Syllabus overview
Download the AP TET 2026 syllabus for Paper 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. Compare the 150-mark patterns, regular and Special Education routes, subjects and paper-wise syllabus.
Highlights
AP TET 2026 has four paper variants: Paper 1A, Paper 1B, Paper 2A and Paper 2B.
Paper 1A and 1B cover the Classes I–V teaching level; Paper 2A and 2B cover Classes VI–VIII.
Paper 1B and Paper 2B are the Special Education routes.
Each AP TET paper contains 150 MCQs for 150 marks.
Paper 1A and 1B contain five 30-mark components.
Paper 2A contains a 60-mark subject option, while Paper 2B contains 60 marks of Category of Disability Specialisation and Pedagogy.
Candidates should prepare the paper applicable to their teaching level, subject route and prescribed qualifications.
Quick facts
- Exam
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
- Paper / stage
- Complete Syllabus — Paper 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B
- Current cycle
- 2026
- Page type
- Syllabus
- Conducting body
- AP School Education
- Language
- English
AP TET Syllabus 2026 PDF — Paper 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B
Official AP TET June 2026 syllabus PDF covering Paper 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B, including regular and Special Education teacher eligibility papers.
Download PDFDetailed syllabus
AP TET Syllabus 2026: choose the correct paper first
The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) is an eligibility examination conducted by the Department of School Education. The 2026 scheme separates the regular-school and special-school routes at both class levels: Paper I(A) and I(B) cover Classes I-V, while Paper II(A) and II(B) cover Classes VI-VIII.
What the A and B papers mean
| Route | Classes I-V | Classes VI-VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Regular schools | Paper I(A) | Paper II(A) |
| Special schools | Paper I(B) | Paper II(B) |
Route: Regular schools
- Classes I-V
- Paper I(A)
- Classes VI-VIII
- Paper II(A)
Route: Special schools
- Classes I-V
- Paper I(B)
- Classes VI-VIII
- Paper II(B)
The A/B label is essential. Paper I(B) uses Special Education content in Child Development and Pedagogy but still tests Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper II(B) replaces the 60-mark regular subject option with Category of Disability Specialisation and Pedagogy.
AP TET pass criteria and certificate
| Category | Minimum pass percentage | Minimum marks out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 60% and above | 90 and above |
| BC | 50% and above | 75 and above |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen | 40% and above | 60 and above |
Category: OC / EWS
- Minimum pass percentage
- 60% and above
- Minimum marks out of 150
- 90 and above
Category: BC
- Minimum pass percentage
- 50% and above
- Minimum marks out of 150
- 75 and above
Category: SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen
- Minimum pass percentage
- 40% and above
- Minimum marks out of 150
- 60 and above
The 2026 notification states that the AP TET certificate is valid for life, unless future NCTE guidelines change the rule. Candidates may reappear to improve their score.
AP TET vs AP DSC Special Education
| Feature | AP TET | AP DSC Special Education / TRT |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Certifies teacher eligibility for the applicable paper and class level | Competitive recruitment examination for notified Special Education teacher posts |
| Current paper size | 150 MCQs / 150 marks | 160 MCQs / 80 marks for SA and SGT Special Education |
| Main focus | Pedagogy, languages and school subjects; B papers add Special Education | GK, inclusive-education perspectives, CWSN psychology, disability specialisation and methodology |
| Selection relationship | AP TET score carries 20% in the ensuing state teacher recruitment selection list | Written TRT score carries 80% in that selection list |
Feature: Purpose
- AP TET
- Certifies teacher eligibility for the applicable paper and class level
- AP DSC Special Education / TRT
- Competitive recruitment examination for notified Special Education teacher posts
Feature: Current paper size
- AP TET
- 150 MCQs / 150 marks
- AP DSC Special Education / TRT
- 160 MCQs / 80 marks for SA and SGT Special Education
Feature: Main focus
- AP TET
- Pedagogy, languages and school subjects; B papers add Special Education
- AP DSC Special Education / TRT
- GK, inclusive-education perspectives, CWSN psychology, disability specialisation and methodology
Feature: Selection relationship
- AP TET
- AP TET score carries 20% in the ensuing state teacher recruitment selection list
- AP DSC Special Education / TRT
- Written TRT score carries 80% in that selection list
How to use the official PDF
- Confirm your paper: I(A), I(B), II(A) or II(B).
- Use the marks table to allocate study time before expanding each section into topics.
- For Paper II(A), prepare only the 60-mark option applicable to your intended subject route.
- For Paper II(B), prepare all six disability-specialisation domains listed in the official syllabus.
Use the official portal and the linked PDF for amendments. Third-party summaries should never override the notification or information bulletin.
Exam pattern
AP TET 2026 exam pattern
AP TET 2026 has four papers—Paper 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. Each applicable paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. Paper 1A and 1B are designed for the Classes I–V level, while Paper 2A and 2B cover Classes VI–VIII. The “B” papers are the Special Education routes. Candidates take the paper applicable to their qualifications and intended teaching level.
| Paper | Teaching level / route | Structure | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1A | Classes I–V — Regular | CDP + Language I + English + Mathematics + EVS | 150 MCQs / 150 marks |
| Paper 1B | Classes I–V — Special Education | Special Education CDP + Language I + English + Mathematics + EVS | 150 MCQs / 150 marks |
| Paper 2A | Classes VI–VIII — Regular | CDP + Language I + English + 60-mark subject option | 150 MCQs / 150 marks |
| Paper 2B | Classes VI–VIII — Special Education | Special Education CDP + Language I + English + Disability Specialisation & Pedagogy | 150 MCQs / 150 marks |
Paper: Paper 1A
- Teaching level / route
- Classes I–V — Regular
- Structure
- CDP + Language I + English + Mathematics + EVS
- Total
- 150 MCQs / 150 marks
Paper: Paper 1B
- Teaching level / route
- Classes I–V — Special Education
- Structure
- Special Education CDP + Language I + English + Mathematics + EVS
- Total
- 150 MCQs / 150 marks
Paper: Paper 2A
- Teaching level / route
- Classes VI–VIII — Regular
- Structure
- CDP + Language I + English + 60-mark subject option
- Total
- 150 MCQs / 150 marks
Paper: Paper 2B
- Teaching level / route
- Classes VI–VIII — Special Education
- Structure
- Special Education CDP + Language I + English + Disability Specialisation & Pedagogy
- Total
- 150 MCQs / 150 marks
Paper 2A subject options
Paper 2A candidates have a 60-mark subject component based on their applicable teaching route:
- Mathematics and Science — 60 marks: Mathematics 20, Physical Science 20 and Biological Science 20.
- Social Studies — 60 marks.
- Language I Specialisation — 60 marks: Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Odia or Sanskrit.
Subject-wise syllabus
AP TET Paper 1A syllabus — Classes I–V
Paper 1A is the regular Classes I–V route. It contains five compulsory 30-mark sections:
- Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT Integration — 30 marks
- Language I — 30 marks
- Language II: English — 30 marks
- Mathematics — 30 marks
- Environmental Studies — 30 marks
Total: 150 questions for 150 marks.
The detailed syllabus covers child development, learning and pedagogy, ICT, language proficiency and methodology, primary mathematics, and science/social themes under Environmental Studies.
→ View AP TET Paper 1A Syllabus 2026
AP TET Paper 1B syllabus — Special Education
Paper 1B is the Special Education route for the Classes I–V level. Its five compulsory sections are:
- Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT — Special Education — 30 marks
- Language I — 30 marks
- Language II: English — 30 marks
- Mathematics — 30 marks
- Environmental Studies — 30 marks
Total: 150 questions for 150 marks.
The Special Education CDP component includes child development, educational needs of children with special needs, assessment, curriculum adaptation, IEP/IFSP, inclusive education, disability-related legislation and ICT.
→ View AP TET Paper 1B Special Education Syllabus 2026
AP TET Paper 2A syllabus — Classes VI–VIII
Paper 2A is the regular Classes VI–VIII route. It contains:
- Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT Integration — 30 marks
- Language I — 30 marks
- Language II: English — 30 marks
- Applicable subject option — 60 marks
Total: 150 questions for 150 marks.
The 60-mark component may be Mathematics and Science, Social Studies or an applicable Language I specialisation.
→ View AP TET Paper 2A Syllabus 2026
AP TET Paper 2B syllabus — Special Education
Paper 2B is the Special Education route for the Classes VI–VIII level. It contains:
- Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT — Special Education — 30 marks
- Language I — 30 marks
- Language II: English — 30 marks
- Category of Disability Specialisation and Pedagogy — 60 marks
Total: 150 questions for 150 marks.
The 60-mark Special Education component covers six major areas in the official syllabus: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairment, including assessment, curriculum, intervention, teaching strategies, assistive technology and family/community support.
AP TET Syllabus 2026: exam pattern and key details
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Paper / stage | Complete Syllabus — Paper 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B |
| Current cycle | 2026 |
| Page type | Syllabus |
| Conducting body | AP School Education |
| Language | English |
Detail: Exam
- Current information
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
Detail: Paper / stage
- Current information
- Complete Syllabus — Paper 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B
Detail: Current cycle
- Current information
- 2026
Detail: Page type
- Current information
- Syllabus
Detail: Conducting body
- Current information
- AP School Education
Detail: Language
- Current information
- English
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not prepare from an old syllabus without comparing it with the latest official notice and the requirements for your exact exam stage.
Candidates also ask
Paper 1A and 1B correspond to the Classes I–V level, while Paper 2A and 2B correspond to Classes VI–VIII. Paper 1B and Paper 2B are the Special Education routes. Candidates must choose according to their prescribed qualifications and intended teaching level.
Each AP TET paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions for a maximum of 150 marks. The section distribution differs between Paper 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B.
AP TET Paper 1B and Paper 2B are the Special Education papers. Paper 1B applies at the Classes I–V level, while Paper 2B applies at the Classes VI–VIII level.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Both have the same overall 150-mark structure, but Paper 1B contains a Special Education version of Child Development and Pedagogy, covering areas such as children with special needs, assessment, curriculum adaptation, IEP, inclusive education and disability-related policies.
Paper 2A is the regular Classes VI–VIII route and contains a 60-mark subject option such as Mathematics and Science, Social Studies or a language specialisation. Paper 2B is the Special Education route and instead contains 60 marks of Category of Disability Specialisation and Pedagogy.
Yes. Both Paper 1A and Paper 1B include Mathematics for 30 marks, along with Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, English and Environmental Studies.
Paper 2A includes a 60-mark option in Mathematics and Science, Social Studies, or an applicable Language I specialisation. Mathematics and Science is divided into Mathematics, Physical Science and Biological Science for 20 marks each.
The official Paper 2B syllabus includes Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairment within the 60-mark Disability Specialisation and Pedagogy component.
The Government document describes the AP TET 2026 syllabus as a “suggestive syllabus.” Candidates should therefore use the official syllabus as the primary framework and follow any instructions, amendments or additional guidance issued by the Department of School Education.
Downloads
AP TET Syllabus 2026 PDF — Paper 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B
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Official resources
Topics covered
- AP TET 2026
- AP TET Syllabus
- Special Education
- AP TET Syllabus PDF
- AP TET Paper 1A
- AP TET Paper 1B
- AP TET Paper 2A
- AP TET Paper 2B
- AP TET Special Education
- Andhra Pradesh TET
- Teacher Eligibility Test
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Research methodology
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- Last updated
- 9 August 2026
- Content cycle
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026
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