TS TET Exam Pattern 2025: Paper 1 & 2 Format & Marking Scheme
Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( TSTET )
Admit Card - 27 Dec '25
TSTET Exam Pattern 2025: The TS TET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers are conducted online in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The total number of questions asked in both papers is 150. As per the exam pattern of the TS TET 2025 exam, all the questions are objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking in the exam. The TS TET exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. For the ease of candidates, we have shared below the latest TS TET Exam Pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in detail, along with the marking scheme. Go through the detailed exam pattern below and prepare accordingly.
The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, conducts the TSTET exam based on the prescribed pattern or structure. The 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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- TSTET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
- TSTET Exam Pattern 2025
- TSTET Syllabus 2025
- TS TET Qualifying Marks 2025
- TSTET Marking Scheme 2025
- How to Prepare for TSTET 2025?
TSTET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Before going through the paper-wise exam pattern, let's have a look at the highlights of the exam structure below.
| Particulars |
TS TET Paper 1 Highlights |
TS TET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
Offline |
| Number of subjects/ sections |
5 |
4 |
| Names of subjects |
|
|
| Duration of exam |
150 minutes |
150 minutes |
| Total Questions |
150 |
150 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total marks |
150 |
150 |
| Language of paper |
English and Language-I subjects selected by candidates |
English and Language-I subjects selected by candidates |
Note: The TSTET Question Paper will be bilingual. This means the question paper will be in the English language followed by the Language-I selected by the candidates. However, for candidates choosing the Sanskrit language, the question paper will be in Telugu followed by Sanskrit (Devanagari Script).
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TSTET Exam Pattern 2025
Have a look at the TSTET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below:
TSTET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
TSTET Exam Pattern for Paper 1 is such that the question paper will contain a total of 150 multiple choice questions from five sections that candidates need to complete in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Have a look at the detailed TSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 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 |
TS TET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 2
The TSTET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 is such that there will be 150 multiple-choice questions from four sections that candidates need to complete in a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (English) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
TSTET Syllabus 2025
The TSTET Syllabus is prescribed by the Department of School Education, the Government of Telangana for TSTET 2025. The TSTET Syllabus 2025 differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The TSTET Paper 1 syllabus includes topics from five sections:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
The TS TET Paper 2 comprises topics from four sections:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences
TS TET Qualifying Marks 2025
Have a look at the minimum qualifying marks required to qualify for the TSTET 2025 exam below.
| Category |
Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| General |
60 per cent and above |
| OBC |
50 per cent and above |
| SC/ ST/ PwD |
40 per cent and above |
TSTET Marking Scheme 2025
The TSTET marking process is shared below-
- +1 mark will be given for each correct answer.
- No marks will be deducted for incorrect answer.
- No marks will be deducted for questions left unanswered.
How to Prepare for TSTET 2025?
Candidates can use the TSTET Preparation Tips shared below-
- Start preparing for the exam early.
- Develop a strategy that covers every section of the syllabus.
- Practice mock tests and papers.
- Candidates need to identify their weak and strong areas.
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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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Challenges against TS TET answer key can be raised online. This can be done within the given deadline. Candidates need to pay certain fee for raising the same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Challenges against the TS TET answer key can be raised online only. In case candidates find any error in the key they can raise it. Challenges can be raised within the prescribed deadline.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
TS TET answer key is released online. Candidates can get it by logging with the required credentials. It contains the right answers to the questions asked in the exam. They can also check the question number.
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Contributor-Level 7
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