AP TET Exam Guide 2026
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| Type of AP TET Certificate | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I A | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Or Graduation and two year diploma in Elementary Education Or Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Or Post Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and threeyear integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. |
| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I B (Special Schools): RCI | Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability Or Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability Or Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. Or Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment.Or Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI |
| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-A (Classes VI-VIII) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed., Or Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education i Or Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Or Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) Or Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |
| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-B (Classes VI-VIII) | Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment/ |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Are there any educational qualifications that have been relaxed for reserved categories in the AP TET Eligibility Criteria?
Yes. Reserved category candidates will be allowed a 5% reduction in their qualifying marks in order to be eligible.
Q2.Is work experience required to apply for the AP TET?
No. The AP TET Eligibility Test does not require any prior experience.
Q3.What should I do if I don't meet the AP TET exam eligibility requirements?
Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria may reapply later next year.
Q4.Are there any other AP TET Eligibility criteria besides age and educational qualification?
To be eligible, candidates must meet all the criteria, such as nationality, experience, and others, in addition to the age and educational requirements.
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