AP TET Papers can be downloaded from the direct provided here. Candidates can download AP TET Previous Year Question Paper with Answers here. One the best source of preparation which experts over the time have suggested is to solve previous year papers as much as possible. Hence, from this page, the candidates can download the previous year papers for Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility (APTET) easily and start their preparation.
Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility (APTET)
The Department of School Education, AP conducts Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET). The test is conducted to qualify aspirants for the post of a teacher (from Class I to Class VIII) in all schools (Government/ ZP/ MP/ Municipal/ Recognised Private Aided & Private Unaided etc.) in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The test comprises of two exams, that is, Paper I and Paper II. Candidates applying to be appointed as teachers from Class I to Class V (Primary) need to qualify in Paper-I whereas those applying for Class VI to Class VIII (Elementary), need to qualify in Paper-II.
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AP TET Previous Year Question Paper with Answer
Candidates can download the APTET question paper from the link given below.
How to Use AP TET Previous Year Papers?
It is important that candidates who are aspiring to appear for APTET for the first time must refer to previous year papers. It can help them get accustomed with the pattern. Besides, solving the AP TET previous year papers, can provide an idea of the difficulty level of the exam and other important topics. As such, there are multiple uses of previous year question papers. Check out some of the most important uses of AP TET previous year question papers below.
As mock tests: Candidates can utilise AP TET previous year papers as mock tests. Set the duration on a timer and try to complete the paper within the time. After, this is what you will do when you take the test. Essentially, previous year papers are the most authentic mock tests available for AP TET exam.
Know about exam pattern: Utilise the previous year papers to get accustomed with the exam pattern of AP TET exam. Do not just solve questions. Use your analytical skills and compare between questions of previous years. Try to understand how the conducting body has changed the pattern over the year. This can give you an idea of the paper in 2020.
Learn to prioritise topics: Previous year papers can provide practical idea about which topic are important for AP TET exam. For example, check the weightage of marks assigned to each section. Make you study plan accordingly. Sort out what to study first and what you can study later. Similarly, plan on what you have to study in depth and which topic can be gotten away with just a little practice.
AP TET Exam Pattern
The structure and content of the TET is given below. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 01 Mark, with four alternatives out of which one answer is correct. There is no negative marking in the AP TET exam.
There are 02 papers for the AP TET exam. Paper-I is for those who intend to be a teacher of Classes I to V while Paper-II is for those who intend to be a teacher of Classes VI to VIII. A person who intends to be a Teacher either for Classes I to V or for Classes VI to VIII must appear and qualify in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II). Know more about the pattern of AP TET exam below.
Paper- I:
- No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 150
- Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes:
| Subject | Total questions | Total marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II:
- No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)– 150
- Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes
| Subject | Total questions | Total marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| (A) For Mathematics & Science Teachers (Mathematics and Science ) | 60 | 60 |
| (B) For Social Studies Teacher | 60 | 60 |
| For any other Teacher – Either (A) or (B) | ||
| Total | 150 | 150 |
AP TET Syllabus
Other important factor which can help you prepare for the exam better is the syllabus. Candidates who are preparing for AP TET must prepare for the test as per the syllabus. Download AP TET Syllabus for each paper from direct links provided below.
Important points about syllabus of Paper I
- CDP section will have questions on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant for primary classes.
- Language I and II syllabi tests your proficiency, knowledge of language elements, communication, comprehension, all upto class X.
- Mathematics and EVS syllabi consist of topics from class I to V. However difficulty and linkages of topics could be upto class X.
Important points about syllabus of Paper II-A, II-B
- CDP section will have questions on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant for elementary level for II-A, and physical education pedagogy of II-B will also be for elementary level.
- Language I and II syllabi shall assess your proficiency, knowledge of language elements, communication, comprehension, all upto class XII.
- Physical Education teachers’ syllabi of language I and II shall assess language skills upto class VII.
Download APTET Syllabus
Syllabus is published as PDF files every time the AP TET exam is held. As soon as APTET 2020 is announced, its syllabus will be published. Until then, candidates can refer to previous year exam’s syllabus for the purpose of preparation.
| Paper | Download Syllabus |
| Paper-I | Click here |
| Paper-II A Languages | Click here |
| Paper-II A Social Studies | Click here |
| Paper-II A Mathematics and Science | Click here |
| Paper-II B Physical Education | Click here |
