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Key Facts: APTET Paper 1 Exam

150 MCQs

APTET Paper-1A has 150 one-mark multiple-choice questions

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

150 minutes

Duration of each APTET paper is 2 hours 30 minutes

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

60% to qualify

General (OC/EWS) candidates need 90 of 150 marks to pass

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

₹1,000 per paper

Online application fee for each APTET paper

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

No negative marking

Wrong answers do not deduct marks in APTET

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

Lifetime validity

APTET qualifying certificate is valid for lifetime

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

30 per section

Each of the five Paper-1A sections has 30 compulsory MCQs

APTET June 2026 Information Bulletin

100

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APTET Paper-1A is Andhra Pradesh's primary-stage teacher-eligibility test for Classes I–V. It is a 150-mark CBT with 150 MCQs over 150 minutes and no negative marking, covering Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, English, Mathematics and EVS (30 each). General candidates need 60% (90/150) to qualify. The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper. This free 100-question bank provides original syllabus-aligned practice with explanations.

Sample APTET Paper 1 Practice Questions

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1According to Jean Piaget, a child who can conserve quantity and classify objects logically but cannot yet reason about abstract hypotheticals is in which stage?
A.Sensorimotor stage
B.Preoperational stage
C.Concrete operational stage
D.Formal operational stage
Explanation: The concrete operational stage (roughly ages 7–11) is marked by logical operations such as conservation, classification and seriation applied to tangible objects. Abstract hypothetical reasoning emerges in the formal operational stage.
2Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is best defined as the distance between what a learner can do:
A.At birth and at adulthood
B.In the classroom and at home
C.Independently and with guidance from a more knowledgeable person
D.With reward and with punishment
Explanation: The ZPD spans independent performance and performance achievable with scaffolding from a teacher, parent or capable peer. It highlights social mediation in cognitive growth.
3In Kohlberg's theory, a child who follows rules mainly to avoid punishment is at which level of moral reasoning?
A.Conventional level
B.Post-conventional level
C.Pre-conventional level
D.Autonomous ethical level
Explanation: At the pre-conventional level morality is judged by direct consequences to the self—avoiding punishment and gaining rewards. Social approval and universal principles belong to higher levels.
4The developmental principle stating that growth proceeds from the head region downward to the feet is called:
A.Proximodistal principle
B.Principle of continuity
C.Cephalocaudal principle
D.Principle of integration
Explanation: The cephalocaudal trend describes head-to-toe development: infants gain head control before sitting, standing and walking. Proximodistal development moves from the body centre outward.
5Inclusive education in primary schools primarily means:
A.Educating children with disabilities only in separate special schools
B.Teaching only gifted children in advanced groups
C.Educating all children, including those with diverse needs, together in regular classrooms with appropriate support
D.Grouping children strictly by ability into different schools
Explanation: Inclusive education places all learners in regular classrooms with accommodations and support so that diversity is addressed within the mainstream system, as emphasised in the RTE Act and NCF.
6Which teaching approach best reflects constructivist learning theory?
A.Direct instruction of definitions followed by drill worksheets only
B.Hands-on activities where learners build understanding from experience and discussion
C.Teacher demonstration without any learner experimentation
D.Silent textbook reading with no discussion or manipulation
Explanation: Constructivism holds that learners actively construct knowledge through experience, reflection and social interaction. Activity-based and inquiry approaches align with this view.
7Formative assessment is best described as assessment that:
A.Certifies final achievement at the end of the year only
B.Ranks students for competitive selection
C.Provides ongoing feedback during teaching to improve learning
D.Punishes students for poor performance
Explanation: Formative assessment monitors learning during instruction and feeds back into teaching adjustments. Summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of a unit or term.
8Which of the following is primarily an environmental factor influencing child development?
A.Eye colour inherited from parents
B.Blood group type
C.Quality of schooling and peer relationships
D.Height potential determined by genes
Explanation: Schooling, family nurture, nutrition and peer interaction are environmental influences that shape development alongside heredity.
9In Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives, arranging items in a logical order belongs to which cognitive level?
A.Knowledge (Remembering)
B.Comprehension (Understanding)
C.Application
D.Analysis
Explanation: Analysis involves breaking material into parts and determining how parts relate, including organising and arranging. Mere recall is knowledge; explaining is comprehension.
10Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that:
A.Intelligence is a single general ability measurable by one IQ score
B.Only mathematical ability matters in primary school
C.Intelligence is fixed at birth and cannot develop
D.Learners may be strong in different kinds of intelligence such as linguistic, logical-mathematical and interpersonal
Explanation: Gardner proposed several relatively independent intelligences. Teachers who recognise varied strengths can design diverse activities rather than relying on a single narrow measure.

About the APTET Paper 1 Exam

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) Paper-1A certifies eligibility to teach Classes I to V in regular government schools in Andhra Pradesh. Conducted as a computer-based test by the Department of School Education, each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, taken over 150 minutes, with no negative marking. Paper-1A covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil or Odia), compulsory English as Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies — 30 questions in each section. Qualifying marks vary by category, and the certificate is valid for lifetime as per the June 2026 notification.

Assessment

Paper-1A (Classes I–V, regular schools): 150 compulsory MCQs — Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II (English) 30, Mathematics 30, Environmental Studies 30. One mark per question; no negative marking.

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)

Passing Score

General (OC/EWS): 60% (90/150). BC: 50% (75/150). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: 40% (60/150).

Exam Fee

₹1,000 per paper for APTET June 2026 (Paper-1A/1B/2A/2B), payable online when applying. Confirm the live bulletin if a later cycle revises the fee (older cycles sometimes listed ₹750). (Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh)

APTET Paper 1 Exam Content Outline

20%

Child Development and Pedagogy

Child development principles, Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, inclusive education, CWSN, learning theories, assessment (formative/summative, CCE), motivation, RTE Act, NCF 2005 and classroom pedagogy.

20%

Language I (Telugu and other options)

Comprehension, Telugu grammar (sandhi, samasa, vibhakti, parts of speech), vocabulary, and language pedagogy including acquisition, listening, speaking and remedial teaching.

20%

Language II (English)

English comprehension, grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, agreement), vocabulary, phonetics and second-language pedagogy.

20%

Mathematics

Number, fractions, measurement, geometry, patterns, data handling, money and time word problems, plus maths pedagogy and error analysis.

20%

Environmental Studies

Family, food, shelter, water, plants, animals, travel, health, pollution, seasons, natural resources and EVS pedagogy with activity-based learning.

How to Pass the APTET Paper 1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: General (OC/EWS): 60% (90/150). BC: 50% (75/150). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: 40% (60/150).
  • Assessment: Paper-1A (Classes I–V, regular schools): 150 compulsory MCQs — Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II (English) 30, Mathematics 30, Environmental Studies 30. One mark per question; no negative marking.
  • Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
  • Exam fee: ₹1,000 per paper for APTET June 2026 (Paper-1A/1B/2A/2B), payable online when applying. Confirm the live bulletin if a later cycle revises the fee (older cycles sometimes listed ₹750).

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

APTET Paper 1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Child Development and Pedagogy first — it carries 30 marks and overlaps with teaching-method questions in other sections.
2For Language I, revise Telugu grammar (sandhi, samasa, vibhakti) and practise unseen comprehension under timed conditions.
3English Language II tests both grammar and pedagogy; practise minimal pairs, error correction and communicative teaching principles.
4In Mathematics, solve NCERT Class I–V word problems and review common pupil errors in fractions, subtraction and place value.
5For EVS, connect textbook topics to the local Andhra Pradesh environment — water, agriculture, transport and community helpers.
6Attempt full 150-question timed mocks before the exam; with no negative marking, attempt every question.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on APTET Paper-1A and how long is the exam?

Paper-1A has 150 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, taken over 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). There is no negative marking.

What subjects are tested in APTET Paper 1?

Paper-1A covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil or Odia), compulsory English as Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies — 30 questions each.

What are the qualifying marks for APTET?

General (OC/EWS) candidates need 60% (90/150). BC candidates need 50% (75/150). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates need 40% (60/150).

Is there negative marking in APTET?

No. Each correct answer earns one mark and incorrect answers do not deduct marks.

What is the APTET application fee?

The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper (Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A or Paper-2B), payable online through the official portal.

How long is the APTET certificate valid?

As per the APTET June 2026 information bulletin, the qualifying certificate is valid for lifetime.