Originally planned for August 5-20, the AP TET 2024 exams will now be held from October 3 to 20. This change is according to a revised notification issued recently. TET scores hold a 20% weightage in the final DSC selection process.
AP TET Detailed Notification 2024 | Check Exam Pattern & Syllabus!
AP TET July 2024 - Exam Format:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only
- Each question carries one mark
- Four answer choices with one correct answer
- No negative marking
AP TET July 2024 - Exam Papers:
- Two papers: Paper-I for classes I-V and Paper-II for classes VI-VIII
- Candidates with both D.El.Ed and B.Ed can appear in both papers
Paper-I A (Classes I-V):
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Section-wise Breakdown:
|
Section |
Description |
Questions |
Marks |
Notes |
|
Child Development & Pedagogy |
Educational Psychology for primary level |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
Focuses on teaching and learning methods |
|
Language I |
Chosen from Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, or Odiya |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
Must have studied the chosen language up to Class X |
|
Language II (English) |
Compulsory for all candidates |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
Tests language proficiency, communication, and comprehension |
|
Mathematics |
Content and pedagogy based on Classes III-VIII |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
Difficulty level may extend to Class X |
|
Environmental Studies |
Content and pedagogy based on Classes III-VIII |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
Difficulty level may extend to Class X |
- Language I & II syllabus covers language proficiency, elements, communication, and comprehension (Classes III-VIII with linkages to Class X).
- Each language section has 24 content-based MCQs and 6 pedagogy-based MCQs.
- Mathematics and Environmental Studies also have 24 content-based MCQs and 6 pedagogy-based MCQs each.
- Detailed syllabus will be provided by SCERT along with the notification.
- Recommended reference materials include current state syllabus and textbooks (Classes III-V), previous state syllabus and textbooks (Classes VI-X), and bilingual textbooks (Classes VI-IX).
- Textbooks from 2016 and 2019 editions by D.Ed / D.El.Ed Telugu Academy/SCERT are recommended.
Paper-1B (Classes I-V in Special Schools):
- Same format as Paper-IA (Multiple Choice Questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, 150 marks)
- Content focus on teaching children with special needs
Section-wise Breakdown:
|
Section |
Description |
Questions |
Marks |
|
Child Development & Pedagogy (Special Education) |
Educational Psychology for special education |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Language I |
Chosen from Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, or Odiya |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Language II (English) |
Compulsory for all candidates |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Mathematics |
Content and pedagogy based on Classes III-VIII |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Environmental Studies |
Content and pedagogy based on Classes III-VIII |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
- Information for Papers 2A and 2B can be found elsewhere [refer to earlier response for location of information].
- Detailed syllabus will be provided by SCERT along with the notification.
Paper-2A (Classes VI-VIII in Regular Schools):
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Section-wise Breakdown:
|
Section |
Questions |
Marks |
|
Child Development & Pedagogy |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Language I |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Language II (English) |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Mathematics & Science Teachers Mathematics (Content 24, Pedagogy 6) Biological Science (Content 12, Pedagogy 3) Physical Science (Content 12, Pedagogy 3) (OR) |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
|
Social Studies (Content 48, Pedagogy 12) (OR) |
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|
Language (Content 48, Pedagogy 12) |
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|
Total |
150 |
150 |
Paper-2B (Classes VI-VIII in Special Schools):
- Same format as Paper-2A (Multiple Choice Questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, 150 marks)
- Content focus on teaching children with special needs
Section-wise Breakdown:
|
Section |
Questions |
Marks |
|
Child Development & Pedagogy (Special Education) |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Language I |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Language II (English) |
30 MCQs |
30 Marks |
|
Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
|
Total |
150 |
150 |
- Information for Papers 1A and 1B can be found elsewhere [refer to earlier response for location of information].
- Detailed syllabus for Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy will be provided by SCERT along with the notification.
