APEdCET Preparation Tips & Guide 2026

Updated on Oct 23, 2025 15:41 IST

By Anshul Jindal, Associate Senior Executive

AP EdCET Preparation Tips 2026: The AP EdCET exam is conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, to shortlist students for BEd courses across Andhra Pradesh.

AP EdCET 2026: Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test
Exam Conducting Body: Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)
Exam Notification Releases: April First Week
AP EdCET Exam Date: First Week of June
Course Offered: BEd (Regular) and BEd (Special Education)

This annual BEd entrance test is one of the most competitive exams in the country. Due to a lack of preparation and the high competition level, only a few candidates can clear the AP EdCET exam. When Shiksha.com is here, why fear? We have listed the AP EdCET Preparation strategy to help the candidates effectively clear the exam. The exam is expected to be conducted in June first week. So, go through these detailed preparation tips for the AP EdCET exam.

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AP EdCET 2026 Exam Overview
Download AP EdCET Previous Year Paper PDF
APEdCET Preparation Strategy 2026
FAQs related to APEdCET Prep Tips 2026

AP EdCET 2026 Exam Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EdCET)
Conducting Authority	Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE
Purpose	Admission to BEd (Bachelor of Education) courses in colleges across Andhra Pradesh
Exam Level	State-level
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Exam Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Marks	150 for 150 questions
Medium of Exam	English and Telugu
Eligibility Criteria	- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
	- Final-year degree students are also eligible
Sections	1. General English (25 questions, 25 marks) 2. General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude (25 questions, 25 marks) 3. Methodology Paper (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Studies, or English)
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer; no negative marking
Official Website	https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET/Edcet/EDCET_HomePage.aspx
Participating Colleges	Various BEd colleges affiliated with Andhra University and other universities in Andhra Pradesh

Download AP EdCET Previous Year Paper PDF

Download AP EdCET Previous Year Paper (2024): AP EdCET Paper

APEdCET Preparation Strategy 2026

The APEdCET is a scale point for candidates planning to pursue the BEd course and eye a career in Teaching. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be shortlisted to enroll for a course from a government-approved BEd college in Andhra Pradesh. Here, students can check the APEdCET preparation strategy -

Refer to the APEdCET Exam Pattern

Before starting the preparation, candidates must understand the APEdCET Exam Pattern 2025 as per which there are 150 questions in the exam, and each test carries 1 mark each. The questions are based on General English, General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude, and Methodology Paper (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Studies, or English). The test will be conducted in English and Hindi languages. There will be no negative marking in the exam which will give candidates ample freedom to solve the questions without worrying about minus marking.

Create an APEdCET Study Plan

Now once candidates are well aware of the format and the APEdCET Syllabus they need to create a study plan -

Based on the topics, candidates can dedicate specific hours to each section. Focus on topics where you need improvement, without sidelining the easy topics.
Include revision and APEdCET Mock Tests and start them 30 days before the exam.
Regular practice is key, especially for Mental Ability.

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Will second round for Andhra Pradesh EdCET counselling conducted?

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Yes, the final round for Andhra Pradesh EdCET counselling has started from September 29. Candidates can register till October 4 and adhere to the self-reporting timeline. Find the complete schedule on the official website and Shiksha.com

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