APTET June 2026 Notification Out - Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
APTET June 2026 notification has been officially released by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh on 5 June 2026. The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) June 2026 online application window is open from 5 June to 5 July 2026 at the official portal cse.ap.gov.in.
The exam will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across all districts of Andhra Pradesh from 5 August to 21 August 2026. Application fee is ₹1,000 per paper. The APTET certificate awarded to qualifying candidates is valid for lifetime as per NCTE guidelines dated 09.06.2021. Read on for complete details on eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, pass criteria, and how to apply.
Click Here: APTET June 2026 Notification Out
APTET June 2026 - Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test - APTET June 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | 4 (Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A, Paper-2B) |
| Total Marks per Paper | 150 marks (150 MCQs) |
| Application Start Date | 5 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 5 July 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 5 August - 21 August 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 per paper |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime (as per NCTE guidelines, 09.06.2021) |
| TRT Weightage | 20% APTET score + 80% TRT written test |
| Official Website | cse.ap.gov.in |
APTET June 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & Information Bulletin Released | 5 June 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Start | 5 June 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date | 5 July 2026 |
| Online Mock Test Available | 15 July 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download Starts | 25 July 2026 onwards |
| Examination Schedule | 5 August - 21 August 2026 |
| Release of Initial Answer Key | 24 August 2026 |
| Objections on Initial Key | 25-31 August 2026 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | 8 September 2026 |
| Final Results Declaration | 15 September 2026 |
APTET June 2026 Paper Details - Exam Pattern
APTET June 2026 comprises four papers. All papers have 150 MCQ questions carrying 150 marks each. Session timings are 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon (Session I) and 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Session II).
| Paper | Classes | School Type | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1A | I-V | Regular | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language-I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odiya), Language-II (English), Mathematics, Environmental Studies |
| Paper-1B | I-V | Special Schools | Child Development & Pedagogy (Special Ed.), Language-I, Language-II (English), Mathematics, Environmental Studies |
| Paper-2A | VI-VIII | Regular | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II (English), Maths & Science / Social Studies / Language (as applicable) |
| Paper-2B | VI-VIII | Special Schools | Child Development & Pedagogy (Special Ed.), Language-I, Language-II (English), Category of Disability Specialization & Pedagogy |
APTET June 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold D.El.Ed. / B.Ed. / D.Ed. (Special Education) / B.Ed. (Special Education) or be pursuing the final semester of the said courses to appear for APTET June 2026.
| Paper | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paper-1A (Classes I-V Regular) | Intermediate with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) + 2-year D.El.Ed. OR 4-year B.El.Ed. OR 2-year D.Ed. (Special Ed.) |
| Paper-1B (Classes I-V Special) | Intermediate with 50% marks (45% for reserved) + 2-year D.Ed. Special Ed. OR 1-year DSE OR other RCI-recognised qualification |
| Paper-2A (Classes VI-VIII Regular) | Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) + B.Ed. OR 4-year B.El.Ed. OR 4-year integrated B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR PG with 55% + 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. |
| Paper-2B (Classes VI-VIII Special) | Graduation/PG with 50% marks + B.Ed. (Special Ed.) OR B.Ed. (General) with 1/2-year Diploma in Special Ed. OR other RCI-recognised qualification |
| Pursuing Candidates | Final semester students of D.El.Ed. / D.Ed. Special Ed. / B.Ed. / B.Ed. Special Ed. are eligible to appear. Cannot appear for TRT without acquiring requisite qualification. |
| In-Service Teachers | Per Supreme Court judgment, in-service teachers recruited prior to RTE Act with more than 5 years of service left must qualify TET. Eligibility criteria for appearing are exempted for them. |
APTET June 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| For each Paper (1A / 1B / 2A / 2B) separately | ₹1,000/- |
| Candidates appearing in all papers | ₹1,000/- per paper (no combined discount) |
Note: Fee payment through Payment Gateway is open from 5 June to 5 July 2026.
APTET June 2026 Pass Marks (Out of 150)
| Community | Pass Percentage | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 60% and above | 90 marks and above |
| BC | 50% and above | 75 marks and above |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 40% and above | 60 marks and above |
APTET June 2026 Selection Process & TRT Weightage
- 20% weightage is given to APTET score in the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT).
- 80% weightage is given to the TRT written test for final selection list.
- Qualifying APTET alone does not confer a right to recruitment; it is one of the eligibility criteria.
- The APTET certificate is valid for lifetime (NCTE guidelines, 09.06.2021; G.O.Ms.No.69, 25.10.2021).
How to Apply for APTET June 2026?
- Visit the official portal cse.ap.gov.in
- Download and read the Information Bulletin carefully before filling the form.
- Click "APTET-JUNE-2026 Online Application" → "New Register".
- Enter basic details: Name, DOB, Aadhaar number, email ID, mobile number, category, address.
- Upload latest photograph (3.5×3.5 cm on white paper with signature below) as JPEG ≤50 KB.
- Complete registration to receive a Journal Number (fee confirmation only, not application completion).
- Log in with Journal Number, fill educational qualifications, and select paper(s).
- Preview all details → click SUBMIT (or EDIT to correct before submitting).
- Pay ₹1,000/- per paper via Payment Gateway.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference. Do not post it to the APTET office.
