TSTET Exam

The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test TSTET Exam is an examination conducted in the Indian state of Telangana to determine the eligibility of individuals to teach in the government schools of the state. The test is conducted by the Telangana Education Department and is conducted twice a year. The TSTET exam is conducted in two papers—Paper 1 for candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for candidates aspiring to teach classes 6 to 8.

TSTET Notification

The notification for the TSTET exam is released twice a year, usually in the months of February and August. The notification contains all the details regarding the exam such as the eligibility criteria, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, application fees and other important details.

TSTET Important Dates

Aspect: Apply Online Start Date: February/August

Aspect: Apply Online Last Date: March/September

Aspect: Apply Online Link: http://tstet.cgg.gov.in/

Aspect: Download Admit Card Date: April/October

Aspect: Written Exam Dates: May/November

Aspect: Official Website Link: http://tstet.cgg.gov.in/

TSTET Exam Pattern

Paper 1

Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Tamil)	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30

 Paper 2

Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Tamil)	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science Teacher)	60	60
Social Studies/Social Science (For Social Studies/Social Science Teacher)	60	60

 TSTET Syllabus

The syllabus for the TSTET exam is broadly divided into two parts—Paper 1 and Paper 2. For Paper 1, the syllabus includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Tamil), Language II (English), Mathematics and Environmental Studies. For Paper 2, the syllabus includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Tamil), Language II (English), Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science Teachers) and Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science Teachers).

Paper 1: Child Development and Pedagogy: Learning and Pedagogy, Understanding Children with Special Needs, Concept of Inclusive Education, Development of Learner. Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Tamil): Unseen Passages, Comprehension and Retell Lecture, Reading Comprehension. Language II (English): Unseen Passages, Comprehension and Retell Lecture, Reading Comprehension. Mathematics: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics and Probability. Environmental Studies: The Living World, The World of Plants, The World of Animals, Our Environment, Our Health and Hygiene.

Paper 2: Child Development and Pedagogy: Learning and Pedagogy, Understanding Children with Special Needs, Concept of Inclusive Education, Development of Learner. Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Tamil): Unseen Passages, Comprehension and Retell Lecture, Reading Comprehension. Language II (English): Unseen Passages, Comprehension and Retell Lecture, Reading Comprehension. Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science Teachers): Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics and Probability, Physical Science, Life Science. Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science Teachers): History, Geography, Political Science, Economics.

TSTET What to Read for Exam

Candidates should read the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) syllabus thoroughly and prepare for the exam accordingly. They should practice previous year question papers and mock tests to get an idea of the type and level of questions asked in the exam.

TSTET Previous Papers

Candidates can access the previous year question papers of the TSTET exam from the official website of the Telangana Education Department. These question papers can be used to practice and prepare for the exam.

TSTET Books

The following books are recommended for preparation for the TSTET exam:
1. Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) Guide by RPH Editorial Board.
2. TSTET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) Solved Papers by Arihant Experts.
3. Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) Paper I and II Guide by Disha Experts.
4. Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) Exam Guide by Upkar Prakashan.

TSTET Selection Process

The selection process for the TSTET exam consists of the following stages:
1. Application Form: Candidates must fill the application form and submit it before the last date.
2. Admit Card: Admit cards are released after the completion of the application process.
3. Written Exam: The written exam is conducted on the scheduled date.
4. Answer Key: Answer keys are released after the completion of the exam.
5. Result: The result is declared based on the performance in the exam.
6. Cutoff: Cutoff marks are released after the declaration of the result.

TSTET Preparation Tips

The following tips can be used to prepare for the TSTET exam:
1. Read the syllabus thoroughly and understand the topics and concepts required for the exam.
2. Make a study plan and stick to it.
3. Solve previous year question papers and mock tests to get an idea of the type and level of questions asked in the exam.
4. Focus on the topics that are important for the exam.
5. Take regular breaks to keep your mind fresh.
6. Prepare short notes for quick revision.

TSTET Exam Analysis

The TSTET exam is conducted in two papers—Paper 1 for candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for candidates aspiring to teach classes 6 to 8. The exam is of moderate difficulty level and the questions asked are mainly from the syllabus prescribed by the Telangana Education Department. The exam tests the candidates’ knowledge of the subjects and their ability to apply the concepts. Time management is important as the exam is conducted in a limited amount of time.

TSTET Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the TSTET exam is as follows:
1. Age: Candidates should be between 18 to 34 years.
2. Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or any other equivalent degree from a recognized university.

TSTET How to Apply Online?

Candidates can apply for the TSTET exam online by following the steps given below:
1. Visit the official website of the Telangana Education Department.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link.
3. Fill the application form with all the required details.
4. Upload the requisite documents.
5. Pay the application fees.
6. Submit the application form.

TSTET Application Fees

The application fees for the TSTET exam is Rs 500 for General/ OBC candidates and Rs 250 for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates.

TSTET Admit Card

The admit cards for the TSTET exam are released on the official website of the Telangana Education Department. Candidates can download the admit cards by entering their registration number and date of birth.

TSTET Answer Key

The answer keys for the TSTET exam are released after the completion of the exam. Candidates can download the answer keys from the official website of the Telangana Education Department.

TSTET Result

The result for the TSTET exam is declared on the official website of the Telangana Education Department. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number.

TSTET Cutoff

The cutoff marks for the TSTET exam is released after the declaration of the result. Candidates must score more than or equal to the cutoff marks to be declared as qualified in the exam.

TSTET FAQs

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for the TSTET exam?
A. The eligibility criteria for the TSTET exam is as follows: Candidates should be between 18 to 34 years and must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or any other equivalent degree from a recognized university.

Q. How much is the application fees for the TSTET exam?
A. The application fees for the TSTET exam is Rs 500 for General/ OBC candidates and Rs 250 for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates.

Q. When is the TSTET exam held?
A. The TSTET exam is held twice a year, usually in the months of February and August.

Q. What is the selection process for the TSTET exam?
A. The selection process for the TSTET exam consists of the following stages: application form, admit card, written exam, answer key, result and cutoff.