Overview
- Applications are live from October 24 to November 23 on tet2dsc.apcfss.in and cse.ap.gov.in, with a mock test available on November 25.
- The computer-based test will be conducted statewide on December 10 in two sessions (9:30 am–12:00 noon, 2:30 pm–5:00 pm) with MCQs and no negative marking.
- Candidates can choose Papers 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B (150 marks each) with qualifying thresholds of 60% for OC/EWS, 50% for BC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen; the fee is ₹1,000 per paper.
- Hall tickets will be available from December 3, the provisional key will be released on January 2 with objections accepted through January 9, and final results are due January 19.
- G.O. No. 36 reiterates TET as mandatory for appointments and for in-service teachers, while APTF has filed a Supreme Court review seeking exemptions and CBSE has scheduled CTET for February 8, 2026.