TS TET Exam Date 2026 Out: Telangana TET Exam Schedule & Shift Timings

Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( TSTET )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 19:45 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

TS TET Exam Date 2026: The Department of School Education, the Government of Telangana, will release TG TET admit card on December 27. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from January 3 to 31, 2026 in two shifts. The answer key will be published with four to five days after the exam is conducted. TS TET result will be announced between February 10 to 16. 

The TS TET application form was released on November 15, 2025. The last date to apply online was November 29, 2025. 

The TSTET exam date highlights the events related to the TSTET exam, such as the release of the application form, the release of the admit card, the conduct of the exam, the declaration of results, etc. Candidates must know the latest Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) exam dates so they do not miss any events.

Also Read: TSTET Exam Pattern 2026

Table of contents
  • TS TET Exam Events 2026
  • TSTET Exam Schedule 2026: Download PDF
  • TSTET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • TSTET Shift Timing 2026
  • TS TET Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
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TS TET Exam Events 2026

Check important TSTET exam events below-

  • Application Form: The registration begins after the online application link gets activated. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility can fill out the TSTET application form.
  • Admit Card: TS TET hall ticket is released on the online. It will be released around a week before the exam. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it to the exam centre.
  • Exam: The exam is conducted in different sessions for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
  • Answer Key: The provisional answer key is declared soon after the exam's conduct.
  • ResultTS TET scorecard is announced after the completion of the exam process. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date of TSTET application 2026?
A: 

The TSTET 2026 application form was released on November 15, 2025. The last date of the TSTET application was November 29, 2025. Candidates need to apply online within the given time. The Department of School Education, the Government of Telangana will not extend the last date of TSTET application 2025.  

Q:   What is the cut off marks for TS TET?
A: 

The TS TET cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks or passing marks that candidates need to obtain to clear the exam and obtain the eligibility certificate. The TS TET cutoff remains the same every year. Have a look at the TSTET qualifying cutoff marks below:

Category

Qualifying Percentage

General

60% and above

BC

50% and above

SC/ST/PwD

40% and above

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TSTET Exam Schedule 2026: Download PDF

The detailed TS TET exam schedule was released for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Check below the details related to the exam.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

TS TET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) 

Conducting Body

Department of School Education, Government of Telangana

Exam Mode

Online mode

Exam Fees

INR 300

Test Duration

  • Paper 1- 150 minutes
  • Paper 2- 150 minutes

No of Paper & Total Marks

  • Paper 1- 150 marks
  • Paper 2- 150 marks

Total Questions

150 MCQs in each paper

Marking Scheme

  • +1 for each correct answer
  • No negative marking

Exam Districts

33

Medium of exam

English & Telugu/ Urdu/ Bengali/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Kannada/ Marathi/ Tamil

Exam Purpose

To determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1 to 8

Exam Website

https://tgtet.aptonline.in/tgtet/ 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the TSTET shift timing?
A: 

The TSTET exam is conducted in two shifts on multiple days. As per the TS TET exam schedule, the exam will be held from June 18 to 30, 2025. There are two shifts on each exam day. The TSTET exam timing for shift 1 is 9.00 AM to 11.30 AM and shift 2 is 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM. Have a look at the TS TET shift timings below:

ShiftTiming
Shift 19:00 am to 11:30 am
Shift 22:00 pm to 4:30 pm

 

Q:   What is the syllabus for TS TET?
A: 

The TS TET Paper 1 syllabus includes the subjects shared below-

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies 

The TS TET Paper 2 syllabus has these subjects-

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies

TSTET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TSTET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
27 Dec ' 25

TSTET Admit Card Release

03 Jan ' 26 - 31 Jan ' 26

TSTET Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates
15 Nov ' 25 - 29 Nov ' 25

TSTET Application Form Submission

14 Nov ' 25

Release of TSTET notification

22 Jul ' 25

TSTET Final Answer Key 2025

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TSTET Shift Timing 2026

Have a look at the TS TET shift timing below-

Exam Name Exam Date Shift Timing
TS TET January 2026 03-Jan-2026 to 31-Jan-2026

Shift 1 - 9.00 AM to 11.30 AM

Shift 2 - 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When TSTET hall ticket will be released?
A: 

TG TET January hall ticket will be issued from December 27. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the hall ticket is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copies of their hall tickets along with one photo-identity proofs to the exam centre.

Q:   How to retrieve TS TET login ID?
A: 

The candidate who lost their TSTET login ID can retrieve the same using the process below-

  • Go to TSTET website. 
  • Click on the TSTET hall ticket link.
  • Click on the forgot password link.
  • Fill out the details asked - registered phone number and email ID.
  • Login details will be sent to the registered number or ID.
  • Enter the login details and download the admit card.
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TS TET Exam Dates 2026 FAQs

Candidates can read the TS TET Exam Date FAQs below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the official website of TS TET Notification 2026?
A: 

The Department of School Education, Telangana launched a new website for the conduct of the TS TET or TG TET examination. The TS TET website link is available on the Department's website, that is, schooledu.telangana.gov.in. The TS TET notification is displayed at tgtet.aptonline.in/tgtet.

Q:   Where to get TS TET mock test?
A: 

The TS TET mock test is released on the official website of the exam. The Department of School Education, Telangana displays the mosk test link around 15 days before the exam. Moreover, the direct TSTET mock test link is provided on the Shiksha.com page - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/tstet-exam

Q:   When will TSTET notification 2026 be released?
A: 

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana issued the detailed TSTET Notification 2026 on November 14, 2025. The TSTET notification is available as a PDF download file in the form of an Information Bulletin containing the details related to the exam including the exam dates and schedule, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centres, and others.

Q:   What are TSTET qualifying marks for SC/ ST category?
A: 

The TS TET qualifying marks for SC and ST categories are 40 per cent. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category need to obtain more than 60 marks out of total 150 to clear the exam and get eligible for the TS TET certificate. These qualifying marks or passing marks have been fixed by the Government of Telangana. 

Q:   What is TSTET Maths syllabus?
A: 

Have a look at the syllabus for TS TET Mathematics subject below:

  • Number System
  • Fractions
  • Arithmetic
  • Geometry
  • Measurements
  • Data Applications
  • Algebra
  • Pedagogy
Q:   What is the validity of TS TET certificate?
A: 

TS TET certificate is valid for lifetime. Candidates can download the certificate by logging with the required credentials. Candidates qualifying the TS TET exam can apply for teachers recruitment in the state.

Q:   What details are mentioned in TS TET exam analysis?
A: 

TS TET exam analysis highlights the overall difficulty level of the exam. Checking the exam analysis will provide candidates an idea about the overall and sectional difficulty levels.

Q:   What is TSTET syllabus for English language?
A: 

Have a look at the TSTET English syllabus below-

  • Parts of speech
  • Tenses
  • Types of sentences
  • Prepositions & articles
  • Degrees of comparison
  • Direct and indirect speech
  • Questions and question tags
  • Active & passive voice
  • Phrasal verbs
  • Reading comprehension
  • Composition
  • Vocabulary
  • Meaning of idiomatic expressions
  • Correction of sentences
  • Sequencing of the sentences in the given paragraph
  • Error identification within a sentence

Pedagogy

  • Aspects of English:- (a) English language - History, nature, importance, principles of English as a second language (b) Problems of teaching/learning English
  • Objectives of Teaching English
  • Phonetics
  • Development of Language skills:- (a) Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (LSRW), (b) Communicative skills
  • Approaches, Methods, and Techniques of Teaching English
  • Introduction, Definition, and Types of Approaches Methods and Techniques of Teaching English and Remedial Teaching
  • The teaching of structures and vocabulary items
  • Teaching-learning materials in English
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum & Textbooks
  • Evaluation in English language Teaching - CCE

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Q:   What is the last date of TSTET application 2026?
A: 

The TSTET 2026 application form was released on November 15, 2025. The last date of the TSTET application was November 29, 2025. Candidates need to apply online within the given time. The Department of School Education, the Government of Telangana will not extend the last date of TSTET application 2025.  

Q:   Is the TSTET answer key 2026 released?
A: 

The TSTET answer key 2026 has not been released. The TS TET initial key 2026 will be published soon after the exam. Candidates can download the key by clicking the PDF download links. The TS TET key 2026 is available shift-wise and paper-wise.  

Q:   What are TS TET qualifying marks for BC category?
A: 

The TS TET qualifying marks for BC category candidates are 50 per cent. Candidates belonging to Backward Classes (BC) category need to obtain more than 75 marks out of total 150 to clear the exam and get eligible for the TS TET certificate. These qualifying marks or passing marks have been fixed by the Government of Telangana. 

Q:   How to make corrections to TSTET application form?
A: 

Candidates can make corrections to the online form using the process shared below-

  • Visit the TSTET website.
  • Click on the edit application link.
  • Enter the credentials.
  • Make corrections.
  • Submit the form and save the page.
Q:   How to download TS TET answer key?
A: 

Candidates can follow the process given below to get the answer key of TS TET.
Go to the answer key page
Enter the login credentials
TS TET answer key appears on the screen
Save the file

Q:   How to calculate score using TS TET answer key?
A: 

The marks are calculated based on the right answers. There are no negative marking for wrong answers in the exam. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks. Result is prepared based on TS TET answer key.

Q:   What details are required to check the TSTET result on the official website?
A: 

TSTET results are published along with the released of the final answers key. To check the result, candidates need to enter their TSTET roll number or other required details. Qualified candidates are issued TS TET qualifying certificate.

 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of TS TET exam?
A: 

The TS TET exam is generally of easy to moderate level. The exam is easy to crack as there is no negative marking and the level of the questions asked are of graduation level.

Q:   What is syllabus for TSTET Environmental Science?
A: 

The TS TET Environmental Studies (EVS) syllabus includes the following topics:

  • Family
  • Work & Play
  • Plants and Animals
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Air
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Body - Health - Cleanliness
  • Mapping
  • History and Culture of India
  • Telangana
  • Indian constitution
  • Earth Quakes, Floods, Fire, First Aid, 108, 104 Vehicles
  • Pedagogy
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Answered a week ago

TSTET scorcecard can be downloaded online only. Candidates need to enter the required credentials to download the marks. The hard copy of the marksheet is not sent to candidates by post.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TS TET exam analysis highlights the overall difficulty level of the exam. Checking the exam analysis will provide candidates an idea about the overall and sectional difficulty levels.

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TS TET exam is conducted offline. The exam carries two papers. TS TET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who intend to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2).

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TS TET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5. The structure of the paper pattern is given below.

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarati)

30

30

Language II (English)

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Environmental Studies

30

30

Total

150

150

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TG TET exam carries two papers. 150 questions are asked in the exam. Total marks allotted are 150. It helps to understand the overall structure of the exam.

 

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TS TET exam analysis helps candidates to know the overall level of the exam. Going through the exam analysis helps to prepare well for the exam. The exam comprises two papers. 

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates need to carry the following documents to the TSTET exam centre on the day of the examination

  • TSTET hall ticket 
  • Photo ID proof - Aadhar Card/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID Card/ Driving License

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

In case a candidate is not able to download his/ her admit card, he/ she must contact the Director, SCERT & Ex-officio Director, TSTET immediately between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm on the working days at the below-mentioned address:

  • SCERT Office, Opposite LB Stadium E-Gate, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad – 500001

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The candidate who lost their TSTET login ID can retrieve the same using the process below-

  • Go to TSTET website. 
  • Click on the TSTET hall ticket link.
  • Click on the forgot password link.
  • Fill out the details asked - registered phone number and email ID.
  • Login details will be sent to the registered number o

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

TG TET January hall ticket will be issued from December 27. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the hall ticket is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copies of their hall tickets along with one photo-i

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