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APTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test

Sections
5
Topics
36
Sub-topics
252
Stages
5

The APTET (Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 36 topics and 252 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Telugu (Lang I), Paper I — English (Lang II) and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

APTET is conducted by the Commissioner of School Education, Andhra Pradesh for eligibility to teach Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) in government and aided schools of AP. Two papers: Paper 1A (Class 1-5) and Paper 2A (Class 6-8). Each paper: 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours, no negative marking. Conducted in Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil media. Subjects: CDP, Telugu/Urdu (Lang I), English (Lang II), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Paper 1) or Maths & Science / Social Studies (Paper 2).

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + APTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

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  • AP SCERT Framework for Child Development

    AP School Education Department, Badi Pata Curriculum, AP State Curriculum Framework 2024, AP Educational Research Initiatives, NEP 2020 Implementation in AP

    ~4 marks
  • Principles of Development (AP Context)

    AP SCERT Definition, Telugu-medium Applications, AP Badi Pata Learner Profile, AP Rural vs Urban Child, AP Tribal (Lambada, Koya, Chenchu) Considerations

    ~4 marks
  • Theories of Development (AP Badi Pata Focus)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Kohlberg, Bandura, Bronfenbrenner, Indian Psychology (Yoga, Patanjali), AP Application

    ~4 marks
  • Cognitive Development (AP SCERT Approach)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, Brain-based Learning, Telugu Cognition, AP Badi Pata Pedagogy

    ~4 marks
  • Learning Theories (AP Badi Pata Methods)

    Behaviorist, Cognitive, Constructivist, Humanistic, AP Activity-Based Learning, Nali-Kali (Adapted for AP), AP TLM Approach

    ~4 marks
  • Personality Development (AP Perspective)

    Freud, Erikson, Allport, Cattell, Big Five, Telugu Samskara-achara, AP Cultural Personality, Mental Health

    ~4 marks
  • Assessment

    Formative, Summative, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation, AP CCE Manual, NEP 2020 Reforms, AP Achievement Survey

    ~4 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + APTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

High-weightage APTET topics

  1. 1Telugu Aksharamala (Alphabet)Paper I~5 marks
  2. 2Telugu Sandhi RulesPaper I~5 marks
  3. 3Telugu Samasa (Compound Words)Paper I~5 marks
  4. 4Telugu Sahityam (Literature)Paper I~5 marks
  5. 5Telugu Bhasha Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata)Paper I~5 marks
  6. 6English GrammarPaper I~5 marks
  7. 7English Reading ComprehensionPaper I~5 marks
  8. 8English VocabularyPaper I~5 marks

APTET section-wise syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — CDP · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • AP SCERT Framework for Child Development
  • Principles of Development (AP Context)
  • Theories of Development (AP Badi Pata Focus)
  • Cognitive Development (AP SCERT Approach)
  • Learning Theories (AP Badi Pata Methods)
  • Personality Development (AP Perspective)
  • Assessment
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Telugu (Lang I) · 5 topics · 35 sub-topics

  • Telugu Aksharamala (Alphabet)
  • Telugu Sandhi Rules
  • Telugu Samasa (Compound Words)
  • Telugu Sahityam (Literature)
  • Telugu Bhasha Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — English (Lang II) · 5 topics · 35 sub-topics

  • English Grammar
  • English Reading Comprehension
  • English Vocabulary
  • English Writing Skills
  • English Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Mathematics · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • Number System (AP Math Magic)
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Measurement (AP Traditional Units)
  • Geometry & Patterns (AP Muggulu Kolam)
  • Data Handling (AP Local Data)
  • Patterns & Algebra (AP Muggulu Patterns)
  • Math Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — EVS · 12 topics · 84 sub-topics

  • EVS Foundations
  • Family & Community (AP Context)
  • Food & Nutrition (AP Traditional Foods)
  • Water & Sanitation (AP Water Bodies)
  • Shelter & Clothing (AP Traditional)
  • Transport & Communication (AP Network)
  • AP Environment & Biodiversity
  • AP History
  • AP Geography
  • AP Culture
  • AP Polity & Administration
  • AP Economy
Full Paper I syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the APTET syllabus?

The APTET syllabus has 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 36 topics and 252 sub-topics.

What is the APTET exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + APTET Certificate (valid 5 years). Stages: Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Telugu (Lang I), Paper I — English (Lang II), Paper I — Mathematics, Paper I — EVS.

How many questions come from each APTET section?

Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which APTET topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Telugu Aksharamala (Alphabet) (Paper I, ~5 marks), Telugu Sandhi Rules (Paper I, ~5 marks), Telugu Samasa (Compound Words) (Paper I, ~5 marks), Telugu Sahityam (Literature) (Paper I, ~5 marks), Telugu Bhasha Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata) (Paper I, ~5 marks).

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Is this the official APTET syllabus?

It is compiled from the official APTET notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.