The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET / TG TET) January 2026 session was conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, from January 3 to January 20, 2026 (with some shifts up to January 31 in reports). The exam included Paper-I (for Classes 1-5) and Paper-II (for Classes 6-8, with subjects like Mathematics & Science or Social Studies).
Latest Status (as of January 30, 2026)
- Initial Answer Key (Provisional Key): Released today (January 30, 2026) on the official website tgtet.aptonline.in. It includes subject-wise and shift-wise PDFs for both papers.
- Candidate Response Sheet: Also released today (January 30, 2026). Candidates can view/download their individual recorded responses (answers marked during the exam) by logging in.
- Objection Window: Open from January 30, 2026, to February 1, 2026 (5 PM). Candidates can raise objections online against the initial key if they find discrepancies.
- Next Steps: After considering valid objections, the final answer key will be released, followed by the TS TET Result 2026 (expected in February/March 2026). Qualifying marks: 60% for General (90/150), 50% for reserved categories (75/150).
How to Download TS TET Response Sheet & Initial Key
- Visit the official website: https://tgtet.aptonline.in (or directly tgtet.aptonline.in/tgtet).
- For Response Sheet (individual answers):
- Click on the "Response Sheet" link (direct: https://tgtet.aptonline.in/tgtet/ResponseSheet).
- Enter your Journal Number, Hall Ticket Number, Date of Birth, and select Exam Paper (Paper-I or Paper-II).
- Submit to view/download your response sheet PDF (shows your marked answers for cross-checking with the key).
- For Initial Answer Key (subject-wise PDFs):
- Click on the "Initial Key" or "Initial Key Download" link (direct: https://tgtet.aptonline.in/tgtet/InitialKey).
- Select your paper, shift/date, and subject (e.g., Paper-I Telugu 08th Jan Shift 1).
- Download the PDF to compare with your response sheet and calculate probable scores.
How to Raise Objections
- Log in on the portal (using hall ticket/journal details).
- Select the question(s), provide justification/supporting document (PDF upload).
- Pay any required fee per objection (if applicable, as per notification).
- Submit by February 1, 2026, 5 PM. No objections accepted after this.