Latest Updates for APSET
- 01 April 2024 :
APSET 2024 exam date has been scheduled for Apr 28, 2024.
APSET 2024 exam date has been scheduled for Apr 28, 2024. The hall ticket for the APSET exam 2024 will be released on Apr 19, 2024 on the official website by entering the login credentials required.
However, the notification was released on the official website at apset.net.in. The last date to submit the APSET application form 2024 without late fees was Mar 6, 2024, and the last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 2,000/- was Mar 16, 2024.
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.
Contents
- APSET 2024 Exam Date
- APSET Hall Ticket 2024
- APSET Application Form 2024: Direct Link
- APSET Application Form
- APSET Notification 2024
- About APSET Exam
- APSET Eligibility Criteria 2024
- APSET Exam Pattern 2024
- ASPET Exam Centres 2024
- ASPET Syllabus 2024
- ASPET Cut-Off 2024
- ASPET Results 2024
APSET 2024 Exam Date
APSET 2024 exam date has been announced by the authority. The exam will take place on Apr 28, 2024. A notice is issued regarding the exam dates and important details about the exam. The exam dates are mentioned on the official website as well.
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.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Upcoming Events | |
| Release of Hall Ticket | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Exam Date | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | May 2024 |
| Last Date to Challenge the Answer Key | May 2024 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | May 2024 |
| Result Date | May 2024 |
| Past Events | |
| Notification Release Date | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Date of Commencement of Application Form | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Last Date of Filling the 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 Application Form with late fee | Mar 6, 2024 |
APSET Hall Ticket 2024
APSET 2024 admit card will be released on Apr 19, 2024. The official hall ticket will be 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.
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, she/he 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.
Candidates are also advised to carry a government ID proof for verification purposes.
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 Application Form
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 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 |
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.
| 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 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 19th 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 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
| 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
| 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 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 Exam Centres 2024
The exam centres for ASPET 2024 are:
| Regional Centre Code | Regional Centre Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Vishakapatnam |
| 02 | Rajahmundry |
| 03 | Guntur |
| 04 | Nellore |
| 05 | Ananthapur |
| 06 | Tirupati |
| 07 | Kadapa |
| 08 | Kurnool |
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 Results 2024
The results are declared on the official website. The tentative fate for APSET 2024 results is May 2024. 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 that 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 all their best since the top 6% of those who have cleared shall be able to become Assistant Professors and Lecturers.
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
FAQs
What is APSET 2024 exam for?
APSET exam is conducted for aspirants looking to become Assistant Professors or Lecturers in State or Degree colleges in Andhra Pradesh
When will the official APSET 2024 notification release?
The official notification for APSET was released on Feb 10, 2024.
When can candidates fill out the APSET 2024 application form?
The starting date to fill out the APSET form was Feb 14, 2024.
What is the last date to fill out the APSET application form 2024?
Students could fill out the application form till Mar 6, 2024 without late fees.
When will the APSET exam 2024 be conducted?
The exam date, as per official notification, is scheduled for Apr 28, 2024.
What is the APSET 2024 eligibility criteria?
The focal eligibility criteria for APSET is that applicants must secure at least 55% in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Exam from any university/institution recognized by UGC. For SC/ ST/ Backward Classes/ Persons with Disability category, students must secure at least 50% in the Master’s Degree or any Degree Equivalent.
