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Key Facts: APTET Paper 2 Exam

150 MCQs

APTET Paper 2 has 150 one-mark multiple-choice questions

APTET October 2025 Information Bulletin

150 minutes

Duration of each APTET paper (2 hours 30 minutes)

APTET October 2025 Information Bulletin

Rs. 1,000

Application and examination fee per paper

APTET October 2025 Notification

60% to qualify

OC/EWS candidates need 90 of 150 marks to pass

APTET October 2025 Information Bulletin

No negative marking

Each correct answer scores one mark with no penalty for wrong answers

APTET October 2025 Information Bulletin

60 Section D

Section D has 60 questions in the candidate's chosen subject specialisation

APTET October 2025 Syllabus

Classes VI–VIII

APTET Paper 2 certifies eligibility for upper-primary teaching

APTET October 2025 Notification

100

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APTET Paper 2 is Andhra Pradesh's teacher-eligibility test for upper-primary teachers (Classes VI–VIII). Each paper has 150 one-mark MCQs over 150 minutes with no negative marking: Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II (English) 30, and Section D 60 (Mathematics & Science, Social Studies, or Language I). Qualifying marks are 90/150 for OC/EWS (60%), 75/150 for BC (50%), and 60/150 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (40%). The fee is Rs. 1,000 per paper. This 100-question bank gives free syllabus-aligned practice with explanations.

Sample APTET Paper 2 Practice Questions

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1According to Erik Erikson, the central psychosocial crisis of adolescence (roughly ages 12–18) is:
A.Trust versus mistrust
B.Generativity versus stagnation
C.Identity versus role confusion
D.Intimacy versus isolation
Explanation: Erikson's identity versus role confusion stage characterises adolescence, when learners explore who they are and their place in society. Successful resolution supports a coherent sense of self.
2A Class VIII student who can reason about abstract hypotheses, variables, and what-if scenarios without concrete objects is most likely in Piaget's:
A.Sensorimotor stage
B.Pre-operational stage
C.Concrete operational stage
D.Formal operational stage
Explanation: Formal operational thought (typically from adolescence onward) allows systematic reasoning about abstract propositions, scientific variables, and hypothetical situations—key for upper-primary science and mathematics.
3A student who refuses to cheat on an exam because universal ethical principles outweigh personal gain is reasoning at Kohlberg's:
A.Pre-conventional level
B.Conventional level (law-and-order orientation)
C.Post-conventional level
D.Punishment-avoidance stage only
Explanation: Post-conventional morality is guided by self-chosen ethical principles that may transcend rules for the sake of justice. It is more advanced than obedience to authority or social approval alone.
4During adolescence, rapid changes in height, voice, and secondary sexual characteristics primarily reflect development in which dimension?
A.Physical development
B.Moral development only
C.Cognitive development only
D.Emotional regulation only
Explanation: Puberty drives marked physical development in adolescence. Teachers must recognise that physical maturation interacts with cognitive, emotional, and social changes in Classes VI–VIII.
5When an adolescent who failed a test says "I failed because the questions were tricky, not because I skipped revision," inventing a socially acceptable excuse, this best illustrates:
A.Sublimation
B.Projection
C.Rationalisation
D.Regression
Explanation: Rationalisation invents plausible excuses to justify behaviour or outcomes and protect self-esteem. Projection attributes one's own unacceptable feelings to others; the stem is excuse-making, not attributing feelings.
6Inclusive education for upper-primary learners with diverse needs primarily requires:
A.Permanent segregation in separate institutions
B.Exclusion from group activities to avoid disruption
C.Mainstream classrooms with differentiated support and accessible materials
D.Identical instruction with no accommodations
Explanation: Inclusive classrooms educate all learners together, adapting teaching methods, materials, and assessment so students with disabilities and varied abilities can participate meaningfully.
7A science teacher asks Class VII students to design experiments testing which variables affect seed germination, then revise ideas from results. This best reflects:
A.Rote memorisation of textbook definitions
B.Constructivist learning through active inquiry and reflection
C.Teacher lecture with no student experimentation
D.Worksheet drilling without hypothesis testing
Explanation: Constructivism emphasises learners actively building knowledge through experience, experimentation, and reflection—aligned with inquiry-based science pedagogy in upper primary.
8Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in upper-primary classes emphasises:
A.A single annual high-stakes examination only
B.Ranking students publicly on every test
C.Ongoing formative assessment across scholastic and co-scholastic domains
D.Eliminating all classroom observation
Explanation: CCE integrates regular formative assessment, self and peer evaluation, and holistic reporting—not reliance on one terminal exam. Feedback guides remedial support throughout the year.
9A teacher gradually reduces hints while a Class VI student learns to solve linear equations independently. This instructional support is called:
A.Permanent dependency on the teacher
B.Negative reinforcement only
C.Scaffolding within the Zone of Proximal Development
D.Elimination of all guidance from day one
Explanation: Scaffolding provides temporary structured support within the ZPD, fading as competence grows. It operationalises Vygotsky's social theory of learning.
10Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that upper-primary teachers should:
A.Teach only through written tests ignoring other strengths
B.Assume all adolescents learn identically
C.Provide varied activities tapping linguistic, logical, spatial, musical, and interpersonal abilities
D.Ignore co-curricular domains entirely
Explanation: Gardner proposes several relatively independent intelligences. Differentiated tasks—debates, models, music, group projects—help diverse adolescent learners demonstrate competence.

About the APTET Paper 2 Exam

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) Paper 2 certifies eligibility to teach Classes VI to VIII in government and aided schools in Andhra Pradesh. Paper 2A is for general upper-primary teacher aspirants; Paper 2B is for special-education candidates. Each paper has 150 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, taken over 150 minutes in online mode with no negative marking. The question paper is bilingual (English followed by the chosen Language I). Child Development and Pedagogy items emphasise adolescent development per the B.Ed curriculum.

Assessment

Computer-based test with 150 MCQs (one mark each, no negative marking). Paper 2A (upper primary): Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II (English) 30, and one Section D option of 60 questions—Mathematics & Science, Social Studies, or Language I (advanced). Paper 2B follows a similar structure with CDP in Special Education.

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Passing Score

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

Exam Fee

Rs. 1,000 per paper (Paper 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B) as per the APTET October 2025 notification. (Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh (Commissioner of School Education))

APTET Paper 2 Exam Content Outline

20%

Child Development and Pedagogy

Adolescent physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development; Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Freud; gangs and leadership; individual differences; CCE; inclusive education; guidance and counselling; ICT integration per the AP B.Ed curriculum.

20%

Language I (Telugu or chosen regional language)

Comprehension, Telugu grammar (sandhi, samasa, karaka), vocabulary, prosody, literature, and first-language pedagogy for Classes VI–VIII.

20%

Language II (English)

English comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and pedagogical principles for teaching English as a compulsory second language in AP upper-primary schools.

40%

Section D — Mathematics & Science or Social Studies

Mathematics & Science: 20 math + 20 physical science + 20 biological science. Social Studies: 60 questions on geography, history, civics, and economics. This practice bank includes both Math/Science (20) and Social Studies (20) samples.

How to Pass the APTET Paper 2 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: OC/EWS: 60% (90/150). BC: 50% (75/150). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: 40% (60/150).
  • Assessment: Computer-based test with 150 MCQs (one mark each, no negative marking). Paper 2A (upper primary): Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II (English) 30, and one Section D option of 60 questions—Mathematics & Science, Social Studies, or Language I (advanced). Paper 2B follows a similar structure with CDP in Special Education.
  • Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
  • Exam fee: Rs. 1,000 per paper (Paper 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B) as per the APTET October 2025 notification.

Keys to Passing

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  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
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APTET Paper 2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master adolescent Child Development and Pedagogy first; Erikson's identity stage, Piaget's formal operations, and defence mechanisms are heavily tested.
2For Language I, review Telugu grammar (sandhi, samasa, karaka) and practise unseen comprehension at Class VI–VIII level.
3Language II English rewards grammar accuracy—practise question tags, passive voice, and reported speech under timed conditions.
4For Mathematics & Science, revise NCERT/SCERT Class VI–VIII textbooks and practise both content and pedagogy items.
5For Social Studies, connect Indian history, civics, and AP geography (monsoons, Krishna basin projects) to state curriculum topics.
6Take full-length timed mocks of 150 questions in 150 minutes; there is no negative marking, so attempt every question.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between APTET Paper 2A and Paper 2B?

Both papers certify eligibility for Classes VI–VIII. Paper 2A is for general upper-primary teacher candidates; Paper 2B is for special-education candidates, with Child Development and Pedagogy focused on special education.

How many questions are on APTET Paper 2 and how long is the exam?

APTET Paper 2 has 150 multiple-choice questions worth 150 marks, to be completed in 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes). There is no negative marking.

What are the Section D options in APTET Paper 2?

Candidates choose one 60-question block: Mathematics & Science (20 math + 20 physical science + 20 biological science), Social Studies (60), or advanced Language I pedagogy (60) in their chosen language.

What are the qualifying marks for APTET?

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

What is the APTET application fee?

The fee is Rs. 1,000 per paper as per the APTET October 2025 notification. Candidates applying for multiple papers pay Rs. 1,000 for each paper separately.

Is there negative marking in APTET?

No. Each correct answer earns one mark and incorrect answers do not deduct marks, so candidates should attempt all 150 questions.