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AP TET
Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET)
AP TET — Andhra Pradesh TET for primary / secondary teacher recruitment. Paper I + Paper II.
Updated 9 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Development of ChildA teacher observes that all children in her class follow the same sequence of motor development - sitting, crawling, standing, walking - but achieve these milestones at different ages. This observation illustrates which two principles of development?
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
21 of 150 questions
Practise these →2024
20 of 150 questions
Practise these →2023
20 of 150 questions
Practise these →2022
20 of 150 questions
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19 of 150 questions
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Mock tests
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AP TET — Full Mock 1
FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL21 questions · 150 min
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
Child Development and Pedagogy
177 QsLanguage I (Telugu / Urdu / Hindi / Tamil / Kannada / Odia)
74 QsLanguage II — English
45 QsMathematics
72 QsEnvironmental Studies (Paper I)
72 QsMathematics and Science (Paper II)
58 QsSocial Studies (Paper II Alternative)
40 Qs
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Average score
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Top score
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What can I get from AP TET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — Outstanding
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top percentile TET score — maximum competitiveness
- •Priority consideration for premium postings in capital region schools
- •Highly competitive for AP Model Schools and Residential Schools
- •Strong profile for Central Government teacher recruitment (KVS, NVS, Army Schools)
- •Excellent foundation for CTET and other state TETs
- •Consider pursuing APTET Trainer/Resource Person opportunities
High achievement level
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent TET score — highly competitive for all postings
- •Strong candidacy for urban schools in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati
- •Competitive for School Assistant (SA) posts in preferred subjects
- •Merit consideration in subsequent DSC recruitment cycles
- •Eligible for model schools and residential schools with higher pay scales
- •Consider KVS/NVS recruitment with this TET score
Good qualifying score
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong TET certificate for government teacher recruitment
- •Competitive for semi-urban school postings in districts like Guntur, Nellore, Kadapa
- •Eligible for School Assistant posts (if B.Ed qualified)
- •Good foundation for DSC (District Selection Committee) exams
- •Consider specialization in high-demand subjects (Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Basic qualification achieved
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •TET certificate issued — valid for lifetime
- •Eligible to apply for Classes I-V (Paper I) or Classes VI-VIII (Paper II) posts
- •Competitive for rural/tribal area school vacancies in districts like Vizianagaram, Srikakulam
- •May need higher DSC score for urban postings
- •Consider attempting Paper II (if cleared Paper I) for better opportunities
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
<cite index="30-1,30-4">Over 2.14 lakh candidates appeared for the AP TET June 2026 exam conducted from August 5-16, 2026, with a total of 2,38,252 applications including 84,798 from in-service teachers.</cite>
<cite index="22-5,22-6">The Department of School Education released AP TET 2026 hall tickets on July 25, 2026, available for download at tet2dsc.apcfss.in and cse.ap.gov.in.</cite>
<cite index="11-1,11-2">AP TET 2026 notification was released on June 5, 2026, opening online applications until July 5, 2026, with the CBT scheduled for August 5-21, 2026.</cite>
<cite index="36-1,36-3">The Department of School Education declared AP TET 2025 result on January 9, 2026, for the exam conducted from December 10-21, 2025.</cite>
Important dates
📍AP TET Exam last day
passedFri, 21 Aug, 2026
Provisional Answer Key (June 2026)
passedMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Initial answer key expected
Answer Key objection window closes
passedMon, 31 Aug, 2026
Objection window open from August 25 to August 31, 2026
Final Answer Key (June 2026)
passedTue, 8 Sept, 2026
After objection review
AP TET Result 2026
4 days awayTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Result scheduled to be declared on September 15, 2026
Next Cycle Notification (expected)
246 days awaySat, 15 May, 2027
AP TET is typically conducted twice yearly; next notification expected around May 2027
Syllabus
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Child Development and Pedagogy
Development of Child
Concept and principles of child growth and development.
Learning Theories
Major theories of learning and classroom implications.
Intelligence and Creativity
Theories of intelligence and creativity.
Individual Differences and Personality
Differences among learners and personality.
Inclusive Education and Children with Special Needs
Diverse learners and inclusive classrooms.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children learn and pedagogical approaches.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment for and of learning.
Language I (Telugu / Urdu / Hindi / Tamil / Kannada / Odia)
Telugu
Telugu grammar (vyakaranam), literature, comprehension and pedagogy of Telugu language.
Urdu
Urdu grammar, vocabulary, classical and modern literature, and Urdu pedagogy.
Hindi
Hindi grammar (vyakaran), literature, comprehension and pedagogy of Hindi.
Tamil
Tamil grammar (ilakkanam), classical literature, comprehension and pedagogy of Tamil.
Kannada
Kannada grammar (vyakarana), literature, comprehension and pedagogy of Kannada.
Odia
Odia grammar (vyakarana), literature, comprehension and pedagogy of Odia.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen prose and poem passages in chosen Language I with comprehension and inference.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Grammatical rules, vocabulary, idioms and synonyms/antonyms in chosen language.
Pedagogy of Language I
Methods of teaching the chosen Language I.
Language II — English
Reading Comprehension
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and inference questions.
English Grammar
Grammar rules used in English communication.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution.
Phonology
Phonemes, syllables, stress, intonation and pronunciation.
Pedagogy of English
Approaches and methods of teaching English at primary stage.
Mathematics
Numbers
Whole numbers, integers, place value, divisibility, HCF and LCM.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals and their conversions.
Arithmetic
Percentage, ratio-proportion, profit-loss and interest.
Algebra
Variables, expressions, linear equations and identities.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles, polygons and properties.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard figures.
Data Handling
Tables, bar graphs, pictographs, mean, median and mode.
Measurement
Length, weight, capacity, time and money.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Methods of teaching mathematics in classrooms.
Environmental Studies (Paper I)
Living World
Plants, animals, classification, life processes and biodiversity.
Life Processes
Nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion and reproduction.
Natural Phenomena
Light, sound, force, electricity and magnetism in everyday life.
Our Environment
Ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, conservation and natural resources.
Transportation and Communication
Modes of transport, postal system, telecom and digital media.
Professions and Services
Various professions, public services and community roles.
Food and Shelter
Food sources, balanced diet, types of shelter and building materials.
Water
Sources, conservation, water cycle and water-borne diseases.
Andhra Pradesh Environment
AP's natural features, rivers, forests, sanctuaries and biodiversity.
Pedagogy of EVS
Methods of teaching environmental studies.
Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
Algebra
Polynomials, equations, exponents and algebraic identities.
Geometry
Triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, coordinate geometry and basic trigonometry.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of 2D and 3D figures.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode, range and basic data interpretation.
Physics
Physics topics for upper primary.
Chemistry
Chemistry topics for classes 6-8.
Biology
Life processes, plants, animals and ecology.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Methods of teaching math and science.