The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the AP TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern on its official website. The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) is a state-level examination which is conducted twice a year. It is a teaching exam which is qualifying in nature. Candidates who obtain the cut off marks are awarded certificates that will enable them to apply for teaching job position in various schools of Andhra Pradesh. For 2024, candidates are required to review the comprehensive AP TET Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, which are detailed in this post.
AP TET Syllabus 2024
The AP TET exam is has two papers, Paper 1 (Part A and Part B) and Paper 2 (Part A and Part B). The APTET syllabus 2024 contains the topics from which questions are asked in Paper 1 A & B and Paper 2 A & B. The AP TET syllabus for Paper 1 is for those who want to teach classes 1 to 5. It has two parts- Part A and Part B. The exam pattern for both Part A and B of Paper 1 is the same. AP TET syllabus for Paper 2 comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies/ Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy.
Candidates can download AP TET syllabus PDF 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below in all languages including Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Odia and Sanskrit. The AP TET 2024 exam will be conducted online from October 3 to 20, 2024. Candidates planning to appear for the APTET exam check out the syllabus on this page here also download PDF.
AP TET Syllabus 2024 PDF Download
The AP TET syllabus PDF has been uploaded by the Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Eligibility Test authorities on their official website. Candidates can also download the official syllabus PDF from the direct link that has been shard on this page below. With the exam beginning from October 3, 2024, the candidates are advised to take a print out of the syllabus and use it for revision purposes.
AP TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024
Before beginning with the preparation, the candidate must be aware of everything about the AP TET Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, and the number of questions in each paper go through the details in the table below at a glance.
AP TET Syllabus 2024- Highlights |
Exam organizing body | Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Name of Examination | AP TET 2024 Exam |
Duration of AP TET Exam | 2.5 hours |
No. of Questions | Paper 1: 150 MCQs Paper 2: 150 MCQs |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Date | 03rd to 20th October 2024 |
Languages | English Language-I (Kannada, Tamil, Odia, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu) |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Validity of AP TET certificate | Lifetime |
Official website | https://aptet.apcfss.in |
AP TET Exam Pattern 2024: Paper 1 & 2
Candidates who aspire to become a teacher for Classes 1 to 5 need to appear for the APTET Paper 1. The AP TET Paper 1 is conducted in two parts- Part A and Part B. The exam pattern for both Part A and B of Paper 1 is the same. Have a look at the detailed AP TET Paper 1 exam pattern below.
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Odiya) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
The APTET Paper 2 (Part B) is for Classes 6 to 8 teachers for Regular Schools. The APTET Paper 2 exam pattern 2024 below for Part A.
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Odiya, and Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
The APTET Paper 2 (Part B) is for Classes 6 to 8 teachers for Regular Schools. Have a look at the APTET Paper 2 exam pattern 2024 below for Part A.
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Odiya, and Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
The AP TET Paper 1 syllabus is almost similar to Part A and Part B. However, the slight difference is only in the Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus for Part A and Part B. It may be noted here that the AP TET Paper 1 Part A syllabus is for regular school teachers and the Part B syllabus is for Special Education teachers.
Section | Part A | Part B (Special Education) |
Child Development and Pedagogy | Development, Growth & Maturation - Concept & Nature, Principles of Development, Biological, Psychological, Emotional Factors, Dimensions of Development (Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, etc.), Individual Differences, Metacognition, Personality Development, Learning Process (Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Erikson) | Child Development, Principles and approaches to growth, Theories of Learning, Pedagogy for Special Education, Characteristics of CWSN (Children with Special Needs), Individual Education Plans, Strategies for CWSN |
Pedagogical Concerns | Teaching and Learning Relationship, Children from diverse contexts (CWSN), Pedagogic Methods, Organizing learning in heterogeneous classrooms, Learning Resources, Classroom Management, Rights of the Child, ICT in teaching. | Characteristics of CWSN, Assessment Approaches for CWSN, Curriculum Adaptations, National Education Policies, Teaching Strategies for Special Needs |
Mathematics | Numbers, Mensuration, Geometry, Data Handling, Algebra, Arithmetic, Pedagogy | Numbers, Mensuration, Geometry, Data Handling, Algebra, Arithmetic, Pedagogy |
Environmental Studies | Living World, Life Processes, Natural Phenomena, Transportation & Communication, Professions & Services, Political Systems, Governance, Social Organization & Inequities, Religion & Society, Pedagogy | Living World, Life Processes, Natural Phenomena, Transportation & Communication, Professions & Services, Political Systems, Governance, Social Organization & Inequities, Religion & Society, Pedagogy |
Education Commissions & Policies | Constitutional Provisions on Education, National Commissions (Education Commission 1964, NPE, POA), SSA, RMSA, Acts: RTE Act (2009), RPWD Act (2016) | National Commissions and Policies: IEDC (1974, 1983), SSA (2000, 2011), RMSA (2009), IEDSS (2009), Salamanca Declaration (1994), UNCRPD (2006), RPWD Act 2016 |
AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2
The AP TET syllabus for Paper The AP TET Paper 2 syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy differs for Part A and Part B. It may be noted here that the AP TET Paper 2 Part A syllabus is for regular school teachers and the Part B syllabus is for Special Education teachers. Here is the AP TET Syllabus 2024: Paper 2 below for Part A and B.
Section | Part A (Regular School Teachers) | Part B (Special Education Teachers) |
Child Development and Pedagogy | Development, Growth & Maturation, Principles of Development, Factors Influencing Development (Biological, Psychological, Emotional), Individual Differences, Metacognition, Personality Development, Learning Theories (Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Erikson), Learning Approaches (Behaviorism, Gestalt, Constructivism) | Nature of Child Development, Principles and Approaches to Growth, Theories of Learning, Methods of Child Study, Individual Differences, Characteristics of Children with Special Needs (CWSN), Pedagogy for CWSN |
Pedagogical Concerns | Teaching & Learning Relationship, Inclusive Education, Pedagogic Methods (Enquiry-based, Project-based, Cooperative Learning), Classroom Management, Learning Resources, ICT, Assessment Types, Time Management, Paradigms of Organizing Learning (Teacher-centric, Learner-centric) | Pedagogy in Special Education, Teaching Strategies for Children with Special Needs, Individual Educational Plans, Curricular Adaptations, Inclusive Education, Guidance & Counseling |
Mathematics | Arithmetic, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Methodology | |
Science | Physical Science, Biological Science, Methodology | |
Social Science | Diversity on the Earth, Production Exchange & Livelihoods, Political Systems, Social Organization, Religion, Culture, Communication, Methodology | |
Education Commissions & Policies | Constitutional Provisions on Education, National Policies (NPE, POA), National Acts (RCI Act, PWD Act, RTE Act), International Policies (UNCRPD, Salamanca Declaration) | National Policies and Acts, Programmes & Schemes for Special Needs (IEDC, SSA, RMSA, IEDSS), International Policies (MDG, INCHEON Strategies) |
Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy | NA | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Visual Impairment |
AP TET Language Paper
The candidates who appear for the AP TET exam 2024 will have to appear for the language papers for paper 1 and 2. The language papers can be opted any one out of Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Odia. The syllabus for AP TET Telugu papers are given below here.
AP TET Language Paper 1 Syllabus
AP TET Language Paper 2 Syllabus

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