/07/2025

  • Classes Commence:
    From: 15/07/2025

  • Admission of Waitlisted Candidates (if seats remain):
    From: 15/07/2025 to 17/07/2025

🎓 Reservation of Seats

  • 80% for APST candidates of feeder districts

    • 20 seats each for male and female candidates

  • 20% for General/Open category (APST & Non-APST combined)

  • In case of insufficient male applicants, female applicants will be considered, and vice versa.

🛏️ Hostel Facilities

  • Available for both male and female candidates depending on seat availability.

  • Note: DIET Naharlagun hostel currently under renovation.

📝 Selection Criteria

  • Based on merit in Class XII.

  • Tie-breaker: Higher marks in Class X, then earlier date of birth.

❓ FAQs

Q1: Can candidates from Non-Feeder districts apply?
Yes, under the 20% General/Open quota.

Q2: Can I apply after the deadline?
No. 27/06/2025 at 3:30 PM is the strict deadline.

Q3: Is there any relaxation in marks for APST candidates?
Yes, 45% in Class XII is sufficient for APST candidates.

📢 Final Words

Seize this valuable opportunity to build a rewarding career in the teaching profession. Apply on time, ensure you meet all eligibility criteria, and prepare well for the merit-based selection.

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