TSTET

No, it is not mandatory to appear for both TSTET Paper 1 and 2. Candidates can choose to appear for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both, depending on their eligibility and preference.

TSTET Paper 1 is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper 2 is for candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for both papers can choose to appear for either one or both papers.

Candidates who intend to teach classes I to VIII can appear for both TSTET Paper 1 and 2. The marks obtained in both papers will be considered for eligibility for teaching positions in classes I to VIII. It is essential for candidates to read the TSTET notification carefully and understand the eligibility criteria before deciding to appear for either one or both papers.

There are certain categories of candidates who are exempted from the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) exam. These include:

1. Candidates who have already qualified the TSTET in previous years and possess a valid TSTET certificate.
2. Candidates who have qualified the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) or any other equivalent national-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the Central Government.
3. Candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) or Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) from any recognized institution, as per the eligibility criteria specified by the conducting authority.
4. Candidates who have completed a teacher education program recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) are also exempted.

It is important to note that candidates who are exempted from the TSTET exam still need to meet the other eligibility criteria such as age limit, educational qualification, and other requirements specified by the Telangana State government.

Clearing the TSTET exam does not guarantee recruitment as a teacher in Telangana. The TSTET exam is a qualifying exam that assesses the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Telangana. Candidates who pass the TSTET exam become eligible to apply for teaching positions in various government and private schools in Telangana.

However, being eligible for teaching positions does not guarantee recruitment. Candidates have to apply for teaching positions separately, and the recruitment process is conducted by the respective recruiting authorities. The selection process typically involves a written exam, an interview, and sometimes a demonstration of teaching skills. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in these stages and the availability of vacancies.

Therefore, clearing the TSTET exam is the first step towards becoming a teacher in Telangana, but it is not the only step. Candidates have to apply for teaching positions separately and go through the recruitment process to get recruited as a teacher.

Candidates can check the TSTET Eligibility Criteria below.

Age limit:
The minimum age limit for appearing in the TSTET exam is 18 years, and it is advisable to check the official notification for the TSTET exam to know the exact details.

Educational Qualification:
The educational qualification required for the TSTET exam varies depending on the level of teaching for which the candidate is applying. For Primary Level Teachers (Classes I to V), the candidate must have passed 12th or its equivalent with at least 50% marks and should have completed or be pursuing a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. For Upper Primary Level Teachers (Classes VI to VIII), the candidate must have completed a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and should have completed or be pursuing a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) degree.

Nationality:
The candidate must be a citizen of India and should meet the local/non-local status requirements as specified by the Telangana State government.

Other requirements:
Apart from the above-mentioned eligibility criteria, there are certain other requirements that the candidate must fulfill to be eligible for the TSTET exam. For example, the candidate must have good physical and mental health, and should not have any criminal record or be involved in any illegal activities.

No, candidates cannot choose the same language for both Language 1 and Language 2 in the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam.

Language 1 section in Paper 1 of the TSTET exam is based on the language chosen by the candidate (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil). Language 2 section in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is based on English for all candidates.

Candidates are required to choose different languages for Language 1 and Language 2 sections. Candidates can choose any one of the languages mentioned above for Language 1, and they must choose English for Language 2. The questions in both language sections are designed to test the candidates' language comprehension, language skills, and pedagogy of language development.

It's important for candidates to carefully choose the language for Language 1 section based on their proficiency in the language and teaching aspirations.