APTET Eligibility Criteria 2024- Check Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Domicile Weightage

APTET Eligibility Criteria 2024

APTET Eligibility Criteria 2024: The eligibility criteria for APTET 2024 has been released on the official website of APTET @aptet.apcfss.in along with the notification regarding the conduction of the APTET 2024 exam. APTET eligibility criteria based on the information provided by the exam conducting body for the session 2024-25 are explained here in a detailed manner. Candidates aspiring to appear for the APTET 2024 exam must note that the official notification for the same is expected shortly.

Before filling out the APTET Application Form 2024, it is mandatory to check the eligibility criteria. Only the eligible candidates can register for the APTET Exam. On the other hand, candidates who have already cleared TET in the last seven years can either appear for the exam to improve his/her/their score or exempt themselves from the same. It is advisable to appear for the APTET 2024 Exam and improve the score, as there will be a 20% weightage in the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Commission (AP DSC). All the details about APTET eligibility criteria can be checked below.

APTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Paper I (Class I to V)

According to the conditions specified by NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education), the eligibility criteria for APTET Paper I is as follows -

• The minimum qualification required to appear for Paper I of APTET 2024 exam is Intermediate or Class 12^th. The candidates should have at least 50% (45% for SC/ ST/ BC) in Intermediate.
• Along with the Intermediate, the candidates should have passed D.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) or Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Diploma in Special Education.
• Candidates who have passed Intermediate and D.Ed/ B.El.Ed must note that the minimum marks required in Intermediate for General category is 45% and 40% for SC/ ST/ BC.
• Candidates who are pursuing final-year D.Ed/ B.EI.Ed/ Diploma in Special Education can also appear for APTET 2024.

APTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Paper IIA (Class VI-VIII)

According to the guidelines of NCTE, the eligibility criteria for APTET Paper II is as follows -

Eligibility for Mathematics & Science/ Social Studies Teacher

1. The candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% of marks (40% for SC/ ST/ BC).
2. Along with the Bachelor’s degree, the candidates must have passed B.Ed.
3. Candidates who have passed Integrated B.A. B.Ed/ B.Sc B.Ed are also eligible to appear for APTET Paper-II (Mathematics and Social Studies).
4. Candidates who are pursuing final-year B.Ed/ Integrated B.Ed are also eligible to take the test.

Eligibility for Language Teachers

1. The candidates must have a graduation degree (Bachelor’s) in the concerned language.
2. For example, candidates who are aspiring to become English Teacher must have passed B.A. in English Literature or English as one of the optional subjects.
3. Along with the Bachelor’s degree, the candidates must have passed B.Ed in respective Language methodology.
4. Candidates who have passed the Language Pandit Certificate course are also eligible to register for Language Teacher category.

Also Check: APTET Exam Pattern 2024

APTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Paper IIB (Physical Education Teachers)

Candidates can check out the APTET eligibility criteria for Paper II, Section B given below:

• The candidates must have passed Intermediate and UG degree in Physical Education or Diploma in Physical Education.
• Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree and have a degree in B.P.Ed are also eligible to appear for APTET.

It is mandatory for all the candidates planning to appear in APTET 2024 to fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the session for 2024. The updated version of the APTET eligibility criteria will be available here as soon as the latest eligibility criteria are shared by the DSE, AP on the official website. 

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