Syllabus overview
AP TET Paper 1B Special Education syllabus 2026 for Classes I-V with 150-mark pattern, Special Education pedagogy, languages, Mathematics and EVS.
Highlights
Paper 1B contains 150 questions for 150 marks.
All five sections carry 30 marks each.
Child Development and Pedagogy is specifically focused on Special Education.
Language I and English each carry 30 marks.
Mathematics and Environmental Studies remain compulsory.
The syllabus includes IEP, assessment, curricular adaptation and inclusive education.
Quick facts
- Exam
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
- Current cycle
- 2026
- Page type
- Syllabus
- Conducting body
- AP School Education
Detailed syllabus
What makes AP TET Paper 1B different?
Paper 1B is the Special Education AP TET route for Classes I-V. Its defining component is Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT specifically framed for Special Education.
Paper 1A vs Paper 1B
Both papers retain Language I, English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper 1B additionally requires focused preparation in CwSN assessment, curriculum adaptation, IEP, disability legislation and inclusive teaching practices.
Exam pattern
AP TET Paper 1B exam pattern 2026
All five components are compulsory. Each question carries one mark.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT - Special Education | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II - English | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Section: Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT - Special Education
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Language I
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Language II - English
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Mathematics
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Environmental Studies
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Total
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
Subject-wise syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy - Special Education
- Nature and principles of child development, approaches to growth, learning theories, methods of child study and individual differences.
- Characteristics and educational needs of children with special needs, assessment approaches and analysis of student-assessment data.
- Curriculum development and adaptation, Individualised Education Plan, Individualized Family Services Plan, teaching strategies and evaluation.
- Constitutional provisions, education policies and the RCI, PWD, National Trust, RTE and RPwD Acts.
- Inclusive-education programmes, international frameworks, ICT fundamentals and assistive or inclusive learning applications.
Language I - 30 marks
Candidates prepare Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil or Odia as applicable. The official PDF supplies separate content and methodology for each language.
English - 30 marks
English covers vocabulary, grammar, writing conventions, discourses, comprehension, dictionary skills and English teaching methodology.
Mathematics - 30 marks
Mathematics includes Numbers, Arithmetic, Geometry, Data Handling, Algebra and Mensuration. The official split is 24 marks of content and 6 marks of methodology.
Environmental Studies - 30 marks
EVS covers Science and Social Studies themes including the living world, life processes, natural phenomena, transport, professions, environment, geography, livelihoods, governance and society.
Important tables
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Current cycle | 2026 |
| Page type | Syllabus |
| Conducting body | AP School Education |
Detail: Exam
- Current information
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
Detail: Current cycle
- Current information
- 2026
Detail: Page type
- Current information
- Syllabus
Detail: Conducting body
- Current information
- AP School Education
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 1B is the AP TET Special Education paper at the Classes I-V level.
Paper 1B contains 150 MCQs for 150 marks.
Paper 1B has a dedicated Special Education Child Development and Pedagogy syllabus, while Paper 1A follows the regular CDP route.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Both are compulsory 30-mark sections.
Yes. The syllabus explicitly covers Individualised Education Plan concepts, curriculum adaptation and teaching strategies for children with special needs.
Yes. Language II is English and carries 30 marks.
No. Paper 1B belongs to AP TET, the eligibility examination. AP DSC or TRT Special Education is a separate recruitment examination.
Official resources
Research methodology and editorial review
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- Last updated
- 9 August 2026
- Content cycle
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026
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