Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh — Department of School Education
| Application Start | 05 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 05 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date | 05 Aug 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Result Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Post Name | Teacher (APTET) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | D.El.Ed / B.Ed / D.Ed (Special Education) / B.Ed (Special Education) |
| Application Fee | 1000 per paper |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by 20% weightage in TRT |
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has officially released the notification for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) June 2026. This examination is a mandatory requirement for candidates aspiring to be teachers in state-run schools. Candidates who qualify receive a certificate valid for a lifetime, per NCTE guidelines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Commencement | 2026-06-05 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-07-05 |
| Online Mock Test Availability | 2026-07-15 |
| Hall Ticket Download | 2026-07-25 |
| Examination Window | 2026-08-05 to 2026-08-21 |
| Initial Answer Key Release | 2026-08-24 |
| Final Results Declaration | 2026-09-15 |
Eligibility depends on the specific paper for which the candidate is appearing. Generally, candidates must hold a D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or equivalent qualification as prescribed by the NCTE. Final semester students of these courses are permitted to appear for the exam.
| Paper | Target Classes | Qualification Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-1A | I-V (Regular) | Intermediate (50%) + D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed |
| Paper-1B | I-V (Special) | Intermediate (50%) + D.Ed Special Education |
| Paper-2A | VI-VIII (Regular) | Graduation (50%) + B.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed |
| Paper-2B | VI-VIII (Special) | Graduation (50%) + B.Ed (Special Education) |
Note: SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates receive a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for the intermediate/graduation requirement.
The APTET consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. The exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Qualifying marks are set at 60% for OC/EWS, 50% for BC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories. The APTET score carries 20% weightage in the final Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT).
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the APTET examination.
Yes, candidates can appear for multiple papers, provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria for each, with a fee of ₹1,000 applicable for each paper.
The certificate awarded to qualified candidates is valid for a lifetime, as per the NCTE guidelines dated 2021-06-09.
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.