The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has set the qualifying marks for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2025. Students who want to become teachers in Andhra Pradesh schools must pass this exam. The AP TET 2025 exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) . It will take place from December 10, 2025 , to December 21, 2025 . Candidates need to get minimum marks in their category to receive the teaching eligibility certificate. This certificate is valid for a lifetime.
The AP TET exam helps decide if a person is fit to teach. It is not for getting a job directly but makes you eligible to apply for teaching jobs later. Students appearing for the exam should know the passing marks required for their category. These marks change depending on whether a candidate belongs to the General, BC, SC, ST, Differently abled, or Ex-Service category.
AP TET 2025 Passing Marks by Category
The minimum marks needed to pass the AP TET 2025 exam are different for each category. These marks are out of a total of 150 marks for each paper. Here are the details:
| Category | Pass Percentage (in %) | Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) |
| OC (General) | 60 | 90 |
| BC | 50 | 75 |
| SC/ST/Differently abled (PH)/Ex-S | 40 | 60 |
For example, if you are from the General (OC) category, you must score at least 90 marks out of 150. If you are from the BC category, you need at least 75 marks. For SC, ST, Differently abled (PH), or Ex-Service candidates, the passing mark is 60 out of 150.
About the AP TET 2025 Exam
The AP TET 2025 is an online exam conducted at various centers across Andhra Pradesh. It is purely a qualifying examination. This means that candidates only need to secure the minimum passing marks for their category. There is no rank list created based on these scores that leads directly to a job.
Exam Structure and Scoring
- The exam has a total of 150 marks for each paper.
- All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) . This means for each question, you choose one correct answer from the given options.
- There is no negative marking in the AP TET exam. This is good news for students, as marks will not be cut for wrong answers.
- Candidates get one mark for every correct answer.
Number of Attempts
There is no limit to how many times a candidate can take the AP TET exam. If you do not get the desired score or pass in your first attempt, you can try again in future exams. This rule allows candidates to improve their scores and qualify.
AP TET 2025 Results
The results for the AP TET 2025 exam are expected to be announced around 15 days after the exams finish. Candidates can check their results on the official AP TET website. The results will be shown as a scorecard. This scorecard will provide detailed information about a candidate's performance in the exam.
Students should keep checking the official website for updates on the results and other important announcements related to the AP TET 2025.
