Andhra Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) Examination Pattern/Format and scheme of examination are detailed below:
APTET Examination Pattern/Format:
Paper-I A for Classes I to V in Regular Schools:
– Total Questions: 150 MCQs
– Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Structure & Content (all compulsory):
1. Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
2. Language I: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
3. Language II (English): 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
4. Mathematics: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
5. Environmental Studies: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
TOTAL: 150 MCQs (150 Marks)
Paper-1 B : For Classes I to V in Special Schools:
– Total Questions: 150 MCQs
– Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Structure and Content: Paper – 1B
1. Child Development and Pedagogy (Special Education): 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
2. Language I: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
3. Language II (English): 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
4. Mathematics: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
5. Environmental Studies: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
TOTAL: 150 MCQs (150 Marks)
Paper-2A: For Classes VI to VIII in Regular Schools:
– Total Questions: 150 MCQs
– Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Structure and Content: Paper-2A
1. Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
2. Language I: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
3. Language II (English): 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
4. Mathematics & Science Teachers: 60 MCQs (60 Marks)
TOTAL: 150 MCQs (150 Marks)
Paper-2B: For Classes VI to VIII in Special Schools:
– Total Questions: 150 MCQs
– Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Structure and Content: Paper-2B
1. Child Development and Pedagogy (Special Education): 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
2. Language I: 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
3. Language II (English): 30 MCQs (30 Marks)
4. Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy: 60 MCQs (60 Marks)
TOTAL: 150 MCQs (150 Marks)
Pass Criteria of APTET:
– OC: 60% Marks and above
– BC: 50% Marks and above
– SC/ ST/ Differently abled (PH) & Ex-servicemen: 40% Marks and above
The APTET certificate is valid for seven years from the date of examination and candidates can attempt the exam multiple times to improve their scores.