Is there any negative marking in the APTET examination?

No. The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh conducts the APTET with no negative marking. Each question carries +1 mark, and 0 marks are deducted for incorrect or skipped answers.

What are the category-wise qualifying marks for APTET?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks out of 150 are: OC / General: 60% (90 Marks), BC Category: 50% (75 Marks), and SC / ST / Differently Abled (PH) / Ex-Servicemen: 40% (60 Marks).

How does APTET score contribute to AP DSC Teacher Recruitment?

APTET carries a 20% weightage in the final Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment (AP DSC / TRT) merit selection list, while the DSC Written Exam carries an 80% weightage.

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About APTET Answer Key & Score Calculator

The APTET (Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) Answer Key Calculator on KEY.APTEACHERS.IN is a browser-powered evaluation system designed for Andhra Pradesh teacher recruitment candidates. It automates response key parsing directly inside your device's memory, ensuring instant computation of subject scores without storing private candidate credentials.

APTET Exam Structure & Marking Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across multiple sessions. The exam comprises 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 150 marks with a test duration of 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)

Correct Answers: +1 Mark awarded for every correct response.
Negative Marking: Zero (0) Negative Marking; no marks are deducted for wrong answers or unattempted questions.
Score Calculation: Raw Score = Total Number of Correct Responses.

APTET Paper Structure Breakdown (Paper 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B)

Paper Type	Target Teaching Level	Total Questions	Total Marks
Paper 1A	Primary Teachers (Classes I to V - Regular Schools)	150 MCQs	150 Marks
Paper 1B	Primary Teachers (Classes I to V - Special Schools)	150 MCQs	150 Marks
Paper 2A	Upper Primary / Secondary School Assistants (Classes VI to VIII)	150 MCQs	150 Marks
Paper 2B	Special Education Teachers (Classes VI to VIII)	150 MCQs	150 Marks

APTET Category-Wise Qualifying Cutoff Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks specified by the Department of School Education, AP to receive an APTET eligibility certificate:

Community / Category	Qualifying Percentage	Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 150)
OC / Open Competition / General	60%	90 Marks
BC (Backward Classes - A, B, C, D, E)	50%	75 Marks
SC / ST / Differently Abled (PH) / Ex-Servicemen	40%	60 Marks (PH: 40% disability and above)

How 20% APTET Weightage is Calculated for AP DSC Teacher Recruitment (TRT)

According to the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Rules, APTET scores are assigned a 20% weightage in the final Selection Merit List (DSC/TRT), while the Teacher Recruitment Written Examination carries an 80% weightage.

Formula for APTET DSC Weightage Calculation:

TET Weightage (Out of 20) = (Marks Obtained in APTET / 150) × 20

Example: If a candidate scores 120 marks out of 150 in APTET, their DSC weightage is (120 / 150) × 20 = 16.00 Marks.

How to Use the KEY APTEACHERS.IN APTET Scorecard Tool

Open the official response key link on the APTET portal (aptet.apcfss.in).
Copy the full URL from the browser address bar.
Paste the URL into the input field above, select your reservation category, and click Analyze Response Sheet.
Your total attempted questions, subject-wise positive scores, wrong answers, and overall totals will appear instantly
Click the red Download Scorecard (PDF) button to save an official verified scorecard report.

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