APSET 2024: Provisional Answer Key (Out), Result, Cut Off

APSET 2024 provisional answer key will remain available for downlaod till May 3, 2024. Candidates can view the APSET provisional answer key 2024 on its official website at apset.net.in. However, the provisional answer key was released on May 1, 2024.

Candidates must note that to raise any objection to the provisional answer key, they need to pay INR 200 as a processing fee per answer key challenge. AP SET administrators will soon release the AP SET 2024 result on their official website in May 2024.

Eligible candidates will be issued a certificate with lifetime validity, allowing them to be admitted to the positions of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Andhra Pradesh's colleges and universities.

AP SET 2024 selection procedure consists of two phases: written examination (phase 1) and document verification (phase 2). AP SET 2024 written exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 is necessary for all applicants, and Paper 2 focuses on the chosen subject.

The candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying for the APSET exam 2024. Over 34,000 applicants appear for the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test to become Assistant Professor or Lecturer. This exam tests an individual’s knowledge about a particular subject they have studied and their General Knowledge.

Table Of Contents

• APSET Answer Key 2024
• ASPET Results 2024
• About APSET Exam
• APSET 2024 Exam Date
• APSET Notification 2024
• APSET Eligibility Criteria 2024
• APSET Application Form 2024
• APSET Application Form 2024: Direct Link
• APSET Exam Pattern 2024
• APSET Hall Ticket 2024
• ASPET Exam Centres 2024
• ASPET Syllabus 2024
• APSET 2024 Paper Analysis
• ASPET Cut-Off 2024

APSET Answer Key 2024

APSET answer key 2024 provisional has been released on May 1, 2024. Candidates can check and download the APSET 2024 provisional answer key on the official website at apset.net.in. The APSET provisional answer key 2024 can be downloaded till May 3, 2024 (till 4 PM).

Candiates can raise objections to the provisional answer key against a payment of INR 200 per challenge till May 3, 2024. Aspirants must note that the processing fee to raise objections is non-refundable.

Canddiates can find the link to download the APSET 2024 provisional answer key in the table below:

Particulars	Link
APSET 2024 Provisional Answer Key	Download Here
APSET 2024 Provisional Answer Key Objection Portal	Click Here

The APSET final answer key will be released after the exam authoroties have considered the objections raised by the candidates. No further objections will be allowed to be raised after the final answer key has been released.

APSET Results 2024

The APSET result 2024 will be declared on the official website in May 2024, tentatively. Candidates must go to the official website and click on the “APSET Score” on the dashboard. They must then fill in the Hall Ticket No., DOB (DD/MM/YYYY), Enter the Security Key, and then click on Submit. Candidates will be able to view their results. Candidates must download their results for future reference.

Under the UGC rules, only 6% of the candidates who have cleared the APSET exam shall eligible to take up the position of the Assistant Professor or Lecturer in a University or College. So candidates need to give their best since the top 6% of those who have cleared shall be able to become Assistant Professors and Lecturers.

About APSET Exam

The University Grants Commission, New Delhi has granted Andhra University, Vishakapatnam permission to conduct three, state eligibility test examinations over the next three years starting from 2019 onwards, which means they will be conducted once a year for 3 years on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

These exams will be conducted for recruiting Assistant Professors or Lecturers through direct recruitment or promotion in Universities and Degree Colleges in Andhra Pradesh state. This is done because there is a growing demand for Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Universities and Colleges.

APSET Exam at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test
Conducting Body	Andhra University, Vishakapatnam
Exam Mode	Offline Level
Acronym	APSET / AP SET
Number of times in a year	Once
Exam Type	MCQ
Exam Level	State-Level
Languages	English and Telugu

APSET 2024 Exam Date

APSET 2024 provisional answer key has been released on May 1, 2024. Candidates can raise objections to the APSET provisional answer key till May 3, 2024 (till 4 PM). The answer key link will be active till May 3, 2024.

A candidate must check the website frequently to not miss out on the important dates as the exam is conducted only once during the year. The important dates are given below to make it convenient for candidates to prepare for the exam.

APSET 2024 Tentative Exam Dates

Events	Dates
Upcoming Events
Last Date to Download APSET 2024 Provisional Answer Key	May 3, 2024
Last Date to Challenge the AP SET 2024 Answer Key	May 3, 2024
Release of AP SET Final Answer Key	May 2024
AP SET 2024 Result Date	May 2024
Past Events
AP SET Notification Release Date	Feb 10, 2024
Date of Commencement of AP SET Application Form	Feb 14, 2024
Last Date of Filling the AP SET Application Form	Mar 6, 2024
Last Date with Late Fee of INR 2000	Mar 16, 2024
Last Date with Late Fee of INR 5000 and only Visakhapatnam as Exam Centre	Mar 30, 2024
Last Date of Filling the AP SET Application Form with Late Fee	Mar 6, 2024
Release of AP SET Hall Ticket	Apr 22, 2024 (Out)
AP SET Exam Date 2024	Apr 28, 2024
Release of Provisional AP SET Answer Key 2024	May 1, 2024

APSET Notification 2024

The notification for the examination has been announced on the official website. Candidates who are aspiring to take up the APSET 2024 can review this notification for an idea about the examination schedule, thus helping them prepare better for the APSET 2024.

The APSET Notification for the year 2024 contains all details about the exam dates, the number of vacancies, and changes in the recruitment process (if any).

APSET Notification	Official Link
APSET 2024 Notification	View Here

APSET Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria of APSET 2024 are one of the most essential features a candidate must go through before filling out the application form. Eligibility criteria are set to make sure that candidates have enough prior knowledge and skills to be an Assistant Professor or Lecturer and fulfill the expectations of the students. These criteria are set by the Andhra University, Vishakapatnam.

Candidate must go through the criteria thoroughly before they start filling out the form, because if the form is filled and the candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria, then the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam. If they appear and qualify, the result will not hold good and the candidate will be liable for Legal action. The prescribed criteria are as follows.

• Applicant must secure at least 55% (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Examination from any university/institution recognized by UGC. If the applicant is from the SC/ ST/ Backward Classes/ Persons with Disability category, then they must secure at least 50% (without rounding off) in the Master’s Degree or any Degree Equivalent.
• Applicants must have either completed or are pursuing and are in the final year of the Master’s Degree.
• Applicants belonging to the Transgender Category must secure 50% of Master’s Degree.
• Applicants with a Ph.D., whose Master’s Level Examination has been completed by 19^th September 1991, are eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks, which means they must secure 50%.
• Applicants are advised to appear for the subject that has been studied in the Post Graduation only. If the applicants subject is not covered in the SET (State Eligibility Test) list then they can opt for any other related subject.
• Applicants having a Post-Graduate Diploma/ certificate awarded by an Indian University/ Institute or a Foreign Degree/Diploma/certificate awarded by a foreign University/institute should determine the equivalence of the degree/diploma/certification with a Master’s Degree that is recognized by the Indian Universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

APSET Application Form 2024

The Andhra University, Vishakapatnam has been given the responsibility on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh to conduct a State level exam for the recruitment of Assistant Professors and Lecturers in the universities and colleges of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates interested in becoming Assistant Professor or Lecturer must fill out the application form to appear for this exam.

Applicants must have a valid Email Address and Phone Number which must be used for registration purposes and any future communication from the university's side will be made through the email ID and phone number.

• Step 1: Candidates must click on “Register” on the dashboard on the official Website and fill in the required details about Name, Number, Email Address. After submitting they will receive an SMS and an Email containing the Registration Number and Password
• Step 2: Use the registration Number and Password to log in and fill out the application form and upload the documents what so ever required.
• Step 3: Candidates must Upload a passport-sized Photograph and Signature and Submit the Registration Form.
• Step 4: Candidates must pay the application fee for the submission to be successful.

On payment of the application fee candidate must download the application form and receipt for future reference.

APSET Application Fee

For the application form to be successfully submitted, the candidate must pay the application fee.

Category	APSET Application Fees
General	INR 1200
Backward	INR 1200
SC/ST/Physically Disabled/Trans	INR 700

Note: Candidates must pay a late fee of either Rs. 1000 or Rs. 2000 or Rs. 5000 based on when the registration fee is paid. Candidates must pay Rs. 5000 as a late fee only at the examination centre at Vishakapatnam.

APSET Application Form 2024: Direct Link

The APSET 2024 application form link can be found on the official website at apset.net.in. Students need not send a copy of the form after submission. It is also not compulsory for the candidate to send any document proving their eligibility to the University. Last date to apply for the APSET 2024 exam was Mar 6, 2024 without late fees.

For ease, the direct link to view and fill out the APSET application form has been showcased below:

APSET Application Form 2024	Direct Link
APSET 2024 Application Form - Official Link	Download Here (Closed)

APSET Exam Pattern 2024

The exam paper pattern is set by the Andhra University keeping in mind the skill and knowledge a candidate requires for the position they are applying for. The question paper will be bilingual, i.e., English and Telugu. Candidates must mention which language they would prefer to appear the paper in.

The paper is MCQ based and there is no negative marking. It is divided into two papers. Paper 1 is conducted in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon on the same day. Candidates must write both papers. Candidates will be provided with an OMR Sheet along with the Test booklet/ question paper in which they must colour the circle they believe is the correct answer to the particular question.

The APSET 2024 paper pattern is as follows.

APSET Paper 1

APSET Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	50 questions
Total Marks	100 marks
Duration	1 hour (Morning duration)
Marking Scheme	2 marks for every right question, no negative marking
Subject	General Nature: Reasoning Ability Comprehension Divergent Thinking General Awareness
Type of Questions	MCQ/ Objective type
Language	English and Telugu

APSET Paper 2

APSET Paper 2 Pattern

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	100 questions
Total Marks	200 marks
Duration	2 hour (Afternoon duration)
Marking Scheme	2 marks for every right question, no negative marking
Subject	Elective/ Field that candidate has preferred
Type of Questions	MCQ/ Objective type
Languages	Only some are Bilingual (English and Telugu) the rest are in English only.

Note: Paper 1 which is a common paper all candidates will be bilingual (English and Telugu). Paper 2 will be bilingual only for:

• Commerce
• Economics
• Education
• History
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Sociology

The rest of the papers will be in English only.

APSET Hall Ticket 2024

APSET 2024 admit card has been released on Apr 22, 2024. The official hall ticket has been released on the official website. The admit card is the most important document and must be carried along with the applicants to the examination hall. Candidates are notified by SMS when the hall ticket is released.

However, the direct link to download the hall ticket is shared below.

Particulars	Link
Direct Link to Download APSET Admit Card 2024	Direct Link

Candidates must download the admit card by logging into the portal through the official website and clicking the “Download Admit Card” sign. A hall ticket is the key to entering the exam hall. If a candidate fails to carry it, they will not be allowed to write the exam.

Candidates must check if all the data is mentioned correctly on the admit card before carrying it along with them to the examination hall. Students are also advised to carry a government ID proof for verification purposes.

APSET Exam Centres 2024

The exam centres for ASPET 2024 are:

APSET 2024 Exam Centers

Regional Centre Code	Regional Centre Name
01	Vishakapatnam
02	Rajahmundry
03	Guntur
04	Nellore
05	Ananthapur
06	Tirupati
07	Kadapa
08	Kurnool

APSET Syllabus 2024

The syllabus is a detailed version of the paper pattern which helps candidates in preparing for the APSET 2024 exam. It shows what the candidate must focus on under each paper. Candidates must go through the syllabus before starting their preparations for the exam.

In the case of Paper 2 candidates must only study for those subjects that they have opted for.

APSET Paper 1: General Paper Syllabus

• Teaching Aptitude
• Research Aptitude
• Comprehension
• Communication
• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• People, Development and Environment
• Higher Education System

APSET Paper 2 Syllabus:

• Anthropology
• History
• Chemical Sciences
• Commerce
• Computer Science & Application
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Science
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Hindi
• Journalism and Mass Communications
• Law
• Life Sciences
• Management
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Physical Education
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Telugu
• Urdu
• Visual Arts

APSET 2024 Paper Analysis

Our specialists have provided an in-depth AP SET 2024 paper analysis on Apr 28, 2024, allowing students to evaluate their performance. Aspirants can analyse their preparedness and set future goals. Along with the APSET paper 1 review, candidates can learn about the test difficulty level, successful attempts, and extensive feedback on the entire paper. 

APSET difficulty level 2024 for both Papers 1 and 2 is updated here.

Particulars	Direct  Link
AP SET Paper Analysis 2024	View Here

APSET Exam 2024 Exam Timings and Shift Details

APSET Paper	Exam Date	Exam Time
Paper 1	Apr 28, 2024	9:30 am to 10:30 am
Paper 2	Apr 28, 2024	10:30 am to 12:30 pm

APSET Cut-Off 2024

The cut-off marks are the qualifying limit set by the Andhra University, Vishakapatnam. Candidates who manage to score above the Cut-off limit shall be qualified and would be given the position of an assistant professor or lecturer in a college or university in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates must keep in mind that just getting beyond the cut-off limit does not qualify them to be eligible assistant professors or lecturers, they have to go through the selection process to qualify as well. Below is the cut-off marks.

General Category: Candidates must score 40% and above to have said to clear the exam.

SC/ST/BC/Physically Disabled/ Transgender Category: Candidates must score 35% and above to have said to clear the exam.

APSET Helpdesk

Address: 2nd Floor, Online Counseling Center,
Opp. Platinum Jubilee Guest House,
Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam - 530 003
Email address: apsetau@gmail.com
Telephone: 0891-2730148 / 2730147