APEdCET 2026: Exam Dates (Out), Application Form(Soon), Answer Key, Result, Counselling, & More

APEdCET means Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test. It’s an exam for people who want to become teachers in Andhra Pradesh. You write this test if you wish to join BEd course in colleges across the state. The test is done by Andhra University, on behalf of APSCHE. It checks how much you know about teaching, learning, and general knowledge things. You need to pass APEdCET to get admission into BEd programs.

Anyone who finished their degree from a recognized university can apply. The exam has questions from subjects like English, Telugu, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. It’s usually held once every year. APEdCET helps you start your career in teaching. After passing, you can join BEd and later become a teacher in schools. If you want to be a teacher in Andhra Pradesh, APEdCET is the first step.

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We have provided all the major AP EdCET related details in the table.

Particulars	Exam Event Details
Name	Andhra Pradesh EdCET
Level	State
Mode	Computer-based Test
Purpose	Admission to the BEd course offered at colleges of education in Andhra Pradesh
AP EdCET Application Started	March 2026
Registration Ended without late fee	April 2026
Registration Ended with late fee	April 2026
Correction Window	April 2026
Admit Card Released	April 2026
Exam Date	May 4, 2026
Helpdesk No.	8106312543
Official Website	https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET/Edcet/EDCET_HomePage.aspx

Note: The information is tentative. The changes will be reflected once the notification is released by conducting body.

The candidates must fulfill the APEdCET 2026 eligibility criteria:

• Are Indian nationals
• Fulfill Local/Non-Local status requirements as stated in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order 1974, as subsequently amended.

Also check: IGNOU BEd Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate should have secured at least 50% marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree, i.e., BA/BSc/BCom/BSc(Home Science/BCA/BBM/or in the Master’s Degree or any other qualification equivalent thereto. However, candidates belonging to all other reserved categories should have secured 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

Note:- The Candidates with BE/BTech should have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. 

Age Limit

• Must have completed 19 years of age as of July 1 of the year in which the exam notification has been issued. There is no maximum age limit.

Note: The candidates who passed BE/ BTech with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and studied Mathematics and Physics are eligible for admission into the course.

Eligibility Criteria for the Choice of Subject under Part-C of the Exam

Methodology	APEdCET Eligibility Criteria
Mathematics	BA/BSc with Mathematics as one of the group subjects (or) BCA with Mathematics at the intermediate level as a group subject. BTech with Mathematics & Physics.
Physical Sciences	Candidates with BSc who have studied Physics and Chemistry (or) Allied Material Sciences under Part-II group subjects (or) BCA candidates with Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) at intermediate level as group subject.
Biological Sciences	Candidates with BSc/BSc (Home Science) who have studied Botany and Zoology or Allied Life Sciences under Part-II group subjects or BCA Candidates with Biological Sciences at intermediate level as group subject.
Social Studies	All candidates with BA/BCom/BBM or BCA candidates with Social Sciences at intermediate level as group subject.
English	Candidates with BA Special English or MA English

Reservation

Category	Reservation Percentage in AP EdCET 2026
Scheduled Castes	15%
Scheduled Tribes	6%
Backward Classes A	7%
Backward Classes B	10%
Backward Classes C	1%
Backward Classes D	7%
Backward Classes E	4%
Economically Weaker Sections	10%
Physically Handicapped	5% (horizontal)
NCC, Sports & CAP Quota	As per APSCHE rules
Women	33 1/3% of seats in each category

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The AP EdCET 2026 syllabus is made to test how ready you are for teaching. It checks your subject knowledge, thinking skills, and how well you understand education basics. The exam has three main parts: Part A, Part B, and Part C.

AP EdCET Syllabus

Course	Syllabus
General English	Correction of Sentences, Reading Comprehension, Articles, Prepositions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Tenses, Spelling, Transformation of Sentences - Simple, Compound, and Complex. Voices, Direct Speech, and Indirect Speech.
Methodology	Geography, History, Civics, and Economics, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude	Geography, Ecology, History, Economics, Culture, General Policy, and Scientific Research, General knowledge of the Environment and its application to society, Knowledge of Current Events, ability to deal with Children, and characteristics like the ability to communicate and recognize individual differences.

This syllabus helps you prepare for the AP EdCET 2026 exam and get admission into BEd courses in Andhra Pradesh.

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The exam pattern, marking scheme, and the total questions. 

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
A	General English	25	15
B	General Knowledge	15	15
B	Teaching Aptitude	10	10
C	Methodology	100	100

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The APEdCET 2026 admission process is for students who want to join BEd courses in Andhra Pradesh. It happens step by step, starting from the registering for APEdCET then getting the confirmed admission.

Notification & Registration

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) releases the official notification. You fill out the online form on the official website, upload documents, and pay the application form fee.

Admit Card

After applying, you can download the AP EdCET admit card before the exam date. It has your exam center, time, and roll number details.

Exam Day

The D-day is here. Reach the location, complete the verification, and take the AP EdCET test.

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Answer Key

Download the response key to raise objections or score calculation.

Result

Results are announced on the official site. You can check your score and rank using your hall ticket number.

Counselling

Qualified candidates register for online counselling. You upload certificates, verify documents, and choose colleges based on your rank.

Seat Allotment

Seats are given based on their rank, category, and college preference. You can download the allotment letter after the process.

Reporting to College

After getting a seat, you report to the allotted college with original documents and pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.

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The exam conducting body starts the application form filling process tentatively in March-April. The notification is released with the official exam conducting body, website, and the timeline in April (can change depending on).

The candidate has to complete the AP EdCET application process in three main phases.

Registration:

• The candidate can start the process by visiting the official website for Andhra Pradesh EdCET.
• They are required to register themselves as a new candidate.
• For AP EdCET form-filling login, the user ID and the password are required, which will be created with this process.
• Candidate will also get an email from the official email ID. The mail will include the login credentials that they can use to finally start the application form-filling process.

Fill the Application Form:

• Use the emailed login credentials to fill out the form.
• Enter all the important details like their name, their Date of Birth, Nationality, and educational qualifications.
• Upload the documents in the size they’re being asked.
• Double-check before submitting the AP EdCET application form.

Fee Payment:

The application form submission isn’t successful without the fee payment. Candidates have to pay the AP EdCET application form fee using the online payment mode.

APEdCET 2026 Fees	Rs 650/- for OC
	Rs. 500/- for BC
	Rs. 450/- for SC/ST/PwD

The candidates can take the application and payment recipt printout for future references.

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