The Department of School Education administers the Telangana State Teaching Eligibility Test every year for assessing applicants for teaching vacancies in upper primary (6th to 8th grade) and primary (1st to 5th grade) schools. A TS TET certificate, which is good for life, is awarded to candidates who pass.
The dates of the TS TET 2025 exam have been scheduled to be held between January 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, and 20. Information about the syllabus, paper pattern, as well as relevant details for any test aspirants, is described in this article.
TS TET 2025 Exam- Overview
The TS TET is the short form of teaching eligibility test in Telangana state. Contenders should know about the exam details for the TS TET 2025. DSE will conduct a computer-based exam for those students who want to teach classes 1 to 8 in schools in Telangana. For complete information regarding the exam, it is very necessary for the candidates to check out the official TS TET Notification 2025.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) |
| Exam Conducting Body | Department of School Education (DSE) |
| Level of Exam | State Level (Telangana) |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Date | 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Official Website | https://schooledu.telangana.gov.in/ |
Telangana TET 2025 Important DatesTS TET 2025 Admit Card
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| TS TET 2025 January Notification | 4th November 2024 |
| TS TET Apply Online Begins | 7th November 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20th November 2024 |
| Last Date for Fees Payment | 20th November 2024 |
| TS TET Hall Ticket 2024-25 | 26th December 2024 |
| TS TET Exam Date 2025 | 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2025 |
TS TET 2025 Admit Card
Every candidate registered for the TS TET Exam 2025 within the timeframe will be given a TS TET hall ticket. The same can be downloaded from the website. TS TET Admit Card for online exam will be issued to those candidates who had successfully submitted the application on or before 26th December 2024. Click on the link below to know more details.
TS TET 2025 Online Application Form
Online Application portal of TS TET 2025 is released at the official website https://schooledu.telangana.gov.in/ and up to 20th November 2024. All details on online application TS TET notification is provided, candidates have to submit their online TS TET application form in the online medium only.
TS TET 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (For Single Paper) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1000/- |
| OBC | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1000/- |
TS TET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To take the TS TET 2025 Exam, candidates must fulfill the minimal qualifying conditions. The following are the requirements for eligibility for the TS TET 2025:
TS TET Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the TS TET Exam 2025, candidates must meet the following educational requirements:
| Paper | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Paper – I (Class I to V) | Candidates must pass Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/Differently abled) AND pass in a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year B.El.Ed. / 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).ORCandidates must have a Graduation with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/Differently abled) AND pass in B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education). |
| Paper – II (Class VI to VIII) | Candidates must pass B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/Differently abled) AND pass in B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education).ORCandidates must pass 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed. with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/Differently abled).ORCandidates must have a B.E/B.Tech degree with at least 50% marks and Passed/Pursuing B.Ed. or B.Ed. (Special Education). (45% for SC/ST/BC/Differently abled).ORCandidates must have Graduation with the language concerned as one of the optional subjects OR Bachelor of Oriental Language (or equivalent) OR Graduation in Literature OR Post Graduation in the concerned language AND Language Pandit Training Certificate/B.Ed with the concerned language as one of the Methodologies, in respect of Language Teachers. |
TS TET Age Limit
Applicants for the TS TET 2025 Exam must be at least eighteen years old. The TS TET Notification makes no mention of an upper age limit.
TS TET 2025 Exam Pattern
Students willing to attempt TS TET 2025 shall be aware of the test structure. Below the TS TET 2025 Exam Pattern is given for papers I and II. Candidates could refer to the given pattern for their better understanding of the same.
TS TET Paper–I Exam Pattern
- The test has 150 marks and is composed of objective multiple-choice questions. One mark is awarded for each question. Two hours and thirty minutes are allotted for the exam.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language – I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Gujarati) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language – II (English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
TS TET Paper–II Exam Pattern
- A total of 150 marks will be awarded for the exam.
- The exam lasts for 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours.
- One mark is awarded for each question.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language – I (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language – II (English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Science and Mathematics / Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
TS TET Syllabus 2025
The TS TET Paper-I covers the following subjects:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
The TS TET Paper-II includes topics from these subjects:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Science and Mathematics / Social Science
TS TET 2025 Cut-off
The DSE fixes cut-off marks for the aspirants depending upon their categories. Those who got equal to the cut-off marks or above can get the certificate of qualified for TS TET. The Cut-off marks under TS TET are also disclosed in the TS TET Notification 2025.
Here is a table for the TS TET 2025 Pass Marks by Category:
| S.No. | Category | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/Differently abled | 40% and above |
| 2 | BCs | 50% and above |
| 3 | General | 60% and above |
FAQs
- What is TS TET? TS TET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) is an exam conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Telangana.
- What is the exam pattern for TS TET 2025? The TS TET exam consists of two papers: Paper-I for classes 1-5 and Paper-II for classes 6-8. Both papers have objective multiple-choice questions.
- What is the eligibility to apply for TS TET? Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and be at least 18 years old to apply.
- What is the application fee for TS TET 2025? The application fee is Rs. 1000 for all candidates, including General, OBC, SC, ST, and Differently Abled candidates.
- When will the TS TET 2025 exam be held? The TS TET 2025 exam will be held on multiple dates in January 2025.
- What are the passing marks for TS TET 2025? The passing marks are 40% for SC/ST/Differently Abled, 50% for BCs, and 60% for General candidates.