AP EdCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Subject-wise Pattern & Marking Scheme

The test paper for the state-level education common entrance test is divided into three parts viz. Part A and Part B need to be attempted by all aspirants. However, Part C differs from candidate to candidate depending on their subject preference. Aspirants can choose from five subject choices in Part C of the test. 

APEdCET marking scheme: One mark is allotted for every correct answer in the exam. There is no negative for an incorrect answer in the exam.

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As mentioned in the official notification of the APEdCET 2026, the question paper will be in English and Telugu languages except for the English methodology paper. However, candidates opting to write the Entrance Test in Urdu medium will be provided with English and Urdu paper. This facility will only be at the Kurnool exam centre. 

Candidates must know about the APEdCET marking scheme before appearing in the exam. This will help them to know how to attempt the questions, what are the scoring areas etc. We have shared the marking scheme of the APEdCET 2026 below:

• For every correct reponse made by the candidate they will be given 1 mark.
• There will be no negative marking in the exam for incorrect response.
• However, if candidates marked two options in the same question, it will be considered as wrong answer.
• No mark will be deducted if candidates leave a question unattended.

The qualifying marks in the Entrance Test for all candidates (except SC/ST) are 37 out of total marks (i.e. 25%). For the candidates belonging to SC/ST communities, there will be no qualifying marks for ranking. There will be no minimum qualifying marks for women in Physical Sciences / Mathematics methodologies.

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