TS EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Check Methodology-Wise Eligibility Rules

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TS EDCET 2024 Eligibility

The TS EDCET eligibility 2024 will be prescribed by the TSCHE along with the notification for the application process. Aspirants have to visit the official website to check the details of the eligibility criteria. TS EDCET will be conducted to grant admission to the B.Ed course to the TS EDCET participating colleges.

Those aspirants who have passed courses such as BA, BSc, B.Sc (Home Science), BCA, B.Com, BBM, BA (Oriental Languages), BBA or Master's Degree in the same are also qualified to appear for TS EDCET 2024 if they secured a minimum of 50% marks at the UG level. Also, candidates with 50% marks in the Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Engineering can apply. However, applicants from the SC / ST / BC categories are qualified to send their applications if they have secured 40% minimum in the last qualifying examination. The methodology-wise eligibility criteria and other relevant details for TS EDCET 2024 can be checked in this page.

TS EDCET 2024 Highlights

Here is a quick recap of the TS EDCET 2024 exam -   

Conducting Body

Mahatma Gandhi University

Minimum Age Limit

19 Years

Application Process

Online only

Maximum Marks for TS EDCET Exam

150

Total Time Duration

2 Hours

Medium of Instruction

English, Urdu and Telugu

Total Number of Test Centres

18

Offered Course

B.Ed

Total Sections

5

TS EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Check out the specifications below -

TS EDCET 2024 Educational Qualifications

Candidates who meet the following conditions will be eligible to take the TS EdCET 2024.

  • The candidates must be of Indian origin.
  • Candidates must meet the "Local" / "Non-Local" status requirements outlined in the Telangana Educational Institutions Order 1974.
  • Candidates must have passed or appeared in any Bachelor's Degree, such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Sc (Home Science), BBA, BCA, BBM, BA (Oriental Languages), or Masters Degree, with at least 50% aggregate marks.
  • Applicants must have graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering or Technology program and achieved a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks.
  • Candidates from the reserved categories, including SC / ST / BC and other reserved categories, must have obtained 40 per cent in the qualifying examination.
  • At the time of Admission Counselling, candidates should be asked to present a marks memo and a pass certificate.
  • Candidates with MBBS / BSC (AG), B.Pharm or BVSC or BHMT and other professional and job-oriented degree degrees, such as LL.B, are not eligible for admission to the B.Ed course.

TS EDCET 2024 Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 19 years old on July 1st of the year in which the TS EDCET notification is published. There will be no upper age limit.

Methodology-Wise Eligibility Criteria for TS EDCET 2024

The methodology-wise eligibility criteria for TS EDCET 2024 can be checked below -

Name of the MethodologyEligibility Criteria
Mathematics
  • Candidates who have passed BA, B.Sc B.Tech and BCA are eligible
  • The candidates of BCA and B.Tech must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in Intermediate
Physical Sciences
  • Candidates who have a B.Sc degree in Physics or Chemistry are eligible
  • Candidates with a B.Tech degree can also apply
  • BCA candidates who have studied Physics and Chemistry as subjects in Intermediate can apply for the Physical Sciences methodology
Biological Sciences
  • The candidates must have a B.Sc degree in Botany or Zoology
  • BCA candidates who have studied Biological Sciences as one of the subjects in Intermediate are eligible to apply for Biological Sciences methodology.
Social Sciences
  • Candidates with a BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA are eligible to apply for this methodology.
English
  • Candidates who have B.A. or M.A in English Literature or Special English are eligible
Oriental Languages
  • Candidates who have a BA degree in Telugu / Hindi / Sanskrit / Marathi / Urdu / Arabic / Oriental Languages are eligible

TS EDCET 2024 Qualifying Marks

Please find the criteria for TS EDCET 2024 qualifying marks - 

  • The minimum qualifying marks in the entrance test for all candidates (excluding SC / ST) should be 25% of the total marks (equal to 38 marks). 
  • However, there would be no minimum qualifying scores for candidates from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to be ranked.
  • To claim a seat under the NCC / Sports and Games / Physically Handicapped / Children of Armed Forces quota, applicants from SC/ST communities must obtain a minimum qualifying mark of 25% (equivalent to 38 marks) in TS EDCET.

TS EDCET 2024 Reservation Criteria

We have highlighted the important reservation conditions of TS EDCET 2024 - 

  • Local candidates will be admitted to 85% of seats in each process, with 15% remaining unreserved.
  • To be considered a local candidate for admission, one must have attended an Educational Institution in the local region for a minimum of four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which one appears.
  • Local candidates who have lived in the state for ten years or more, excluding their study elsewhere, are eligible for the remaining 15% of unreserved seats.
  • Candidates whose parents work for the State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities etc within the State shall be considered for the 15% unreserved seats.
  • If a local candidate is not available to fill a seat reserved or designated for a local candidate, the seat shall be filled as if unreserved.

TS EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria General Instructions

Please note the below mentioned general instructions for TS EDCET 2024 eligibility criteria -

  • Candidates are not required to submit Xerox copies of any certificates with their applications. 
  • They must, however, produce original certificates or Xerox copies if requested.
  • At the time of admission, the information provided in the application will be validated with original documents.
  • False information leads to cancellation of admission at any moment.
  • The mere presence at the Entrance Test does not entitle the candidate to admission to the B.Ed Course.
  • Only online applications will be accepted.
  • The candidate must click the submit button after filling out all of the fields on the online application.
  • Otherwise, no registration number will be generated, and the application will be rejected.
  • On the day of the examination, candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination venue after the exam has begun.

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FAQs about TS EDCET Eligibility

When will the TS EDCET 2023 exam be held?

The TS EDCET 2023 exam will be held on 18 May 2023 in a computer based test mode.

What is the eligibility criteria for the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The eligibility criteria for the TS EDCET 2023 exam is given below: 

  • The candidates must be an Indian citizen.
  • Candidates must meet the local/ non local status requirements outline in the Telangana Education Institutions Order 1974.
  • Candidates must have passed or appeared in any bachelor's degree or masters degree with at least 50% minimum marks.
  • Applicants appearing from engineering or technology background must be graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering or Technology degree and achieve a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • Candidates from the Reserve categories including SC/ST/ BC and other reserve categories must obtain 40% in the qualifying examination.
  • At the time of admission counselling candidates should be asked to present a marks memo and a past certificate.
  •  candidates with MBBS / BSC (AG), B Pharm or BVSC or BHMT and other professional and job oriented degrees such as LLB are not eligible for admission to the B.Ed course.

What is the age limit for the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The age limit for the TS EDCET 2023 exam is at least 19 years old on July 1st of the year in which the TS EDCET notification is published. There will be no upper age limit.

What is the methodology wise eligibility criteria for the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The methodology-wise eligibility criteria for the TS EDCET 2023 exam is given below:

Mathematics: 

  • Candidates who have passed BA, BSc, BTech and BCA are eligible.
  • The candidates of BCA must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in Intermediate.

Physical Sciences:

  • Candidates who have a BSc degree in Physics or Chemistry are eligible.
  • Candidates with a BTech degree can also apply.
  • BCA candidates who have studied Physics & Chemistry as subjects in Intermediate can apply for the Physical Sciences methodology.

Biological Sciences:

  • The candidates must have a BSc degree in Botany or Zoology.
  • BCA candidates who have studied Biological Sciences as one of the subjects in Intermediate are eligible to apply for Biological Sciences methodology.

Social Sciences:

  • Candidates with a BA/ BS/ B.Com/ BBA/BCA are eligible to apply for this methodology.

English:

  • Candidates who have BA or MA in English Literature or Special English are eligible.

Oriental Languages:

  • Candidates who have a BA degree in Telugu/ Hindi/ Sanskrit/ Marathi/ Urdu/ Arabic/ Oriental languages are eligible.

What is the reservation criteria for the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The reservation criteria for the TS EDCET 2023 exam is as follows:

  • Local candidates will be admitted to 85% of seats in each process with 15% remaining unreserved.
  •  To be considered as a local candidate for admission one must have attended an educational institution in the local region for a minimum of four consecutive academic years ending with an academic year in which one of years.
  • Local candidates who have lived in the state for 10 years or more excluding their study elsewhere are eligible for remaining 15% of unreserved seats.
  • Candidate whose parents work for the State, Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities etc within the State shall be considered for the 15% unreserved seats.
  • If a local candidate is not available to fill a seat reserve for designated for a local candidate the seats are be filled as if unreserved. 

What are the general instructions for the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The general instructions for the TS EDCET 2023 exam are mentioned below:

  • Candidates have to submit original documents or certificates with their application.
  • The mere presence at the entrance test does not entitle the candidate to admission to the B.Ed course.
  • Only online applications will be accepted.
  • On the exam day candidates will not be permitted to enter examination venue after the exam has begun.

When will the TS EDCET 2023 result be out?

The TS EDCET 2023 result will be out soon after the exam will be conducted. The result is expected to release in the month of June 2023.

Which is the conducting body of the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The conducting body of the TS EDCET 2023 exam by Osmania University, Hyderabad.

What is the duration of the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The duration of the TS EDCET 2023 exam is 2 hours.

 

What are the qualifying marks in the TS EDCET 2023 exam?

The qualifying marks in the TS EDCET 2023 exam is given below:

  • Minimum qualifying marks for all candidates should be 25% of the total marks (equal to 38 marks).
  • No minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST candidates. To claim a seat under the NCC/ Sports & Games/ Physically Handicapped/ Children of Armed Forces quota, applicants from SC/ST communities must obtain a minimum qualifying marks of 25% (equivalent to 38 marks) in TS EDCET.

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Related Questions

Is there any possibility to change the exam center now for TS EDCET exam?

-AnonymousUpdated on September 09, 2020 02:07 PM
  • 1 Answer
Sakunth Kumar, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

TS EDCET 2020 registration dates are closed, and it is not possible to change the exam centre now. The hall ticket for the entrance exam will be released on September 20, 2020.

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