AP TET Paper I(A) 2025 Syllabus | AP TET 2025 SGT Syllabus

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) Paper I(A) 2025 is meant for Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts in primary schools across Andhra Pradesh. This paper is for teachers who will handle Classes 1 to 5.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the detailed syllabus and exam guidelines through G.O. No. 36. The APTET Paper I(A) exam carries 150 marks and consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

The subjects covered in APTET Paper I(A) include:

• Child Development and Pedagogy (Psychology)

• Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odia)

• Language II (English)

• Mathematics

• Environmental Studies

Each section has 30 questions for 30 marks, making a total of 150 questions for 150 marks

Paper IA Subjects, Each Part Marks

Part	Subject	No. of MCQs	Marks
A	Child Development and Pedagogy, ICT Integration	30	30
B	Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odia)	30	30
C	Language II (Compulsory Language – English)	30	30
D	Mathematics	30	30
E	Environmental Studies	30	30
Total		150	150

APTET SGT Paper I(A) – Syllabus, Standard & Books to Refer

The APTET Paper I(A) syllabus for Language-I and Language-II is designed to test a candidate’s language proficiency, communication skills, and comprehension abilities.

Read Also : AP TET Syllabus for All Subjects

• Each language section has 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Out of these, 24 questions are based on content and 6 questions on the pedagogy of that language.

For Mathematics and Environmental Studies (EVS), the syllabus is based on topics from Classes 3 to 8, with a difficulty level up to Class 10.

• Both subjects have 30 MCQs each — 24 on content and 6 on pedagogy.

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) prepares the detailed syllabus for all subjects, which will be released along with the official notification.

Candidates are advised to follow the AP State Syllabus Textbooks from Classes 3 to 10 for the academic year 2025–26, and refer to:

• D.Ed / D.El.Ed Telugu Academy textbooks (2014–2025 editions)

• SCERT D.El.Ed textbooks (2019 edition)

These books will help candidates cover the complete syllabus and prepare effectively for the APTET SGT Paper I(A) 2025 exam.

APTET Paper I(A) 2025 – Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Marks)

1️⃣ Understanding a Child

A. Constructs of Childhood

• Meaning and importance of childhood

• Commonalities and diversities among children

• Childhood in Indian and global contexts

• Role of family and school in socialization

• Parenting and family relationships

• Child-rearing practices

B. Methods of Data Collection

• Observation, Interviews, Reflective Journals, Anecdotal Records

• Introspection and Experimental Methods

• Questionnaires and Case Studies

• Rating Scales and Longitudinal Studies

• Action Research and Cross-Cultural Approaches

C. Perspectives in Development

• Concept of growth, development, and maturation

• Principles and factors influencing development

• Developmental milestones and hazards

• Physical and motor development

• Role of school culture, teacher expectations, and achievement

• Challenges like out-of-school and over-age learners

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2️⃣ Social, Emotional, and Moral Development

A. Social Development

• Process of socialization and influence of family, peers, and media

• Role of cooperation, competition, discipline, and rewards

• Understanding conflict, aggression, and bullying

B. Emotional Development

• Types of emotions and emotional maturity

• Emotional quotient (EQ) and management of emotions

• Family and school’s role in emotional growth

C. Moral Development

• Major theories of moral development

• Cultural differences in moral reasoning

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3️⃣ Language and Play Development

• Speech and language development

• Language theories – Skinner, Bandura, Chomsky

• Meaning and types of play

• Games, rules, and group dynamics

• Understanding self – self-concept, self-esteem, and self-control

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4️⃣ Cognition and Cognitive Development

• Meaning and stages of cognitive development

• Developmental factors – perception, attention, reasoning, imagination, creativity

• Theories of intelligence – Spearman, Thurstone, Guilford, Gardner

• Perspectives – Piaget and Vygotsky

• Concept formation – Piaget and Bruner

• Learning processes – Behaviorism and Constructivism

• Thought, discrimination, and experiential learning

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5️⃣ Personality and Mental Health

• Meaning, characteristics, and factors influencing personality

• Major theories and assessment of personality

• Mental health, stress, anxiety, frustration, and adjustment

• Defense mechanisms and guidance & counselling

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📘 2. Understanding Learning

• Meaning, nature, and types of learning

• Learning environments – home, school, and community

• Factors affecting learning – emotions, motivation, aptitude, attitude

• Major learning theories – Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler, Bandura, Bruner, Piaget, Vygotsky

• Constructivist approach – 5E model, collaborative learning, reciprocal teaching

• Transfer of learning – meaning, types, and memory

• Children with special needs – early intervention, inclusive education

• Creating learner-friendly and inclusive classrooms

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🎓 3. Pedagogy

A. Pedagogical Concepts and Perspectives

• Learner, knowledge, and learning types

• Understanding child-centered education – joyful learning, activity-based learning

• Teacher as facilitator and reflective practitioner

• Collaborative and cooperative learning

B. Pedagogical Resources and Practices

• Concept and importance of critical pedagogy

• Reflections on educational thinkers – Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, John Holt, Paulo Freire, etc.

• Classroom management and resource utilization

• Assessment and evaluation – types, tools, and Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)

• Educational policies – RTE Act, NCF 2005, APSCF 2011, NEP 2020, NCFSE 2023

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💻 II. ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

A. ICT Fundamentals

• Basic concepts of ICT – hardware, software, input/output devices, internet usage

• Content creation – text, presentations, spreadsheets, multimedia

• Understanding national and state ICT policies

• Using ICT in learning – quizzes, puzzles, and interactive tools

B. ICT Resources and Integration

• Using hardware like projectors, interactive boards, and multimedia tools

• Exploring web and media applications – animations, simulations, and videos

• Evaluating and selecting suitable ICT tools for classroom use

• Integrating ICT with subjects for interactive lessons

• ICT-based assessments and teacher professional development

• Cybersecurity, copyright awareness, and ethical use of digital resources

• Use of social media for educational purposes

• Online learning platforms – MOOCs, DIKSHA, Canva, Moodle, etc.

APTET SGT Language I (Telugu) 30 Marks Syllabus

The paper has Content (24 Marks) and Telugu Teaching Methodology (6 Marks).

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1. Content (24 Marks)

A. పఠనావగాహన

• అపరిచిత పద్యం

• అపరిచిత గద్యం

B. తెలుగు వాచకాలలోని

• కవి పరిచయాలు

• విశేషాంశాలు

• ఉద్దేశాలు, ఇతివృత్తాలు

• ప్రక్రియలు

C. పదజాలం

• అర్థాలు

• పర్యాయపదాలు

• ప్రకృతి – వికృతులు

• నానార్థాలు

• జాతీయాలు

• సామెతలు

• పొడుపు కథలు

• వ్యుత్తర్త్యర్థాలు

• మాండలిక పదాలు

D. భాషాంశాలు

• భాషాభాగాలు

• కాలాలు

• లింగాలు

• పురుషలు

• విరామ చిహ్నాలు

• క్రియలు రకాలు

• వచనాలు

• వ్యాకరణ పారిభాషిక పదాలు

E. అక్షర విభాగం

• అచ్చులు, హల్లులు, ఉభయాక్షరాలు, ద్విత్వ, సంయుక్తాక్షరాలు, పరుషాలు, సరళాలు, అనునాసికాలు, ఊష్మములు, అంతస్థాలు, వర్గయుక్కులు, స్పర్శాలు, స్థిరాలు

• వర్ణోత్పత్తి స్థానాలు

F. సంధులు – నిర్వచనాలు

• తెలుగు సంధులు: అత్వ, ఇత్వ, ఉత్వ, యడాగమ, సరళాదేవి, గసడదవాదేశ, ఆమ్రేడిత, ద్విరుక్తటకార, లు, ల, న, ల సంధులు

• సంస్కృత సంధులు: సవర్ణదీర్ఘ, గుణ, యణాదేశ, వృద్ధిసందులు

• సంధులకు సంబంధించిన పదాలను విడదీయడం, సంధి చేయడం

G. సమాసాలు – నిర్వచనాలు

• విగ్రహవాక్యాలను గుర్తించడం

• విగ్రహవాక్యాలను సమాస పదాలుగా కూర్చడం

H. ఛందస్సు

• గురు-లఘువుల లక్షణాలను గుర్తించడం

• ఉత్సలమాల, చంపకమాల

I. అలంకారాలు

• పాఠ్యపుస్తకమునందలి అలంకారాలు గుర్తించడం

J. వాక్యాలు – రకాలు

• కర్తరి, కర్మణి, ఆధునిక వచనం, సామాన్య, సంయుక్త, సంక్లిష్ట వాక్యాలు

• విశేషార్థక, అనుమత్యర్థక, మొ.వి

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2. తెలుగు బోధనా పద్ధతులు (6 Marks)

• భాష: మాతృభాష, చరిత్ర, స్వభావం, పరిధి

• భాషా నైపుణ్యాలు: మాతృభాషా బోధనా లక్ష్యాలు, సాధించాల్సిన సామర్థ్యాలు

• బోధనా పద్ధతులు: క్లాస్‌రూమ్ లో ఉపయోగించే సూత్రాలు

• ప్రణాళికా రచన: వనరుల వినియోగం

• బోధనాభ్యసన ఉపకరణాలు: పాఠ పద్ధతులు, విద్యార్ధి ఉద్దేశాలకు అనుగుణంగా

• మూల్యాంకనం: నిరంతర సమగ్ర మూల్యాంకనం (నిర్మాణాత్మక, సంగ్రహణాత్మక), దత్తాంశ విశ్లేషణ-పరిపుష్టి

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APTET Paper -1 English 30 Marks Syllabus

Content:

TOPIC	S.No.	DETAILS OF THE TOPIC	STRATA OF TESTING
1 Vocabulary	1	Synonyms	Recognition
	2	Antonyms	Recognition
	3	Homophones	Recognition
	4	Homonyms	Recognition
	5	Idioms and Phrases	Identification of meanings
	6	Phrasal  Verbs	Identification of meanings
	7	Spellings	Identification of wrongly spelt words, Differentiate between British and American spellings
	8	Word formation	Suffixation, Prefixation, Unscrambling letters, Conversion of Verb-Noun,  vice versa; Noun – Adjectives, vice versa, Compound words
	9	Singular- Plural Words	Identification
	10	One word Substitutes	Identification of meanings
	11	Collocations	Identification of meanings
	12	Ordinal numbers	Understanding  of position
	13	Anagrams	Identification
	14	Figures of Speech	Identification
2.Grammar	1	Parts of Speech	All types, their functions and usage
	2	Articles	All types, their functions and usage
	3	Tenses	All types, structure, forms and usage
	4	Voice	Active Voice to Passive Voice conversion
	5	Reported Speech/Direct Speech & Indirect Speech	For all types of sentences
	6	Types of Sentences	Assertive, Interrogative, Imperative & Exclamatory
	7	Degrees of Comparison	Positive, Comparative, Superlative, degrees of adjectives, their  identification and  conversions
	8	Linkers	Identification of functions, usages, position, cohesion with appropriate linkers
	9	Language Functions	Recognizing real life communicative purposes
	10	Agreement of subject with verb	Right form of verbs
	11	Clause	If clause -Type 1,Type II, Main Clause- Sub ordinate Clause, Subject- Predicate,  Noun Clause, Adverbial Clause, Participle Clause, Relative Clause, Finite, Non -finite Clause
	12	Helping Verbs/ Modal Auxiliaries	Types, Form, Contractions, Negatives
	13	Framing Wh-Questions	Identification of right Wh-word, Syntax, Agreement of tense with subject
	14	Order of Adjectives	Knowledge of standard order, Correct placement, Contextual appropriateness
	15	Transitive -Intransitive Verbs	Recognition
3. Conventions of Writing	1	Punctuation and Capitalisation	Usage  of Capital letters, Full stop, Comma, Question mark, Exclamation mark, Inverted commas, Apostrophe, etc.
4 Discourses	1	Letter Writing	Types, Format, Punctuations marks, Features
	2	Diary Entry	Format, Features
	3	e- mail	Format, Features, Communication
	4	Paragraph writing	Format, Features
	5	Dialogue writing	Format, Features
	6	Notice /Invitation	Format
	7	Biographical Sketch	Format, Features
	8	Speech	Format, Types of Speeches
5 Dictionary Skills	1	Alphabetical order	Recognition of letter sequences, word sequences
	2	Dictionary Entry	Efficiency in the usage of Dictionary
6 Reading Comprehension	1	Prose	Textual / General
	2	Poetry	Textual /General

English Methodology:

METHODOLOGY

STRATEGY OF TESTING

1. Aspects of language- English language history, nature, importance, principles of English as second language and-Problems of teaching / learning English 2. Objectives of teaching English 3. Development of language skills-     Listening, Speaking,   Reading    and   Writing    (LSRW)- Communicative skills and imparting values through communication. 4. Approaches, methods and techniques of teaching English (Introduction, definition, types of approaches, methods  and techniques of teaching including remedial teaching. 5. Teaching of structures, vocabulary and grammar. 6. Teaching learning materials in English 7. Lesson planning 8. Curriculum and textbooks – importance and need. 9. Evaluation in English language

Detailed and deep understanding with application in broader sense.

D. Mathematics (30 Marks)

Content (24 Marks)

1. Numbers

• Four fundamental operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

• Hindu-Arabic & International system of numeration

• Place value, face value, comparing and ordering numbers

• Whole numbers, factors, multiples, prime & composite numbers

• Divisibility tests, HCF, LCM, prime factorization

• Integers, fractions, decimals, rational numbers and their operations

• Squares, square roots, cubes, cube roots

• Playing with numbers – shifting digits

2. Arithmetic

• BODMAS rule

• Ratios and proportions (direct, inverse)

• Percentage and applications

• Profit, Loss, Discount

• Sales Tax/ GST/ VAT

• Simple & Compound Interest and applications

3. Geometry

• Basic geometrical concepts: Point, Line, Line segment, Ray, Curves, Polygons, Angles

• Measuring lines and angles, types of angles

• Triangles, types and properties

• Quadrilaterals: Trapezium, Kite, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Rectangle, Square

• 3D shapes: Edges, vertices, faces, nets for construction

4. Data Handling

• Reading, interpreting and analyzing data: pictographs, tally marks, bar graphs, double bar graphs, pie charts

• Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode

• Chance and Probability

5. Algebra

• Patterns, variables, algebraic expressions

• Terms, factors, coefficients

• Linear equations in one variable

• Operations on algebraic expressions: addition, subtraction, multiplication

• Standard identities and applications

• Exponents, laws of exponents, negative exponents

• Factorization and division of algebraic expressions

• Linear graphs

6. Mensuration

• Measurement of length, weight, capacity, time, money, area

• Symmetry (line & rotational)

• Perimeter & area of geometrical shapes

• Surface area and volume of cube, cuboid, cylinder

Methodology (6 Marks)

• History, nature, and definitions of Mathematics

• Aims, values, and instructional objectives

• Teaching methods and remedial measures

• Instructional materials, TLM, resource utilization

• Curriculum, textbook, and lesson planning

• Assessment: Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), analysis, and feedback

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E. Environmental Studies (30 Marks)

Content (12 Marks)

E (i) Science

1. Living World

• Living and non-living things, characteristics

• Plants: types, parts, functions

• Animals: classification, habitats, movements, sounds

• Human beings: body parts, sense organs, health, safety, first aid

• Food: sources, types, nutrition, balanced diet, food preservation

• Agriculture: methods, tools, storage

• Family: types, structure, roles, migration

• Cells and microorganisms

• Games and recreation

2. Life Processes

• Nutrition: plants and humans, digestion

• Respiration: plants and animals, circulation

• Excretion, coordination, reproduction: sexual, asexual, puberty, hormones

3. Natural Phenomena, Objects & Materials

• Properties of materials, metals and non-metals, acids, bases, salts

• Motion, light, shadows, reflections, lenses, human eye

• Electricity: circuits, conductors, insulators, electromagnet, chemical effects

• Magnetism, heat, force, friction, pressure, combustion, fuels, sound

• Natural phenomena: lightning, earthquake, tsunami

4. Transportation & Communication

• Modes of transport, international transport, tourism

• Communication: human and animal, modern communication tools, mass communication

5. Professions & Services

• Different professions and their societal roles

• Governance and public services: local, state, central

6. Our Environment

• Climate, global environmental issues, eco-friendly activities

• Air, water, biodiversity, forests, conservation

Methodology (3 Marks)

• History, nature, and definitions of Science

• Aims, values, and instructional objectives

• Teaching methods and remedial measures

• Instructional materials, TLM, resource utilization

• Curriculum, textbook, lesson planning

• Assessment: CCE, analysis, feedback

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E (ii) Social Studies

Content (12 Marks)

1. Our Universe

• Earth, solar system, celestial bodies, maps, landforms, forests

• Environment components, pollution, disasters

2. Production, Exchange & Livelihoods

• Resources, population, agriculture, industries, markets, globalization

3. Political Systems & Governance

• Early human life, kingdoms, empires

• Types of governments, democracy, parliament, Indian Constitution, laws, fundamental rights

4. Social Organization & Inequalities

• Diversity, discrimination, inequality, women and social reforms

• Marginalized groups, federalism, power sharing, democracy

5. Religion & Society

• Major religions, unity in diversity, gender, caste

6. Culture & Communication

• Historical places, postal services, media, Indian culture, languages

Methodology (3 Marks)

• History, nature, and definitions of Social Studies

• Aims, values, and instructional objectives

• Teaching methods, remedial measures

• Instructional materials, TLM, resource utilization

• Curriculum, textbook, lesson planning

• Assessment: CCE, analysis, feedback