AP Special TET Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Initial Key and Response Sheet
Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh - Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Last Date
1 Nov 2026
Exam Date
11 Oct 2026
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About the answer key
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released the initial answer key for the Special Teacher Eligibility Test for In-Service Teachers (AP Special TET) 2026. The Computer-Based Test was held from 11 to 21 October 2026, and the initial key was published on 27 October 2026 instead of the originally scheduled 24 October 2026. The examination covered Paper I and Paper II with 150 questions and 150 marks in each paper. Candidate response sheets are also available on the official portal.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Examination Name | Special Teacher Eligibility Test for In-Service Teachers |
| Common Name | AP Special TET 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Exam Dates | 11 to 21 October 2026 |
| Initial Key Release | 27 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Initial / Provisional |
| Papers | Paper I and Paper II |
| Total Questions | 150 per paper |
| Maximum Marks | 150 per paper |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
Paper I structure
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II - English | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II structure
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II - English | 30 | 30 |
| Concerned Subject (Mathematics and Science / Social Studies / Language) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 60% | 90 out of 150 |
| BC | 50% | 75 out of 150 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 40% | 60 out of 150 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and Information Bulletin | 24 August 2026 |
| Online application period | 25 August to 24 September 2026 |
| Mock test available | 25 September 2026 |
| Hall ticket release | 5 October 2026 onwards |
| Special TET examination | 11 to 21 October 2026 |
| Originally scheduled initial key | 24 October 2026 |
| Actual answer key release | 27 October 2026 |
| Original objection window | 25 October to 1 November 2026 |
| Final answer key scheduled | 10 November 2026 |
| Final result scheduled | 15 November 2026 |
How to download the initial answer key and response sheet
- Open the official AP Special TET portal at tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
- Open the answer key section for the Special TET examination.
- Select Paper I or Paper II as applicable.
- Open the initial answer key and compare it with the candidate response sheet available at sptet.apcfss.in.
- Download and save both documents for reference.
How to raise objections
- Open the objection facility on the official AP Special TET portal.
- Log in with the candidate credentials.
- Select the question number to be challenged and record the objection.
- Submit the objection online within the window notified on the portal.
The original objection window ran from 25 October to 1 November 2026. Because the answer key was released on 27 October 2026, candidates should verify the current objection deadline on the official portal before submitting.
Note
The published key is the initial answer key. After examining valid objections, the final answer key is scheduled for 10 November 2026, and the final result is scheduled for 15 November 2026. Candidates should rely on the final key for any assessment of their performance. Publication of the answer key does not by itself constitute declaration of the result or eligibility.
AP Special TET Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| AP Special TET Initial Answer Key 2026 | Check Here |
| AP Special TET Response Sheet 2026 | Download Here |
| Andhra Pradesh School Education Website | Visit Website |
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