AP SET Notification 2025, Exam Date, Eligibility

On behalf of the Andhra Pradesh Government, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, is to conduct the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2025). AP SET Exam is a state-level exam conducted for postgraduate students seeking Assistant Professors and Lecturers posts in the colleges/universities owned and operated by the state government. For which the Andhra University is expected to release the AP SET Notification 2025 by the end of May 2025.

AP SET Notification 2025

The notification regarding the AP SET Exam 2025 will be released by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on the official website https://apset.net.in/. The notification will carry all the essential information regarding the exam, like registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. As the AP SET Notification PDF 2025 will be released officially, the same will also be provided here.

AP SET 2025 Exam Summary

The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test is conducted every year for postgraduate candidates interested in Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Colleges and Universities of the state. The summary for the AP SET 2025 Exam has been detailed in the table below for the reference of the candidates who are interested in appearing for this exam.

AP SET Exam 2025- Important Dates

Along with the official notification for the AP SET 2025 Exam, the dates to fill and submit application forms and the AP SET Exam Date 2025 will be announced. After the release of the notification, the complete schedule for the AP SET Exam will be updated below.

AP SET 2025 Application Form

Candidates who have completed their Post-Graduation/ Master’s Degree will be eligible to apply for the AP SET Exam 2025 to participate in the examination. The online process for AP SET 2025 will be conducted on the official website https://apset.net.in/. The application forms will be accepted through online mode. Candidates are advised to fill out their application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms. The registration dates will be released along with the Notification, and once the Application form link is activated on the official website, a direct link for the form will also be provided below.

AP SET 2025 Application Fee

Candidates will be required to submit the prescribed registration fee while submitting the AP SET Application Form. The application fee will be paid online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. Candidates must note that the application fee is nonrefundable; once the fee is paid will not be refundable in any circumstance. The registration fee for the General and EWS categories is Rs. 1200, and for Backward Class application fee is Rs. 1000, and candidates from the SC/ ST/PWD/ Transgender category have to pay Rs. 700/-. Candidates can check the category-wise application fee from the table below.

Steps to Apply Online for AP SET 2025

Before applying for AP SET 2025, candidates must ensure their eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification PDF. Candidates can submit their duly filled application forms through the official website of https://apset.net.in/. Follow the step-by-step process provided below to apply online for AP SET 2025.

Step 1: Go to the official website of https://apset.net.in/.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the Register link to register for the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2025.

Step 3: Provide your details, including the candidate’s name, father’s name, date of birth, category, Email ID, and mobile number.

Step 4: Click on the Make Payment link, and you will be redirected to the payment gateway website. Pay the required application fee in online mode.

Step 5: On successful payment, A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email ID.

Step 6: Log in with your email ID and update the education and other required information.

Step 7: Upload your photograph, signature, and category/disability certificate (if applicable) in .jpg format only. and click on the submit button.

Step 8: Download and take a printout of your filled-in Application form for your records and future reference.

Eligibility Criteria for AP SET 2025

The candidates must be well aware of the minimum education qualification required to be permitted to attempt the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2025).

Education Qualification: The candidates who have completed their Post Graduation/ Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks are eligible to appear in the exam. For reserved categories, the minimum passing percentage is 50%.

Age Limit: There is no limitation in terms of age while appearing for the AP SET Exam.

AP SET 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for the AP SET Exam includes the written examination, which consists of 2 papers. Paper I is compulsory for all candidates, and Paper II is subject-oriented. All those candidates who clear the written examination will be called to appear for the 2nd and final stage of the recruitment process, which is the document verification process.

• Written Exam (Paper I and Paper II)
• Document Verification

AP SET Exam Pattern 2025

The AP SET Exam will consist of 02 papers. Paper 1 is common to candidates of all SET subjects. Paper II will be conducted for a total of 30 subjects. Knowing the AP SET Exam Pattern helps the candidates to make strategies for the examination. Here we have shared the APSET Exam Pattern for Paper I and Paper II exams for the ease of the candidates.

AP SET Exam Pattern 2025 For Paper I

• Paper I is compulsory and common for all candidates appearing in APSET.
• All questions will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Paper I comprises 50 compulsory questions for a total of 100 marks.
• Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for the wrong answer.
• The duration of Paper I is 01 hour/ 60 minutes.
• The language of Paper I is bilingual (English and Telugu).

AP SET Exam Pattern 2025 For Paper II

• AP SET Paper II exam will be held for a total of 30 subjects.
• Paper II contains a total of 100 compulsory objective-type questions for a total of 200 marks.
• Questions will be asked about the subject selected by the candidate.
• The time duration for Paper II is two hours.