What is the suggested age limit for the TSTET 2022?

There is no age limit for the TSTET 2022, but candidates must be at least 18 years old.

The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) is an examination conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, to determine the eligibility of teachers for appointment as a teacher in Classes I to VIII in Schools under the Government of Telangana. The test is open to all Indian citizens who are 18 years or older by the date of the examination, and it is mostly conducted once every year.

What are the other eligibility criteria?

TSTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper-I

• This exam is open to students who have completed 10+2 or an equivalent program with an average grade of 50%. The required grades for OBC/PwD/ST candidates are 45 percent..
• Candidates must have a two-year Diploma in Special Education/ 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (B El Ed)/ 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.   

• Candidates must have a 10+2 degree from a recognized board or an institution that has 45 percent marks. It is still necessary to gain 45% in the 10+2 examination for OBC, PWD, SC/ST candidates.
• A two-year Diploma in Special Education, a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a four-year B El Ed is required.

TSTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper-II

Candidates for the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test Paper-II must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates must have earned a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% in aggregate. For OBC/ PwD/ SC/ ST applicants, an aggregate of 45 percent marks is required.
• A Bachelor of Education with a concentration in Special Education and a bachelor's degree in education is required (B.Ed.).

• Candidates must have a BSc. / B. Com/ BA degree with at least 50% overall grades. OBC, PwD, and SC/ST applicants may use 40% of their aggregate grade points to apply.
• To be eligible, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in education (B.Ed.) with a specialty in special education or a bachelor's degree in education (B.Ed.) and a master's degree in education (M.Ed.).

• Candidates should have cleared four-year BA Ed/ BSc. Ed course with at least 50% aggregate marks. OBC/ PwD/ SC/ ST candidates can apply with 45% aggregate marks.

• Candidates must have Graduation in Literature/ Bachelor of Oriental Language or its equivalent/ Post-graduation in the language concerned/ Graduation with Language as one of the optional subjects.
• B.Ed. or a Language Pandit Training Certificate is necessary for applicants seeking to teach in rural areas; these requirements apply only to language instructors.
• Candidates who are taking the last year of their Diploma in Elementary Education/ Bachelor of Education degree may also apply for the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test exam 2022.

Another thing to remember is that a candidate seeking admission in teacher education must have earned a degree/diploma from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). However, only candidates with a B.Ed. special education/ diploma in education (special education) may use this credential and get certified only through the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Preparation Tips

1. Get hold of all the topics under your syllabus
2. Make a note of your strong and weak areas
3. Choose the reference books wisely
4. Solve as many mock tests and previous year papers as possible
5. Join a good online coaching institute for TS TET exam.
6. Focus on your speed and accuracy
7. Be confident while you attempt the exam
8. Revision is the key

All the best for your exam!

I hope this helped. :)