AP RCET 2025: Important Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

AP RCET 2024 will be conducted tentatively in the first week of May 2024. The AP RCET 2024 registration will begin on the official website tentatively in the third week of February 2024, which is expected to on until the first week of April 2024 with submission of a late fee. Candidates can check the detailed AP RCET syllabus 2024 in this article.

Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test is a state-level qualifying test conducted by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council Of Higher Education). The candidates who wish to pursue their higher education in the university could get more information regarding the exam from the AP RCET brochure, which will be released by the conducting body on the official website.

AP RCET 2024 Exam Dates

AP RCET 2024 exam dates will be released by the authority for application, exam dates, result dates, and more. However, students can check the expected important dates for the AP RCET 2024 exam.

AP RCET 2024 Exam Dates

Important Events	Exam Dates (Tentative)
Upcoming Events
Official Notification Release Date	February 2024
Application Form Start Date	February 2024
Last Date to Apply for AP RCET 2024 Without A Late Fee	February 2024
Last Date to Apply for AP RCET 2024 With Late Fee of INR 2000 + Registration Fee	March 2024
Last Date to Apply for AP RCET 2024 With Late Fee of INR 5000 + Registration Fee	April 2024
Application Form Correction	April 2024
Admit Card Availability	April 2024
AP RCET 2024 Exam Dates	May 2024
AP RCET 2024 Preliminary Answer Key Release Date	May 2024
Answer Key Objection Window	May 2024
AP RCET 2024 Results Date	May 2024
Interview	June 2024
Final Result	Aug 2024

AP RCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

AP RCET 2024 eligibility criteria are set by the conducting authority - the Andhra Pradesh University. Candidates wishing to apply for AP RCET 2024 are advised to check the eligibility criteria before registering for the examination. 

The registration of an applicant will be rejected if they do not match any of the eligibility criteria mentioned below.

AP RCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Full-Time Course

To apply for the full-time courses offered through AP RCET 2024, candidates must satisfy the following eligibility criteria.

• Candidates applying for full-time M.Phil or PhD programmes must have a master's degree or a professional degree which is considered equivalent to a master’s degree.
• All the candidates must score a minimum aggregate of 55% marks or an equivalent degree from any foreign college/ institution which is affiliated with an Assessment and Accreditation Agency (NAAC).
• Candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ PwD are given a relaxation of 5% marks, and they have to score a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

AP RCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Part-Time Course

Candidates who meet the above criteria are admitted as part-time candidates as well, as per the following order. It is based on the service seniority in the given categories.

• Regular faculty working in the university or the postgraduate centres or professional colleges and having completed at least 2 years of service. 
• Faculty working in polytechnic/ government or private aided junior colleges and having completed at least 4 years of work experience.
• Faculty, librarians, or assistant librarians working in any affiliated degree colleges.

AP RCET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Particulars	Details
Education	Passed master's degree or equivalent with 55% aggregate for general category.
	50% minimum aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD category.
Age Limit	No Age Limit

AP RCET 2024 Application Form

AP RCET 2024 application form is expected to be released in the first week of February 2024, after the official notification is released on the official website. The applicants can select only two subjects while applying.

For the additional subject, they must pay the additional fee. Note that no subject(s) corrections are allowed after applying. Hence, candidates are advised to check their eligibility before applying for the exam. 

AP RCET 2024 application window for candidates to register for the exam without a late fee will be open after the deadline.

Interested candidates can apply for the exam after the last date by paying late fees of INR 2000 and INR 5000, respectively, along with the registration fee. AP RCET 2024 application correction window will be open on the online portal as well.

The part-time candidates should upload their service certificate(s) to support their claim when filling out the APRET 2024 application form.

AP RCET 2024 Application Dates

Check the table below for the detailed application schedule for AP RCET 2024. The dates will be updated once the official notification is released.

AP RCET 2024 Application Form Dates

Event	Date (Tentative)
Official Notification Release Date	February 2024
Application Form Start Date	February 2024
Last Date to Apply for AP RCET 2024 Without A Late Fee	February 2024
Last Date to Apply for AP RCET 2024 With Late Fee of INR 2000 + Registration Fee	March 2024
Last Date to Apply for AP RCET 2024 With Late Fee of INR 5000 + Registration Fee	April 2024
Application Form Correction	April 2024
Admit Card Availability	April 2024
AP RCET 2024 Exam Dates	May 2024

AP RCET 2024 Application Fees

AP RCET 2024 applicants should pay the registration fee of INR 1300/- (for general and OBC candidates)/ INR 900/- (for Reserved category candidates- SC/ST/PWD) while filling out the application form.

They can pay the fee only through online modes such as credit/ debit cards, and net banking. Candidates must take the printout of the filled-in AP RCET 2024 online application form for future reference and correspondence.

The category-wise application fee for AP RCET 2024 is tabulated below.

AP RCET 2024 Application Fees

Category	Fees
General	INR 1500
OBC	INR 1300
SC/ ST/ PwD	INR 1000

Steps to Apply for the AP RCET 2024 Exam

Interested and eligible candidates for the AP RCET 2024 exam must complete the application process before the last date. The step-by-step process to register and complete the AP RCET 2024 application form is below.

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of APSCHE
• Step 2: Candidates then need to click on the fee payment option link available on the homepage.
• Step 3: Once the candidate has paid the application fee, candidates are advised to check the payment status before moving on to the next step.
• Step 4: Candidates can now fill out the application form for AP RCET 2024 available on the website. 
• Step 5: Candidates need to fill out the required details and click the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page. 
• Step 6: At the final step, candidates need to take a print of the AP RCET 2024 application form for future reference.

AP RCET 2024 Admit Card

AP RCET 2024 admit card will be released by the Andhra University on their official website. Candidates who successfully fill the application form on time will be able to download the AP RCET 2024 admit card using their login credentials.

ID Proof: Candidates must carry any one of the government-issued ID proof such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, or Passport along with AP RCET 2024 admit card.

Details on Admit Card: AP RCET 2024 admit card contains details such as the candidate's name, roll number, photograph, signature, date and time of the exam, test centre venue.
Candidates are advised to read the instructions mentioned on the admit card carefully, which must be strictly followed during the AP RCET 2024 examination.

Steps to Download AP RCET 2024 Admit Card

Follow the steps mentioned below to download the AP RCET 2024 admit card. 

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website.
• Step 2: On the homepage of the website, candidates have to click on 'Download Hall Ticket for AP RCET 2024' which will be redirected to another page.
• Step 3: Candidates must enter their mobile number and date of birth as credentials to log in.
• Step 4: AP RCET 2024 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Candidates can download and take the printout of the admit card. They must make sure to carry their admit card to the test centre.

Details Present in AP RCET Admit Card

AP RCET admit card contains the following details.

• Candidate’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Category
• Exam Date
• Exam Time
• Address of the Test Centre
• General Instructions
• Photograph and Signature.

AP RCET 2024 Exam Centres

AP RCET 2024 will be held at 10 regional test centres in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates can select the exam centre at the time of filling AP RCET 2024 application form. The test centre will also be mentioned on the admit card of the candidate.

The list of exam centre along with map representation is below.

AP RCET Exam Centres 2024

AP RCET 2024 Exam Centres
Anantapuram	Hyderabad
Guntur	Kadapa
Kurnool	Nellore
Rajamahendravaram	Tirupati
Visakhapatnam	Vijayawada

AP RCET Exam Centres 2024 Map Representation

The map representation of AP RCET 2024 exam centres is as below.

AP RCET 2024 Exam Pattern

AP RCET 2024 exam pattern contains 2 sections. Part A is Teaching and Research Aptitude for 90 marks, whereas part B is subject-specific for 90 marks. Part A i.e., the Teaching and Research Aptitude is asked on the lines of UGC NET paper I syllabus.

AP RCET Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Offline i.e., Paper and Pen-based Test (PBT)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Duration	180 Minutes
Total Number of Questions	180
Marking Scheme	+1 Mark for the Correct Answer -1/6 for an Incorrect Answer
Medium	English only Except for Part B which contains the language of the concerned subject.
Exam Pattern	Part A: Teaching & Research Aptitude 90 Marks Part B: Subject-specific Questions-90 Marks

AP RCET 2024 Exam Syllabus

AP RCET 2024 syllabus is essential for candidates to crack the exam. The syllabus is different for each course and consists of 2 sections.

Part A of AP RCET 2024 exam comprises Teaching and Research Aptitude questions, while part B comprises subject-specific questions. The detailed list of AP RCET 2024 syllabus for each course is mentioned below.

AP RCET 2024 Part A Syllabus

The syllabus for part A of AP RCET exam paper consists of the following topics.

• Teaching Aptitude
• Research Aptitude
• Reading Comprehension
• Communication
• Reasoning (Including Mathematical)
• Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation
• Information and Communication Technology
• People and Environment
• Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and Administration.

The detailed syllabus of AP RCET 2024 part A is tabulated below.

AP RCET 2024 Part A Syllabus

Topic	Content
Teaching Aptitude	Learner’s Characteristics Factors Affecting Teaching Related To Methods of Teaching in Institutions of Higher Learning Teaching Support System Evaluation Systems
Research Aptitude	Research Methods of Research Steps of Research Thesis and Article Writing Application of ICT in Research Research Ethics
Comprehension & Communication	Communication Effective Communication Barriers to Effective Communication Mass-Media and Society
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Types of Reasoning Number Series, Letter Series, Codes, and Relationships Mathematical Aptitude
Logical Reasoning	Understanding the Structure of Arguments Evaluating and Distinguishing Deductive and Inductive Reasoning. Analogies Venn Diagram Indian Logic Pramanas Structure and Kinds of Anumana
Data Interpretation	Sources, Acquisition, and Classification of Data. Quantitative and Qualitative Data. Graphical Representation Data Interpretation Data and Governance
Information and Communication Technology	ICT: General Abbreviations and Terminology Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video-Conferencing Digital Initiatives in Higher Education ICT and Governance
People, Development and Environment	Development and Environment Human and Environment Interaction Environmental Issues Impacts of Pollutants on Human Health Natural and Energy Resources Natural Hazards and Disasters
Higher Education System	Institutions of Higher Learning and Education in Ancient India Policies, Governance, and Administration Professional, Technical and Skill-Based Education Oriental, Conventional and Non-conventional Learning Programs in India Value Education and Environmental Education Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post Independence India

AP RCET 2024 Part B Syllabus

The part B of AP RCET 2024 syllabus contains topics from Arts, Architecture, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science etc. The list of the syllabus for each course is given below.

AP RCET 2024 Part B Syllabus

Course	Syllabus
Adult Education	Concepts and Terminologies Non – formal Approaches to Education Continuing Education Population Education Programs on Social Issues Planning and Management Communication Technologies
Anthropology	Evolution Fossils Human Genetics Chronology Typo - Technology and Palaeolithic Cultural Features Holocene Culture Evolution, Social Structure and Organisation Economic and Political Organisation: Religion and Magic Indian Anthropology: Basic Concepts and Issues
Archaeology	Chronology and Dating Geological Biological and Cultural Dimension of Man Hunting – Gathering Stage The architecture of Structural Stupas
Commerce	Business Environment Financial & Management Accounting Business Economics Business Statistics & Data Processing Business Management Marketing Management Financial Management Banking and Financial Institution International Business
Economics	Micro-Economic Analysis Macro-Economic Analysis Development and Planning Public Finance International Economics Indian Economy Statistical Methods
Education	Philosophical Foundation of Education Sociological Foundations of Education Psychological Foundations of Education The Methodology of Educational Research
Folk Literature	General Folklore Folk Literature Folklore Research in Various States of India Tradition and Innovation in Folklore
History	Concept, Ideas and Terms Ancient Indian History Medieval Indian History Modern Indian History
Law	Constitutional Law of India Legal Theory Public International Law Family Law Law of Contracts: General Principles Law of Crimes: General Principles Labour Law
Linguistics	Language and Linguistics Phonetics, Phonology and Morphology Syntax and Semantics Historical Linguistics and South Asian Language Families Socio-linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Music	Applied Theory Compositional Forms and their Evolution Gharanas and Gayaki Contribution of Scholars to Indian Music and their textual Tradition Historical Perspective of Music Aesthetics Instruments/ Dance Folk Music Music Teaching and Research Technologies
Philosophy	Classical Indian Philosophy Modern Indian Thinkers Classical Western Philosophy Modern Western Philosophy
Political Science	Political Theory and Thought Comparative Politics and Political Analysis Indian Government and Politics Public Administration International Relations
Population Studies	Source of Population Data Methods of Demographic/ Population Analysis Population Composition and Change Nuptiality and Fertility Mortality, Morbidity and Health Migration and Urbanization Population Theories Population, Development and Environment Population and Gender Population Policies and Programs

Read More: AP RCET 2024 Syllabus

How to Prepare for AP RCET?

To secure good marks in AP RCET, the candidates must plan a schedule for their preparation. A complete preparation guide helps the students to crack AP RCET in the first attempt. These include the following.

• Understand the Modules: The candidates must know the modules. Each module covers the particular area of interest of the recruiter. By understanding the modules, they can prepare accordingly for the test.
• Follow the Syllabus: Once the candidates are familiar with the modules, they can go through the syllabus of each module. They can start preparing for those topics in advance.
  Knowing the syllabus can also help the aspirants to decide on which topic they should spend more time on.
• Work on the Basics: Candidates must spend at least 1-2 hours on each topic every day.
• Check the Sample Paper: Although the candidates are practising every day, that is not enough. They must solve AP RCET sample papers as well. It provides an idea of solving a question to the aspirants.
• Practice Test with Mock Test: Several tests provides an official preparation exam for the aspirants. Through this test, the candidates can keep a check on their progress as well as on their time management.
  It is like a mock test based on the pattern of the actual test. This test provides an idea of what type of questions the candidates can expect.
• Revision is Necessary: After attempting the mock tests, aspirants can get to know which topic is more important and requires more attention. They can start working on those topics and revise them thoroughly before the exam.

AP RCET 2024 Results

AP RCET 2024 results for the written test will be declared in the last week of November 2024, on the official website. Candidates who appear for the exam will be able to check their exam results using the login credentials generated at the time of registration.

Based on their AP RCET 2024 results, candidates will be called for the counselling process. 

Cut Off: AP RCET 2024 is a qualifying exam and the minimum marks to be eligible for the next round i.e., the interview is 50% (for general candidates), 45% (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD candidates).

Final Result: The final results will be based on the combined marks obtained in AP RCET and the following interview. The interview will be for 20 marks and AP RCET will be held for 180 marks, totalling a maximum of 200 marks.

Steps to Check AP RCET 2024 Results

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check AP RCET 2024 results. 

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of APSCHE
• Step 2: Candidates then need to click on the 'AP RCET 2024 Result' link on the homepage. 
• Step 3: The result will be displayed as a scorecard, which the candidates can download as a PDF file.
• Step 4: Candidates can save and take a print out of the same for future references. 

AP RCET 2024 Cut Off

AP RCET 2024 cut off will be published by the Andhra Pradesh State Higher Council Of Higher Education on the official website. Candidates must obtain the minimum cut off marks to take part in AP RCET 2024 counselling process. 

AP RCET 2024 Qualifying Marks

Candidates can check the qualifying marks for AP RCET 2024. If the candidates secure more than AP RCET 2024 cut off marks, then there is higher chances of getting admission in colleges of their choice.

AP RCET qualifying marks differ for all the categories is below.

AP RCET 2024 Qualifying Marks

Category	AP RCET Qualifying Marks
General	50%
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD	45%

Factors Affecting AP RCET 2024 Cut Off

AP RCET 2024 cutoff has several factors determining which are considered for the eligibility of the candidates for the further counselling processes. Some of the important factors that determine AP RCET 2024 cut off are as follows.

• The number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
• Seat Availability.
• Reserved Categories.
• The previous years' AP RCET cut off trends.
• The difficulty level of the question paper.
• The number of candidates who qualified for the exam.

AP RCET 2024 Interview

AP RCET 2024 interview has certain eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the AP RCET interview, the minimum score required to achieve for the unreserved category students is 50% and 45% for the reserved category candidates.

As per the original AP RCET 2024 interview dates, the interview rounds are expected to take place from May 2024. Students can download the official interview schedule PDF from the table below.

Interview Methodology: At the interview, the applicants are required to discuss their research interest/ area through a presentation before a duly constituted interview committee.

The committee consists of three members, the Chairman, Board of Studies, Head of the Department, and one senior faculty member from the department nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

For 20 marks of viva, the following aspects will be considered.

• Whether the candidate possessed the competence for the proposed research.
• Whether their proposed research work could be suitably undertaken at the institution/ college.
• Whether the proposed area of research could contribute to new/ additional knowledge. 

AP RCET 2024 Interview Schedule (revised)

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AP RCET 2024 Counselling

AP RCET 2024 counselling (web-based) window will tentatively start in June 2024. Candidates who were provided seats were required to report to their allotted colleges between the provided dates by the authority. 

After the results are declared, shortlisted students will be called for an interview by the concerned university department within a month. Every candidate must attend the viva voce to start the research work.

Documents Required for AP RCET 2024 Counselling 

While appearing for AP RCET 2024 counselling, candidates must carry the following documents with them.

• AP RCET 2024 Entrance Exam Admit Card for the Interview.
• Provisional/ Original Certificates and Marks Statements 
• Transfer Certificate from the University/ Institute where the aspirant last studied.
• Migration Certificate in case the applicant has studied in other universities.
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Physical Fitness Certificate from Medical Officer/ Andhra University/ Government Assistant Surgeon.
• Service Certificates (Part-Time) from organizations where the candidate has worked/ is working.
• A No-Objection Certificate (NOC) is required from the present organization (for candidates who opt for the part-time course).
• One set of attested copies of the mentioned certificates/documents.

AP RCET 2024 Participating Institutes

AP RCET 2024 participating institutes include a total of 14 universities participating in the state of Andhra Pradesh, which consider the score of AP RCET 2024. The list of various universities offering Ph.D (full-time and part-time) and M.Phil (full-time/ part-time) is below.

AP RCET 2024 Participating Institutes

AP RCET 2024 Participating Institutes
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur	Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
Dr B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam	Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
JNTU, Kakinada	Dravidian University, Kuppam
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu	JNTU, Anantapuramu
Krishna University, Machilipatnam	Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
Rayalaseema University, Kurnool	Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram	Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

AP RCET 2024 Contact Details

AP RCET 2024 contact details, in case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Address:
Convener, AP RCET - 2024,
Opposite to School of Distance Education,
Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, India.
Pincode - 530 003

Email ID: convenorAP RCET@gmail.com

Official Website: www.sche.ap.gov.in

Contact Number: 0891-2730148, 2730147

About AP RCET

AP RCET, Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test is a state-level qualifying test conducted by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council Of Higher Education).

The exam is conducted for admission into various AP RCET courses of M.Phil. and Ph.D programs offered at 14 universities in Andhra Pradesh.

The candidates who wish to pursue their higher education in the university could get more information regarding the exam from AP RCET brochure which was released by the conducting body on the official website.

Conducting Body: Every year AP RCET is conducted by the Andhra University on behalf of the State Board of Technical Education and Training (STET), Amaravati, India.

Level: AP RCET is a state-level entrance test that is conducted once a year.

AP RCET 2024 took place at 10 test centres across Andhra Pradesh. Through AP RCET 2024, the applicants can seek admission to M.Phil (full-time/ part-time), Ph.D programme (full-time/ part-time) in 70 subjects.

Candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria before applying for AP RCET exam. Those who are eligible for the entrance exam can proceed with filling the application form.

AP RCET 2024 Exam Highlights

Exam Name	AP RCET
Full Form	Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body	Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Level	State
Category	Doctoral
Exam Mode	Offline i.e. Paper and Pen-based Test (PBT)
Language	English
Exam Duration	180 minutes
Official Website	www.cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/RCET/RCET/RCET_HomePage.aspx
Helpdesk	0891-2730148, 2730147 convenorAP RCET@gmail.com