APEdCET 2025: Counselling (Second Phase Ended), Result , News & More
Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test 2025 ( APEdCET )
AP EdCET 2025: The exam conducting body has concluded the final round of counselling. The spot round admission for this course might be released if there are still seats left. The candidates seek admission in the BEd regular and special education in colleges across Andhra Pradesh. 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.
- What is APEdCET?
- APEdCET 2025 Dates
- APEdCET 2025 Highlights
- APEdCET 2025 Counselling
- APEdCET Eligibility 2025
- AP EdCET 2025 Syllabus
- APEdCET Application Form 2025
- APEDCET Exam Pattern and Marking
- AP EdCET 2025 Admit Card
- AP EdCET 2025 Answer Key
- APEdCET 2025 Result
- AP EdCET Exam Centres
- APEdCET 2025 Contact Information
- FAQs related to AP EdCET 2025
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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Commonly asked questions
For the 2025 session, the AP EdCET exam was conducted on June 5, 2025. The duration for the exam was 2 hours (2 PM to 4 PM) in computer-based mode.
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.
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 2025 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APEdCET 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 13 Oct ' 25 | Commencement of Classes |
| 13 Oct ' 25 | Self-Reporting at Colleges |
| 10 Oct ' 25 | Seat Allotment |
APEdCET 2025 Highlights
Before diving deeper, let's browse through the important AP EdCET exam details.
| 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 8, 2025 |
| Registration Ended without late fee |
May 14, 2025 |
| Registration Ended with late fee |
June 3, 2025 |
| Correction Window |
May 24 to May 28, 2025 |
| Admit Card Released |
May 30, 2025 |
| Exam Date |
June 5 |
| Helpdesk No. |
8106312543 |
| Official Website |
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET/Edcet/EDCET_HomePage.aspx |
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates can check their APEdCET 2025 rank on the official APSCHE portal. To download the scorecard, the candidates can use their login credentials.
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.
APEdCET 2025 Counselling
APEdCET 2025 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 19.04.2025 from the competent authority clearly stating caste as per G.O. Ms No.7 Social Welfare (CV) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, dated: 18.04.2025)
- 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 Eligibility 2025
The candidates must fulfill the APEdCET 2025 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 |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| 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 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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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AP EdCET 2025 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 2025
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 2025 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 for every subject, and the total questions.
| Part |
Subject |
Total Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |
General English |
25 |
15 |
| B |
General Knowledge |
15 |
15 |
| B |
Teaching Aptitude |
10 |
10 |
| C |
Methodology |
100 |
100 |
The candidate can choose one of the following subjects in Part D.
1) Mathematics
2) Physical Science
(i) Physics
(ii) Chemistry
3) Biological Science
(i) Botany
(ii) Zoology
4) Social Studies
(i) Geography
(ii) History
(iii) Civics
(iv) Economics
5) English
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AP EdCET 2025 Admit Card
AP EdCET 2025 Answer Key
APEdCET 2025 Result
AP EdCET Exam Centres
APEdCET 2025 Contact Information
The candidates can contact the exam conducting authorities if they face any queries. The contact details are -
The Convenor, AP EdCET - 2025
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 2025
Commonly asked questions
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.
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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For the 2025 session, the AP EdCET exam was conducted on June 5, 2025. The duration for the exam was 2 hours (2 PM to 4 PM) in computer-based mode.
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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.
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Answered a month ago
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 r
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Answered a month ago
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
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Answered a month ago
The AP EdCET counselling schedule started in September, almost two months after the result declaration. The first Andhra Pradesh EdCET merit list is released on September 18.
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Answered a month ago
Candidates can check their APEdCET 2025 rank on the official APSCHE portal. To download the scorecard, the candidates can use their login credentials.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The cut off for APEdCET 2025 is calculated by considering the highest marks scored, the number of candidates appearing, and reservation policies. The authorities release separate cut offs for general, SC, ST, BC, and other categories. Meeting the cut off ensures eligibility for counselling and seat
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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.
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410 Institutes accepting APEdCET
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- 2 years
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- Full Time
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
Tirupati • Public
- ₹ 29,808
- 2 years
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- Full Time
Sri Venkateswara College of Education
Prakasam • Private
- ₹ 31,400
- 2 years
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- Full Time
Andhra Kesari College of Education
Ongole • Private
- ₹ 18,000
- 2 years
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- Full Time
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