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TS TET Syllabus 2024: The TSTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus of the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) exam differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Knowing the TSTET Syllabus 2024 is the first step toward exam preparation. After a thorough study of the syllabus, candidates get to know the number of sections, important topics, section-wise distribution of questions and marking scheme.  Here we have shared the paper-wise syllabus of the TS TET examination. Go through the syllabus below and start with the preparations for the TS TET 2024 exam.Â
Download the TS TET syllabus PDF of Paper 1 and Paper 2 below in all languages including Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarati. The syllabus of the TSTET exam is released by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana along with the notification PDF.Â
Q: Â Is TSTET syllabus same for Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam?
No, the TSTET syllabus is not the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is different, as the exam is designed to test the eligibility of candidates for teaching different classes.
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. The syllabus for Paper 1 includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Kannada/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
On the other hand, the syllabus for Paper 2 includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Kannada/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies.
While the syllabus for both papers includes some common topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, the other topics are different. Therefore, it is essential for candidates to refer to the latest TSTET notification for the syllabus for the paper they are appearing for and prepare for the exam accordingly.
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Q: Â How many subjects are there in the TSTET exam?
The number of subjects in the TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam depends on the paper the candidate is appearing for. The TSTET exam comprises two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2.
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. The number of subjects in each paper varies depending on the syllabus prescribed by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana.
TSTET Paper 1 includes five subjects - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Kannada/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
TSTET Paper 2 includes five subjects - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Kannada/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies.
Upvote 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.
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Overview of TS TET Syllabus 2024
Have a look at the overview of the TS TET Syllabus 2024Â below for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Online mode |
| Number of papers | Two- Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Number of sections | Five in Paper 1; Four in Paper 2 |
| Exam subjects |
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| Nature of questions | Objective-type |
| Duration of test | Two hours and thirty minutes |
| Language of question paper | English and the language chosen by the candidate for Language-I |
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Q: Â Does the TSTET syllabus change every year?
The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) syllabus does not change every year. The syllabus for TSTET is prescribed by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, and is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the syllabus for classes I to V and VI to VIII prescribed by the Telangana State Board ofSecondary Education (TSBSE).
The TSTET syllabus comprises two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper II is for candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII. The syllabus for both papers includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
While the syllabus for TSTET does not change every year, the exam pattern and the number of questions asked from each topic may vary.
It is advisable for candidates to prepare for TSTET by referring to the latest syllabus and previous year's question papers. This will help them to understand the exam pattern, the type of questions asked, and the weightage of each topic in the exam.
Upvote Q: Â Who prescribes the TSTET syllabus?
The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) syllabus is prescribed by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana. The syllabus is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the syllabus for classes I to V and VI to VIII prescribed by the Telangana State Board of Secondary Education (TSBSE).
The TSTET syllabus comprises two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper II is for candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII. The syllabus for both papers includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, is responsible for conducting the TSTET and prescribing the syllabus for the exam. The TSTET is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for the post of teacher in government schools in Telangana.
Upvote Q: Â In which language questions are asked in the TSTET exam?
The TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam is conducted in two languages - English and Telugu. The exam papers are bilingual, which means that the questions are asked in both English and Telugu languages.
The Language I and II sections in TSTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 include questions related to language comprehension, grammar, and usage. The Language I section tests the candidate's proficiency in the language of instruction, which can be Telugu, Kannada, or Urdu, depending on the candidate's choice. The Language II section tests the candidate's proficiency in English.
The questions in TSTET are multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates are required to choose the correct answer from the given options in either English or Telugu, depending on their preference.
It is essential for candidates to be proficient in both English and Telugu languages to score well in the Language I and II sections of TSTET. Candidates should also have a good understanding of the grammar and usage of the languages to answer the questions correctly.
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As stated above, the TSTET Syllabus varies for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the detailed subject-wise syllabus of both papers below.
TS TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
The TS TET syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Go through the detailed section-wise syllabus below:
TSTET Paper 1 Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus
Development of child
- Development, Growth & Maturation - Concept & Nature
- Principles of Development & their Educational Implications
- Factors Influencing Development - Biological, Psychological, Sociological
- Dimensions of Development and their interrelationships - Physical & Motor, Cognitive, Emotional, Social, Moral, and Language relating to Infancy, early Childhood, late Childhood, and Adolescence.
- Understanding Development - Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Carl Rogers and Erikson
- Individual differences - Intra & Inter Individual differences in the areas of Attitudes, Aptitude, Interest, Habits, Thinking (Divergent & Convergent), Intelligence and their Assessment
- Development of Personality - Concept, Factors affecting the development of Personality, Child Rearing Practices, Self-Concept
- Adjustment, Behavioral problems, Defense Mechanisms, Mental Health
- Methods and Approaches of Child Development – Introspection, Observation, Interview, Case study, Experimental, Rating Scales, Anecdotal Records, Questionnaire, Cross-sectional and Longitudinal
- Developmental Tasks and Hazards
Understanding Learning
- Concept, Nature of Learning - Input - Process – Outcome
- Factors of Learning - Personal and Environmental
- Approaches to Learning and their applicability - Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov, Thorndike), Constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky), Gestalt (Kohler, Koffka) and Observational (Bandura)
- Dimensions of Learning - Cognitive, Affective and Performance
- Motivation and Sustenance -its role in learning.
- Memory & Forgetting
- Transfer of Learning
Pedagogical Concerns
- Teaching and its Relationship with Learning and Learners
- Learners in Contexts: Situating learners in the socio-political and cultural context
- Children from diverse contexts - Children With Special Needs (CWSN), Inclusive Education
- Understanding of Pedagogic methods - Enquiry based learning, Project-based learning, Survey, Observation and Activity based learning, Co-operative & Collaborative learning
- Individual and Group learning: Issues and concerns with respect to organizing learning in the classroom like Study habits, Self-learning and Learning to learn skills
- Organizing learning in heterogeneous classroom groups - Socio-economic background, Abilities and Interests
- Paradigms of organizing Learning - Teacher centric, Subject centric and Learner centric
- Theory of Instruction - Bruner
- Teaching as Planned Activity - Elements of Planning
- Phases of Teaching - Pre active, Interactive and Post active
- General and Subject related skills, competencies required in teaching and attributes of a good facilitator
- Learning Resources - Self, Home, School, Play, Community, Technology
- Classroom Management: Role of the student, teacher, the Leadership style of the teacher, Creation of a non-threatening learning environment, Managing behaviour problems, Guidance & Counseling, Child Abuse, Punishment and its legal implications, Rights of a child, Time Management
- The distinction between Assessment for Learning & Assessment of Learning, School-based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: Perspective & Practice
- Understanding Teaching & Learning in the Context of NCF, 2005 & Right To Education Act, 2009
TSTET Paper 1 Language-I Syllabus
The TSTET Paper 1 syllabus for Language-I differs as per the language chosen by the candidates from the given choices:
- Telugu
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Tamil
- Gujarati
TSTET Paper 1 Language-II (English) Syllabus
- Parts of speech
- Tenses
- Types of sentences
- Prepositions & articles
- Degrees of comparison
- Direct and indirect speech
- Questions and question tags
- Active & passive voice
- Phrasal verbs
- Reading comprehension
- Composition
- Vocabulary
- Meaning of idiomatic expressions
- Correction of sentences
- Sequencing of the sentences in the given paragraph
- Error identification within a sentence
Pedagogy
- Aspects of English:- (a) English language - History, nature, importance, principles of English as a second language (b) Problems of teaching/learning English
- Objectives of Teaching English
- Phonetics
- Development of Language skills:- (a) Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (LSRW), (b) Communicative skills
- Approaches, Methods, and Techniques of Teaching English
- Introduction, Definition, and Types of Approaches Methods and Techniques of Teaching English and Remedial Teaching
- The teaching of structures and vocabulary items
- Teaching-learning materials in English
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum & Textbooks
- Evaluation in English language Teaching - CCE
TSTET Paper 1 Mathematics Syllabus
The TS TET syllabus for Mathematics includes topics from the following sections:
- Number System
- Fractions
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Measurements
- Data Applications
- Algebra
- Pedagogy
TSTET Paper 1 Environmental Studies Syllabus
The TS TET syllabus for Environmental Studies (EVS) includes topics from the following sections:
- Family
- Work & Play
- Plants and Animals
- Food
- Shelter
- Air
- Energy
- Water
- Body - Health - Cleanliness
- Mapping
- History and Culture of India
- Telangana
- Indian constitution
- Earth Quakes, Floods, Fire, First Aid, 108, 104 Vehicles
- Pedagogy
TSTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2
The TSTET syllabus for Paper 2 comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II and Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. Go through the detailed section-wise syllabus below:
TSTET Paper 2 Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus
Development of child
- Development, Growth & Maturation - Concept & Nature
- Principles of Development & their Educational Implications
- Factors Influencing Development - Biological, Psychological, Sociological
- Dimensions of Development and their interrelationships - Physical & Motor, Cognitive, Emotional, Social, Moral, Language relating to Infancy, early Childhood, late Childhood, and Adolescence.
- Understanding Development - Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Carl Rogers and Erikson
- Individual differences - Intra & Inter Individual differences in the areas of Attitudes, Aptitude, Interest, Habits, Thinking (Divergent & Convergent), Intelligence and their Assessment
- Development of Personality - Concept, Factors affecting the development of Personality, Child Rearing Practices, Self-Concept
- Adjustment, Behavioral problems, Defense Mechanisms, Mental Health
- Methods and Approaches of Child Development – Introspection, Observation, Interview, Case study, Experimental, Rating Scales, Anecdotal Records, Questionnaire, Cross-sectional and Longitudinal
- Developmental Tasks and Hazards
Understanding Learning
- Concept, Nature of Learning - Input - Process – Outcome
- Factors of Learning - Personal and Environmental
- Approaches to Learning and their applicability - Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov, Thorndike), Constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky), Gestalt (Kohler, Koffka) and Observational (Bandura)
- Dimensions of Learning - Cognitive, Affective and Performance
- Motivation and Sustenance -its role in learning.
- Memory & Forgetting
- Transfer of Learning
Pedagogical Concerns
- Teaching and its Relationship with Learning and Learners
- Learners in Contexts: Situating learners in the socio-political and cultural context
- Children from diverse contexts - Children With Special Needs (CWSN), Inclusive Education
- Understanding of Pedagogic methods - Enquiry based learning, Project-based learning, Survey, Observation and Activity based learning, Co-operative & Collaborative learning
- Individual and Group learning: Issues and concerns with respect to organizing learning in the classroom like Study habits, Self-learning and Learning to learn skills
- Organizing learning in heterogeneous classroom groups - Socio-economic background, Abilities and Interests
- Paradigms of organizing Learning - Teacher centric, Subject centric and Learner centric
- Theory of Instruction - Bruner
- Teaching as Planned Activity - Elements of Planning
- Phases of Teaching - Pre active, Interactive and Post active
- General and Subject related skills, competencies required in teaching and attributes of a good facilitator
- Learning Resources - Self, Home, School, Play, Community, Technology
- Classroom Management: Role of the student, teacher, the Leadership style of the teacher, Creation of a non-threatening learning environment, Managing behaviour problems, Guidance & Counseling, Child Abuse, Punishment and its legal implications, Rights of a child, Time Management
- The distinction between Assessment for Learning & Assessment of Learning, School-based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: Perspective & Practice
- Understanding Teaching & Learning in the Context of NCF, 2005 & Right To Education Act, 2009
TSTET Paper 2 Language-I Syllabus
The TSTET Paper 2 syllabus for Language-I differs as per the language chosen by the candidates from the given choices:
- Telugu
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Tamil
- Gujarati
TSTET Paper 2 Language-II English Syllabus
- Parts of speech
- Tenses
- Types of sentences
- Prepositions & articles
- Degrees of comparison
- Direct and indirect speech
- Questions and question tags
- Active & passive voice
- Verbs
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Meaning of idiomatic expressions
- Correction of sentences
- Sequencing of the sentences in the given paragraph
- Error identification within a sentence
- Conjunction
- Antonyms, Synonyms and Spellings
- Composition - letter writing - precise writingÂ
- Pedagogy
TSTET Paper 2 Mathematics & Science Syllabus
The TS TET syllabus for Mathematics includes topics from the following sections:
- Number System
- Trigonometry
- Arithmetic
- Sets
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Handling
- Algebra
- Pedagogy
The TS TET syllabus for Science includes topics from the following sections:
- Natural Resources - Air, Water
- Our Universe
- Natural Phenomenon
- Mechanics - Kinematics, Dynamics
- Magnetism and Electricity
- Matter around us
- Laws of Chemical Combination and Chemical Calculations
- Atomic Structure
- Periodic classification and chemical bonding
- Metallurgy
- Biology
- Living World
- Plant World
- Animal World
- Microbes
- Recent Trends in Biology
- Pedagogy
TSTET Paper 2 Social Studies Syllabus
The TSTET syllabus for Social Studies includes topics from the following sections:
- Diversity on the earth
- Production – exchange and livelihoods
- Political Systems and Governance
- Social organization and inequities
- Religion and Society
- Culture and communication
- Pedagogy
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Q: Â Which section of TSTET Paper 2 carries maximum weightage?
In the TSTET Paper 2, the section of "Child Development and Pedagogy" carries the maximum weightage. It is an important section in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 as it aims to test the teaching aptitude of the candidates.
The Child Development and Pedagogy section in TSTET Paper 2 comprises 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. This section carries a weightage of 30 marks, which is the highest among all the sections in TSTET Paper 2.
The Child Development and Pedagogy section tests the candidate's understanding of the educational psychology of teaching and learning, as well as their understanding of the principles of child development and their ability to apply these principles in teaching practice. The section aims to assess the candidate's knowledge of various teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches, as well as their ability to create a conducive learning environment for students.
Upvote Q: Â What type of questions are asked in the TSTET exam?
The TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) exam comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that test the candidate's knowledge of various subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, and Social Studies.
The questions in TSTET are designed to test the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in government schools in Telangana. The questions are based on the syllabus prescribed by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, and are generally of easy to moderate difficulty level.
The TSTET exam consists of two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. 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.
The questions in TSTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 are designed to test the candidate's understanding of the subjects taught in classes I to V and VI to VIII, respectively. The questions are aimed at assessing the candidate's knowledge of various concepts, principles, and methodologies related to teaching and learning.
Upvote Q: Â What is the difficulty level of the questions asked in TSTET Paper 1 and 2?
The difficulty level of questions asked in TSTET Paper 1 and 2 varies from easy to moderate. The questions are designed to test the eligibility of candidates for teaching classes I to V (Paper 1) and classes VI to VIII (Paper 2) in government schools in Telangana.
The TSTET exam comprises two papers, and each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. The questions in both papers are asked from various subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, and Social Studies, depending on the paper the candidate is appearing for.
The questions in TSTET Paper 1 are designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the subjects taught in classes I to V, while the questions in Paper 2 are designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the subjects taught in classes VI to VIII.
Upvote TS TET Syllabus PDF Download
The Subject-wise TS TET Syllabus PDF has been given for the ease of candidates. Candidates can download the TSTET Syllabus PDF through the given links in the table.
Note: The TS TET Syllabus PDF will help the candidates prepare for the TSTET 2025 exam properly. Candidates can make strategies around the syllabus and score more in the Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test.
TS TET Exam Pattern 2024
The candidates who are willing to fill out the application form for the TSTET exam must go through the exam pattern. The TSTET Exam Pattern is divided into parts- Paper 1 exam pattern and Paper 2 exam pattern. The paper 1 exam is taken to determine the eligibility of the candidates to teach in classes 1 to 5 (Primary classes). On the other hand, the TSTET paper 2 exam is taken to determine the eligibility of the candidates to teach in upper primary classes (6 to 8) of Telangana schools. The candidates can check the exam pattern below in the article.
TSTET Paper 1 Exam PatternÂ
The TSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern has been given below in the table for the candidates who are willing to appear in the TSTET exam:
| TSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern  |
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| Total Number of Questions  |
150Â |
| Total Marks  |
150Â |
| Nature of Questions  |
MCQ Type |
| Marks for correct answers  |
+1Â |
| Marks for incorrect answers  |
0Â |
| Time Duration |
150 minutes |
TSTET Paper 2 Exam PatternÂ
The TSTET paper 2 exam pattern has been given below in the table for the candidates who are going to appear in the TSTET exam:
| TSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern  |
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|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions  |
150Â |
| Total Marks  |
150Â |
| Nature of Questions  |
MCQ Type |
| Marks for correct answers  |
+1Â |
| Marks for incorrect answers  |
0Â |
| Time Duration |
150 minutes |
Q: Â Is it mandatory to appear for both TSTET Paper 1 and 2?
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.
Upvote Q: Â What is the marking scheme of the TSTET exam?
The marking scheme 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. Each paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question carries one mark.
3. There is no negative marking in the TSTET exam.
4. 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.
It's important to note that the TSTET exam is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching jobs in schools in Telangana. Candidates who qualify in the TSTET exam need to fulfill other eligibility criteria and go through the recruitment process to get a teaching job in Telangana.
Upvote How to Prepare for TSTET 2024?
Candidates can follow the TSTET preparation tips given below to prepare for TS TET 2024:
- Set your goal and start preparing early for the exam
- Be thorough with the syllabus and prepare a study routineÂ
- Clear your basic concepts from the high school books
- Solve previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam
- Attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
- Identify your weak subjects and start working on them
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