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What is APSET?
The APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) is a state eligibility test following the pattern of the National Eligibility Test (CSIR/UGC-NET) arranged by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Andhra Pradesh, having the UGC accreditation used to conduct its own state-level exam SLET to recruit assistant professors in the colleges/universities of Andhra Pradesh.
APSET Exam Date 2023
Based on the previous years' data regarding the important dates of APSET Recruitment 2023, aspirants can have an idea of the examination schedule.
| Events | APSET Exam Date (Tentative) |
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| Notification | Fourth week of July 2023 |
| Online Application Process Start Date | First week of August 2023 |
| Last date of Application filling | September 2023 |
| Admit Card issue date | Second week of September 2023 |
| APSET Exam date | Third week of October2023 |
| Result declaration | November 2023 |
APSET Exam Highlights 2023
Important highlights of the APSET Exam 2023 have been tabulated as given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) |
| Conducting Body | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Level of Exam | State-level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Number of levels in Exam | Two levels
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Language | English, Telugu |
| Post Name/Purpose of the exam | For recruitment of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and Lecturers in Colleges and Universities of Andhra Pradesh |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 0891-2730148 / 2730147 |
| Official Website | apset.net.in |
APSET Notification 2023
The APSET notification is an important document that contains complete detailed information related to the eligibility, registration fee, syllabus, exam pattern, test centers, exam day guidelines, important dates for online submissions etc. The official notification of the APSET 2023 is expected to be released in August, on the official website.
APSET Exam Pattern 2023
The APSET exam is conducted at two levels- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 will be general in nature, while Paper 2 will be based on the subject opted by the applicant. The expected exam pattern for APSET 2023, based on notifications from previous years, is mentioned in the table below:
| Paper | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
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| Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline |
| Questions in each paper | 50 | 100 |
| Duration of the Examination | 60 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Type of Questions | Objective-based | Objective-based |
| Maximum number of marks | 100 | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks each for the correct answer. 0 mark for incorrect answer marked | 2 marks each for a correct answer. 0 mark for incorrect answer marked |
| Language of Paper | Bilingual, i.e., in English and Telugu, | Bilingual in subjects such as History, Political Science, Commerce, Economics, Education, Public Administration, and Sociology. |
APSET Syllabus 2023
Knowing the syllabus of the exam is one of the primary steps in preparation for that exam. With a proper understanding of the syllabus, candidates can rightly direct their preparation.
From the below table, candidates can check out the latest syllabus for each section.
APSET Syllabus for Paper 1
The detailed syllabus covering major units for Paper 1 is given below:
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| Research Aptitude |
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| Comprehension | An unseen passage is provided, based on which questions are asked. |
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| Information and Communication |
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| People, Development and Environment |
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APSET Syllabus for Paper 2
Paper 2 of the APSET exam is conducted for a total of 30 subjects as tabulated below.
Refer to the following table for the syllabus of some most sought subjects.
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| Commerce |
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APSET Application Form 2023
The candidates aspiring to appear for the APSET exam are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates must fill out and submit the APSET application form via online mode. Candidates need to follow the following steps to apply for the APSET exam.
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website- https://apset.net.in/ and click on the APSET registration link.
- Step 2: Fill in all the required details in the registration form such as the Name of the candidate, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Category, Contact details, and password.
- Step 3: Candidates need to verify all the required details after they have filled the same. Thereafter they need to click on Submit to submit their registration form.
- Step 4: Once the registration is successful, the candidate will receive an email containing his Email ID and password on his registered email address.
- Step 5: Candidates are then required to log in with their email ID and password to fill out the application form and log in with the registration ID and Password on the MAHA TET official website.
- Step 6: Applicants have to fill in their personal details, educational qualifications, and preference for the exam center in the application form.
- Step 7: Thereafter, candidates have to upload the scanned images of their signature, passport-sized photograph, category, or PwD certificate as per need.
- Step 8: Review the application form before submitting it and make corrections, if any.
- Step 9: As a final step, candidates are required to pay the application fee via online mode(Credit/Debit cards or net banking) for submitting the form successfully.
APSET Application Fee
In order to complete the registration process, candidates need to make a payment for the application fee. The application fee for candidates of different categories is mentioned below:
| Category | Application Fee |
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| General & EWS | Rs. 1200/- |
| BC Category | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender | Rs. 700/- |
Candidates can use credit/debit cards and net banking for the payment of the application fee. Candidates are advised to download and take a printout of the payment receipt for future reference.
APSET Admit Card 2023
The candidates who have applied for APSET 2023 are eligible to download the admit card, which will be released on the official website of APSET. The admit card is generally released 10 -15 days prior to the examination. Candidates are required to download and take a printout of the admit card. The APSET admit card 2023 would contain the following details related to the candidate:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Photograph
- Registration number
- Date of Exam
- Venue of Exam(Exam center address)
- Reporting time
To download the APSET admit card, candidates have to follow the steps listed below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the APSET.
- Step 2: Click on the link displaying- download APSET 2023 admit card.
- Step 3: Enter the registration ID and password to log in.
- Step 4: APSET 2023 admit card will appear on the screen. Click on it and download the admit card.
- Step 5: Take a printout of the admit card for the purpose of examination
- Candidates are advised to go through all the guidelines mentioned in the admit card and act accordingly.
APSET Answer Key 2023
APSET answer key is released by Andhra University on the official website, post the examination. Candidates can raise their objection to the APSET answer key, through the objection window, which remains open for a few days post release of the answer key. It consists of all the answers to the questions asked in the examination. The answer key can help the candidates estimate their expected marks in the exam.
APSET Result 2023
The APSET result will be published soon after evaluation and will be released on the official website of APSET. Candidates qualifying for the APSET exam will receive a qualifying certificate with lifetime validity and eligibility to get recruited for the post of assistant professor or lecturer in colleges and universities of Andhra Pradesh.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of APSET
- Step 2: Click on the link displaying- APSET 2023 Result
- Step 3: Enter your application number/roll number
- Step 4: APSET result will appear on the screen. It can be downloaded and printed for future reference.
APSET Cut-Off Marks 2023
To qualify for the APSET exam, candidates need to obtain minimum qualifying marks. The cut-off list is prepared category-wise, for each subject. Category-wise minimum qualifying percentage for candidates is tabulated below.
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
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| General | 40% |
| SC/ST/BC/PWD | 35% |
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