What are the cut-off marks for APSET exam?

The APSET cut off marks will be released along with the results. However, candidates need to obtain the APSET qualifying cutoff marks to clear the exam. General category candidates need to secure at least 40 per cent marks and reserved category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 35 per cent marks in both papers combined together to qualify the exam and get into the merit list for Assistant Professor/Lecturership. As per the APSET result 2025 criteria, six per cent of the appeared candidates have been declared qualified for the APSET exam for eligibility as Assistant Professor /Lecturer.

When will the APSET results 2025 be released?

The APSET result 2025 will be released online. Candidates can check their result by visiting the official website of the exam- apset.net.in. Moreover, the direct APSET result link will be shared on the Shiksha page - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/apset-exam-results. To check the Andhra Pradesh SET results, login details are required. The result login details are- roll number and date of birth. The results will be announced based on the final answer key and result preparation criteria fixed by the UGC.

How to Check APSET result?

Candidates can check their results and download APSET scorecard using the steps given below: Visit the official website. Click on the APSET scorecard link. Enter hall ticket number, date of birth and security key. Download the scorecard. Take a printout

How to download the APSET hall ticket?

Candidates can download the APSET hall ticket by following the steps given below: Visit the official website of APSET exam- apset.net.in Click on the hall ticket download link Enter log in details – email ID/mobile number and password Enter the security key Click on Submit button Download hall ticket or admit card Take a clear print of the hall ticket

When will the APSET notification 2025 be released?

The APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) notification will be released soon. Candidates can download the APSET notification by followin the steps given below: Visit to the official website Click on the notification PDF link The notification will appear on the screen Download the notification PDF

What details are mentioned on the APSET notification?

The APSET notification contains the following information related to the exam: Important dates Eligibility Criteria Application Process Exam Pattern Syllabus Admit Card Result Cut-off Exam Centers

What is the age limit for APSET exam?

There is no age limit for appearing in the APSET exam. Candidates need to fulfill the APSET eligiblity criteria in terms of the educational qualification to appear for the exam. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification of the APSET exam to know the exact eligibility criteria for the exam.

I have not cleared the APSET exam. Can I appear for the exam again?

Yes you can appear for the APSET exam again If you fail to clear the exam. There is no limit on the number of attempts in the APSET examination. Candidates who have already cleared the APSET exam and still want to improve their scores can also reappear for the exam. The APSET exam is conducted every year by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam to determine the eligibility of candidates as Assistant Professor or Lecturers in Universities and Colleges of the state.

When will the APSET application form 2025 be released?

The APSET application form 2025 will be released soon. Applicants need to carry out the APSET registration by visiting the official website. The APSET last date 2025 to fill out the online application form will be mentioned on the notification. Candidates can submit the applications with a late fee as well.

What is the APSET last date 2025 to apply online?

The APSET registration 2025 will begin soon. Applicants need to carry out registration once released. The APSET last date to fill out the online application form will be mentioned on the notification itself. Candidates need to apply online and pay the application fee online in order to appear for the exam.

How to apply for APSET?

Candidates need to fill the online APSET application form to apply for the exam. The APSET application process is provided below: Visit APSET official website Click on the ‘Registration’ tab. Read the instructions carefully and click on ‘Apply Now’ link. Register for the exam by filling out the personal details. Pay the APSET application fee Fill out the APSET application form Upload scanned images of photograph and signature. Submit and save the confirmation page.

What is the APSET exam process?

The APSET exam process involves the following stages: APSET Application Form submission Issue of Hall Ticket Appear for exam Release of answer key Declaration of result

Is APSET a recruitment exam?

No, APSET is not a recruitment exam, it is an eligibility exam. Candidates who clear the APSET exam become eligible to apply for the recruitment of Assistant Professors or Lecturers in the colleges and universities of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh SET exam only determines the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professors or Lecturers.

In how many subjects the APSET exam is conducted?

The APSET exam is conducted for a total of 30 subjects. These subjects are: Subject Code Subjects 01 Anthropology 02 History 03 Chemical Sciences 04 Commerce 05 Computer Science & Application 06 Economics 07 Education 08 English 09 Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Science 10 Environmental Science 11 Geography 12 Hindi 13 Journalism and Mass Communications 14 Law 15 Life Sciences 16 Library and Information Science 17 Management 18 Mathematical Sciences 19 Physical Sciences 20 Physical Education 21 Philosophy 22 Political Science 23 Psychology 24 Public Administration 25 Sanskrit 26 Sociology 27 Social Work 28 Telugu 29 Urdu 30 Visual Arts

When will the APSET answer key 2025 be released?

The APSET answer key 2025 will be released online. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam releases the APSET key on the official website- apset.net.in. The answer key is issued subject-wise containing the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. The APSET final answer key is released after examining the objections submitted by candidates against the provisional answers.

How to Download APSET answer key?

Candidates can download the answer key by following the steps mentioned below: Visit the official website- apset.net.in. Click on the answer key link. Click on the respective paper and set of answer key. Download the key

What is APSET exam date 2025?

The APSET 2025 exam will be held soon. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam carries out the APSET exam in eight regional centres across the state. The Andhra Pradesh SET exam is conducted for 30 subjects. The APSET Paper 1 is common for all and for Paper 2, candidates need to choose a subject from the list of 30 subjects. The APSET Paper 1 is of 100 marks and Paper 2 is of 200 marks.

What is the use of APSET?

The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professors or Lecturers in the colleges and universities of Andhra Pradesh. The APSET exam is conducted in 30 subjects. There is no limit on number of attempts in the APSET exam. However, candidates need to fulfill the APSET eligibility criteria to appear for the exam.

Who conducts the APSET exam?

Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam conducts the APSET exam on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra University organises the exam every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professors or Lecturers in the colleges or universities of the state. The University is responsible for organizing the exam, setting the exam pattern, conducting the test, and releasing the results.

Is there any negative marking in APSET?

No, there is no negative marking in the APSET exam. In the APSET exam, Paper 1 and Paper 2 combinedly contain 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Paper 1 comprises 50 questions of 100 marks and Paper 2 comprises 100 MCQs of 200 marks. Each question is of 2 marks. However, there is no negative marking for wrong answers or unattempted questions in the APSET exam.

Is there any negative marking in APSET?

No, there is no negative marking in the APSET exam. In the APSET exam, Paper 1 and Paper 2 combinedly contain 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Paper 1 comprises 50 questions of 100 marks and Paper 2 comprises 100 MCQs of 200 marks. Each question is of 2 marks. However, there is no negative marking for wrong answers or unattempted questions in the APSET exam.

APSET 2025: Notification, Application, Exam Date, Eligibility & Syllabus

Updated on Oct 1, 2025 02:16 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

APSET 2025: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, will soon release the notification for the conduct of the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) exam 2025. The Andhra Pradesh SET exam will be conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor/ Lectureship, subject to the fulfilment of APSET Eligibility Criteria 2025. The APSET notification 2025 will be released soon. Candidates will have to submit their APSET applications to appear for the exam. The exam will be organised for 30 subjects in eight regional centres of the state. The AP SET exam date will be announced in the notification itself.

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