Syllabus overview
AP TET Paper 2A syllabus 2026 for Classes VI-VIII with 150-mark pattern and 60-mark options in Maths and Science, Social Studies or Language I.
Highlights
Paper 2A contains 150 questions for 150 marks.
CDP with ICT, Language I and English each carry 30 marks.
The final 60 marks come from the applicable subject option.
Maths and Science divides the 60 marks across Mathematics, Physical Science and Biological Science.
Candidates may instead have Social Studies or the applicable Language I specialisation.
Quick facts
- Exam
- Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
- Current cycle
- 2026
- Page type
- Syllabus
- Conducting body
- AP School Education
Detailed syllabus
How to choose the AP TET Paper 2A subject section
The first 90 marks cover Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and English. The remaining 60 marks depend on the candidate's applicable teaching subject and qualifications.
Paper 2A vs Paper 2B
Paper 2A is the regular Classes VI-VIII route and uses a 60-mark regular subject option. Paper 2B replaces that option with Category of Disability Specialisation and Pedagogy.
Exam pattern
AP TET Paper 2A exam pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II - English | 30 | 30 |
| Applicable Subject Option | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Section: Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Language I
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Language II - English
- Questions
- 30
- Marks
- 30
Section: Applicable Subject Option
- Questions
- 60
- Marks
- 60
Section: Total
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
Paper 2A 60-mark subject options
- Mathematics and Science: Mathematics 20, Physical Science 20 and Biological Science 20 marks.
- Social Studies: 60 marks.
- Language I specialisation: 60 marks in Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Odia or Sanskrit.
Subject-wise syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy with ICT - 30 marks
- Growth, development and maturation through infancy, childhood and adolescence.
- Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Freud and Goleman; socialisation, adolescence and individual differences.
- Learning, motivation, behaviourist, cognitive and humanistic perspectives, classroom organisation, pedagogy and assessment.
- ICT in education, computer applications, e-learning, OER, MOOCs and DIKSHA.
Language I - 30 marks
Language I may be Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Odia or Sanskrit. Use the applicable language section in the official PDF.
English - 30 marks
English includes vocabulary, grammar, language functions, writing conventions, discourses, dictionary skills and comprehension.
Mathematics and Science option - 60 marks
Mathematics - 20 marks
- Number systems, real and rational numbers, sets, arithmetic, geometry, algebra and mensuration.
Physical Science - 20 marks
- Matter, measurement, mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, chemical concepts and methodology.
Biological Science - 20 marks
- Cells, microorganisms, nutrition, respiration, circulation, excretion, coordination, reproduction, heredity, ecosystems, biodiversity and pollution.
Social Studies option - 60 marks
- Earth, maps, forests and resources, Indian geography, climate, production, markets, livelihoods, agriculture, industries, population, public facilities, politics and history.
Language I specialisation - 60 marks
This route is language-specific and covers prescribed school-level content, literature or grammar where applicable, comprehension and methodology. Consult the exact selected-language section in the official PDF.
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 2A has 150 MCQs for 150 marks.
Candidates have an applicable 60-mark route in Mathematics and Science, Social Studies or Language I specialisation.
The option consists of Mathematics 20 marks, Physical Science 20 marks and Biological Science 20 marks.
Frequently asked questions
No. Mathematics forms part of the Mathematics and Science option. Paper 2A also provides Social Studies and applicable Language I routes.
Yes. Sanskrit appears among the Language I options in Paper 2A.
No. Paper 2B is the dedicated AP TET Special Education route at this level.
It is structurally different. Paper 2A includes a 60-mark subject specialisation, so candidates follow the syllabus for their applicable subject route.
Official resources
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- 9 August 2026
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