Paper- I :
No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 150
) Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes:
Structure and Content (all compulsory)
◆ Child Development and Pedagogy 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Language I 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Language II (English) 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Mathematics 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Environmental Studies 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Total 150 MCQs 150 Marks
*Note (1):* The test items on Child Development & Pedagogy will focus on Educational
Psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the primary level.
Paper II:
No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)– 150:
Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Structure and Content
◆ Child Development and Pedagogy 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Language I 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ Language II (English) 30 MCQs 30 Marks
◆ (a) For Mathematics & Science Teachers:
Mathematics and Science 60 MCQs 60 Marks
(b) For Social Studies Teacher 60 MCQs 60 Marks
(c) For any other Teacher – Either (iv)(a) or (iv)(b)
TOTAL 150 MCQs 150 Marks
*Note:*(1) The test items on Child Development & Pedagogy will focus on Educational
Psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the Elementary level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR AP - TET PAPER - I (CLASSES I TO V):
◆ Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks. However
in case of SC/ ST/ BC/ Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%. AND
pass in 2 - year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education
(B.El.Ed.) / 2 - year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
(OR)
◆ Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks. In
respect of SC/ ST/ BC/ Differently Abled candidates, the minimum marks shall be 40%. AND
pass in 2 - year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
(B.El.Ed.) / 2 - year Diploma in Education (Special Education) in case of the candidates,
who have passed or admitted to D.El.Ed / D.Ed., course prior to issue of these guidelines.
