AP TET 2025 Qualifying Marks: Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, established specific qualifying marks for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2025. Candidates appearing for the examination must secure the minimum category-wise passing marks to qualify for the teaching eligibility certificate. The AP TET 2025 exam is being conducted from December 10, 2025, onwards in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various centers in the state, till December 21, 2025. Therefore, interested candidates who want to know the passing marks required can check the AP TET 2025 Qualifying Marks provided here for every category.
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Official AP TET 2025 Qualifying Marks
One must note that the AP TET 2025 Qualifying Marks vary according to the candidate's category. These minimum marks are essential for obtaining the AP TET eligibility certificate, which remains valid for a lifetime as per NCTE guidelines. Below are the detailed category-wise qualifying percentages and marks:
| Type of Category | Pass Percentage (in %) | Qualifying Marks Out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| OC (General) | 60 | 90 |
| BC | 50 | 75 |
| SC/ST/ Differently abled (PH)/ Ex-S | 40 | 60 |
Candidates are advised to note down the AP TET 2025 Category Wise Passing Marks for reference. The AP TET is purely a qualifying examination, meaning there is no rank-based selection. Candidates need only secure the minimum qualifying marks as per their category to obtain the eligibility certificate. The examination carries a total of 150 marks for each paper, with all questions being multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Importantly, there is no negative marking in the AP TET examination, so candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts, allowing candidates to appear for the exam multiple times to improve their scores.
The AP TET results are expected to be released approximately 15 days after the completion of the examination. Candidates will be able to check their results through the official website of AP TET. The results will be declared in the form of a scorecard containing detailed information about the candidate's performance.