Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed Entrance - Pattern, Syllabus & Free Mocks
The Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed Test is the entrance exam for admission to the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, conducted by CG Vyapam under the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). It is an OMR paper of 100 questions at Class 12 level, and the 2026 exam ran in a 2 hour 15 minute slot. A D.El.Ed is one of the qualifications needed to become a primary teacher, and it is followed by the Chhattisgarh TET.
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Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed at a glance
| Conducting body | Chhattisgarh Vyapam (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board), under the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Chhattisgarh. |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 12 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent with at least 50% marks; SC, ST, OBC and other notified groups get a 5% relaxation. Students appearing in Class 12 may sit provisionally. |
| Age limit | At least 17 years on 1 July of the exam year and not more than 33, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and other groups under state rules. See the notification. |
| Seats | All seats in government and aided DIETs/BTIs and institutions, and 80% in private unaided institutions, are for Chhattisgarh natives; the other 20% in private unaided institutions are open to others. |
| Exam format | One objective paper of 100 questions at Class 12 level: General Mental Ability 30, General Knowledge 20, Teaching Aptitude 30, General Hindi 10, General English 10. The 2026 exam slot was 2 hours 15 minutes. |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer. No negative marking. No re-evaluation or re-totalling. |
| Admission | Merit lists from the entrance score, then online seat allotment by SCERT. Ties go to the older candidate. |
Every Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed mock here is a fixed paper, so your percentile compares you with everyone who sat the same questions. How the percentile is calculated →
What is the Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed exam pattern?
The paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks at Class 12 level with no negative marking: General English 10, General Hindi 10, General Knowledge 20, General Mental Ability 30 and Teaching Aptitude (Shikshan Abhiruchi) 30. The 2026 exam ran in a 2 hour 15 minute slot. There is no re-evaluation; admission is by merit and online seat allotment by SCERT.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English | 10 |
| General Hindi | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| General Mental Ability | 30 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 |
What is the Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed syllabus?
English and Hindi cover grammar, vocabulary and comprehension. General knowledge covers current affairs, Indian polity, geography, history, science and Chhattisgarh GK. General mental ability covers reasoning-type questions. Teaching aptitude covers child development, learning, the teacher's role and the school system.
What is a good Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed cut-off?
Admission is rank-based, so the closing marks depend on seats and your category. Check the counselling notice for the last cycle's closing ranks.
How should I prepare for Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed?
Two sections, General Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude, carry 60 per cent of the marks and respond best to regular timed practice. Keep Hindi, English and GK as steady scoring sections, attempt every question since there is no negative marking, and take full-length mocks to practise the timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking?
No. The official instructions apply no negative marking.
What comes after D.El.Ed?
You can sit the Chhattisgarh TET and then apply for primary teacher recruitments.
Are the mocks bilingual?
Yes. Questions are available in Hindi and English.
What is the educational qualification for Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed?
Class 12 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent with at least 50% marks; SC, ST, OBC and other notified groups get a 5% relaxation. Students appearing in Class 12 may sit provisionally. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the age limit for Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed?
At least 17 years on 1 July of the exam year and not more than 33, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and other groups under state rules. See the notification. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the marking scheme and negative marking in Chhattisgarh Pre D.El.Ed?
1 mark per correct answer. No negative marking. No re-evaluation or re-totalling. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)