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TSTET Exam Pattern 2025: The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana conducts the TSTET exam based on the prescribed pattern or structure. The TS TET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. 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). The TSTET Exam Pattern 2025 differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per the exam pattern of the TS TET 2025 exam, all the questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking in the exam.
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.
Q: Â What is the exam pattern of TS TET?
The exam pattern of the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is as follows:
1. The TSTET exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
2. Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5 in schools in Telangana. Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8 in schools in Telangana. Candidates can appear for both papers if they wish to teach classes 1 to 8 in schools in Telangana.
3. Both papers consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark.
4. The duration of both papers is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
5. The questions in both papers are divided into five sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environment Studies.
6. The language 1 section is based on the language chosen by the candidate (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil).
7. The language 2 section is based on English for all candidates.
8. Candidates need to score a minimum of 60% marks (i.e., 90 out of 150 marks) to qualify in the TSTET exam. However, candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/PH categories are given a relation of 5% in the qualifying marks.
Q: Â What is the difference between Paper 1 and 2 of TSTET exam?
The TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Here are the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the TSTET exam:
1. Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5 in schools in Telangana. Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8 in schools in Telangana. Candidates can appear for both papers if they wish to teach classes 1 to 8 in schools in Telangana.
2. The syllabus and exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are different. The questions in Paper 1 are designed to test the candidates' understanding of the basic concepts in child development, language, mathematics, and environment studies. The questions in Paper 2 are designed to test the candidates' understanding of the pedagogical concepts related to child development, language, mathematics, and environment studies.
3. The language 1 section in Paper 1 is based on the language chosen by the candidate (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil). The language 1 section in Paper 2 is not based on any specific language.
4. The language 2 section in both papers is based on English for all candidates.
5. The duration of both papers is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
6. Candidates need to score a minimum of 60% marks (i.e., 90 out of 150 marks) to qualify in the TSTET exam. However, candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/PH categories are given a relation of 5% in the qualifying marks.
Q: Â How many questions are asked in the TSTET exam?
The TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in each paper. The questions are divided into five sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environment Studies.
For Paper 1, which is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5 in schools in Telangana, the questions are designed to test the candidates' understanding of the basic concepts in child development, language, mathematics, and environment studies.
For Paper 2, which is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8 in schools in Telangana, the questions are designed to test the candidates' understanding of the pedagogical concepts related to child development, language, mathematics, and environment studies.
Each question in the TSTET exam carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates need to score a minimum of 60% marks (i.e., 90 out of 150 marks) to qualify in the TSTET exam. However, candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/PH categories are given a relation of 5% in the qualifying marks.
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 2Â 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).
Also Read:Â TSTET Exam Date 2025
Q: Â Is there a negative marking in the TSTET exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam. Each question in the exam carries one mark, and there is no penalty for incorrect answers. Candidates are advise to attempt all the questions in the exam and not leave any question unanswered, as there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
It's important for candidates to carefully read and understand the instructions provided in the question paper and OMR sheet, and mark their answers correctly. Candidates should avoid any smudging or overwriting while marking their answers on the OMR sheet, as it may affect the accuracy of the result.
The TSTET exam is a competitive exam conducted by the Department of School Education, Telangana, to select eligible candidates for teaching jobs in schools in Telangana.
Q: Â Is TSTET conducted in offline mode?
Yes, the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted in offline mode. The exam is a pen-and-paper based test, and candidates have to mark their answers on an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet using a ballpoint pen.
Candidates are provided with the question paper and the OMR sheet at the beginning of the exam. They need to read and understand the instructions carefully before starting to attempt the questions. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet by darkening the appropriate circles using a ballpoint pen.
Q: Â What is the duration of the TSTET exam?
The duration of the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions within the given duration of the exam.
The TSTET exam is conducted by the Department of School Education, Telangana, to select eligible candidates for teaching jobs in schools in Telangana. It's important for candidates to prepare well for the exam and keep themselves updated on the latest recruitment notifications to increase their chances of getting a teaching job in Telangana.
Candidates are advised to reach the exam center well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card, in order to avoid any last-minute rush or confusion. It's important to carry the admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the exam center, as it's mandatory for the verification process.
TSTET Exam Pattern 2025
Have a look at the TSTET Exam Pattern 2025Â 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 |
Q: Â Is it compulsory to attempt questions from both the languages in the TSTET exam?
Yes, it is compulsory for candidates to attempt questions from both the languages in the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam.
In Paper 1 of the TSTET exam, Language 1 section is based on the language chosen by the candidate (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil), while Language 2 section is based on English for all candidates. In Paper 2, Language 1 section is not based on any specific language, while Language 2 section is based on English for all candidates.
Candidates are required to attempt all the questions in both the language sections. 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 prepare well for the language sections of the TSTET exam and practice solving previous year question papers and sample papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficult level.
Q: Â Can I choose the same TSTET Language-I and Language-II?
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.
Q: Â Is the TSTET question paper same for Paper 1 and 2?
No, the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) question paper is not the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus and exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are different, and the questions in each paper are designed to test the candidates' understanding of different concepts.
Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5 in schools in Telangana. The questions in Paper 1 are designed to test the candidates' understanding of the basic concepts in child development, language, mathematics, and environment studies.
Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8 in schools in Telangana. The questions in Paper 2 are designed to test the candidates' understanding of the pedagogical concepts related to child development, language, mathematics, and environment studies.
However, both papers consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark. The duration of both papers is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The language 1 section in Paper 1 is based on the language chosen by the candidate (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil), while the language 1 section in Paper 2 is not based on any specific language. The language 2 section in both papers is based on English for all candidates.
TSTET Syllabus 2025
The TSTET Syllabus is prescribed by the Department of School Education, the Government of Telangana for TSTET 2025. The TSTET Syllabus 2025Â 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
Q: Â How many sections are there in TSTET Paper 2?
The TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 2 consists of five sections:
1. Child Development and Pedagogy: This section tests the candidates' understanding of the pedagogical concepts related to child development. It includes questions related to child development, understanding children with special needs, and learning and pedagogy.
2. Language 1: This section is not based on any specific language. It includes questions related to language comprehension, pedagogy of language development, and language skills.
3. Language 2: This section is based on English for all candidates. It includes questions related to language comprehension, pedagogy of language development, and language skills.
4. Mathematics and Science: This section tests the candidates' understanding of basic mathematical and scientific concepts and their ability to solve mathematical and scientific problems. It includes questions related to numbers, arithmetic, geometry, data handling, natural science, and physical science.
5. Social Studies: This section tests the candidates' understanding of basic concepts related to social studies. It includes questions related to social science, history, geography, and civics.
Each section consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark.
Q: Â How many sections are there in TSTET Paper 1?
The TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 1 consists of five sections:
1. Child Development and Pedagogy: This section tests the candidates' understanding of the basic concepts of child development and pedagogy. It includes questions related to child development, understanding children with special needs, and learning and pedagogy.
2. Language 1: This section is based on the language chosen by the candidate (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil). It includes questions related to language comprehension, pedagogy of language development, and language skills.
3. Language 2: This section is based on English for all candidates. It includes questions related to language comprehension, pedagogy of language development, and language skills.
4. Mathematics: This section tests the candidates' understanding of basic mathematical concepts and their ability to solve mathematical problems. It includes questions related to numbers, arithmetic, geometry, and data handling.
5. Environment Studies: This section tests the candidates' understanding of basic concepts related to environment studies. It includes questions related to environment science, social studies, and pedagogy of environment studies.
Each section consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark.
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
Candidates who are aspiring to appear in the TSTET exam must know the marking scheme of the exam. The marking scheme has been given below for the candidates:
- +1 mark will be given for each correct answer
- No marks will be deducted for incorrect answerÂ
- No marks will be deducted for questions left unanswered
How to Prepare for TSTET 2025?
Candidates who are willing to join govt. primary and upper primary schools in Telangana must take the TSTET exam must follow the given TSTET Preparation Tips below:
- To qualify for the TSTET exam candidates should start preparing for the exam early
- Candidates need to develop a strategy that will cover every section of the syllabus
- After going through the syllabus the candidates need to practice mock tests and the previous year's question papers
- Candidates need to identify their weak areas and strong areas. So, they can know about the section to take first and last
- Candidates should take mock tests in the exam conditions to analyse their performance to know where they went wrong
Read More: TSTET Application Form 2025
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
Dear Swapna,
To download your TSTET hall ticket without the journal number, please follow these steps:
Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) official portal
Access the Hall Ticket Download Section:
- On the homepage, locate and click on the "Hall Ticket Dow
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
To find the TS TET syllabus for Paper 1, you can:
- Visit the official TS TET website.
- Navigate to the Students section and select Syllabus for Paper-I.
- The syllabus will open in PDF format for download.
Additionally, websites like Chegg India, Testbook, and Shiksha also provide detailed syllabi for the e
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Contributor-Level 10
How do I download TSTET hall ticket without the journal number?