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TS TET Exam Pattern: Exam Highlights, Exam Pattern For Paper 1 & Paper 2, Marking Scheme

Lavanya Joshi

Updated on 04th May, 2024 , 3 min read

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, has prescribed the TSTET Exam Pattern 2024. The TS TET test exam is divided into two papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2. The TS TET Paper 1 is for applicants who want to teach Classes 1–5, whereas Paper 2 is for applicants who want to teach Classes 6–8. Candidates who desire to teach classes 1–8 must take both papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2). The TSTET Exam Pattern 2024 changes between Papers 1 and 2. The TS TET 2024 exam pattern specifies that all questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 

Each question is worth one mark. There are no negative marks in the exam.The Telangana government has extended the date for submitting the TSTET Application Form 2024. Applicants could register and modify their TSTET 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. The TS TET Notification 2024 was announced by the Telangana Government's Department of School Education on March 22, 2024. 

TS TET Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

Before we go into the paper-wise exam pattern, let's have a glimpse at the exam structure's highlights.

Particulars 

TS TET Paper 1 Highlights 

TS TET Paper 2 Highlights

No. of Section/Subject

5

4

Name of Subjects 

Child Development and Pedagogy 

Language-I (Telugu,Urdu,Hindi,Bengali,Kannada,Marathi,Tamil and Gujarati)

Language-II

Mathematics

Environmental Studies

Child Development and Pedagogy 

Language-I (Telugu,Urdu,Hindi,Bengali,Kannada,Marathi,Tamil and Sanskrit)

Language-II

Mathematics and Science or Social Science/Social Studies

Duration of Exam

150 minutes 

150 minutes 

Total Question

150

150

Type of Questions 

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Total Marks 

150

150

Language of Paper 

English and Language-I subjects selected by applicants 

English and Language-I subjects selected by applicants 

 

TS TET Examination Pattern 2024

Check out the TSTET Exam Pattern 2024 for Papers 1 and 2 below:

TS TET Exam Pattern 2024 Paper 1

The TS TET Exam Pattern for Paper 1 is as follows: the question paper will include 150 multiple-choice questions divided into five sections, that applicants must complete in two hours and thirty minutes. View the detailed exam pattern below.

Section 

Number of Question 

Marks

Child Development and Pedagogy 

30

30

Language-I (Telugu,Urdu,Hindi,Bengali,Kannada,Marathi,Tamil and Gujarati)

 

30

30

Language-II

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Environmental Studies

30

30

Total 

150

150

TS TET Exam Pattern for Paper 2:

The TSTET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 includes 150 multiple-choice questions from four parts, which candidates must complete in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Section 

Number of Question 

Marks

Child Development and Pedagogy 

30

30

Language-I (Telugu,Urdu,Hindi,Bengali,Kannada,Marathi,Tamil and Gujarati)

 

30

30

Language-II

30

30

Mathematics and Science or Social Science/Social Studies

30

30

Total 

150

150

TSTET Syllabus 2024

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana has prescribed the TSTET Syllabus for TSTET 2024. The TS TET Syllabus 2024 changes between Papers 1 and 2. The TS TET Paper 1 syllabus covers topics from five sections:

Subjects covered include 

  • Child Development & Pedagogy
  • Language-I 
  • Language-II
  • mathematics
  • Environmental studies

The TS TET Paper 2 covers concepts from four sections:

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language I
  • Language II
  • Math and Science or Social Studies
  • Sciences

TS TET Qualifying Marks 2024

Take a look at the minimal qualifying marks for the TS TET 2024 exam below.

Category 

Passing Marks 

General

60% and above 

OBC

50% and above

SC/ST/PwD

40% and above

TS TET Marking Scheme 2024

Candidates who plan to take the TSTET exam should be aware of the exam's marking scheme. The marking scheme has been provided below for the candidates:

  • Each right answer will receive a +1 mark.
  • No marks will be deducted for wrong responses.
  • There will be no deductions for unanswered questions..

TS TET 2024 Cut-off

Applicants must get the following TS TET cut-off 2024 marks based on their category. Applicants who get the cut-off marks in the TS TET Paper 1 or Paper 2 test will be eligible to receive the certificate. 

TS TET 2024 Certificate

The TS TET-qualified applicants are given their eligibility certificates. The certificate is good for life. The TS TET score is weighted at 20% in Telangana's Teacher Recruitment Tests.

How Do I Prepare for TSTET 2024?

Applicants who want to join government primary and upper primary schools in Telangana must sit the TSTET exam and follow the TS TET Preparation Tips provided below:

  • To be eligible for the TSTET exam, students need to begin preparing for it early.
  • Applicants must devise a strategy that will cover all sections of the course.
  • After reviewing the syllabus, applicants should practice mock examinations and previous year's question papers.
  • Applicants must recognize their weaknesses and strengths. So they can know which section to take first and last.
  • Applicants should take practice exams under exam settings to assess their performance and determine where they went wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the marking scheme for Papers 1 and 2 of the TS TET exam?

In both Papers I and II, one mark is awarded for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for providing inaccurate responses or leaving a question unanswered.

What is the TS TET Exam? Who conducts it?

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana conducts the Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test (TS TET) to evaluate eligibility for teaching positions in Classes 1-8 in Telangana State.

How many papers are used in the TS TET exam?

The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) comprises two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for those who want to teach 1st through 5th grade in Telangana schools. It comprises 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question worth one mark. The exam lasts for 2 hrs and 30 minutes. Paper 2 is for those who want to teach classes 6–8 in Telangana schools. It also includes 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question worth one mark. The exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Is it required to attempt questions in both languages on the TS TET exam?

The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) requires candidates to answer questions in both languages. In Paper 1 of the TS TET exam, the Language 1 component relies on the language chosen by the applicant (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil), while the Language 2 section is based on English. In Paper 2, the Language 1 component is not based on a specific language, however, the Language 2 section relies on English for all candidates. Applicants are required to answer all questions in both language sessions.

Is the TS TET question paper the same for papers 1 and 2?

The TS TET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) question paper differs between Papers 1 and 2. The syllabus and exam schedule for Paper 1 and Paper 2 change, and the questions in each paper are designed to assess the applicants' grasp of various ideas.

How many times is the TS TET exam administered each year?

The TS TET exam is typically held once every year. The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, conducts the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) to determine the eligibility of applicants for appointment as teachers in Telangana State for Classes 1 through 8. TS TET is taken at two levels: level 1 and level 2.

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