TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024: Time Allocation, Marking Scheme

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Feb 22, 2024

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  • 07 March 2024 :

    TS EDCET Application Form 2024 is out. The last date to apply is May 6, 2024.

TS EDCET exam pattern 2024 is set by Osmania University, Hyderabad. The TS EDCET 2024 exam is conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad. The number of questions and their type, scoring pattern, total marks, overall time, test mode, and other parameters are included in the TS EDCET exam pattern 2024.

TS EDCET 2024 is a state-level online exam. Candidates must know the exam pattern 2024 and TS EDCET syllabus before beginning the exam preparation. The candidates can use the available question papers, sample papers, and mock tests from the previous year to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern of TS EDCET.

Must Attempt: TS EDCET Previous Year Papers

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TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights

TS EDCET exam pattern 2024 has been set by the conducting authority. The exam will be conducted online. Applicants must check the TS EDCET 2024 exam pattern highlights shared below.

TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
Particulars Details
TS EDCET Conducting Body Osmania University, Hyderabad
Official Website edcet.tsche.ac.in
Mode of TS EDCET Exam Online Computer-Based
Exam Duration Two Hours (120 minutes)
Number of Section 5
Section Time Limit No Sectional Time Limit
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions 150
Negative Marking No Negative Marking
Total Marks 150

TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024 Section-Wise Breakup

TS EDCET exam pattern 2024 section-wise breakup of question pattern is provided below for the candidates:

TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024 Section-Wise Breakup
Name of Subject Marks
Mathematics, Science and Social Studies 60
Teaching Aptitude 20
General English 20
Computer Awareness 20
GK and Educational Issues 30
Total 150

TS EDCET Marking Scheme 2024

The TS EDCET exam has three parts and consists of 150 questions. The questions are objective-type MCQ questions in all the sections.

  • Each question is worth one mark. The TS EDCET exam 2024 does not have negative markings.
  • The exam is conducted for 2 hours.
  • All three sections are compulsory for students to attempt. General English, General Knowledge plus Teaching Aptitude, and Methodology are the three sections.
  • Candidates can choose a subject of their choice from the methodology section.
  • Part C of the TS EDCET exam pattern 2024 has five sections; all the sections have different marking schemes- Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies, and English.
TS EDCET Marking Scheme 2024
Part Subject Question Division Marks
1 Subject Content (Upto Class 10th of Telangana Board)

Mathematics (20 marks)

Science (20 marks)

Social Studies (20 marks)

60 60
2 Teaching Aptitude 20 20
3 General Knowledge and Teaching Awareness 30 30
4 Computer Awareness 20 20
5 General English 20 20
Total 150 150

Must Check: TS EDCET 2024 Syllabus

TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024: Section Wise Time Allocation

TS EDCET exam pattern 2024 will have at least 150 MCQs. For any of the TS EDCET sections, there is no set time limit per section. Experts recommend that applicants set a time restriction for completing each portion with the most attempts, though.

For suggested amounts of time for each section of the TS EDCET exam, see the table below:

TS EDCET Exam Pattern 2024: Section Wise Time Allocation
TS EDCET Sections Time Allotted
Mathematics, Science & Social Studies 30
Teaching Aptitude 25
General English 30
Computer Awareness 20
GK and Educational Issues 15

TS EDCET Exam 2024 Important Instructions

TS EDCET exam 2024 has some important instructions to be followed while giving the examination. Here are some important instructions given by the Conducting Body Officials to be followed-

  • Candidates receive a separate optical mark reader answer sheet with the question paper.
  • They must use a black/blue ballpoint pen to fill out the following information:
  • The question paper will provide a space for the hall ticket number.
  • Booklet S. No. and Booklet Code for the question paper
  • In case of any defects in the OMR sheet or question paper, ask the invigilator to replace it with the same booklet code as soon as possible.
  • There is a strict prohibition on using calculators, mathematical tools, log books, pagers, cell phones, or other electronic devices.
  • Use an H.B. pencil to darken the circle corresponding to the Booklet, H.T. number, etc., on the OMR sheet.
  • On the OMR sheet, darken the appropriate circle corresponding to the correct answer with only an H.B. pencil. If students wish to change the answer, erase the answer and fill in the right circle.
  • The darkening of more than one circle will be considered invalid automatically.

Read More: TS EDCET Preparation Tips 2024

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