TSEdCET Books 2026: Check out best books for exam preparation

Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test 2025 ( TSEdCET )

Anshul Jindal
Updated on Sep 12, 2025 19:40 IST

By Anshul Jindal, Associate Senior Executive

TSEdCET Best Books 2026: The Kakatiya University, Warangal, which is the exam conducting body of the TSEdCET 2026, conducted for aspiring candidates seeking admission into B.Ed. course offered by participating universities/colleges in Telangana. The Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test (TS EdCET) is an annual B.Ed. entrance exam and attracts a huge number of candidates. To qualify for the test successfully, candidates need to have proper preparation by selecting the best books tailored to each exam section. While preparing for the TGEdCET exam, candidates must refer to the best books that can help them achieve their goals. This article provides a detailed coverage of all the sections, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared to excel in the exam. 

Table of content
  • TS EdCET Exam Highlights
  • TSEdCET Best Books 2026
  • TS EdCET Preparation Tips 2026
  • FAQs related to TSEdCET Books 2026
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TS EdCET Exam Highlights

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Details

Exam Name

Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test (TS EdCET)

Conducting Body

Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

Purpose

Admission to B.Ed. (2-year) regular courses in colleges across Telangana

Eligibility Criteria

- Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)- Final-year students can also apply

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Duration

2 hours

Question Type

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

Number of Sections

5 (General English, General Knowledge and Educational Issues, Teaching Aptitude, Methodology, Logical Reasoning)

Total Marks

150

Marking Scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer; no negative marking

Medium of Exam

English, Telugu, and Urdu

Application Mode

Online

Official Website

edcet.tsche.ac.in

Exam Frequency

Annually

Colleges Covered

Affiliated colleges and universities offering B.Ed courses in Telangana

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TSEdCET Best Books 2026

Section

Recommended Books

General English

  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant Publications)
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

General Knowledge and Educational Issues

  • Lucent’s General Knowledge
  • Manorama Yearbook 
  • Telangana General Knowledge by V. Krishna Reddy

Teaching Aptitude

  • Teaching Aptitude and Attitude Test Book by R. Gupta
  • CTET and TETs Guide by Arihant Experts
  • Teaching Aptitude by Pearson

Methodology (Subject-Specific)

  • Mathematics for Class 11 and 12 by R.D. Sharma (Mathematics)
  • Fundamentals of Physics by H.C. Verma (Physical Science)
  • NCERT Biology Textbooks (Biological Science)
  • Indian History and Geography by Lucent Publications (Social Studies)

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K. Gupta

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TS EdCET Preparation Tips 2026

The foremost practice is to ensure that candidates are well aware of the TSEdCET exam pattern and syllabus of the exam. Once candidates are acquainted with these, they can proceed with preparing for the exam - 

  • Create a routine, allocate specific time for each section, and follow it seriously.
  • Based on the TSEdCET syllabus and the topics, candidates can identify weaker sections and dedicate extra time to mastering them. They must focus more on the difficult topics while not avoiding the hold on the easy ones.
  • Start solving past years’ question papers and take mock tests to get an exam-like feel.

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FAQs related to TSEdCET Books 2026

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Answered a month ago

The candidates must download the allotment letter after the seat allocation. Report to the allotted BEd college within the given timeline after paying the required fee. Submit original documents, allotment letter, and fee receipt to confirm the admission. You can also opt for the next round of couns

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Candidates must visit the official website for the counselling registration. Candidates will be required to enter their admit card number, date of birth, and rank. After paying the counselling fee online, they must book a slot for certificate verification at the preferred centre.

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Answered a month ago

The TS EdCET counseling process is conducted to get the qualified candidates enrolled in the BEd course in colleges across Telangana. The entire process starts with eligible candidates registering for the counselling, paying the fee successfully, and the documents are verified after visiting the col

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Answered a month ago

The candidates must carry these important documents: rank card, hall ticket, degree/marks memos, SSC certificate, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable), transfer certificate, and residence proof. Special category candidates need extra certificates.

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Answered a month ago

TSEdCET Counselling 2025 is the admission process for BEd courses in Telangana. Qualified candidates register online, verify documents, choose colleges, and secure seats through merit-based allotment.

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Answered a month ago

The TS EdCET exam includes important dates stated in the official notification. From the application form filling, the document upload, fee payment, admit card release, exam, and the counselling process. The entire TS EdCET process is conducted from March to September. 

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Answered a month ago

The top TS EdCET 2025 colleges are usually affiliated with Osmania University (Hyderabad), Kakatiya University (Warangal), and other recognised universities in Telangana. Some of the most sought-after B.Ed colleges include:

  • Osmania University College of Education, Hyderabad

  • University College of Educa

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Answered a month ago

Placements are not 100% guaranteed, but many reputed TS EdCET colleges conduct campus interviews with private schools, international schools, and coaching academies.

  • Government Teaching Jobs: Require clearing TET, DSC, or other recruitment exams.

  • Private Schools & Institutions: Offer direct recruitmen

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Both government and private colleges have their own benefits:

  • Government Colleges: Lower fees, better faculty quality, and higher recognition. Admission is tougher due to limited seats.

  • Private Colleges: Higher number of seats, modern facilities, and flexible learning environment. Fees are comparative

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Answered a month ago

Your TS EdCET counselling seat allotment depends on several factors:

  1. TS EdCET Rank: Higher-ranked candidates get priority in choosing colleges.

  2. Category/Reservation: Seats are reserved for SC, ST, BC, EWS, PH, and other categories as per Telangana government rules.

  3. College Preferences: During counselli

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226 Institutes accepting TSEdCET

Osmania University

Tarnaka, Hyderabad Public

Osmania Un
  • 17,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Telangana University

Nizamabad Public

Telangana
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time
        • 50,000
        • 2 years
        • |
        • Full Time
          • 43,000
          • 2 years
          • |
          • Full Time

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