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TS TET 2024: Explore Latest Update On TS TET Exam, Application Form, Notification, Admit Card And More

Lavanya Joshi

Updated on 02nd May, 2024 , 6 min read

Telangana's Department of School Education will release the TS TET Hall Ticket 2024 on May 15, 2024. Applicants who have applied for the TS TET 2024 exam can download the TS TET Hall Ticket by registering on the official website, with the requisite credentials. The Government of Telangana will distribute TS TET Hall Ticket 2024 in PDF format. The authority plans to conduct the TSTET 2024 exam online from May 20 to June 3, 2024.

The Telangana government has extended the date for submitting the TS TET Application Form 2024. Applicants could register and modify their TS TET application forms until April 20, 2024. Previously, the deadline to register for the TSTET 2024 exam was April 10, 2024. The Department of School Education of Telangana released the TSTET Application Form 2024 on March 27, 2024. Telangana's Department of School Education released the TS TET Notification 2024 on March 22, 2024. 

The TS TET 2024 exam has two levels: Paper 1 & Paper 2.  The TS TET Paper 1 is designed for primary teachers who wish to teach Classes 1–5, while the TS TET Paper 2 is designed for secondary teachers who wish to teach Classes 6–8. Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1–8 must take both papers. 

What is the TS TET 2024?

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, conducts the Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test (TS TET) to determine the eligibility of applicants for appointment as teachers in Telangana State for Classes 1 through 8. The TS TET exam has two levels: Paper 1 and Paper 2. TSTET Paper 1 is for primary teachers seeking to teach classes 1–5, whereas TS TET Paper 2 is for secondary teachers seeking to teach classes 6–8. Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1–8 must take both papers.

TS TET 2024 Exam Dates and Schedule

You can find the entire schedule of the TS TET 2024 exam in the table below:

Dates 

Upcoming Exam Date 

15th May 2024

TS TET Admit Card Release

20th May - 03rd June 2024

TS TET Exam Date

12th June 2024

TS TET Result Declaration 

TS TET 2024 Exam Highlights:

The TSTET Exam 2024 highlights are provided below.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name 

TSTET (Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test) 

Conducting Body 

Department of School, Government of Telangana 

Exam Mode 

Online mode 

Application Fees

  • INR 1000 for single paper 
  • INR 2000 for both paper 

Test Duration 

  • Paper 1: 150 minutes 
  • Paper 2: 150 minutes 

No of Paper & Total Marks 

  • Paper 1: 150 minutes 
  • Paper 2: 150 minutes 

Total Questions 

150 MCQ’s on each paper 

Marking Scheme 

  • + 1 for each correct answer 
  • No negative marking 

Exam Districts 

33

Medium of Exam 

English & Telugu/Urdu/Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Kannada/Marathi/Tamil

Exam Purpose 

To assess the eligibility of applicants for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8.

Exam Website 

https://tstet2024.aptonline.in/tstet 

TS TET Admit Card 2024

The Telangana state government will provide TS TET Hall Ticket 2024 on its official website on May 15, 2024. On the day of the exam, aspirants must bring their TS TET admit cards to the examination centres. Those who are caught without their TS TET admit card will be denied the opportunity to take the exam. In order to sit for the exam, candidates must download and bring their admit cards.

How to Download TS TET Admit card 2024

Applicants can download their TS TET Hall Ticket 2024 by following the processes outlined below:

  • Visit the official website of the exam.
  • Click the admit card download link.
  • Enter the login details.
  • Download the TSTET admit card.
  • Take a printout

TSTET Application Form 2024

The Department of School Education has extended the TS TET Application Form for 2024 on its official website. Candidates could submit the TS TET Application Form until April 20, 2024. After properly filling out and completing the application form, candidates are advised to preserve a printed copy of the application, namely the confirmation page. Also, candidates should preserve the 'Candidate ID' number (created when they complete out the form) for future reference. Candidates should fill out the TSTET Application Form by following the processes outlined below:

 

  • Visit the official website: tstet2024.aptonline.in.
  • Click on the online application link.
  • Register for the examination.
  • Fill up the TS TET application form.
  • Upload scanned images of the photograph as well as the signature.
  • Pay the TS TET application fee.
  • Submit your application form.
  • Print out the confirmation page.

TS TET 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for applicants in various categories is as follows.

Category

TS TET Application Fee for One Paper (INR) 

TS TET Application Fee for Two Paper (INR) 

All categories 

1000

2000

TSTET 2024 Notification

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, announced the TS TET Notification 2024 on its official website on March 22, 2024. The TS TET Notification PDF includes the following information:

  • TS TET application form-filling process.
  • TS TET eligibility criteria
  • TS TET Exam Dates
  • TS TET examination centres
  • Exam schedule for Papers 1 and 2 TSTET exam pattern and curriculum.
  • Marking Scheme
  • Selection Process
  • TS TET Certificate Validity

TS TET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Before applying for the TS TET 2024 exam, applicants should confirm that they meet the TSTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for educational requirements and age restrictions. The TS TET eligibility criteria vary for Paper 1 and Paper 2, as shown below:

TS TET Eligibility Criteria for Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)

Applicants applying for Paper 1 must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the TS TET.

  • Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled applicants) and pass in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd), or 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
  • Senior Secondary with a minimum of 45 per cent marks (40 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates) and pass in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) or 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) in case of applicants who have passed or admitted to the DElEd/DEd course prior to the issue of guidelines (23-Dec-2015)
  • Graduate with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled applicants) and pass in Bachelor of Education (BEd)/ Bachelor of Education (Special Education).

TS TET Eligibility Criteria for Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)

Applicants applying for Paper 2 must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the TS TET.

  • Applicants must have a BA/BSc/BCom with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled) and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or Bachelor of Education (BEd Special Education) degree.
  • BA/BSc/BCom with at least 50% marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled applicants) and pass in Bachelor of Education (BEd)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd Special Education) in case of candidates who have passed or admitted to BEd previous to the publication of guidelines (23-Dec-2015).
  • Four-year BAEd/BScEd with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled students)..
  • BE/BTech with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled students) and passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (BEd) or BEd (Special Education).

TS TET 2023 Eligibility: Other Conditions

Take a look at the additional TS TET eligibility criteria below:

  • There is no age limit for applying to the TS TET 2024 exam.
  • Candidates in the last year of BEd exams/Diploma in Elementary Education are also eligible to apply for TS TET 2024.
  • A candidate's diploma/degree course in teacher education should be accredited by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). 
  • Candidates with a diploma in education (special education) or BEd (special education) must have a course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). 
  • Alternatively, an intermediate qualification from the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) of Telangana or an equivalent recognized by BIE is required. Only Telangana State will be considered.
  • There is no limit to the number of attempts a candidate can make to obtain a TS TET certificate.

TS TET 2024 Exam Exemption

The TSTET 2024 examination is not required for upper primary and primary teachers appointed by the local authority or government by NCTE. Applicants who have not been appointed by the government or other authorities must take the TSTET 2024 exam. Candidates working in private schools will need to take the TS TET 2024 exam.

TS TET 2024 Examination Pattern

The TS TET Exam Pattern defines the structure of the question paper. The TS TET Exam Pattern 2024 alters between Papers 1 and 2. See the highlights of the exam pattern below.

  • The TS TET exam consists of 150 objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
  • Each paper consists of 150 marks. A TS TET paper must be completed within 150 minutes (two hours and thirty minutes).

TS TET 2024 Answer Key

The Department of School Education will provide the TS TET Answer Key 2024 on its official website one week after the exam. Candidates must follow the instructions outlined below to download the TS TET Paper 1 & 2 Key 2024:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TS TET - tstet.cgg.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the link that says 'TS TET Final Key Paper 2024'.

Step 3: Select the relevant answer key PDF for Paper 1 or Paper 2 (Mathematics and Science or Social Studies).

Step 4: Review the answers carefully.

Step 5: Download & save the TS TET answer keys in PDF format.

TS TET Results 2024

The TS TET 2024 results will be available on the official website. Following the exam, candidates will be able to access the TS TET 2024 results using their login information, such as their Candidates ID or Journal Number, and date of birth. 

TS TET 2024 Preparation Tips:

Candidates should review the exam pattern before preparing for the TS TET 2024 exam. The preparation advice for aspiring candidates are listed below.

  • Create a timetable that covers the complete TS TET syllabus.
  • Practice the previous year's question papers.
  • Practice accuracy even though there are no negative marks on the exam. Candidates with higher scores have a better chance of gaining jobs in Telangana's government schools.
  • Check section-wise significant issues and develop a strategy around them.
  • Take frequent rests to soothe the mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has TS TET Notification 2024 been released?

Yes, The TS TET Notification 2024 for Telangana State Teaching Eligibility Test-2024 was published on March 27, 2024.

Who administers the TS TET exam?

The Board of Secondary Education, Telangana conducts the TS TET Exam. TS TET is used to evaluate eligibility for recruiting primary educators in the Telangana government, Zila Parishad, aided, unaided, and private schools.

What is the difficulty level of the questions in TS TET Paper 1 and 2?

TS TET Paper 1 and 2 questions range in difficulty from easy to moderate. The questions are aimed to assess candidates' eligibility to teach classes I through V (Paper 1) and VI through VIII (Paper 2) in Telangana government schools.

Can I pay the TS TET application fee via a demand draft?

Candidates cannot pay the TS TET application cost using a demand draft. The TS TET application fee can be paid online using a credit/debit card, net banking, or e-wallet.

Is there a negative marking on the TS TET 2024 exam?

The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) exam does not include negative marking. Each question in the exam is worth one mark, and there is no penalty for incorrect responses. Candidates are advised to answer all of the questions in the exam and not leave any unanswered, as there is no negative marking for erroneous responses.

How are applicants assigned examination centres for the TS TET?

TS TET examination centres are assigned based on the candidate's preferences on the form. It takes place in seven places and covers 29 different subjects.

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