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The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) 2025 notification has been officially released for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors / Lecturers in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. This exam is conducted by Andhra University on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and is aligned with UGC-NET standards.
APSET 2025 Notification – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Dates & Fees
What is APSET 2025?
APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) is a qualifying examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor / Lecturer in higher education institutions within Andhra Pradesh only.
APSET is not a recruitment exam. Qualifying APSET does not guarantee a job, but it is mandatory eligibility for teaching posts.
APSET 2025 – Important Dates
Event- Date
Notification Release:31 December 2025
Online Applications Start:9 January 2026
Last Date (No Late Fee):9 February 2026
Last Date (₹2,000 Late Fee):25 February 2026
Last Date (₹5,000 Late Fee):5 March 2026
Hall Ticket Download:19 March 2026
APSET Exam Date:28 & 29 March 2026
APSET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree from a UGC-recognized university
Minimum Marks:
- General / EWS – 55%
- SC / ST / BC / PwD / Third Gender – 50%
- Final-year PG candidates are eligible provisionally
- Age Limit
- No upper age limit for APSET
- Who are Exempted from APSET?
- UGC-NET qualified
- CSIR-NET qualified
APSET 2025 Exam Pattern
Paper:Subject-Questions- Marks- Duration
Paper :Teaching & Research Aptitude:50-100 -1 Hour
Paper II:Subject Paper:100-200-2 Hours
Total - 150 - 300-3 Hours
Key Features:
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question Type: MCQs
Each Question: 2 Marks
No Negative Marking
Papers conducted in single session
APSET 2025 Subjects List
APSET is conducted in 30 UGC-approved subjects, including:
- English
- Telugu
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Commerce
- Economics
- Education
- Political Science
- Computer Science & Applications
- Sociology
- Law
- Management and more
APSET 2025 Application Fee
Category- Fee
- General / Unreserved:₹1,600
- BC / EWS: ₹1,300
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender:₹900
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
How to Apply for APSET 2025?
1. Visit official website: apset.net.in
2. Complete online registration
3. Pay application fee
4. Fill personal & academic details
5. Select subject
6. Upload photo & signature
7. Submit application & download confirmation
Reservation & PwD Benefits
- Reservation as per Government of Andhra Pradesh rules
- Categories: SC, ST, BC (A–E), EWS
- PwD (40% or more disability) eligible for:
- Scribe facility
- 20 minutes compensatory time per hour
APSET 2025 Result & Qualifying Criteria
- Minimum Aggregate Marks
- General / EWS – 40%
- SC / ST / BC / PwD – 35%
Selection Method
- Only 6% of appeared candidates are declared qualified
- Category-wise & subject-wise normalization applied
- Results published online only
APSET Certificate Validity
- Lifetime validity
- Valid only in Andhra Pradesh
- Applicable for Assistant Professor / Lecturer posts only
- Not valid for JRF or PhD fellowships
APSET 2025 Exam Centres
Exam will be conducted across major districts including: Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Krishna, Kurnool, Kadapa, Chittoor, Anantapur, Nellore, West & East Godavari, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram.
Important Disclaimer
- No re-evaluation or re-checking allowed
- APSET authority decision is final
- Qualification does not guarantee appointment
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