AP TET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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Older news (42)
The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh released the provisional AP TET Answer Key 2026 on August 20, 2026 along with candidate response sheets. Candidates can raise objections from August 25 to August 31, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The AP TET exams will be held from August 5 to 21, 2026 in two daily sessions: morning session from 9:30 AM to 12 PM and afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. Candidates must reach examination centres at least one hour before the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Government of Andhra Pradesh released the AP TET Hall Ticket 2026 on July 25, 2026, for the Computer-Based Test scheduled from August 5-21, 2026. Candidates can download admit cards using their login credentials at tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The AP TET hall tickets have been released and are available for download from July 25, 2026. Candidates can access their admit cards using registration number and password from the official websites tet2dsc.apcfss.in and aptetv2.apcfss.in.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Government has directed the School Education Department to conduct a Special TET for in-service government teachers following concerns over Supreme Court directives. Over 74,000 in-service teachers had applied for the regular AP TET June 2026 cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
A total of 2,13,540 applications were submitted for AP TET June 2026, including 74,295 from in-service teachers. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode across all districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
Candidates have until July 5, 2026 to complete their online registrations and fee payment of ₹1,000 per paper. The application process is fully online through the official portals cse.ap.gov.in and tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh officially released the AP TET Notification 2026 on June 5, 2026. The exam is being conducted as per the RTE Act, 2009, and NCTE guidelines for both fresh candidates and serving teachers.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The AP TET June 2026 results will be announced on September 15, 2026. The initial answer key will be released on August 24, followed by an objection window from August 25-31, and the final answer key on September 8, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
An online mock test facility will be available from July 15, 2026, to help candidates familiarize themselves with the Computer-Based Test interface and examination pattern.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Department of School Education will declare AP TET June 2026 results on September 15, 2026. Initial answer keys will be released on August 24, with objection window from August 25-31, followed by final answer key on September 8, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The examination authority will release AP TET 2026 admit cards on July 25, 2026, approximately one week before the exam commencement. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official website aptet.apcfss.in.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The exam authority will issue AP TET 2026 admit cards on July 25, 2026, seven days before the examination begins. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The registration fee for AP TET 2026 is ₹1,000 per paper, payable through online payment gateway. The qualifying certificate obtained after clearing the exam carries lifetime validity for teaching positions in Andhra Pradesh.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates can submit online applications from June 5 to July 5, 2026, through the official portal. The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper. Both fresh candidates and in-service teachers are eligible to apply as per the latest Supreme Court guidelines.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The online mock test facility for AP TET June 2026 will be available from July 15, 2026, allowing candidates to familiarize themselves with the CBT interface before the actual exam.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
The AP TET certificate awarded to qualifying candidates is valid for lifetime as per NCTE guidelines dated June 9, 2021. The TET score carries 20% weightage in the upcoming DSC 2026 recruitment process.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced that the DSC 2026 notification for recruitment of government school teachers will be issued in October 2026 as part of the state's Job Calendar initiative, providing opportunities for thousands of teaching aspirants.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh released the AP TET June 2026 notification on June 5, 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from August 5-21, 2026 across all districts. Application fee is ₹1,000 per paper.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, released the AP TET 2026 notification on June 5, 2026. Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced that the exam aims to uphold quality in school education and boost the teaching community. The DSC 2026 notification for teacher recruitment is planned for October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
Candidates can submit online applications from June 5 to July 5, 2026, through the official portal at tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper for Paper-1 (Classes 1-5) and Paper-2 (Classes 6-8).
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The AP TET June 2026 examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test from August 5 to August 21, 2026, across all districts of Andhra Pradesh. The exam will be held in two daily sessions: morning (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM-5:00 PM).
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
An online mock test facility will be available from July 15, 2026, to help candidates familiarize themselves with the computer-based examination format before the actual exam dates.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The complete exam schedule has been released: hall tickets on July 25, exams from August 5-21, initial answer key on August 24, objection window from August 25-31, final answer key on September 8, and results on September 15, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department released the AP TET June 2026 notification on June 5, 2026. The application process is open from June 5 to July 5, 2026, with the exam scheduled from August 5 to 21, 2026 in computer-based test mode.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education officially released the AP TET June 2026 notification on June 5, 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from August 5 to 21, 2026. Applications are being accepted online at cse.ap.gov.in until July 5, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh released the AP TET June 2026 notification on June 5, 2026. The online application window is open until July 5, 2026, with the exam scheduled from August 5-21, 2026 in Computer-Based Test mode.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Candidates must pay ₹1,000 for each paper they wish to appear for. The fee can be paid online through the payment gateway until the application deadline of July 5, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh officially released the AP TET June 2026 notification on June 5, 2026. The online application window opened the same day for candidates seeking teaching eligibility in Classes I-VIII across government and private schools.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
According to Education Minister Nara Lokesh, the DSC 2026 notification for filling teaching vacancies in government schools is planned to be released in October. AP TET qualification carries 20% weightage in the final DSC selection process.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh is expected to release the AP TET 2026 notification in the coming months. The exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode for Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A, and Paper-2B.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
The Department of School Education is expected to release the AP TET 2026 notification in the coming weeks. The exam assesses eligibility for teaching Classes 1-8 in government and aided schools across Andhra Pradesh.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is expected to release the AP TET 2026 notification in the coming weeks. The exam is conducted annually to assess eligibility for teaching Classes 1-8 in government and aided schools across the state.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
The NCTE has officially extended TET certificate validity to a lifetime period. Qualified candidates can use their AP TET certification indefinitely for teacher recruitment in Andhra Pradesh government schools.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
AP TET qualified candidates will receive 20% weightage of TET marks in the AP DSC recruitment process. The remaining 80% weightage will be from the DSC exam itself for teacher recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
NCTE has officially extended TET certificate validity to a lifetime period. Qualified AP TET candidates become eligible to apply for DSC recruitment, which gives 20% weightage to TET scores in the final selection process.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
The Department released results for AP TET 2025 conducted in December cycle. The exam was held online via CBT mode across multiple centers in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Odisha.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
The AP TET consists of Paper-1A, Paper-1B for Classes 1-5 and Paper-2A, Paper-2B for Classes 6-8. Each paper carries 150 marks with 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours duration, and no negative marking. Qualifying marks: 60% for OC/EWS, 50% for BC, 40% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
The Department of School Education released AP TET results on January 9, 2026, with 1,87,256 candidates qualifying out of 3,68,661 who appeared. Successful candidates receive lifetime-valid certificates for teaching eligibility in Andhra Pradesh schools.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
Following the TET result announcement, the AP District Selection Committee notification for teacher recruitment is anticipated in the coming weeks. AP TET scores carry 20% weightage in the final DSC selection process.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
NCTE has officially extended the TET certificate validity to a lifetime period, removing the previous seven-year limit. This allows qualified candidates to apply for teaching positions without certificate expiry concerns.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
The Department of School Education released AP TET October 2025 results in January 2026. Out of 3,68,661 candidates who appeared, 1,87,256 cleared the exam. The AP TET certificate is now valid for lifetime and carries 20% weightage in AP DSC recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
Older dates (12)
AP TET 2026 result declaration
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Final results published approximately 30-45 days after exam
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Wed, 18 Nov, 2026Final results and certificates released approximately one month after exam
Archived 30 May 2026
Final result announcement
Mon, 16 Nov, 2026Results declared approximately one month after exam; scorecards and lifetime-valid certificates issued to qualified candidates
Archived 31 May 2026
📍AP TET 2026 exam dates (Paper 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Computer-based test conducted over multiple days in two shifts
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Hall tickets released 7-10 days before exam on official website
Archived 7 Jun 2026
📍AP TET 2026 exam day
Mon, 19 Oct, 2026Computer-based test for Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A, Paper-2B; 150 MCQs per paper, 2.5 hours duration
Archived 30 May 2026
📍AP TET 2026 exam (Paper 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B)
Mon, 12 Oct, 2026Computer-based test conducted in two shifts: Morning 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, Afternoon 2:30 PM-5:00 PM across multiple centres
Archived 31 May 2026
📍AP TET June 2026 Exam (CBT) – August 5 to 21
Wed, 5 Aug, 2026CBT mode exam conducted across multiple centres in two shifts daily for Paper-1A, 1B, 2A and 2B
Archived 3 Sept 2026
AP TET Hall Ticket 2026 available
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Archived 3 Sept 2026
Application form last date
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Archived 3 Sept 2026
AP TET June 2026 Notification released
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Archived 3 Sept 2026
Online Application window open
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Archived 3 Sept 2026
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