AP TET Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for Paper 1 and 2 (PDF)

AP TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, released the AP TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 along with the AP TET July Notification PDF on 02nd July 2024. 

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) is a state-level exam conducted twice a year, providing opportunities to many candidates aspiring to begin their careers in the teaching sector within the state. For 2024, candidates must thoroughly review the complete AP TET Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for both Papers 1 & 2, which are detailed in this article.

Before starting preparation, candidates should familiarize themselves with the AP TET Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, and the number of questions in each paper. Below is a summary of the key details:

AP TET Syllabus 2024 - Highlights

• Organisation: Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
• Name of Examination: AP TET 2024 Exam
• Duration of AP TET Exam: 2.5 hours
• Category: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
• Number of Questions:
  • Paper 1: 150 MCQs
  • Paper 2: 150 MCQs
• Mode of Exam: Online
• Exam Date: 05th to 20th August 2024
• Languages:
  • Language of Exam: English
  • Language-I Options: Kannada, Tamil, Odia, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer
• Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
• Official Website: https://aptet.apcfss.in
  

AP TET Exam Pattern 2024

In this section, applicants can find comprehensive details about the AP TET 2024 Exam Pattern, including exam mode, duration, language, total questions, total marks, marking scheme, and more.

• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• Language: English and the selected language from Kannada, Tamil, Odia, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark per correct answer
• Negative Marking: No negative marking

APTET Exam New Pattern 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) Exam New Pattern 2024 introduces significant changes aimed at improving the evaluation process. The revised pattern includes a more comprehensive syllabus covering child development, pedagogy, language proficiency, and subject-specific knowledge. The exam will now have two papers: Paper I for candidates aspiring to teach Classes I-V, and Paper II for Classes VI-VIII. Each paper will have 150 multiple-choice questions, with a duration of 2.5 hours. The new pattern emphasizes critical thinking and application-based questions to ensure a thorough assessment of candidates' teaching abilities and subject expertise.

AP TET Paper-I (A) Exam Pattern

• Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odia): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language II (English): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Mathematics: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Environmental Studies: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Total: 150 questions, 150 marks

AP TET Paper-I (B) Exam Pattern

• Child Development and Pedagogy (in Special Education): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odia): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language II (English): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Mathematics: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Environmental Studies: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Total: 150 questions, 150 marks

AP TET Paper-II (A) Exam Pattern

• Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odia/Sanskrit): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language II (English): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies OR Languages (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English, Kannada, Odia, Tamil, and Sanskrit): 60 questions, 60 marks
• Total: 150 questions, 150 marks

AP TET Paper-II (B) Exam Pattern

• Child Development and Pedagogy (Special Education): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odia/Sanskrit): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language II (English): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy: 60 questions, 60 marks
• Total: 150 questions, 150 marks

AP TET 2024 Qualifying Marks

Candidates must score above the following qualifying marks to pass the AP TET 2024 examination:

• General: 60% marks and above
• BC: 50% marks and above
• SC/ST/Differently abled (PH) & Ex-servicemen: 40% marks and above

This detailed exam pattern ensures that candidates are well-prepared for the structure and requirements of the AP TET 2024 examination.

AP TET Syllabus 2024

The AP TET Syllabus 2024 has been meticulously designed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of aspiring teachers. The syllabus encompasses various crucial aspects, including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II proficiency, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies for Paper I (Classes I-V), and specific subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies for Paper II (Classes VI-VIII). 

It emphasizes understanding educational psychology, linguistic skills, and subject-specific knowledge. This detailed syllabus aims to assess candidates' conceptual clarity, teaching methodologies, and practical application skills, ensuring that only the most qualified and competent individuals are selected for teaching roles in Andhra Pradesh.

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1

Child Development and Pedagogy

I. Development of Child

1. Childhood:

   • Definition and meaning of childhood, including multiple childhoods and the impact of different parenting and child-rearing styles on child development.

2. Development, Growth & Maturation:

   • Concepts and nature, differences between growth and development.
   • Principles of development and their educational implications.

3. Factors Influencing Development:

   • Biological, psychological, sociological, and emotional factors affecting child development.

4. Dimensions of Development:

   • Physical and motor, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and language development during infancy, early childhood, late childhood, and adolescence.
   • Interrelationships among these dimensions.

5. Theories and Understanding of Development:

   • Key theories by Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Carl Rogers, Erikson.
   • Individual differences: Concept, types (intra and inter-individual), and influencing factors (heredity and environment).

6. Metacognition:

   • Meaning, concept, nature, uses, and aspects of the metacognition process.

7. Development of Personality:

   • Meaning and concept of personality, definitions, characteristics, elements, and factors.
   • Theories of personality and methods for personality assessment (projective and non-projective).

II. Understanding Learning

1. Concept and Nature of Learning:

   • Understanding learning as an input-process-outcome system.

2. Factors of Learning:

   • Personal and environmental factors influencing learning.

3. Approaches to Learning:

   • Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov, Thorndike)
   • Constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky)
   • Gestalt (Kohler, Koffka)
   • Observational Learning (Bandura)

4. Dimensions of Learning:

   • Cognitive, affective, and performance dimensions of learning.

5. Motivation and Sustenance:

   • The role of motivation in learning.

6. Memory and Forgetting:

   • Concepts and processes related to memory and forgetting.

7. Transfer of Learning:

   • Understanding how learning is transferred across contexts and applications.

III. Pedagogical Concerns

1. Teaching and Learning Relationship:

   • The dynamic relationship between teaching, learning, and the learner.

2. Learners in Context:

   • Situating learners within their socio-political and cultural contexts.
   • Understanding children from diverse backgrounds, including children with special needs (CWSN) and inclusive education principles.

3. Pedagogic Methods:

   • Enquiry-based learning, project-based learning, survey, observation, activity-based learning, cooperative, and collaborative learning.

4. Individual and Group Learning:

   • Issues and concerns related to organizing learning in the classroom, including study habits, self-learning, and learning-to-learn skills.

5. Organizing Learning in Heterogeneous Classrooms:

   • Strategies for addressing socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, and interests within classroom groups.

6. Assessment:

   • Distinction between assessment for learning and assessment of learning.
   • Concepts and practices of school-based assessment, continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE).

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Language 1

I. Creator / Compositions

1. Theme:

   • Understanding the central ideas and messages conveyed in various literary works.

2. Characterization:

   • Analysis of characters in literary compositions, their development, and roles in the narrative.

3. Language Style:

   • Examination of the author’s use of language, including tone, style, and linguistic techniques.

II. Literary Genres and Their Characteristics

1. Prose:

   • Characteristics of different types of prose, such as essays, short stories, novels, and biographies.

2. Poetry:

   • Understanding different forms of poetry, including sonnets, free verse, and haikus, and their specific characteristics.

3. Drama:

   • Elements of drama, including tragedy, comedy, and farce, and their distinguishing features.

4. Folklore:

   • Study of folk tales, myths, and legends, and their cultural significance.

III. Language Elements and Grammar

1. Word Structure:

   • Prefixes and Suffixes: Understanding how they alter the meaning of root words.

2. Word Differences:

   • Gender, Cause, Tense: Grammatical variations and their correct usage in sentences.

3. Word Variations:

   • Different forms and functions of words in different contexts.

4. Word Meaning:

   • Synonyms and Antonyms: Identifying words with similar and opposite meanings.

   • Understanding the nuances of words with multiple meanings.

5. Word Introduction:

   • Similar, Tadbhav, Indigenous, and Foreign Words: Recognizing the origin and evolution of words in the language.

6. Sentence Structure:

   • Proper construction and analysis of sentences, including subject-verb agreement and clause usage.

7. Speech:

   • Concatenation: Understanding the linking of words and phrases to form coherent speech.

8. Idioms and Proverbs:

   • Familiarity with commonly used idioms and proverbs, their meanings, and appropriate usage in context.

This comprehensive syllabus for Language 1 aims to equip candidates with a deep understanding of literary elements, grammar, and linguistic nuances necessary for effective teaching and communication.

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Language 2

I. Grammar and Language Structure

1. Parts of Speech:

   • Detailed understanding of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

2. Tenses:

   • Comprehensive study of past, present, and future tenses, including their forms and usages.

3. Active and Passive Voice:

   • Conversion between active and passive voice, and their appropriate uses.

4. Prepositions and Articles:

   • Proper usage of prepositions and articles in sentences.

5. Degrees of Comparison:

   • Understanding and usage of positive, comparative, and superlative degrees.

6. Clauses:

   • Types of clauses (main, subordinate) and their functions in sentences.

7. Verbs:

   • Main Verbs
   • Auxiliary Verbs
   • Phrasal Verbs

8. Adverbs:

   • Types and uses of adverbs.

9. Conjunctions:

   • Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions and their roles in sentence construction.

10. Direct and Indirect Speech:

    • Conversion between direct and indirect speech.

11. Questions and Question Tags:

    • Formation and usage of questions and question tags.

12. Types of Sentences:

    • Simple, compound, and complex sentences.
    • Synthesis of sentences.

13. Phrases:

    • Different types of phrases and their uses.

14. Composition:

    • Letter writing.
    • Précis writing.

15. Reading Comprehension:

    • Techniques for understanding and analyzing passages.

16. Vocabulary:

    • Antonyms, synonyms, and correct spellings.

17. Correction of Sentences:

    • Identifying and correcting grammatical errors in sentences.

II. Methodology

1. Aspects of English:

   • History and Nature: Evolution and significance of the English language.
   • Importance: The role of English as a second language.
   • Principles: Core principles guiding the teaching and learning of English.

2. Problems of Teaching / Learning English:

   • Common challenges and effective strategies to overcome them.

3. Objectives of Teaching English:

   • Goals and outcomes expected from English language teaching.

4. Development of Language Skills:

   • Listening: Techniques to enhance listening skills.
   • Speaking: Methods to improve speaking abilities.
   • Reading: Strategies for effective reading.
   • Writing: Approaches to develop writing skills.

5. Communicative Skills:

   • Imparting Values: Using communication to teach values and ethics.

This comprehensive syllabus for Language 2 ensures that candidates are well-prepared to teach English effectively, with a strong foundation in grammar, language structure, and teaching methodology.

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Mathematics

I. Number System

• Natural Numbers: Definition and properties.

• Whole Numbers: Understanding whole numbers and their characteristics.

• Integers: Operations and properties of integers.

• Rational Numbers: Concept and place value.

II. Fractions

• Concept of Fractions: Understanding parts of a whole.

• Proper Fractions: Definition and examples.

III. Arithmetic

• Unitary Method: Problem-solving using the unitary approach.

• Averages: Calculating the mean of a set of numbers.

• Ratio & Proportion: Understanding and solving ratio and proportion problems.

• Percentages: Calculating and applying percentages in various contexts.

IV. Geometry

• Basic Ideas of Geometry: Introduction to 2D and 3D shapes.

• Types of Angles: Acute, obtuse, right, and other angle types.

• Construction and Measurement: Techniques for constructing and measuring lines and angles.

• Triangles: Properties and types of triangles.

V. Measurements

• Standard Units: Length, area, weight, capacity, and time.

• Surface Area and Volume: Calculations for cubes and cuboids.

VI. Data Applications

• Introduction to Data: Understanding data and its importance.

• Data Presentation: Methods of presenting data.

• Frequency Distribution Table: Preparation and interpretation.

• Bar Graph: Creating and analyzing bar graphs.

VII. Algebra

• Introduction to Algebra: Basic concepts and terminology.

• Constants, Variables, Expressions, Polynomials: Definitions and examples.

• Identities and Equations: Understanding and solving linear equations in one variable.

• Exponents and Powers: Rules and applications.

VIII. Mensuration

• Measuring Length, Weight, Capacity, Time: Techniques and standard units.

• Area and Symmetry: Line and rotational symmetry, calculating area.

• Perimeter: Calculating the perimeter of various shapes including triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezium, parallelogram, circle, and polygons.

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Environmental Studies (EVS)

I. My Family

• Family Structure: Understanding family trees, migration, and changes in family structures (nuclear and joint families).

• Festivals: Importance and celebration of various festivals.

II. Work & Play

• Occupations: Different types of jobs and child labor issues.

• Games: Local, national, and international games, martial arts.

• Effects on Respiration and Breathing: Physical impact of games.

• Fairs and Circus: Cultural significance and enjoyment.

III. Plants and Animals

• Surroundings: Plants and animals in our environment.

IV. Our Food

• Types of Food: Various food types and their sources.

• Food Storage: Methods of storing grains, vegetables, and other foods.

• Animal Husbandry: Role and importance in food production.

• Nutrients and Deficiency Diseases: Understanding essential nutrients and related diseases.

V. Shelter

• Need for Shelter: Importance of having a home.

• Types of Houses: Various types of homes and their characteristics.

• Electrical Appliances: Usage and importance.

• Social Life in Insects: Social structures of ants and honey bees.

• Animal Shelters: Different types of shelters for animals.

VI. Mapping

• Geography: Understanding directions, mandal, district, state, and country mapping.

VII. History and Culture of India

• Evolution of Man: Prehistoric periods and human development.

VIII. Our Country (India)

• Geography: Location, area, physical features, climate, and natural resources.

• Historical Places: Important historical sites in India.

• Population: Demographic information and significance.

• Continents and Oceans: Global geography and understanding of the world.

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2

Child Development and Pedagogy

• Similar as Paper-I

Language I

• Similar as Paper-I

Language II: English

• Similar as Paper-I

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AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Mathematics

I. Number System

• Prime and Composite Numbers: Understanding and identifying prime and composite numbers.

II. Algebra

• Introduction to Algebra: Basic concepts and terminology in algebra.

III. Sets

• Concept of Set: Definition and examples.

• Set Language: Terminology and notation.

• Empty Set: Definition and properties.

• Finite and Infinite Sets: Understanding the differences.

• Subset and Equality of Sets: Identifying subsets and equal sets.

• Cardinal Number of Set: Understanding and calculating cardinality.

• Set Operations: Union, intersection, and difference of sets.

• Representation of Sets: Various methods of representing sets.

• Venn Diagrams: Creation and interpretation, properties.

IV. Geometry

• History of Geometry: Development and contributions, particularly from India.

• Euclid Geometry: Basics and principles.

• Lines and Angles: Types, properties, and constructions.

• Similar Triangles: Criteria for similarity and properties.

V. Coordinate Geometry

• Coordinates of a Point: Understanding the coordinate system.

• Plotting of Points: Graphical representation.

• Linear Equations in Two Variables: Representation of equations of the form $ax+by+c=0$ on Cartesian planes.

VI. Mensuration

• Perimeter and Area: Calculation for squares and rectangles.

• Area of Triangle: Methods to calculate.

VII. Data Handling (Statistics and Probability)

• Collection and Classification of Data: Techniques and methods.

• Frequency Distribution Table: Preparation and interpretation.

VIII. Trigonometry

• Introduction to Trigonometry: Basic concepts and terminology.

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AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Science

I. Natural Resources

• Air and Water: Importance, uses, and pollution of water.

II. Our Universe

• Solar and Lunar Eclipses: Understanding phenomena.

• Constellations and Zodiac: Basics of star patterns.

• Space Travel: Milestones and significance.

• Solar System: Components and their characteristics.

• Satellites, Stars, Comets: Identification and properties.

• Earth: Unique features and significance.

III. Light

• How We See Objects: Basic principles of light and vision.

IV. Sound Mechanics

• Kinematics and Dynamics: Basics of motion and forces.

V. Magnetism

• Natural and Artificial Magnets: Types and properties.

• Methods of Magnetization: Techniques and applications.

• Magnetic Induction and Field: Concepts and visualization.

• Magnetic Lines of Force: Characteristics and significance.

VI. Electricity

• Electric Circuit: Components and functionality.

• Primary Cells: Types and uses.

• Conductors and Insulators: Properties and applications.

• Electric Charge, Field, and Potential: Basic concepts.

• Ohm's Law: Principles and calculations.

VII. Matter Around Us

• States of Matter: Solid, liquid, and gas.

• Laws of Chemical Combination: Fundamental laws.

• Chemical Calculations: Stoichiometry and related concepts.

• Physical Change: Examples and explanations.

VIII. Atomic Structure

• Atoms and Molecules: Basic structure and properties.

• Elements and Atomicity: Definitions and characteristics.

IX. Metallurgy

• Extraction of Metals: Methods and steps involved.

• Reactivity of Metals: Impact on extraction processes.

X. Plant World

• Types of Plants: Classification and examples.

• Parts of a Plant: Functions and significance.

• Seed Dispersal: Mechanisms and importance.

• Fibers from Plants: Types and uses.

• Reproduction: Asexual, sexual, and vegetative propagation.

• Nutrition and Photosynthesis: Processes and importance.

• Excretion and Respiration: Mechanisms in plants.

• Economic Importance of Plants: Uses in various industries.

XI. Microbes

• Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Protozoa: Types and characteristics.

• Useful and Harmful Microbes: Roles in ecosystems.

• Microbial Diseases: Impact on plants and animals.

XII. Our Environment

• Biotic and Abiotic Factors: Definitions and interactions.

• Natural Resources and Biodiversity: Importance and conservation.

• Ecosystems: Types and functions.

• Pollution: Air, water, and soil pollution causes and effects.

• Nutrient Cycles: Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles.

AP TET Syllabus 2024 for Social Science

I. Diversity on the Earth

• Globe: Understanding oceans, continents, latitudes, and longitudes.

• Origin of Earth: Study of the earth’s origin and its realms (lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere).

• Landforms: Types and formation of different landforms.

• Earth's Movements: Effects of the earth's movements on seasons and climates.

• Interior of the Earth: Structure and composition.

• Solar Energy: Understanding insolation, temperature measurement, and terrestrial radiation.

• Polar Regions: Characteristics and significance.

• Elements of Climate: Types of rainfall and climatic elements.

• Europe and Africa: Their physical features, climate, forests, wildlife, population, agriculture, minerals, industries, transportation, trade, exports, and imports.

• Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh: Physical features, rivers, water sources, seasons, forests, climate factors, floods, droughts, soils, electricity, agriculture, mineral wealth, industries, population, literacy rates, density, settlements, and migration.

• Disaster Management: Types of disasters including droughts, accidents, terrorism threats, and human-induced disasters.

II. Production, Exchange, and Livelihoods

• Livelihood of Earliest People: Sites in Andhra Pradesh, domestication, and settled life.

• Agriculture: Types of farming and crop production.

• Production and Employment: Sectors of the economy, National Income (GDP), Per Capita Income, Human Development Index (HDI), employment sectors, and the impact of technology on the economy.

• Public Health and Government: Healthcare services, public and private health insurance.

• Globalization: Economic exchanges, MNCs, foreign trade, factors enabling globalization, WTO, and IMF impact.

• Food Security and Nutritional Status: Public Distribution System (PDS), sustainable development, and equity in development.

III. Political Systems and Governance

• Tribal Panchayat System: Present local body system (Gram Panchayat, Mandal Parishad, and Zilla Parishad) and urban governments, their formation and functions.

• Emergence of Kingdoms and Republics: History of empires such as the Mauryas, Rajputs, Rastrakutas, Cholas, Deccan kingdoms, Satavahana, Kushans, and Guptas.

• Regional Kingdoms: History of Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empires, and Qutub Shahis.

• Mughals, Asafjahis, and British Empire: Impact of landlords and tenants under British, Nizam, and Mughal rule.

IV. Social Organization and Inequities

• Diversity in India: Understanding gender inequalities, sex ratio, employment status of women, and women protection acts.

• Caste Discrimination: Historical reformers and their initiatives.

• Abolition of Zamindari System: Rural poverty post-independence, land ceiling, and Bhoodan Movement.

• Poverty: Rural distress, chronic hunger, food inequality, and measures for poverty elimination.

• Human Rights and Fundamental Rights: Right to Information, Right to Education, and Lok Adalat.

• Social Movements: Civil Rights movement in the USA, Green Peace movements, Bhopal gas disaster, Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBM), meira paibi, and the Human Rights Movement in the USSR.

Candidates preparing for the AP TET Exam must download the APTET Syllabus PDFs for each paper, which have been released by the officials. The direct download links have been provided on the official website.

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To prepare effectively for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test, it's crucial to download AP TET Syllabus PDF 2024. This comprehensive document covers all necessary topics for both Paper I and Paper II, including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language proficiency, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.

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Candidates can find detailed information on the new pattern and subject-specific requirements. By downloading the AP TET Syllabus PDF 2024, aspiring teachers can ensure they are well-prepared for the exam. Make sure to download AP TET Syllabus PDF 2024 today to stay ahead in your preparation and achieve success in the examination.