AP TET Notification 2025 Apply online ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CANDIDATES FOR APPEARING APTET:

The candidate at the time of applying for APTET shall be having the minimum qualifications prescribed for Paper – 1A for Classes I to V, Paper- 1B for Classes I to V (Special Education). Paper-2A for classes VI to VIII and Paper-2B for classes VI to VIII (Special Education) as given below:

5.1. Minimum Qualifications for paper-1A as per NCTE Norms (Classes I to V in Regular Schools):

The minimum required pass percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications after 2011 for appearing APTET is as follows:

1. Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks and two (2) year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
2. Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks and four (4) year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
3. Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks and two (2) year Diploma in Education (Special Education)

The minimum required pass percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications before 2011 for appearing APTET is as follows:

4. Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40% marks and two (2) year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the Regulations 2002 notified on 13.11.2002 and NCTE (Recognition norms and procedure), 2007 notified on 10-12-2007 issued from time to time in this regard.

5.2. Minimum Qualifications for paper-1 B as per RCI Norms (Classes I to V in Special Education):

1. Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and Two (2) year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability
2. One (1) year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability.
3. Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with six (6) months Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with six (6) months Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
5. Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with six (6) months Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
6. Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
7. Primary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
8. Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with Six (6) months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
9. Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with six (6) months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
10. Intermediate/ Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one(1) year duration and six (6) months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN).

(Or) Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Note: (For point i to x) In case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks in the basic required qualification.

5.3. Minimum Qualifications for TET Paper- 2A as per NCTE Norms (Classes VI-VIII):

(Mathematics Teachers, Physical Science Teachers, Biological Science Teachers)/(Social Studies Teachers)

The minimum required pass percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications after 2011 for appearing TET is as follows:

1. At least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks in Graduation from a recognised University with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
2. Four (4) year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) with at least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks from a recognised University.
3. Four (4) year integrated B.A./B.Sc. or B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed. least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks from a recognised University.
4. Graduation with at least 50% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks and one (1) year B.Ed (Special Education)
5. Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 50% marks or equivalent grade and three (3) year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.

The minimum required pass percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications before 2011 for appearing TET is as follows:

6. Graduation from a recognised University with at least 45% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/ PwBD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40% and one (1) year Bachelor of Education in accordance with the NCTE recognition norms and procedure Regulations 2002 notified on 13.11.2002 and NCTE regulations 2007 notified on 10-12-2007 issued from time to time in this regard. Provided that minimum percentage of marks in graduation shall not be applicable to those incumbents who had already taken admission to the Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Elementary Education or equivalent course prior to the 29^th July, 2011.

5.3.1. Language Teachers (Classes VI to VIII):

The minimum required pass percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications after 2011 for appearing APTET is as follows:

1. At least 50% marks in Graduation with Language concerned as one of the Optional Subjects (or) Bachelor of Oriental Language (or its equivalent) (or) Graduation in Literature (or) Post Graduation in Language concerned and B.Ed./Language Pandit Training Certificate with Language concerned as one of the Methodologies, in respect of Language Teachers.

Note: In case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks in the basic required qualification.

The minimum required pass percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications before 2011 for appearing APTET is as follows:

2. Graduation / Post Graduation from a recognised University with at least 45% marks, in case of SC/ST/BC/ PwBD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40% and one (1) year Bachelor of Education in accordance with the NCTE recognition norms and procedure Regulations 2002 notified on 13.11.2002 and NCTE regulations 2007 notified on 10-12-2007 issued from time to time in this regard. Provided that minimum percentage of marks in graduation shall not be applicable to those incumbents who had already taken admission to the Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Elementary Education or equivalent course prior to the 29^th July, 2011.

5.4. Minimum Qualifications for APTET Paper- 2B as per RCI Norms (Classes VI-VIII in Special Schools):

1. At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post-Graduation with B.Ed.(Special Education)
2. B.Ed.(General) with one (1) year Diploma in Special Education.
3. B.Ed. (General) with two (2) years Diploma in Special Education.
4. B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD).
5. B.Ed. Special Education and Post Graduate Professional Certificate in Special Education (PGPC).
6. PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation).
7. PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability: Physical and Neurological).
8. PG Diploma in Special Education (Loco motor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy).
9. Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
10. Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
11. BA.B.Ed. in Visual Impairment.
12. Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

Note: (Point i to xii) In case of SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates must acquire 45% marks in the basic required qualification.

5.5. Course completion certificates:

1. (a) Candidates must be qualified for the Paper applied and in possession of all certificates as on the last date prescribed in the notification for submission of application.(b) The candidates, those who are pursuing/studying final semester of Diploma in Elementary Education (or) D.Ed in Special Education (or) its equivalent, Bachelor of Education (or) B.Ed. in Special Education (or) its equivalent etc., are also eligible to appear for APTET examination, subject to the condition that the candidates cannot appear for Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) with this APTET certificate, unless the candidates acquire requisite qualifications.

   Note: Mere qualification in APTET shall not confer any right to appear TRT without prescribed qualifications.

2. A Diploma/ Degree course in Teacher Education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) only shall be considered. However, in case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and B.Ed. (Special Education), a course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered.
3. Intermediate qualification of Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) of Andhra Pradesh State (or) its equivalent as recognized by Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh State only shall be considered. Graduation/Post Graduation of a University Recognized by UGC only shall be considered.

6. Structure and Content of APTET:

The structure and content of the APTET is as follows:

a) All questions shall be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, with four alternatives out of which one answer shall be correct. There shall be no negative marking.

b) There shall be Two Papers for the APTET. Paper-1 shall be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes I to V, Paper-2 shall be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes VI to VIII. Those candidates who have both D.El.Ed and B.Ed qualifications for Paper-1 and Paper-2 intends to be a teacher either for Classes I to V (or) for Classes VI to VIII are eligible to appear for both Papers (Paper-1 and Paper-2).

c) Paper-1 A: For Classes I to V (Regular Schools)

Number of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): – 150

Duration of examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Structure and Content (all compulsory):

S.No.	Subject	No. of MCQs	Marks
Part -1	Child Development and Pedagogy	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Part-2	Language- I (Optional -Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Odiya)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Part -3	Language- II (Compulsory-English)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Part -4	Mathematics	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Part -5	Environmental Studies	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Total		150 MCQs	150 Marks

d) Paper-1 B: For classes I to V (Special Education):

Number of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): – 150

Duration of examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Structure and Content (all compulsory):

S.No.	Subject	No. of MCQs	Marks
Part -1	Child Development and Pedagogy (Special Education)	30MCQs	30Marks
Part-2	Language-I (Optional -Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Odiya)	30MCQs	30Marks
Part -3	Language-II (Compulsory – English)	30MCQs	30Marks
Part -4	Mathematics	30MCQs	30Marks
Part -5	Environmental Studies	30MCQs	30Marks
Total		150 MCQs	150 Marks

Note:-
1. The Test items on Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP) shall focus on Nature and Scope of Educational Psychology, Growth and Development of child, Theories of Personality, Individual Differences, Learning, Assessment analysis, Mental Health, Guidance and Counseling etc., relevant to the primary level. The syllabus designed for Child Development and Pedagogy is based on D.El.Ed curriculum of the State of Andhra Pradesh.

II. How to choose language–I of APTET Paper-1A & 1B: The following languages are offered under First Language in the Schools under the State Syllabus viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Odiya. A candidate has to choose one of these six (6) languages under Language-I for APTET, those candidates shall have compulsorily studied that language either as medium of study or as First Language (or its equivalent) up to class X (or) as Second Language in Intermediate or concerned language as a subject at Graduation level and methodology in D.El.Ed is eligible for Paper-1A/1B in concerned medium.

III. English is compulsory language for all candidates as Language II.

IV. No candidate is allowed to opt English as optional Language as Language-I.

Note:
– A candidate who studied Class VI to X, in Telugu / English medium with Telugu as first language and D.El.Ed in Telugu / English medium with Telugu methodology is eligible for Paper-1A/1B Telugu. Hence the candidate shall choose Telugu under Language-I of APTET Paper 1A or 1B or both.
– A candidate who studied Class VI to X in Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil/English/Telugu medium with Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil as first Language and D.El.Ed in Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil/English/Telugu medium with Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil methodology is eligible for Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil medium Teacher Post. Hence candidate shall choose Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil language under Language-I of APTET Paper 1A or 1B or both, then the total question paper shall be in Urdu/Kannada/Odiya/Tamil followed by English.
– Candidate who studied Telugu/ English medium with Urdu as first language from class VI to X, and studied D.El.Ed course in Telugu/ English medium with Telugu methodology shall choose only Telugu Language under Language-I of APTET Paper 1A or 1B or both, then the total question paper shall be Telugu followed by English. This candidate is only eligible for Paper-1A/1B Telugu not for Paper-1A/1B Urdu. The same is applicable for other minor languages also.
– A candidate who studied Urdu as second Language in Intermediate and D.El.Ed with Urdu methodology is eligible for Paper-IA/IB Urdu. Hence the candidate shall choose Urdu under Language-I of APTET Paper 1A or 1B or both. Then the total question papers shall be in Urdu followed by English. The same is applicable for other minor languages also.

V. The syllabus for Language-I and Language-II prepared in order to test the Proficiency in the language, Elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities for 30 MCQs under Language- I and Language- II. 24 MCQs on content and 6 MCQs on Pedagogy of that Language.

VI. The syllabus for Mathematics & Environmental Studies is designed on the basis of topics of Classes III to VIII. The difficulty standard as well as linkages of content/topics could be up to Secondary Stage (up to Class X) for testing. The Test Items in Mathematics and Environmental Studies shall contain 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) each, both on Content and Pedagogy. In Mathematics, 24 MCQs on Content and 6 MCQs on Pedagogy. Similarly, in Environmental Studies 24 MCQs on Content and 6 MCQs on Pedagogy.

VII. The detailed syllabus for all subjects shall be designed by the SCERT (State Academic Authority) and the same shall be issued along with the Notification. Candidates are informed to follow present (Academic Year 2025 – 2026) State Syllabus Textbooks of Class III to X. The candidates have to follow 2014 to 2025 editions of D.Ed / D.El.Ed Telugu Academy textbooks and 2019 editions of SCERT D.El.Ed textbooks.

Note: Syllabus from Classes III to VIII and standards linkage up to class X level. Questions shall be tested on critical thinking, creative thinking, and analytical thinking abilities of the candidates.

e) Paper-2A: For Classes VI to VIII (Regular Schools)

Number of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):– 150

Duration of examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Structure and Content (all compulsory):

S.No.	Subject	No. of MCQs	Marks
Part -1	Child Development and Pedagogy	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Part-2	Language- I (Optional- Telugu, Urdu, Hindi,Kannada, Tamil, Odiya and Sanskrit.)	30MCQs	30Marks
Part -3	Language- II (Compulsory – English)	30MCQs	30 Marks
Part -4	Mathematics & Science: i)Mathematics (Content 16, Pedagogy 4) ii)Physical Science (Content 16, Pedagogy 4) iii)Biological Science (Content 16, Pedagogy 4)	60 MCQs	60 Marks
	Social Studies (Content 48, Pedagogy 12)
	Language (Content 48, Pedagogy 12)
TOTAL		150 MCQs	150 Marks

f) Paper-2B: For Classes VI to VIII (Special Education)

Number of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):-150

Duration of examination:2 hours and 30 minutes

Structure and Content (all compulsory):

S.No.	Subject	No. of MCQs	Marks
Part -1	Child Development and Pedagogy (Special Education)	30MCQs	30Marks
Part-2	Language-I (Optional – Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Odiya and Sanskrit).	30MCQs	30Marks
Part -3	Language -II (English) (Compulsory)	30MCQs	30Marks
Part -4	Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy	60MCQs	60Marks
Total		150 MCQs	150 Marks

Note:-
i) The Test items on Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP) focus on Nature and scope of Educational Psychology, Growth and Development of child, Theories of Personality, Individual Differences, Learning, Assessment and its analysis, Mental Health, Guidance and Counseling etc., relevant to the Secondary level. The syllabus designed for Child Development and Pedagogy is based on B.Ed curriculum of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
ii) How to choose Language – I of APTET Paper- 2A and Paper-2B: The following languages are offered under First Language in Secondary Schools under the State Syllabus viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Odiya and Sanskrit. Candidate has to choose one of these seven (7) languages under Language-I (Optional) of APTET Paper-2A or Paper-2B or both. Those candidates shall have compulsorily studied that Language either as medium of study or First Language (or its equivalent) up to class X (or) second language in Intermediate or concerned language as a subject at Graduation level are eligible for Paper-2A/2B in concerned medium.
iii) English is compulsory language for all candidates as Language-II.
iv) No candidate is allowed to opt English as optional Language as Language -I.
v) The syllabus for Language I & II for Paper-2A and Paper-2B shall be based on proficiency in the Language, Elements of Language, Communication and Comprehension abilities. Standard of test items are from VI to Senior Secondary Level (Intermediate) – 12^th Class level.
vi) 30 MCQs for Language -I and 30 MCQs for Language- II.
vii)The syllabus for APTET of concerned Paper-2A and Paper-2B are based on topics of Classes VI to X. The difficulty level and standard of questions as well as their linkages could be up to Senior Secondary (Intermediate) Level (12^th class). Candidates shall follow present (2025-26) State Syllabus Textbooks of Class VI to X. The candidates shall follow 2014 to 2025 editions of D.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.Ed Telugu Academy Text books and 2019 editions of D.El.Ed – SCERT Textbooks.

Note: Syllabus from Classes VI to X and standards linkage up to Intermediate level. Questions shall be tested on critical thinking, creative thinking, and analytical thinking abilities of the candidates.

g) Syllabus: Detailed syllabus for Paper-1A and Paper-1B, Paper-2A and Paper-2B for each subject shall be notified on official website http://cse.ap.gov.in

7. AP TET Notification 2025 Apply onlineMedium of Question Paper:

The Question Paper shall be bilingual (i.e.) English followed by the Language-I chosen by the candidates.

Note: For the candidates choosing Sanskrit in Paper 2A, Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP) is in Telugu followed by Sanskrit. Language-II in English (compulsory). Language -I and the remaining part of the question paper shall be in Sanskrit.

8. AP TET Notification 2025 Apply online Pass Criteria of APTET:

Results shall be declared as per the schedule notified. The criteria for considering pass in APTET are as follows: (Total Marks-150)

Community	Pass Percentage	Pass Marks
i) OC/EWS	60% and above	90 Marks and above
ii) BC	50% and above	75 Marks and above
iii) SC/ ST/ PwBD & Ex- Servicemen	40% and above	60 Marks and above

Note:
i) Differently abled (Visually, Orthopedically, Hearing Impaired and Autism) candidates with at least 40% of disability shall be considered as disabled except Hearing Impairment. Hearing Impairment means (a) Deaf means person having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears (b) Hard of Hearing means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears (GO.MS.No:36, Dept. for Woman, Children, Differently Abled & Senior citizens (Prog.ii), Dt: 23-08-2023).

Note: The Medical certificate submitted by the candidate for appearing APTET Examination under that particular category will not confer any right to the individual for accepting the same for further Recruitment Test. The onus will lie upon the candidate to produce the certificate validated by the Medical Board at the time of Recruitment.

ii) The Certificate shall contain the Name and Address of the Candidate, Registration No., Year/ Month of Award of Certificate, Marks obtained in each subject, Total Marks, Qualifying Status, Grade and Percentage of Marks.

iii) The APTET Certificate shall be issued to all the qualified candidates in due course of time.

iv) The APTET Certificate shall be valid for a period of 7 (Seven) years from the date of issue of APTET Certificate for all categories.

v) There shall be no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring an APTET Certificate. A person who has qualified APTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.

9. AP TET Notification 2025 Apply online Procedure for submission of online application:

a) The APTET Notification shall be issued by the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati in leading News Papers and also on official website http://cse.ap.gov.in and https://aptet.apcfss.in

b) The candidates shall apply online through the website https://aptet.apcfss.in as per the instructions given in the Notification.

c) The candidates shall pay the fee as prescribed in the Notification through online mode only.

d) The candidates shall upload scanned copies of their Photo, Signature and other required certificates as per the instructions given in the Notification.

e) The candidates shall download the Hall Ticket from the website https://aptet.apcfss.in as per the schedule notified.

f) The candidates shall appear for the examination at the allotted centre as per the schedule notified.

g) The candidates shall check their results on the website https://aptet.apcfss.in as per the schedule notified.

h) The candidates shall download the APTET Certificate from the website https://aptet.apcfss.in as per the schedule notified.

 

11. APTET Centres:

The APTET examination shall be conducted in all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The candidates shall choose the district of their choice for appearing the examination. The candidates shall be allotted the centre in the district chosen by them. The candidates shall download the Hall Ticket from the website https://aptet.apcfss.in as per the schedule notified.

12. APTET Schedule:

The APTET shall be conducted at least once in a year. The schedule for APTET shall be notified by the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati in leading News Papers and also on official website http://cse.ap.gov.in and https://aptet.apcfss.in

13. APTET Certificate:

The APTET Certificate shall be issued to all the qualified candidates in due course of time. The APTET Certificate shall be valid for a period of 7 (Seven) years from the date of issue of APTET Certificate for all categories.

14. AP TET Notification 2025 Apply online General Instructions:

a) The candidates shall read the instructions given in the Notification carefully before applying for APTET.

b) The candidates shall ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for appearing APTET.

c) The candidates shall ensure that they upload all the required certificates in the prescribed format.

d) The candidates shall ensure that they pay the fee through online mode only.

e) The candidates shall ensure that they download the Hall Ticket from the website as per the schedule notified.

f) The candidates shall ensure that they appear for the examination at the allotted centre as per the schedule notified.

g) The candidates shall ensure that they check their results on the website as per the schedule notified.

h) The candidates shall ensure that they download the APTET Certificate from the website as per the schedule notified.

i) The candidates shall ensure that they preserve the APTET Certificate for future reference.

j) The candidates shall ensure that they follow the instructions given in the Hall Ticket and at the examination centre.

k) The candidates shall ensure that they do not carry any prohibited items to the examination centre.

l) The candidates shall ensure that they maintain discipline and decorum at the examination centre.

m) The candidates shall ensure that they do not indulge in any malpractices at the examination centre.

n) The candidates shall ensure that they follow the instructions of the invigilators at the examination centre.

o) The candidates shall ensure that they do not leave the examination hall before the completion of the examination.

p) The candidates shall ensure that they do not write any personal details on the OMR sheet.

q) The candidates shall ensure that they darken the circles on the OMR sheet properly.

r) The candidates shall ensure that they do not fold or damage the OMR sheet.

s) The candidates shall ensure that they hand over the OMR sheet to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall.

t) The candidates shall ensure that they collect the Hall Ticket and other documents from the invigilator before leaving the examination hall.

15. AP TET Notification 2025 Apply online Contact Details:

For any queries regarding APTET, the candidates may contact the following:

Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati

Phone: 0863-2345678

Email: aptet2025@ap.gov.in

Website: http://cse.ap.gov.in and https://aptet.apcfss.in

16. AP TET Notification 2025 Apply online Conclusion:

The APTET is conducted to ensure that the candidates who aspire to become teachers in the State of Andhra Pradesh possess the requisite knowledge and skills. The APTET Certificate is mandatory for appointment as a teacher in Classes I to VIII in all schools (Govt. / ZP / MPP /Municipal /Recognized Private Aided and Private Un-Aided etc.,) in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The candidates are advised to go through the Notification carefully and apply for APTET as per the schedule notified.

APTET-OCTOBER-2025 NOTIFICATION

1. Introduction

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test APTET-OCTOBER-2025 will be conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh in all Districts of the State through a Computer Based Test (CBT). The main objective to conduct Teacher Eligibility Test is to ensure National Standards and benchmark of Teacher Quality in the recruitment process in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms and procedures. One of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as teacher in any of the school (Both Government and Private) referred to in class (n) section-2 of the RTE Act is that he/she should qualify the Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Department of School Education.

2. Online Applications

Online applications are invited for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test- OCTOBER-2025 from the candidates for all those aspiring to be Teachers in State Government, Mandal Parishad, Zilla Parishad, Municipality, A.P. Model Schools, A.P. Residential Schools, all Welfare Society Schools, Private Aided Schools and Private UnAided Schools etc., under the control of Andhra Pradesh State for classes I to VIII. Government of India have enacted RTE Act, 2009 on 26.08.2009 titled “The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education”. In said Act under Sub-Section (1) of section 23 of the RTE Act, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), New Delhi has laid down minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a Teacher for Classes I to VIII in its Principal Notification dated 23^rd August, 2010 and amendments issued thereon. The minimum qualification includes a pass in Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) pursuant to the said guidelines; it has been decided to conduct Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

3. Eligibility and Qualifications

Those candidates who possess D.EL.Ed. / B.Ed (or) its equivalent qualifications shown in Information Bulletin and candidates pursuing final semester of the said courses with requisite percentage of marks obtained in academic qualifications as given in Information Bulletin of APTET can appear for APTET-OCTOBER-2025. However, the candidates intending to seek employment as a teacher in private unaided schools following Central or State syllabus shall have the option of appearing at CTET conducted by Central Government through CBSE instead of APTET, if they so desire. Those candidates who desire to improve their APTET score shall also apply for APTET-OCTOBER-2025.

4. Examination Structure

To bring in utmost transparency and accuracy in the conduct of examinations APTET-OCTOBER-2025 will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) in Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A and Paper-2B. The candidate who intends to be teacher for Classes I to V have to appear for Paper-1A and the candidate intends to be teacher for Classes VI to VIII have to appear for paper-2A. The candidate who intends to be teacher for Classes I to V in Special Schools have to appear for the examination under Paper -1B and the candidate who intends to be teacher for Classes from VI to VIII have to appear for paper-2B in respect of Special Schools. The candidates who are having both D.EL.Ed and B.Ed qualifications, intends to be teachers for all Classes from I to VIII are only eligible to appear for all papers, i.e. Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A and Paper-2B as per requisite qualifications.

5. APTET Applicability

The APTET shall apply to all the schools referred to in Clause (n) of Section 2 of the RTE Act. However, a school referred to in Sub-Clause (iv) of Clause(n) of Section 2 of the RTE Act, may exercise the option of considering either the TET conducted by the Central Government or the APTET. Teachers working in Private Schools whose appointments were not approved by the competent authority are not exempted from passing TET. Such teachers of Private Unaided Schools shall appear for TET conducted by either the State Government or Central Government. In respect of non-approved teachers working in Private Aided Schools, they shall invariably appear for TET conducted by the State Government only.

5.1 TET for in-service Teachers

As per the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025, in-service teachers who were recruited prior to the enactment of the RTE Act, and having more than five years service to retire on superannuation, must qualify the TET. The existing Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) and School Assistants (SAs) who do not have a TET qualification may appear for Paper 1A/1B and 2A/2B, in their concerned subject. (Eligibility criteria for appearing APTET as detailed at Rule-5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 in G.O.Ms.No:36, School Education (Services-I) Department, Dt:23-10-2025, is exempted for all in-service teachers serving in all Government and Private Aided Institutions).

5.2 TET for Languages and Social Studies candidates

Before 2017, there was a common paper for SA (Languages) and SA (Social Studies). From the 2017 TET onwards, separate examinations have been conducted for Languages and Social Studies subjects. Hence, candidates who qualified in the combined TET previously may appear for separate paper and qualify in the concerned paper only.

6. Examination Fee

The fee towards submission of application online and for the conduct of Computer Based Examination is Rs.1000/- for each Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A and Paper-2B separately. Candidates shall pay the fee through payment Gateway from 24.10.2025 to 23.11.2025 and submit online application at the APTET official website http://cse.ap.gov.in from 24.10.2025 to 23.11.2025.

Procedure for Submission of Online Application

Detailed procedure for applying ONLINE is given in the Information Bulletin. Candidates can download the ‘Information Bulletin’ free of cost from the APTET official website http://cse.ap.gov.in from 24.10.2025 onwards. Candidates can submit their online applications from 24.10.2025 to 23.11.2025. No candidate is allowed for Edit / Modify the application once submitted.

Examination Centers

1. The APTET-OCTOBER-2025 will be conducted through ‘ONLINE’ in all district headquarters / municipalities / revenue divisions / mandals. Where required, based on number of applicants, particular category of post and subject, centers may be allotted in the adjacent district of neighbouring States.
2. A window will be opened to the Candidates to opt the Districts indicated in the APTET official website.
3. However, the allotment of examination centers shall be the discretion of the department and request for change of examination centers or sessions is not allowed under any circumstances.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates at the time of applying for APTET-OCTOBER-2025. should possess minimum qualifications prescribed Paper-1A, Paper-18 for a teacher for I to V classes, and Paper-2A, Paper-2B for a teacher for VI to VIII classes as given in Information Bulletin. The candidates, who are pursuing final semester in any of the teacher education courses recognized by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) or the RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), can also appear for the APTET-OCTOBER-2025.

However, it is clarified that appearance or a passing in APTET does not automatically confer the right to participate in or consider for appointment to the post of Teacher in Government / Zilla Parishad / Mandal Parishad / Municipal/AP Model School / Welfare Schools / Society Schools/ Private Un-aided and Private Aided Schools etc., under the control of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The onus lies entirely with the candidate to possess the qualifications prescribed for appointment to such post in the relevant statutory recruitment rules framed by State Government from time to time or by the said management as on the date prescribed therein., and also pass in Teacher Eligibility Test. The details of qualifications prescribed for APTET-OCTOBER-2025 are provided in the Information Bulletin.

 Course Completion Certificates

1. (a) Candidates must be qualified for the paper applied and in possession of all certificates as on the last date prescribed in the notification for submission of application.(b) The candidates, those who are pursuing/studying final semester of Diploma in Elementary Education (or) D.Ed in Special Education (or) its equivalent, Bachelor of Education (or) B.Ed. in Special Education (or) its equivalent etc., are also eligible to appear for APTET examination subject to the condition that the candidates cannot appear for Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) with this APTET certificate, unless the candidates acquire requisite qualifications.

   Note: Mere qualification in APTET shall not confer any right to appear TRT without prescribed qualifications.

2. A Diploma/ Degree course in Teacher Education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) only shall be considered. However, in case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and B.Ed. (Special Education), a course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered.
3. Intermediate qualification of Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) of Andhra Pradesh State (or) its equivalent as recognized by Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh State only shall be considered. Graduation/Post Graduation of a University Recognized by UGC only shall be considered.

Structure, Content and Syllabus of APTET-OCTOBER-2025

a) Structure and Content of Paper- 1A & Paper- 1B

The structure and content of each part of Paper- 1A & Paper- 1B of APTET-OCTOBER-2025 and the breakup of the total 150 marks among various parts of the paper are given in the Information Bulletin. The details of marks weightage criteria procedure are given in the Information Bulletin.

b) Structure and Content of Paper- 2A & Paper- 2B

The structure and content of each part of Paper- 2A & Paper- 2B of the APTET-OCTOBER-2025 and the breakup of the total 150 marks among various parts of the paper are given in the Information Bulletin. The detailed marks and weightage criteria procedure are given in the Information Bulletin.

c) Syllabus

Syllabus for Paper-1A & 1B and Paper-2A & 2B of APTET-OCTOBER-2025 can be downloaded from the official website http://cse.ap.gov.in.

 Application Submission

The candidate must personally complete all sections of the application form and thoroughly review the information before submission. Candidates have opportunity to make corrections before final submission and fee payment through payment gateway. No option to edit the form will be provided after submission. The candidate will be solely responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.

 Pass Criteria in TET Paper- 1A, Paper- 1B & Paper- 2A, Paper- 2B

APTET-OCTOBER-2025 tentative results will be declared after completion of examination. However, the final result will be given after final key as per the schedule. The criteria for considering pass marks in APTET-OCTOBER-2025 is as follows: (Total Marks-150)

S.No	Community	Pass Percentage	Pass Marks
1	OC-EWS	60% and above	90 Marks and above
2	BC	50% and above	75 Marks and above
3	SC/ ST/ PwBD & Ex-servicemen	40% and above	60 Marks and above

Differently abled (Visually, Orthopedically, Hearing Impaired and Autism) candidates with at least 40% of disability shall be considered as disabled except Hearing Impairment. Hearing Impairment means (a) Deaf means person having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears (b) Hard of Hearing means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears (GO.MS.No:36, Dept. for Woman, Children, Differently Abled & Senior citizens (Prog.ii), Dt: 23-08-2023).

Validity period of TET Certificate / Marks Memo

The Marks Memo/Certificate of APTET shall be made available on APTET website only. There is no restriction on the number of attempts and a person can attend any number of times for acquiring APTET Certificate. A person who has qualified APTET may also appear again for improving his/her score. The APTET certificate shall be valid for life time in accordance with NCTE guidelines dated: 09.06.2021 as amended by the Government in G.O.Ms.No.69, School Education (Exams) Dept., Dated: 25.10.2021. The validity of APTET qualifying certificate acquired prior to 09.06.2021 shall also valid for life time as per G.O.Ms.No.69, Dated: 25.10.2021.

 TET scores for selection of Teacher Recruitment in Andhra Pradesh

20% weightage will be given to APTET score in the ensuing Teacher Recruitment Test of the State Government. In other words, 20% weightage is for APTET score and 80% weightage for written test in Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) for drawing up the selection list.

 

19. Schedule of APTET- OCTOBER-2025

S.No	SUBJECT	DATES
1	Date of Issuing of Notification and Publishing of Information Bulletin	24/10/2025
2	Payment of Fees through Payment Gateway	24/10/2025 to 23/11/2025
3	Online submission of application through http://cse.ap.gov.in	24/10/2025 to 23/11/2025
4	Online Mock Test availability	25/11/2025
5	Download of Hall Tickets	03/12/2025 Onwards
6	Schedule of examination	10/12/2025 Onwards Both sessions in all days Session-I: 9.30 AM to 12.00 Noon Session-II: 2.30 PM to 5.00 PM
7	Release of Initial Key	02/01/2026
8	Receiving of objection on Initial Key	02/01/2026 to 09/01/2026
9	Release of final key	13/01/2026
10	Final results declaration	19/01/2026