As of December 8, 2025 the AP TET 2025 is scheduled to begin on 10 December 2025. This article explains the exam format, structure, and marking scheme for first‑time candidates. It covers both papers for primary and upper‑primary teaching eligibility.
Overview of AP TET Papers and Mode
The AP TET 2025 will be conducted in online CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. Candidates eligible for both levels (and qualified accordingly) may appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. There are two main papers in AP TET:
- Paper 1 — for candidates wishing to teach Classes I to V.
- Paper 2 — for candidates wishing to teach Classes VI to VIII.
AP TET 2025 Question Type, Marking, and Duration
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 comprise 150 multiple‑choice questions (MCQs). Every question carries 1 mark, for a total of 150 marks per paper. There is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted answers. Each paper has a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes).
Paper 1: Structure for Classes I–V
Candidates appearing for Paper 1 (for teaching Classes I–V) — whether in regular schools (Part A) or special‑education schools (Part B) — face the same exam pattern. The paper is divided into five compulsory sections. Each section has 30 MCQs (30 marks). The sections are listed below:
This structure ensures that a candidate’s proficiency across pedagogy, language, mathematics and EVS is assessed for primary-level teaching.
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Paper 2: Structure for Classes VI–VIII
Paper 2 (for upper‑primary teaching) also has two variants — for regular schools (Part A) and for special‑education context (Part B).
For Regular Schools (Paper 2A)
Paper 2A consists of the following sections:
For Special-Education Schools (Paper 2B)
For special‑education aspirants, the structure is similar, except the 60-question specialisation section focuses on Disability Specialisation & Pedagogy instead of general subject areas. Regardless of variant, all candidates get 150 questions, 150 marks and 2.5 hours to complete.
AP TET 2025 Language Choices and Eligibility Requirements
Under Paper 1, for Language I, candidates may choose from regional languages offered in the state syllabus — typically Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil or Odia. For Paper 2 (regular school), Language I choices may include the above or Sanskrit, depending on the candidate’s prior study background. Language II is always English and is compulsory. Eligibility to choose a language depends on whether the candidate has studied that language (as a medium or first language) up to a prescribed education standard.
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Key Points for First-Time AP TET 2025 Candidates
This overview highlights essential tips for first-time AP TET 2025 candidates, including exam mode, equal weightage, time management, no negative marking, smart language choice, and correct Paper 2 specialisation.
- The exam is in CBT (online) mode, so familiarity with computer-based tests helps.
- Since the papers carry equal weightage (150 marks), candidates must prepare all subjects — pedagogy, languages, subject content — comprehensively.
- Time management is crucial: 150 questions in 150 minutes — roughly one minute per question.
- There is no negative marking, so attempting all questions is advisable (provided roughly reasonable certainty).
- Choice of Language I matters; candidates should pick a language they are comfortable with, ideally studied earlier.
- For Paper 2, the candidate must choose specialisation carefully (Mathematics & Science, Social Studies, or Languages) based on their strength and academic background.
Wrapping Up
The AP TET 2025 exam pattern is structured to test a candidate’s aptitude in pedagogy, linguistic skills, and subject knowledge — in a standardised, time-bound format. For first-time candidates, clear awareness of paper type, subject distribution, question and mark count, time limit, and language choice is essential. Proper planning and mock practice under exam-like conditions will help maximise performance in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
