TSEdCET Books 2024: Check best books for exam preparation

Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test 2024 ( TSEdCET )

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Updated on Jan 9, 2025 17:40 IST

TSEdCET Best Books 2025: The exam conducting authority Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda conducts the Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test (TS EdCET) every year. It is an annual BEd entrance exam. It is a competitive exam conducted for aspiring candidates who are seeking admission into B.Ed. course. Proper preparation requires selecting the best books tailored to each exam section. While preparing for the TSEdCET 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. This article outlines recommended books for every section and explains why these resources are beneficial.

Q:   How do I prepare for Teaching Aptitude section of TSEdCET?

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To prepare for Teaching Aptitude section, candidate must first focus on topics such as classroom management strategies, teaching-learning processes, educational psychology, and methods of teaching. Before appearing for the exam they must review educational theories, modern teaching tools, and effective communication strategies for interacting with students. During the preparation stage, candidates must practice situational questions that test their ability to handle classroom challenges, motivate students, and implement inclusive teaching strategies. By following these tactics they will be able to crack this section with ease.

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Q:   What are some tips for effective TSEdCET preparation?

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To prepare effectively for the TSEdCET 2025 exam candidates must first start by understanding the TSEdCET exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. They must then create a study schedule by alloting equal time to each topics, reivision and practice of the previous years' question papers. Candidates must then focus on strengthening their weak areas. However, in between all these, it is also advised to take regular breaks and avoid burnout.

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TS EdCET Exam Highlights

Particulars

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

TSEdCET Best Books 2025

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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Q:   Are there any specific topics related to educational psychology in TSEdCET syllabus?

A:

Yes, educational psychology plays an important role in the TSEdCET 2025 syllabus and the questions in Teaching Aptitude section are based on learning theories, cognitive development, motivation techniques, behavioral management, and individual differences in learners. Candidates must study the concepts of child development, group dynamics, and the impact of various teaching methods on student learning and behavior in classroom settings.

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Q:   What topics are important for Methodology (Social Studies) section in TSEdCET exam?

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It is said that this section is a highest scoring section of the TSEdCET exam and candidates can score maximum marks in this section. It has questions from History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In History, students will have to study Indian and World History, while Geography covers topics like Physical Geography, Indian Geography, and Environmental Issues. Civics includes Indian Constitution, Governance, and Public Administration, and Economics covers Micro and Macro Economics, Indian Economy, and Developmental Economics. This section tests your ability to teach social sciences effectively.

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TS EdCET Preparation Tips

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 the exam-like feel.

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Q:   Where can I find the syllabus for TSEdCET?

A:

Candidates can find the TSEdCET syllabus on the official website - edcet.tsche.ac.in of Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test (TSEdCET) or on this page. We have provided the detailed syllabus for each subject. So that candidates can have a view and make note of it. It will be beneficial for them to start their TSEdCET preparations accordingly.

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Q:   Are there any additional topics I should study apart from the prescribed TSEdCET syllabus?

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Although there is no need for that as it can only create more confusion specially when the exam is near. As per exeprts,  tt's recommended to focus primarily on the topics mentioned in the Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test (TSEdCET) syllabus. However, staying updated with current affairs and educational trends can also be beneficial for a all-around preparation of the exam.

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FAQs related to TSEdCET Books 2025

Check here additional FAQs releated to TSEdCET Books 2025 -

Q:   How can I improve my Teaching Aptitude for TSEdCET?

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To imporove the Teaching Aptitude for the TSEdCET exam candidates must read books on educational psychology and teaching methodologies. They must also engage in teaching practice if possible and discuss with experienced teachers. When the exam date is near candidates must arrange for and solve situational judgment questions to enhance their decision-making skills.

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Q:   Is coaching necessary for TSEdCET preparation?

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No, it is not necessary to enroll in a coaching centre for TSEdCET exam,  while coaching can be helpful, it's not mandatory. With the right study materials, dedication, and self-discipline candidates can prepare for the TSEdCET exam effectively on your own.

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Hello ! Yes, The direct admission for doing B.E./B.Tech at Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology is possible without TSEdCET. as because This institute has the management quota system for direct admissions, which will not consider any entrance exam score. But one should know that the seats are limite

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The TSEdCET (Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test) is conducted for admission to B.Ed. programs in colleges in Telangana. Nalla Malla Reddy Engineering College typically does not offer a B.Ed. programs; it focuses on engineering courses. Therefore, TSEdCET is not applicable for admission t

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Vishwajeet Ghosh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you can get admission to Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women B.E. / B.Tech course without TSEdCET, provided you have a valid JEE Main score or meet the eligibility criteria specified by the college. While TSEdCET is one of the exams accepted for admission, the college also considers other

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Rupesh Katariya

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The TSEdCET (Telangana state education common entrance test ) for st peter's engineering college varies each year based on the number of applicants registered and their specific performance .

The cut  off for academic year 2023-2024 is as followed:

General category cutoff rank was 4517 i.e 37-40 marks

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Harshit Chandra

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Answered a month ago

Declaration of TS EDCET 2024 Result TS EDCET 2024 Result is declared on June 11, 2024. Candidates can check the result from the official website and download rank card. The exam was conducted on May 23, 2024, in two sessions which are between 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM. Those who had given th

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Shreya Gupta

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Answered a month ago

No, you need to take the TS EAMCET to get admission to the B.E. or B.Tech course at Scient Institute of Technology (SIT), Ibrahimpatnam:

Admission process

Students are selected based on their entrance exam scores. For B.E. and B.Tech courses, the entrance exam is the TS EAMCET.

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VISHAL GUPTA

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Answered a month ago

St. Peter's Engineering College TSEdCET result is generally published in June/July every year. Depending on the previous years the results are forecasted to be declared roughly in the range of June 20th – July 15th. The cut off marks for each category of the candidates appearing the TSEdCET are give

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Kapil Lalwani

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Of course, an individual can be admitted into St Peter's Engineering College for B.E./B.Tech programme without TS EAMCET score but this is possible if he or she secures the management quota. In the total intake of all the colleges, 840 students are admitted for each year's course in which 70% seats

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Kapil Lalwani

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The college accepts the TS EAMCET and TSEdCET exams only. 
 
Here are some other admission requirements for the B.E. / B.Tech course at KCEA:
  • You must have passed Class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45%
  • You must have had Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as optional subjects 
     
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TS EAMCET Cut Off for admissions into B.Tech course of Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women varies between 10000 to 20000 ranks depending upon the availability of the branch and category. The cutoff however may be a little higher for highly preferential branches such as CSE and ECE whereas the c

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