APEdCET 2026: Application Form, Answer Key, Result, Counselling, News & More

Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test 2026 ( APEdCET )

Anshul Jindal
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 14:32 IST

By Anshul Jindal, Associate Senior Executive

AP EdCET 2026: APSCHE initiates this teaching exam commencement from April. Candidates who wish to get admission in the 2-year regular BEd course across the state can get admission by clearing the AP EdCET exam. The candidates also seek admission in the special education programme in colleges across Andhra Pradesh. This teaching test will be conducted in online mode across the designated exam centres. AP EdCET exam-related details are available on the official website- https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/, and Shiksha.com. BOOKMARK for regular AP EdCET test alerts.

Table of contents
  • What is APEdCET?
  • APEdCET 2026 Dates
  • APEdCET 2026 Highlights
  • APEdCET Eligibility 2026
  • APEdCET Admission Process 2026
  • AP EdCET 2026 Syllabus
  • APEdCET Application Form 2026
  • APEDCET Exam Pattern and Marking
  • AP EdCET 2026 Admit Card
  • AP EdCET 2026 Answer Key
  • APEdCET 2026 Result
  • APEdCET 2026 Counselling
  • APEdCET 2026 Contact Information
  • FAQs related to AP EdCET 2026
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What is APEdCET?

The Andhra Pradesh EdCET exam is an annual entrance test by the Acharya Nagarjuna University. The exam's purpose is to shortlist candidates for the 2-year BEd program. Candidates must score at least 50% marks to apply for the exam. They can get admission to a Government, aided, Unaided, or Private institution, based on the marks scored.

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Q:   When will APEdCET exam be conducted?
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It will be held in June 2026.

Q:   How can I check APEdCET results?
A: 

Candidates who have appeared for the exam were able to check their AP EdCET result on the official website using their login credentials. They just have to click on "Download AP EdCET rank card", on the directed page, enter the login credentials to check the result and your qualifying status.

Q:   What are the important dates for the APEdCET exam?
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The AP EdCET important dates include the registration, admit card, result, and counselling schedule. For the 2025 session, AP EdCET notification was released on April 8, 2025. Online registration was conducted between April 8 and May 14, the admit card was released from April 30 onwards, the result declaration was on June 5, and counselling was scheduled in September. 

APEdCET 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APEdCET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

Declaration of APEdCET Results and Ranks

To Be Notified

APEdCET 2026 Exam Date

To Be Notified

Download of Hall Tickets

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APEdCET 2026 Highlights

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

April 7, 2026

Registration Ended without late fee

May 13, 2026

Registration Ended with late fee

June 2, 2026

Correction Window

May 23 to May 27, 2026

Admit Card Released

May 29, 2026

Exam Date

June 4

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.

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Q:   Does the APEdCET cut-off differ due to category or reservation?
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Yes, the reservation policy affects the AP EdCET cut-off. The cut-off varies based on General (UR), SC, ST, BC, and PWd candidates and the marks they have scored. 

Q:   Where can I check my APEdCET rank?
A: 

Candidates can check their APEdCET 2025 rank on the official APSCHE portal. To download the scorecard, the candidates can use their login credentials. 

Q:   What is the counselling process after the APEdCET exam?
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APEdCET 2025 Counselling process is conducted for shortlisted candidates for the BEd and BEd special programs across Andhra Pradesh. The counselling registration will commence from 9 September until 12 September. APEdCET seat allotment result will be announced on 18 September 2025. Candidates must report to their allocated colleges between 19 and 20 September.

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APEdCET Eligibility 2026

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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APEdCET Admission Process 2026

As you all know that AP EdCET is conducted for students who wish to get admission in BEd course across the state. The process only includes these stages.

Registration

After the notification is released, the application form filling window is opened. In that given timeframe, the candidates must submit their form after paying the required fee.

Admit Card

You need a hall ticket to enter the examination centre. This card will also help you know where you have to appear to take the exam.

Exam Day

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

Answer Key

Download the response key to raise objections or score calculation.

Result

Find which rank and score you got.

Counselling

Finally, the last step is to get admission. The counselling is conducted in two round and if the seat remains vacant, spot round is conducted.

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AP EdCET 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into 3 sections.

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.

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APEdCET Application Form 2026

The exam conducting body starts the application form filling process. 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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APEDCET Exam Pattern and Marking

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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AP EdCET 2026 Admit Card

The hall ticket is issued a few days before the exam. It includes: 

  • Name of the candidate
  • Scanned photograph and signature
  • Candidate's roll number
  • Registration number
  • Exam date and time

Exam Centres

However, candidates can view APEDCET 2026 exam centres for reference below:

Tirupathi

Chittoor

Anantapuramu

Kadapa

Kurnool

Nandyal

 Nellore

Ongole

Guntur

Vijayawada

Bhimavaram

Kakinada

Rajamahendravaram

Visakhapatnam

Vizianagaram

Srikakulam

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AP EdCET 2026 Answer Key

The conducting authorities will release the answer key within 15-20 days of the exam.  Candidates can check and download the AP EdCET exam answer key by

  • Click on the ‘Download Answer Key’ link available at the official website.
  • The Answer Key PDF will open. After opening the AP EdCET Exam Answer Key PDF, download it to check the answers.
  • Print the answer key for future reference.

Direct Link to Download AP EdCET Answer Key 2026: will be activated soon

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APEdCET 2026 Result

APEdCET result will be declared on June 20, 2026 (tentative).

How to check the result?

Follow the steps to check the APEdCET 2026 result:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click on the ‘View your Result’ link
  • Enter the registration number and hall ticket number
  • Click the ‘Submit’ button
  • View APEdCET 2026 result
  • Download & save the result for APEdCET

Ranking

Candidates will get merit on the basis of marks obtained in the examination. Where there is a tie in total marks. Part-C marks will be taken into account to decide relative ranking. In case of further tie, the marks obtained in Part-A will be taken into account to decide the relative ranking. In case of candidates getting equal marks in each of the parts of the test, they shall be bracketed for the purpose of awarding rank. At the time of admission into the course, age shall be taken into consideration for relative ranking among the bracketed candidates and the older candidates shall be given priority.

The rank obtained in APEdCET 2026 is valid for entry into BEd course and BEd Special Education for the academic year 2026-26 only. 

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APEdCET 2026 Counselling

APEdCET 2026 counselling dates for phase 2 have been released. Eligible candidates must register to get a seat allocation in the preferred college. The counselling fee depends on the candidate's category:

OC/BC INR 1200
SC/ST/PH INR 600

Use a credit/debit card or net banking to pay the fees. Documents will be verified to confirm the candidate's admission.  

Important Documents Required for APEdCET Counselling

Mentioned below are some of the important documents that candidates are required to keep during the time of counselling: 

  • Hall Ticket
  • Rank Card
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Degree Marks Memos
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Intermediate Marks Memo/Diploma Marks Memo
  • SSC or its equivalent Marks Memo
  • Study Certificates from Class IX to Degree
  • Residence Certificate (in case where the candidate has no institutionalised education) in respect of Private candidates of AP State
  • Residence certificate of either of the parents in AP for 10 years, excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh, from the competent authority in respect of Non-Local Candidates.
  • Latest valid Income Certificate or Ration Card issued by the competent authority containing the name of the candidate
  • Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority in respect of SC/ST/BC (for “SC” Category, caste certificate should be taken on or after 19.04.2026 from the competent authority clearly stating caste as per G.O. Ms No.7 Social Welfare (CV) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, dated: 18.04.2026)
  • Latest Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, if applicable

The candidate is advised to contact the AP EdCET helpline if they face any issue 

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APEdCET 2026 Contact Information

The candidates can contact the exam conducting authorities if they face any queries. The contact details are - 

The Convenor, AP EdCET - 2026

Andhra University,

Ground Floor, Vijaynagar Palace,

Pedawaltair, Vishakhapatnam - 530017

Office Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Email: helpdeskapedcet@apsche.org

Contact Details:

Mobile - 81063-12543

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FAQs related to AP EdCET 2026

Check below FAQs related to APEdCET 2026 exam:

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Q:   When will the Spot Round for AP EdCET exam candidates take place?
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AP EdCET counselling is conducted in different phases. The spot round for AP EdCET is expected to be conducted in October if the seats in the BEd course in Andhra Pradesh colleges are vacant. 

Q:   Will second round for Andhra Pradesh EdCET counselling conducted?
A: 

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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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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