AP TET Notification 2024
AP TET 2024 Notification (OUT) Exam Date, Pattern, Eligibility, Fee, Apply
The Department of School Education in Andhra Pradesh has initiated the online registration process for the AP TET 2024 (Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test). Eligible candidates can apply via the official website until February 18, 2024. Adhering to the deadline is crucial to ensure eligibility for the examination. Aspirants are encouraged to complete and submit their applications promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity to qualify for teaching positions in Andhra Pradesh.
AP TET Notification 2024 Pdf Download
AP TET Syllabus 2024: Download Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus PDF
How to Apply for APTET Notification 2024 Online
- Go to the official website of APTET (https://aptet.apcfss.in/).
- Look for the APTET 2024 notification or the link to apply online.
- Once registered, log in with the credentials provided during registration.
- You may need to upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational certificates, and any other documents as required.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Before final submission, review all the details filled in the application form and uploaded documents carefully.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the completed application form for your reference.
APTET Important Dates 2024
1 | Date of Issuing of Notification & Information bulletin | 08/02/2024 |
2 | Payment of Fees through Payment Gateway | 08/02/2024 to 17/02/2024 |
3 | Online Submission of Application through http://cse.ap.gov.in | 18/02/2024 |
4 | Help desk services during working hours | ------ |
5 | Receiving of complaints online pertaining to application and other issues | ------ |
6 | Online Mock test Availability | 19/02/2024 |
7 | Download Hall tickets | 23/02/2024 |
8 | Schedule of Examination Paper I-A & B, Paper II-A & B | from 27/02/2024 to 09/03/2024 session-I 9:30 am to 12 noon session-II 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
9 | Release of Initial Key | 10/03/2024 |
10 | Receiving of Objections on initialkey | 11/03/2024 |
11 | Final key published | 13/03/2024 |
14 | Final Results Declaration | 14/03/2024 |
If SC,ST & BC Have passed D.Ed Before 2010, they should have 40% Marks in Inter.
All Questions are in Multiple Choice Format. There will be 150 Marks for 150 Questions. No Negative Marks. Paper-1 Has 30 Marks in Mathematics, 30 Marks in Environmental Education, 30 Marks in First Language, 30 Marks in English & 30 Marks in Pedagogical the exam time is 2-1/2 Hours.
English Language exam is for all Candidates. Question are asked at the inter level.
AP TET 2024 is a state-level entrance exam For those candidates who want to make a career in the teaching field as a teacher in various private and government schools of Andhra Pradesh state. Board of secondary education Andhra Pradesh is responsible authority to conducts APTET 2024.
Every year Andhra Pradesh DSC Board conducts the entrance exam in January. Candidates who want to teach in the government & recognized private schools of Andhra Pradesh can appear in the APTET exam.
In this article we provide information about:- Andhra Pradesh TET 2024 Notification
- Andhra Pradesh TET Exam pattern 2024
- AP TET 2024 - Educational Qualifications required
- AP TET 2024 - Age Limit to Apply
- AP TET 2024 - How to Apply
- AP TET 2024 - Application Form filling
- AP TET 2024 - Requirements before filling Application Form
Government of Andhra Pradesh released notification for AP TET (Teachers Eligibility Test)
conducted by Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh in the Month of May 2024.
Online applications are invited from candidates who intend to be teachers for classes
I to VIII in schools in Andhra Pradesh for appearance in Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility
Test to be conducted by Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
This is the 1st time that state of Andhra Pradesh is conducting Teacher Eligibility Test
individually after bifurcation of Telangana & AP. Previously TET cum DSC TRT (Teacher Recruitment Test)
was conducted by the state of Andhra Pradesh.
All candidates who possess D.Ed.,/ B.Ed., / Language Pandit or equivalent qualifications
and candidates pursuing final year of the said courses during the academic year 2024
with requisite percentage of marks obtained as given below and who aspire to become teachers for
classes I to VIII in the schools of the State Government, Mandal Parishad, Zilla Parishad,
Municipality, Private Aided Schools and Private unaided schools in Andhra Pradesh State
can appear for APTET. However, the candidates intending to seek employment as a teacher
in private unaided schools shall have the option of appearing at CTET conducted by
Central Government through CBSE instead of APTET, if they so desire.
WHAT IS AP TET & WHY IS IT CONDUCTED?
TET Means Teacher Eligibility Test. The eligibility test (APTET) will be conducted in 2 papers - Paper-I & Paper-II.
The candidates who intend to be teachers for classes I to V have to appear for Paper-I and
the candidates
intending to be teachers for classes VI to VIII have to appear for Paper-II.
The candidates who intend to be teachers for all classes from I to VIII can appear for both papers,
Paper-I and Paper-II.
Date & Time of AP TET 2024 Examinations
DATE OF EXAMINATION | PAPER | TIMING | DURATION |
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27/02/2024 | I | 09.30 A.M. to 12.00 Noon Morning session | 2:30 Hours |
02.30 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. Afternoon session | 2:30 Hours | ||
28/02/2024 | lI (A) | 09.30 A.M. to 12.00 Noon Morning session | 2:30 Hours |
02.30 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. Afternoon session | 2:30 Hours | ||
29/02/2024 | lI (B) | 09.30 A.M. to 12.00 Noon Morning session | 2:30 Hours |
WHO CAN WRITE TET? (OR) WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR WRITING TET?
The candidates at the time of applying for APTET, December 2020 should be in possession of the minimum
qualifications prescribed for a teacher for I to V classes (Paper-I) and VI to VIII classes (Paper-II)
as given below.
The candidate at the time of applying for APTET-May 2024 should be having the minimum qualifications
prescribed for a teacher for category I to V classes (Paper-I) and VI to VIII classes (paper-II) as given
below or should be pursuing Teacher Education Course during 2024 or earlier.
Minimum Qualifications for candidates applying for Paper - I (Classes I-V Teachers Post):
- For candidates already in possession of Respective Teacher Education Certificates or pursuing final year of respective Teacher Education Course during 2024 or earlier:
- Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and pass in or pursuing final year of 2 - year Diploma in Elementary Education OR
- Intermediate /Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and pass in or pursuing final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) OR Intermediate /Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and pass in or pursuing final year of 2 - year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*
Minimum Qualifications for candidates applying for Paper - II (Classes VI-VIII Teachers Post):
For candidates already in possession of Respective Teacher Education Certificates or pursuing final year of respective Teacher Education Course during 2024 or earlier:
- B.A./B.Sc./B.Com and pass in or pursuing final year of 2 - year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- OR
- B.A. /B.Sc./B.Com pass with at least 45% marks and pass in or pursuing 1 - year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) Course.
- OR
- B.A. / B.Sc./B.Com pass with at least 50% marks and pass in or pursuing 1- year B.Ed. (Special Education)* Course.
- OR
- Intermediate /Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and pass in or pursuing final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) Course.
- OR
- Intermediate /Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and pass in or pursuing final year of 4-year B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed Course.
- In addition to above, candidates possessing Language Pandit Training (LPT) certificate or those pursuing LPT Course during 2012-13 or earlier are also eligible. The qualifications are as follows:
Telugu Pandit | B.A. (Telugu Literature) or BA (Oriental Language-Telugu) or Bachelor of Oriental Language Telugu or a graduate degree with optional subject Telugu or MA (Telugu) pass or pursuing Telugu Pandit Training Certificate. |
Hindi Pandit | A graduate degree with optional subject Hindi or Bachelor of Oriental Language Hindi or Praveen of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha or Vidwan of Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad of any other equivalent recognized qualification in Hindi (BA standard) by the Government of A.P. or M.A., Hindi pass or pursuing Hindi Pandit Training Certificate. |
Urdu Pandit | BA (Urdu Literature) or BA (Oriental Language Urdu) or Bachelor of Oriental Language Urdu or Graduate Degree with optional subject Urdu or M.A. (Urdu) pass or pursuing Urdu Pandit Training Certificate. |
Other Languages (Bengali, Gujarathi, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tamil) | A Graduate Degree in the Language concerned pass or pursuing Pandit Training in the Language concerned or B.Ed with Language concerned as one of the methodologies |
* 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.
* Intermediate qualification of Board of Intermediate Education of A.P. or Senior 7 Secondary Education of a Recognized Board only will be considered. So also the Bachelor?s Degree of a University Recognized by UGC only will be considered.
TET STRUCTURE AND APTET CONTENT:
- All questions in APTET 2024 will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct. There will be no negative marking.
- There will be two papers of APTET 2024.
- Paper I will be for a candidate who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
- Paper II will be for a candidate who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.
- A candidate who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II).
Exam Pattern of TET Paper1 (for Classes I to V):
- No. of MCQs - 150:
- Duration of examination - 2½ hours
- Structure and Content (All Compulsory):
S.No. | Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
2 | Language I | 30 | 30 |
3 | Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
4 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
5 | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
- The syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy under Paper- I is based on the syllabus of D.Ed curriculum focusing on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning in Classes I to V and above. The syllabus also focuses on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. 8
- In Andhra Pradesh, the following languages are offered under Language I viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya and Tamil. Candidate has to choose one of these 9 languages under Language I under APTET. Those candidates would have compulsorily studied in that language either as medium of study or as first language at least up to Class X as stated in the eligibility criteria above.
- In respect of Andhra Pradesh language II under APTET shall be English for all candidates irrespective of medium of the school to which they intend to seek employment.
- The syllabi for Mathematics & Environmental Studies are designed on the basis of topics of Classes I to V of state syllabus (old). The difficulty standard of questions will be up to X class level. The test items in Mathematics and Environmental Studies will contain MCQs not only on content but also on pedagogy. In Mathematics 24 MCQs will be on content and 6 MCQs on pedagogy. Similarly in Environmental Studies 24 MCQs will be on content and 6 MCQs on pedagogy. v) The syllabi for Language I & II shall be based on proficiency in the language, elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities (standard up to Class X level).
Exam Pattern of TET Paper2 (for Classes VI to VIII):
- No of MCQs - 150
- Duration of examination - 2 1/2 hours
- Structure and Content:
S.No. | Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
2 | Language I | 30 | 30 |
3 | Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
4 | Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 | TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
- The syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy under Paper II is based on the syllabus of D.Ed / B.Ed curriculum focusing on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning in Classes VI and above. The syllabus also focuses on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
- In Andhra Pradesh, the following languages are offered under Language I viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil, and Sanskrit. Candidate has to choose one of these languages under Language I. Candidates with Language Pandit Training Certificate should only choose that particular Language as Language-I of TET Paper-II.
- In respect of Andhra Pradesh language II shall be English for all candidates.
- For Paper II Science & Mathematics sectors questions will be as follows:
Subject | No. of MCQs |
---|---|
Mathematics | 30 MCQs |
Physical Science | 14 MCQs |
Biological Science | 16 MCQs | TOTAL | 60 CQs |
- For Paper II Social Studies portion the syllabus will cover the sectors namely, History, Geography, Civics and Economics.
Subject | No. of MCQs |
---|---|
History and Civics | 30 MCQs |
Geography & Economics | 30 MCQs | TOTAL | 60 CQs |
- For Paper II the syllabi for APTET 2024 of Mathematics & Sciences, Social Studies are based on topics of Classes VI to VIII 10 (old syllabus) with difficulty standard of questions up to Secondary Level.
- The syllabi for language I and II shall be based on proficiency in the language, elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities standard up to Secondary Level.
MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPER:
The question paper shall be bilingual i.e., it shall be English followed by the Language I chosen for all languages except for Sanskrit. For Sanskrit it shall be Telugu followed by Sanskrit.
PASS CRITERIA OF APTET- MAY 2024:
The criteria for considering pass in APTET are as follows:S.No. | Community | Pass Marks |
---|---|---|
1 | OC | 60% Marks and above |
2 | BC | 50% Marks and above |
3 | SC | 40% Marks and above |
4 | ST | 40% Marks and above |
5 | Differently ables(PH) | 40% Marks and above |
Note
- Physically Handicapped with at least 40% handicap only will be considered in respect of Visually Handicapped and Orthopedically Handicapped. With regard to Hearing Impaired, minimum 75% handicap will be considered under PH category. 11
- It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test it does not imply that the candidate?s eligibility has been verified. Further qualifying the APTET would not confer a right on any person for recruitment / employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment. The eligibility shall finally be verified by the concerned recruiting agency / appointing authority.
- It is further clarified that appearance or a pass in APTET by itself will not vest any right in a candidate to be considered for appointment to the post of Teacher in Government / Zilla Parishad / Mandal Parishad / Municipal and Private Aided Schools, unless she/he is in possession of the qualifications prescribed for appointment to such post in the relevant statutory recruitment rules framed by State Government from time to time as on the date prescribed there in for possession of such qualifications
Validity period of TET Certificate / Marks Memo:
APTET Certificate / Marks Memo shall be valid for a period of 7 years from the date of TET examination in accordance with NCTE Guidelines.
Weightage for APTET Scores in selection in District Selection Committee (DSC) Recruitments:
20% weightage will be given to APTET scores in the ensuing Teacher Recruitment of the State Government i.e., 20% weightage is for APTET score and 80% weightage for written test in Teacher Recruitment Test (DSC/ TRT) for drawing up selection list.Things to keep ready before filling up the AP TET 2024 Application form:
- Scanned copy of your passport size photograph (size 3.5X3.5cms).
- Scanned copy of your signature (Signature space - 1.5 cm)
- Details of your academics.
- Any of your ID and address proofs if necessary.
How to apply for AP TET 2024?
AP TET 2024 can be applied only online through the official website aptet.cgg.gov.in.
- The candidates shall at first download the 'Information Bulletin' (free of cost) from the APTET website http://aptet.cgg.gov.in, go through it carefully and satisfy their eligibility for appearing for APTET, June 2024.
- The candidate after satisfying herself/himself about the eligibility criteria for APTET shall pay a fee of Rs.200.00 through APONLINE or e-Seva / Mee Seva between May 2nd week to 4th week towards submission of application online and for the conduct of examination. At the APONLINE or e-Seva / Mee Seva, the candidate has to give the required preliminary data (i.e. Name of the candidate, Date of birth, Gender, whether the candidate belongs to A.P. and mobile phone number). On receipt of fee at APONLINE or e-Seva / Mee Seva the candidate shall be issued a ?Journal Number' with which she/he can proceed with submission of application online. (Issue of Journal Number does not mean that the candidate has completed submission of application online. It is only a confirmation of the fee received).
- The candidates shall follow the procedure of submission of online application as given in the ?Information Bulletin? and also as per the instructions provided online while filling up the online application form. The Candidate should be ready with photograph of size 3.5X3.5cms before filling in on-line application.
- Paste the photograph on a white paper and sign below (sign in Black Ink only). Look for the sample above. Ensure that the signature is within the box. Scan the required size containing the photograph and signature. Please do not scan the complete page. The entire image consisting of photo along with signature is required to be scanned and stored in *.jpeg format on local machine. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the image is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as dpi resolutions, number of colors during the process of scanning.
- Applications with no photo/ unclear photo/ inadequate size photograph will be rejected. Hall-Ticket will not be issued to such candidates. Hence, after pressing the 'UPLOAD' button check if the photo is of required size, clear and is of the same candidate of whom the details are to be filled in the application. If the photo is smaller in size, not clear or does not belong to the candidate press 'BACK' button below the photograph on the application form and restart with scanning of the photograph.
- Complaints relating to mismatch of photograph and candidate details will not be accepted after submission of application at any cost.
- Initial steps to be followed before filling Online Application Form
- Go to http://aptet.cgg.gov.in
- Click on Application Form.
- Click on the dialogue box (i.e., WELCOME TO ONLINE APPLICATION)
- Confirm the next dialogue box (i.e., Fields marked with '*'? are compulsory)
- Enter your Journal Number issued by APONLINE or e-Seva / Mee Seva the date of payment of fees and Date of birth.
- At the field ?Attach your latest photograph' Click on Browse button and attach your photograph and your signature stored on the local machine.
- Tick the declaration and enter the verification code.
- Press Upload
- The application will be opened.
- When the application form is opened check if the photo is of required size, clear and is of the same candidate of whom the details are to be filled in the application. If the photo is smaller in size, not clear or does not belong to the candidate press 'BACK' button below the photograph on the application form and restart with scanning of the photograph.
- < Confirm that the photograph is yours and that it is as per the given specifications. Fill in the application form as per the instructions given in the User Guide and Information Bulletin and those offered while filling the Online Application Form.
- After filling all the details press PREVIEW button. This will display the details submitted by you
- If you find all the details correct press SUBMIT otherwise press EDIT and resubmit the information.
- On submission of application form online the candidate shall be given reference ID number which should be kept carefully for any kind of future correspondence. Submission of application can be considered to have been completed only on receiving reference ID number.
- On completion of submission, the candidates shall take a printout of the application and store it for future use. Candidates should not post the printout of the application to APTET office.
- In case of any clarifications before, during or after submission of application online the candidates may contact the Help Desk Telephone Numbers at CGG 8008554641, 8008554643 between 10.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m on all working days from May 2nd Week to June 2nd Week 2024
- For domain related clarifications contact APTET office at 04023232340, 04023232349, 8008554612, 8008554613, 8008554627, 8008554628
- The candidates can also submit their complaints pertaining to their application only online at http://aptet.cgg.gov.in between May 2nd week to 4th week
- In any case applications will not be received in any kind of manual form.
- Candidates can download their Hall Tickets from the website at http://aptet.cgg.gov.in from june 1st Week.2024. In case any candidate could not download the Hall ticket she/he should contact the Commissioner and Director of School Education and Ex-Officio Director, APTET, Saifabad, Hyderabad - 04 between 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM on all working days in person only giving details of the journal number of the fee paid, reference number of the application submitted, a copy of the printout of the Application form and one photograph (as pasted on the application form).
- Request for issue of duplicate Hall Ticket will not be entertained after the examination in any case
- Request for change / correction can be made online at the complaint box on the website http://aptet.cgg.gov.in. Candidates will be given opportunity to submit their complaints regarding online application only twice.
- Fee once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
- It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test it does not imply that the candidates' eligibility has been verified. However qualifying the APTET would not confer a right on any person for recruitment / employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment. The eligibility shall be, finally, verified by the concerned recruiting agency/ appointing authority.
- Furnishing of false, wrong or inaccurate information may lead to cancellation of the test result and even prosecution in appropriate cases.
- No request for re-checking, re-assessment, re-evaluation or scrutiny of OMR answer-sheets will be entertained.
AP TET Notification 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans.1- The full form for AP TET is Andhra Pradesh STATE TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST.
Ans.2- Hyderabad Bangalore Chennai
Ans.3- The qualifying marks for candidates belonging to General category is 60%. For OBC candidates it's 50% and for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD it is 40%