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AP TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official AP TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at cse.ap.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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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Excellent score — top tier
90–100%
- Top-tier positioning for all AP government school teaching posts
- Highly competitive for: School Assistant in premium urban schools (corporate area Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur)
- Strong prospects for: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) AP chapter teaching positions
- Excellent positioning for: AP Tribal Welfare Residential Schools — enhanced pay scales
- Competitive for: AP Social Welfare Residential Schools teacher posts
- Merit advantage for choice postings in DSC counselling (preferred subject + district)
Very good score — competitive range
80–89%
- Highly competitive for: School Assistant (SA) posts in urban areas — Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati municipal schools
- Strong prospects for: SGT positions in all subjects across competitive districts
- Eligible for: Language Pandit (Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit) positions
- Good positioning for: Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts
- Competitive advantage in DSC merit list for preferred district/mandal choices
- Well-positioned for Model School and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya postings
Good qualifying score
70–79%
- Strong eligibility for DSC recruitment across AP districts
- Competitive for: Primary Teacher positions in semi-urban areas (Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam suburbs)
- Competitive for: Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) — Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
- Reasonable prospects for: School Assistant (SA) posts — all subjects
- Better positioning in merit-based selection for Zilla Parishad schools
- Eligible for paper weightage advantage in DSC screening
Minimum qualified — General category
60–69%
- AP TET certificate issued (valid for lifetime)
- Eligible for Teacher Recruitment (DSC) — all categories
- Competitive for: Primary Teacher (Classes I-V) positions in rural/agency areas
- Competitive for: SGT (School Assistant Grade II) positions in less competitive districts
- May face challenges in highly competitive urban postings
- Strong performance in DSC interview/demo class becomes crucial
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet AP TET qualifying criteria (60% for General category)
- Certificate not issued
- Recommend focused revision on child psychology, pedagogy, and content knowledge
- Attempt the exam again after strengthening weak areas
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