AP TET 2022 Detailed Eligibility Criteria

By Karishma Singh|Updated : June 22nd, 2022

AP TET 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is a state-level examination conducted once a year to determine the eligibility of the candidates for the post of primary and upper primary teachers in government schools in Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has released a notification for AP TET 2022 and candidates need to know the detailed AP TET Eligibility Criteria before applying for the post.

Candidates need to meet all the AP TET eligibility criteria to appear for the AP TET 2022 exam. The AP TET eligibility will be based on different parameters which are described in detail below.

AP TET 2022 Overview

The AP TET is conducted by Andhra Pradesh School Education Department once a year. The main objective of conducting this test is to assess the eligibility of the candidates aspiring to become government teachers. Interest candidates can check out the following table to get all such basic and relevant information about the AP TET 2022 Recruitment at a glance.

Name of the ExaminationAndhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
Conducting BodyAndhra Pradesh School Education Department
Examination LevelPaper-I and Paper-II
Exam Duration2 hours and 30 Minutes

AP TET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates filling up the AP TET application form must go through the AP TET age limit, AP TET educational qualification, and age relaxation to avoid the application cancellation later. The AP TET eligibility criteria are accompanied by the notification PDF.

AP TET 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Download PDF

AP TET 2022 Eligibility Criteria for Paper-1

Paper

Educational Qualification

APTET Paper-I (A)

  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR
  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) by the NCTE (Recognition norms and procedure), Regulations, 2002 OR
  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR
  • Graduation and two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR 
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) OR
  • Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed/M.Ed.

APTET Paper-I (B)

  • Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two-year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the categories of disability OR 
  • Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one-year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the categories of disability. OR 
  • Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. OR 
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. OR
  • Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. OR
  • Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. OR 
  • Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment. OR
  • Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in the Education of Children with Special Needs. OR
  • Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months of Certificate courses in Education of Children with Special Needs. OR
  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one-year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. OR
  • Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.
 
AP TET 2022 Eligibility Criteria for Paper-2
 
PaperEducational Qualification
APTET Paper-II (A) (Mathematics and Science Teachers / Social Studies Teachers)
  • At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed. OR
  • Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education under the NCTE recognition norms and procedure Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. OR
  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) OR
  • Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) OR
  • Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.
APTET Paper-II (B) (Language Teachers)
  • Graduation with Language is concerned as one of the Optional Subjects. OR
  • Bachelor of Oriental Language (or its equivalent)OR
  • Graduation in Literature (OR) Post Graduation in Language concerned and
  • Language Pandit Training Certificate/ B.Ed with Language concerned as one of the Methodologies, in respect of Language Teachers.
APTET Paper-II (B) (Special School)
  • Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability: Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in
  • Visual impairment/ Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.

PSTET Age Limit:

The minimum age limit to apply for the PSTET exam 2021-22 is 18 years. However, there is no upper age limit for the candidates aspiring to apply for the PSTET 2021-22 exam.

Age Limit
Minimum Age Limit18 years
Maximum Age LimitNo upper age limit

Number of Attempts:

  • There shall be no limitation on the number of attempts.

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FAQs on AP TET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates need to fulfil the AP TET qualification to be eligible for the Andhra Pradesh TET Exam. The candidates need to have a graduated with Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Education. Check the detailed eligibility criteria in the mentioned article.

  • The minimum age for the AP TET exam is 18 years. There is no maximum age limit for the AP TET 2022 Exam. Candidates can check the above article to check the detailed age limit criteria.

  • There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the AP TET exam. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish till they are overage for AP TET.

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