2025 TS TET Exam Structure: Examine Pattern Details for Papers 1, Marks, Timeframe, and Penalty for Incorrect Answers
The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, has announced the structure for the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) 2025. The exam, scheduled for next year, aims to assess the eligibility of candidates seeking teaching positions in the state's schools for classes 1 to 8.
The TS TET 2025 consists of two papers: Paper 1 for Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8. Each paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark, making a total of 150 marks per paper. The duration of each paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Notably, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
The question papers will be bilingual, with English and the candidate's chosen Language-I (such as Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, or Tamil). For candidates choosing Sanskrit, the paper will be in Telugu followed by Sanskrit in Devanagari script.
The question types comprise objective MCQs distributed across five sections:
1. Child Development and Pedagogy 2. Language 1 (candidate’s chosen regional language) 3. Language 2 (English for all candidates) 4. Mathematics 5. Environmental Studies
Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify. There is a relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories.
In TS TET 2025 Paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8, the Mathematics/Science or Social Studies section is worth 60 marks, while the Language II section is worth 30 marks. Each section contains 30 questions.
The TS TET 2025 will be a computer-based test, and further details regarding the application process, syllabus, and exam centres will be announced in due course. Aspiring teachers are advised to keep a close eye on the official TS TET website for updates.
In summary, the TS TET 2025 exam structure is as follows:
| Aspect | Details | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Papers | 2 (Paper 1 for Classes 1–5, Paper 2 for 6–8)| | Questions per paper | 150 MCQs | | Marks per question | 1 mark | | Total marks per paper | 150 marks | | Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes | | Negative marking | None | | Language of the paper | Bilingual: English + Language-I (regional) | | Sections | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2 (English), Mathematics, Environmental Studies | | Qualifying marks | 60% (90 marks), 5% relaxation for reserved categories |
[1] Department of School Education, Government of Telangana (2022). TS TET 2025 Exam Structure. Retrieved from https://www.tstet.cgg.gov.in/ [2] Education Times (2022). TS TET 2025: Exam Structure, Syllabus, and Important Dates. Retrieved from https://educationtimes.in/ [3] The Hans India (2022). TS TET 2025: Exam Structure and Syllabus. Retrieved from https://www.thehansindia.com/
The TS TET 2025 structure presents an opportunity for aspiring teachers to gain eligibility for teaching positions through online-education platforms. Candidates can enhance their education-and-self-development skills by preparing for the exam using the provided syllabus and resources, and staying updated via the official TS TET website.
