AP TET Exam Pattern 2025 has been announced for candidates preparing for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test. The exam will be conducted on ten December 2025, and the online application window will remain open until twenty three November 2025. The pattern helps candidates prepare well for the primary and upper primary levels.
The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is organised by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh. The test evaluates teaching eligibility for classes one to eight. It includes Paper 1 for primary levels and Paper 2 for upper primary levels.
AP TET 2025 Exam Structure Overview
The AP TET exam pattern is divided into two papers based on the teaching category. Each paper is conducted in computer-based mode. Candidates must understand the subject distribution, total marks, and duration to plan their preparation. Both papers carry one hundred fifty marks.
Before checking the detailed table, here are the main highlights of the AP TET Exam Pattern 2025. The table covers exam mode, question type, duration, subjects, and marking rules for both papers.
Below is a detailed introduction to the highlights table. It explains the major points about Paper 1 and Paper 2. The section shows how the subjects differ for each teaching level.
AP TET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Particulars | AP TET Paper 1 Highlights | AP TET Paper 2 Highlights |
Exam mode | Offline | Offline |
Number of subjects | Five | Four |
Type of questions | MCQs | MCQs |
Total questions | One hundred fifty | One hundred fifty |
Total marks | One hundred fifty | One hundred fifty |
Duration | One hundred fifty minutes | One hundred fifty minutes |
Marking scheme | +1 for every correct answer | +1 for every correct answer |
Negative marking | None | None |
Language of paper | English and chosen Language-I | English and chosen Language-I |
AP TET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025
Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach classes one to five. It is divided into Part A and Part B. Part B is specifically meant for special education schools. Below is a brief explanation of the subjects included in Paper 1. The introduction helps candidates understand what each part covers before checking the detailed list.
Subjects in AP TET Paper 1
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Odia)
- Language-II (English)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
The paper contains one hundred fifty MCQs for one hundred fifty marks. The duration is one hundred fifty minutes.
AP TET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025
Paper 2 is meant for teaching classes six to eight. Like Paper 1, this paper also includes Part A for regular schools and Part B for special education. The following introduction explains how Paper 2 focuses on advanced pedagogy and subject knowledge needed for upper primary teaching.
Subjects in AP TET Paper 2
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Odia, Sanskrit)
- Language-II (English)
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
The paper includes one hundred fifty questions, each carrying one mark. There is no negative marking.
Language Format for AP TET 2025
The AP TET question paper will be bilingual. All questions will appear in English and the selected Language-I option. However, for Sanskrit candidates, the questions will appear in Telugu followed by Sanskrit (Devanagari script). This rule applies to both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
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