APTET Exam Pattern Structure Model Weightage of Questions

APTET Exam Pattern Structure, APTET Content, AP TET Model of Exam, Weightage of Content, APTET Qualifying Marks, APTET Paper I, AP TET Paper II Choosing Subject etc are discussed here.APTET Exam Pattern Structure Model Weightage of Questions

STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF TET:-

The structure and content of the TET is given in the following paragraphs. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying One Mark, with four alternatives out of which One Answer will be correct. There will be no Negative Marking.
  • There will be Two Papers for the TET Paper-I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes I to V, Paper-II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes VI to VIII. A person who intends to be a Teacher either for Classes I to V or for Classes VI to VIII shall have to appear in both Papers (Paper I and Paper II). 

(a) (a) Paper- I : No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 150 
Structure and Content (all compulsory)
  • i) Child Development and Pedagogy =30 MCQs =30 Marks 
  • ii) Language I =30 MCQs =30 Marks 
  • iii) Language II (English) =30 MCQs= 30 Marks 
  • iv) Mathematics =30 MCQs= 30 Marks 
  • v) Environmental Studies =30 MCQs =30 Marks 

Note (1):
  • The test items on Child Development & Pedagogy will focus on Educational Psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the primary level. 
Note (2): How to choose language – I of AP-TET Paper-I: 
  • The following languages are offered under First Language in the Schools under the State Syllabus viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarathi. A Candidate has to choose one of these 8 Languages under Language-I of TET, those candidates should have compulsorily studied that Language either as medium of study or as First Language at least up to Class X. The candidates who studied CBSE/ ICSE curriculum can choose the Language which they studied up to Class X. 
Note (3): 
  • The Language-II shall be English for all the candidates. 
Note (4): 
  • The syllabi for Mathematics & Environmental Studies are designed on the basis of topics of Classes I to V. The difficulty standard as well as linkages of content/topics could be up to Secondary Stage (up to Class X) for testing. 
  • The test items in Mathematics and Environmental Studies will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) not only on Content but also on Pedagogy. 
  • In Mathematics, 24 MCQs will be on Content and 6 MCQs on Pedagogy. Similarly, in Environmental Studies 24 MCQs will be on Content and 6 MCQs on Pedagogy. 
Note (5): 
  • The syllabi for Language I & II shall be based on Proficiency in the Language, Elements of Language, Communication and Comprehension abilities (standard up to Class X level). 
Note (6): 
  • For 30 MCQs under Language I & II, each shall include 6 questions on Pedagogy of a Language. 
Note (7): 
  • The detailed syllabus for all subjects shall be the designed by the SCERT and the same shall be issued along with the Notification.Total 150 MCQs 150 Marks(b) Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes:

(b) Paper II: No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)– 150:

Duration of Examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Structure and Content
  • i) Child Development and Pedagogy 30 MCQs 30 Marks 
  • ii) Language I 30 MCQs 30 Marks 
  • iii) Language II (English) 30 MCQs 30 Marks 
  • iv) (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. 
Note: (2) How to choose Language – I of AP-TET Paper-II:
  • The following Languages are offered under First Language in Secondary schools under the State Syllabus viz., Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Sanskrit. A Candidate (other than Language Pandit candidate) has to choose one of these 7 Languages under Language I of TET, those candidates should have compulsorily studied that Language either as medium of study or First Language at least up to Class-X. The candidates who studied CBSE/ ICSE curriculum can choose the Language which they studied up to Class X. Language Pandit candidates have to choose the Language of their study in Pandit Training concerned under Language-I of TET Paper-II. 
Note (3): 
  • The Language-II shall be English for all the candidates. 
Note (4): 
  • For Paper II Mathematics & Science, questions will be as follows:- 
  • (i) Mathematics 30 MCQs (Content 24, Pedagogy 6) 
  • (ii) Science 30 MCQs (Content 24, Pedagogy 6) 
  • (a) Content – Physical Science -12 MCQs 
  • (b) Content – Biological Science – 12 MCQs 
  • (c) Science Pedagogy - 6 MCQs 
Note (5): 
  • For Paper II Social Studies, the syllabus will cover the sectors namely, History, Geography, Civics and Economics. Out of 60 marks, 48 will be on Content and the remaining 12 on Pedagogy. 
Note (6): 
  • For Paper II, the syllabi for TET of Mathematics, Sciences & Social Studies are based on topics of Classes VI to VIII. The difficulty standard of questions as well as their linkages could be up to Senior Secondary Level (12th class). 
Note (7): 
  • The syllabi for Language I & II shall be based on proficiency in the Language, Elements of Language, Communication and Comprehension abilities (standard up to Senior Secondary Level (12th Class). 
MEDIUM OF APTET QUESTION PAPER:
The Question Paper shall be bilingual (i.e). English followed by the Language-I chosen by the candidates for all Languages except Sanskrit. For the candidates choosing Sanskrit, the questions shall be in Telugu followed by Sanskrit (Devanagari Script).

QUALIFYING MARKS IN TET 

(a) The qualifying marks for different categories are as shown below:
  • 1 General 60% and above 
  • 2 BC 50% and above
  • 3 SC / ST / Differently abled & Ex-Servicemen 40% and above 
(b) The Director SCERT, Andhra Pradesh shall issue Memos/Pass Certificates to the candidates.

(c) The validity of Certificates shall be for a period of 7 years from the date of TET concerned as per CTET. A person who has qualified in TET examination may appear again for improving his/her scores in subsequent years. The said certificates will be given in digital format.

(d) The Certificate shall contain the Name and Address of the Candidate, Registration No., Year/ Month of Award of Certificate, Marks obtained in each Paper, Class level of its validity (Class 1st to 5th, Class 6th to 8th or Both) and in case of Classes 6th to 8th, the Subject Area (Mathematics, Science and Social studies) etc., The Certificate may be Electronically generated with adequate security features to avoid any kind of malpractice.

(d) Differently abled candidates with at least 40% of handicap only shall be considered in respect of Visually and Orthopedically Handicapped. With regard to Hearing Impaired candidates, a minimum of 75% handicap shall be considered