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AP TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90–100 marks (60–67%) |
| EWS | 88–98 marks (59–65%) |
| OBC | 85–95 marks (57–63%) |
| SC | 82–92 marks (55–61%) |
| ST | 80–90 marks (53–60%) |
| PwD | 75–85 marks (50–57%) |
- General-to-OBC differential: Typically 3–7 marks (2–5 percentage points); SC/ST categories generally see 8–12 marks relaxation from General cutoffs, reflecting reservation policy norms.
- Cutoff determinants: Paper difficulty, vacancy count in each cadre (School Assistant vs SGT), and candidate performance distribution significantly influence final marks; high competition for urban/metro postings pushes effective cutoffs 5–10 marks above minimum qualifying thresholds.
- Qualifying vs competitive reality: While 60% is the statutory minimum for General category, actual selection cutoffs for desirable postings often settle around 65–70%, as lower scores typically yield only remote/rural allocations.
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Top percentile — state-level achievers
98–100%
- First preference in any AP government teaching position
- Central Schools (KV/NVS) — guaranteed selection in AP cadre with subject choice
- AP Model Schools and Residential Schools — premium urban locations
- Potential for state-level resource person roles and curriculum development
- Master trainers for AP government teacher training programs
- Fast-track career progression in Department of School Education
Exceptional — elite category
95–97%
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) AP region — PGT/TGT positions highly competitive
- Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA) — merit-based selection
- AP Social Welfare Residential Schools — premium postings
- Choice of subject and location in any government school type
- Eligibility for lecturer positions in DIETs (District Institutes of Education and Training)
Outstanding — top-tier merit
90–94%
- School Assistant positions — major cities (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati)
- AP Model Schools — highly competitive positions accessible
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) AP cadre — strong selection probability
- AP Residential Schools (APREIS/APTWREIS) — merit-based direct selection
- Language Pandit (Classical languages) — top preference locations
Excellent — high merit category
85–89%
- School Assistant (any subject) — urban school postings possible in tier-2 cities
- Upper Primary Teacher — preferred districts including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada zones
- Primary Teacher — choice postings in municipal corporation schools
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) — strong candidature in aided schools
- Potential for Model School and Residential School positions
Very good — strong merit ranking
80–84%
- School Assistant (Mathematics/Physical Science) — district headquarters schools accessible
- Upper Primary Teacher (all subjects) — good merit position in DSC recruitment
- Primary Teacher — choice of location in most districts
- SGT (School General Teacher) posts — top merit category in rural areas
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya teacher positions — competitive selection likely
Good score — moderate merit position
70–79%
- School Assistant (SA) posts in government high schools — rural/semi-urban locations likely
- Language Pandit positions (Telugu/Sanskrit/Urdu) — moderate merit ranking
- Upper Primary Teacher (Mathematics/Science) — Tier 2/3 districts competitive
- Primary Teacher posts — good chances in mandal-level schools
- Contract teacher positions in Zilla Parishad schools — strong candidature
Qualified — competitive edge needed
60–69%
- TET certificate eligible for 7 years validity
- Primary Teacher (Class I-V) posts in government schools — competitive selection likely difficult
- Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) posts — lower preference in merit list
- Aided/private schools — entry-level positions possible
- Recommend improving score for better DSC ranking in recruitment
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet minimum 60% qualifying criteria for TET certificate
- Cannot apply for teacher recruitment in AP government schools
- Recommend focused revision of Child Development & Pedagogy
- Strengthen subject knowledge in Mathematics/Science/Social Studies
- Attempt practice tests to improve speed and accuracy
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