TS SET Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern, Subject wise Syllabus PDFs

Telangana State Eligibility Test (TS TET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts in Telangana universities and colleges. Those who are planning to participate in this test should carefully check the complete TS TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 to identify topics that need to be studied for the exam to qualify the exam. It helps candidates to focus on relevant topics and not waste their time on irrelevant topics.

TS SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Telangana State Eligibility Test Syllabus 2026 is the first step for candidates to begin their preparation and pass the TS SET Exam 2026 with flying colours. Knowing the TS SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates to understand the marking scheme, the type of questions asked, and the topic-wise weightage of questions.

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TS SET Exam Structure 2026

As mentioned earlier, the TS SET Exam is only a qualifying eligibility test. After qualifying for the same, candidates will have to undergo the post-specific selection process determined by the university or college for which they are applying. This may include one or more of the following stages: 

•  Paper I
•  Paper II
•  Teaching Demo
•  Document Verification

TS SET Exam Pattern 2026

There will be two papers in the Telangana State Eligibility Test, i.e. Paper I and Paper II, and candidates must be aware of the marking scheme, type of questions, exam duration, etc., of both papers. This will help them prepare for their upcoming examination more easily, helping them focus on subjects with more weightage.

TS SET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Paper I shall consist of 50 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks. Candidates can get to know about the complete exam pattern for the first paper from below.

• Questions that will be asked in this paper will test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of candidates.
  
• No marks will be deducted for wrong or unattempted questions.
• The TS SET 2026 question paper will be bilingual, i.e., in both English & Telugu languages.

TS SET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Paper II will consist of 100 objective-type compulsory questions and will be conducted for a total of 200 marks, which will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.

• All the questions of Paper II will be compulsory, covering the entire syllabus.
  
• There is no negative marking for the incorrect answer.
  
• For every correct answer, +2 will be awarded to the candidates.
• This exam will be conducted for 2 hours (120 minutes).

TS SET Syllabus 2026

TS SET Exam 2026 will include two papers, i.e., Paper I and Paper II, which will be conducted in a single session for 3 hours. Those who want to appear for this examination need to properly understand its syllabus to do good preparation for the exam. The TS-SET examination will be conducted for a total of 29 subjects. We have discussed the syllabus of both papers below.

TS SET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

As mentioned above, this examination will include general questions based on teaching and research aptitude, so candidates must study topics like communication, logical reasoning, data interpretation, comprehension, etc.

Teaching Aptitude

• Nature, Objectives, Characteristics, Basic Requirements
• Learner Characteristics
• Factors Affecting Teaching
• Teaching Methods
• Teaching Aids
• Evaluation System

Research Aptitude

• Meaning, Characteristics, Types
• Steps of Research
• Methods of Research
• Research Ethics
• Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference, and symposium, and Thesis writing: its characteristics and format. 
• Comprehension 

Communication

• Effective Communication
• Barriers to Effective Communication
• Media and Society

Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

• Type of Reasoning
• Number series
• Letter series, codes, and relationships
• Mathematical Aptitude

Logical Reasoning

• Understanding the structure of arguments
• Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning
• Analogies
• Venn Diagram
• Indian Logic
• Pramanas
• Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference)
• Vyapati (invariable relation), Hetvabhasa (fallacies of inference)

Data Interpretation

•  Sources, acquisition, and interpretation of data
• Quantitative and Qualitative data
• Graphical representation and mapping of data
• Data and Governance

Information and Communication Technology

•  Meaning, Advantages, Disadvantages, Uses
• Basics of Internet
• Digital Initiatives in Higher Education
• ICT and Governance

People, Development and Environment

• Development and Environment
• People and environment interaction
• Pollutants and their impact on human life
• Environmental issues
• Natural and Energy Resources
• Natural Hazards and Disasters
• Environmental Protection Act 1986

Higher Education System

• Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India
• Professional, Technical, and Skill-based Education
• Value Education, and Environmental Education
• Policies, Governance, and Administration, Oriental, Conventional, and Non-conventional learning programs in India

TS SET Paper 2 Syllabus 2026

The Paper 2 syllabus for the Telangana SET 2026 examination is provided below for all 29 subjects. Candidates can download a PDF of the subjects for which they have opted for this examination.

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