The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) is a crucial state-level examination conducted annually by the Department of School Education (DSE). Designed to certify qualified candidates for teaching roles across primary (Classes 1–5) and upper primary (Classes 6–8) levels, this credential holds a lifetime validity. Aspiring educators can review the official TS TET 2025 Notification PDF / Information Bulletin for June session here for detailed guidelines published by the DSE, Government of Telangana.
For candidates preparing for upcoming cycles or reviewing past metrics, understanding the framework is essential. You can also check the official schedule and portal updates via https://tgtet.aptonline.in/tgtet/. To boost your preparation, make sure to Download TS TET Previous Year Question Papers and Access the Detailed TS TET Syllabus 2025 Here.
TS TET 2025 Overview & Eligibility Criteria
The TS TET 2025 June session was conducted successfully from 18th to 30th June 2025. Candidates meeting the minimum age requirement of 18 years—with no upper age limit—were eligible to participate. Furthermore, applicants needed to satisfy specific language parameters.
How to Choose Language for TS TET Exam 2025
- Select your Language-I from one of the eight available options: Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, or Gujarati.
- Ensure you have studied the selected language as your medium of instruction or first language up to Class X (or corresponding level up to Class X for CBSE/ICSE curricula).
TS TET Application Fee 2025
The application fee structure for the TS TET 2025 (For Single Paper) is uniform across all categories. Payment could be made safely through Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card.
- General: Rs. 1000/-
- OBC: Rs. 1000/-
- SC / ST: Rs. 1000/-
| Category | Application Fee (For Single Paper) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1000/- |
| OBC | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1000/- |
TS TET Exam Pattern 2025
Both Paper-I and Paper-II feature objective multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each, spanning a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes). Notably, there is no negative marking applicable for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test.
TS TET Paper–I Exam Pattern Subjects
- Child development and Pedagogy: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Language – I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarat): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Language – II (English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Mathematics: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Environmental Studies: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language – I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarat) | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language – II (English) | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
TS TET Paper–II Exam Pattern Subjects
- Child development and Pedagogy: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Language – I (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Language – II (English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
- Science and Mathematics / Social Science: 60 Questions, 60 Marks, 2.5 hours duration
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language – I (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, English) | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language – II (English) | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Science and Mathematics / Social Science | 60 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
TS TET Pass Marks and Cut-off Criteria
To successfully qualify the TS TET examination, candidates must achieve the prescribed category-wise percentage:
- SC/ST/Differently abled: 40% and above
- BCs: 50% and above
- General: 60% and above
| S.No. | Category | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/Differently abled | 40% and above |
| 2 | BCs | 50% and above |
| 3 | General | 60% and above |
Next Steps for Candidates
After reviewing your application status and scores, candidates should download their official scorecards, verify certificate details, and preserve their passing documents securely given the lifetime validity of the TS TET certificate. Keep track of upcoming recruitment drives and ensure your credentials match the DSE requirements.
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