9 July 2024, New Delhi: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has announced the postponement of the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET 2024), originally scheduled for August, to provide candidates with more preparation time. The revised schedule now sets the exam period from October 3 – October 20, 2024, extending the preparation period to 90 days.
AP TET 2024 Important Dates:
- Notice and Information Bulletin: July 2, 2024
- Fee Payment and Application Submission: July 3 – August 3, 2024
- Online Mock Test Availability: September 19, 2024
- Hall Ticket Download Begins: September 22, 2024
- Examination Period: October 3 – October 20, 2024
- Preliminary Answer Key Release: October 4, 2024, onwards
- Final Answer Key Release: October 27, 2024
- Final Result Declaration: November 2, 2024
Access the updated AP TET 2024 timetable here.
AP TET 2024 Examination Schedule
Exam Sessions:
- 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Papers:
- 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
The exams will be conducted in two daily sessions, covering Papers 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B. The preliminary answer keys will be released the day after each exam, and candidates can submit objections on the preliminary keys starting October 5, 2024. The final results will be declared on November 2, 2024.
This postponement reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring fair opportunities for all candidates aspiring to become teachers in Andhra Pradesh. By allowing more preparation time, the government aims to improve the quality of education through a thoroughly prepared pool of potential educators. However, this delay may affect schools awaiting new teachers, potentially extending the recruitment process.
AP TET 2024 Detailed Event Coverage
The revised schedule includes several important dates and events:
- July 2, 2024: Notification and Information Bulletin release
- July 3 – August 3, 2024: Fee payment and application submission period
- September 19, 2024: Online mock test availability
- September 22, 2024: Hall ticket download begins
- October 3 – October 20, 2024: Examination period
- October 4, 2024 onwards: Release of preliminary answer keys
- October 27, 2024: Release of final answer key
- November 2, 2024: Final result declaration
The decision to postpone the AP TET 2024 follows a directive from the Commissioner of School Education, aiming to provide candidates with ample time for preparation. This adjustment ensures a 90-day gap between the date of notification and the examination date, giving candidates sufficient opportunity to adequately prepare for the exam.
Future Implications
Potential updates on the number of applicants, any further changes to the schedule, and the eventual results of the examination are anticipated. Candidates are encouraged to utilize the extended preparation time effectively and stay updated with the official website for any further announcements.
The postponement of AP TET 2024 demonstrates the government’s responsiveness to candidates’ needs, aiming to ensure a fair and well-prepared examination process. For more details and updates, candidates can visit the official website: cse.ap.gov.in.
