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TG TET Cut Off 2026: Minimum Qualifying Marks & Category-Wise Criteria

Manish
Jul 13, 2026 06:45 PM IST
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The TG TET 2026 cut-off marks represent the essential qualifying thresholds that differ across SC, ST, BC, and General categories. Achieving these minimum qualifying marks is mandatory for candidates to pass the examination.

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, successfully administered the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET) 2026 June Cycle to determine candidate eligibility for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. To qualify for the TS TET, candidates must secure marks equal to or exceeding the established category-wise cut-off scores.

TG TET Cut Off 2026

As a mandatory eligibility assessment, the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 requires candidates to meet or exceed the designated cut-off marks. Successful qualifiers receive a certification valid for pursuing teaching opportunities in various state schools. Note that the final cut-off is influenced by factors such as total exam attendance and the relative difficulty level of the question paper.

TSTET Cut Off Marks 2026

The Department of School Education, Telangana, defines the TS TET cut-off and minimum qualifying criteria within the official notification. Since both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are worth 150 marks each, general category candidates must achieve at least 60% (90 out of 150 marks), while candidates from BC categories are required to secure a minimum of 55%.

How to Check Telangana TG TET Cut Off 2026?

  1. Go to the official result portal: tgtet.aptonline.in.
  2. Look for the link labelled “Look for the “TS TET” link on the homepage” on the homepage.
  3. Search for the notification PDF and download it.
  4. Check category-wise cut-off marks for Paper I (Classes I–V) or Paper II (Classes VI–VIII.
  5. Check category-wise cut-off marks and save them for future reference.

TG TET Minimum Qualifying Marks

TG TET cut-off marks function as the minimum thresholds adjusted per candidate category. Specifically, candidates in the General category are officially recognized as qualified in the TET examination upon securing 60% or more of the total marks.

Category Minimum Qualifying % Minimum Marks
General / EWS 60% 90
BC 50% 75
SC/ ST/ Differently abled 40% 60

Factors Affecting TG TET Cut Off Marks 2026

The examining board establishes the cut-off marks for each category based on several key performance and administrative indicators:

  • Number of Applicants – As the number of applicants increases, the cut-off is higher and vice versa.
  • Difficulty Level of Examination – If the examination is difficult, the cut-offs are usually low, but if the examination is easy to a moderate level, the cut-offs are expected to be higher.
  • Marks obtained in the exam – Whether the candidates’ marks are high or low, it encourages the board to set the cut-off marks accordingly.
  • Category of Candidates – General (UR), Usually requires the highest minimum qualifying percentile or marks.

FAQs

Is the TS TET cut off the same for all categories?

To qualify out of 150 total marks, General category candidates must score at least 60% (90 marks), BC candidates require 50% (75 marks), and SC/ST/PwD candidates must achieve a minimum of 40% (60 marks).

Does qualifying TS TET guarantee a teaching job?

Qualifying for the TS TET merely establishes eligibility to apply for teaching vacancies; it does not guarantee immediate employment.

Is there negative marking in TS TET 2026?

The examination structure does not include any negative marking for incorrect answers.

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