AP TET 2025: Notification OUT, Application Form (Active), Exam Date (Out), Eligibility, Syllabus

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) exam is a teaching exam to determine a candidate’s eligibility to teach in Andhra Pradesh's primary and upper elementary schools. Those who qualify the APTET Level 1 exam are qualified to teach in elementary schools (1–5), whereas those who pass the APTET Level 2 exam are qualified to teach in upper primary schools (6–8). Candidates who pass both AP TET papers will be able to teach in grades one through eight. The AP TET October 2025 notification has been released along with the apply online link. Read on to know more about AP TET exam. 

AP TET 2025 Latest Updates

AP TET 2025 notification has been released for the October cycle exam. Candidates who have the required eligibility criteria for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) can fill out the online form. AP TET application form can be filled out fored by those candidates who wish to teach the candidates of primary and upper primary levels at the school (Both Government and Private) across the state of Andhra Pradesh/. The AP TET registration can be done between 24th October to 23rd November 2025. Those who fill out the form will be eligible to take the exam which is scheduled from 10th December 2025 onwards. 

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in primary (Classes 1-5) and upper primary (Classes 6-8) schools in Andhra Pradesh. The candidates who qualify the APTET Level 1 exam are eligible to teach in elementary schools (Classes 1-5), while those who qualify the Level 2 exam teach in upper primary schools (Classes 6-8). Candidates who clear both papers can teach Classes 1-8. AP TET exam is held to times in a year. Candidates are advised to practice AP TET mock test 2025 as well. Check the latest updates on AP TET exam on this page. 

AP TET 2025 Exam Highlights

AP TET 2025 Exam Important Dates 

The AP TET notification has been released on 23rd October 2025. Candidates can apply online for the AP TET exam from 24th October to 23rd November 2025. Those who fill the form correctly will be eligble to take the exam on 10th December 2025. Check the table below to know the important dates associated with it. 

AP TET 2025 October Notification 2025

The Commissioner of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, conducts the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET). This test is held to test the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 8 in government, aided, and private schools across Andhra Pradesh. Starting from 2025, the APTET will be conducted twice a year at multiple exam centers, including those in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Odisha.

The exam will be held online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) from 10th December 2025 onwards. Candidates can click on the link below to download AP TET 2025 notification for October cycle. 

How to Apply for AP TET 2025?

The candidates interested in the AP TET 2025 October Exam can apply online from 24th October 2025 onwards at the official portal www.aptet.apcfss.in. Follow the below steps to submit your applications for AP TET 2025. 

Step 1- Visit the website Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, aptet.apcfss.in.

Step 2- Click on the online application for the posts of the AP TET Examination 2025.

Step 3- Fill all the details in the online application carefully.

Step 4- Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature image. 

Step 5- Pay the requisite amount of the application fee.

Step 6- Check all the details and submit the application form

Step 7- Take a printout of the AP TET 2025 application form and keep it for future reference.

AP TET 2025 Application Fee

All the candidates need to pay the required amount of the AP TET application fee in online mode.  The application fee is the same for all categories which is Rs. 750/- AP TET 2025 application fee is mentioned below in the table.

AP TET Eligibility Criteria 

It is mandatory to fulfil the AP TET eligibility criteria which include fulfilment of the educational qualification, age limit, nationality, etc. Check the table below for more details.

AP TET 2025 Exam Pattern

The AP TET exam shall be held for Paper 1 and Paper 2, i.e. Primary and Upper Primary schools respectively. The details about the AP TET exam such as exam mode, exam duration, exam language, total questions, total marks, marking scheme, negative markings, etc is mentioned below. 

Mode of Exam: The exam will be held in online.

Duration of Exam: The entrance exam will be organized for 2 hrs. 30 minutes duration.

Language of Exam: The applicant will have to appear for the exam in the English medium.

Total Number of Questions: The question paper of the AP TET exam will contain a total of 150 questions for the applicants to answer.

Total Marks: The question paper of the AP TET exam will have a total of 150 marks.

Type of Questions: All the questions shall be objective-type multiple-choice questions in the entrance exam.

Marking Scheme: The applicant will be awarded with 1 mark for each correct answer given

Negative Marking: No provision of negative markings in the entrance exam.

Several papers: The question paper of the entrance exam will contain two papers (Paper I and Paper II).

AP TET Exam New Pattern Paper-I (A)

AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-I (B)

AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-II (A)

AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-II (B)

AP TET Answer Key 2025

The Government of AP, Department of School Education shall release the official provisional AP TET answer key 2025 for the October exam soon after completion of the exam. Candidates can check the answer key for all sets on the official website - aptet.apcfss.in on 2nd January 2026. 

AP TET 2025 Results

The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh shall announce the AP TET Results and Score Card on its website on 2 November 2025. Candidates who appeared for AP TET 2025 Exam can check the AP TET result PDF and scorecard from the AP TET website.

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