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APSET 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online, Check Exam Dates

Q: When will APSET Exam be conducted in 2026?

Ans: The Andhra University conducts APSET once a year.

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Feb 5, 2026

What's New in APSET?

January 20, 2026: APSET 2026 application process has started from January 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can now fill and submit APSET application form 2026 online for Assistant Professor/Lecturer posts in Andhra Pradesh.

APSET 2026 Notification has been released by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on January 2, 2026 for APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) 2026. APSET 2026 application process began on January 9, 2026 and will continue until February 9, 2026, for eligible candidates applying for Assistant Professor/Lecturer posts. APSET notification 2026 provides complete details about eligibility criteria, exam syllabus, test centres, application process, and fee structure. Candidates are advised to read APSET 2026 notification carefully before applying to avoid any mistakes during APSET application form 2026.

APSET Application Form

APSET Exam Date 2026

Event	Date
APSET 2026 Official Short Notice Release	December 31, 2025
AP SET 2026 Online Application Starts	January 9, 2026
Last Date to Submit AP SET 2026 Applications	February 9, 2026
Last Date to Pay AP SET 2026 Application Fee	February 9, 2026
Last Date to Apply with Late Fee of Rs. 2,000 + Registration Fee	February 25, 2026
Last Date to Apply with Late Fee of Rs. 5,000 + Registration Fee	March 5, 2026
AP SET 2026 Hall Ticket Release Date	March 19, 2026
APSET 2026 Exam Dates	March 28 and 29, 2026

Table of Contents

APSET Notification
APSET Exam Pattern
APSET Syllabus
APSET Study Notes
APSET Eligibility Criteria
APSET Application Form
APSET Admit Card
APSET Answer Key
APSET Result
APSET Cutoff
APSET Salary & Benefits

APSET Notification 2025-26

APSET short notice was released on December 31, 2025. It contains information related to the registration fee,, exam pattern, test centers, exam day guidelines, important dates for online submissions etc. The official notification of APSET 2026 has been released on the official website.

APSET Exam Pattern 2026

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 2026, based on notifications from previous years, is mentioned in the table below:

Paper	Paper 1	Paper 2
Mode of Exam	Offline	Offline
Questions in each paper	50	100
Duration of the exam	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 2026

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:

Sections	Topics
Teaching aptitude	Teaching – Concept, objectives, understanding, and levels of teaching Learner’s characteristics: Academic, Social, Emotional, and cognitive characteristics of adolescent and adult learners. Factors affecting teaching related to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution. Methods of teaching in institutions of higher learning: Teacher centered vs. Learner-centered methods; Offline vs. Online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, etc.). Teaching Support System: Traditional, modern, and ICT based. Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of Evaluation; Evaluation in Choice Based Credit Systems in Higher Education; Computer-based testing, Innovations in evaluation systems.
Research Aptitude	Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Post-positivist approach to research Methods of Research: experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative, and quantitative methods. Steps of Research. Thesis and Article writing: format and styles of referencing. Application of ICT in research. Research ethics.
Comprehension	An unseen passage is provided, based on which questions are asked.
Logical Reasoning:	Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, the structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations, and denotations of terms, and Classical Square of opposition. Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning. Analogies. Venn diagram: Simple and multiple uses for establishing the validity of arguments. Indian Logic: Means of knowledge. Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication), and Anupalabdhi (Non-apprehension). Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), and Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
Data Interpretation:	Sources, acquisition, and classification of data. Quantitative and Qualitative data. Graphical representation (Pie-chart, Bar-chart, Histograms, Table-chart, and Line-chart) and mapping of Data. Data Interpretation. Data and Governance.
Information and Communication	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: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals. Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on the environment. Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions. Impacts of pollutants on human health. Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, and Forests. Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies. Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance.
Higher Education System	Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India. Evolution of higher learning and research in Post-Independence India. Oriental, Conventional, and Non-conventional learning programs in India. Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based education. Value education and environmental education. Policies, Governance, and Administration.

APSET Syllabus for Paper 2

Paper 2 of 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.

Section	Topics
History	Unit 1: Archaeological and Literary sources, Indus/Harappa Civilization, Vedic/Later Vedic Period, Expansion of States Unit 2: Rise of Empires, Dissolution of Empire and Emergence of Regional Powers, Gupta Vakataka age, Unit 3: Emergence of Regional Kingdoms across India, Growth of Brahmanical religions, Arab contracts Unit 4: Medieval Indian History, Rise of the Marathas & the foundation of Swaraj by Shivaji Unit 5: Administration & Economy under the Sultanate and Mughals Unit 6: Society and Culture, Art and Architecture Unit 7: Modern Indian History Unit 8: Colonial Economy, Tribal and Peasant Movements Unit 9: Rise of Indian Nationalism Unit 10: Historical Method, Methodology, Research, and Historiography
Commerce	Unit 1: Business Environment and International Business Unit 2: Accounting and Auditing Unit 3: Business Economics Unit 4: Business Finance Unit 5: Business Statistics and Research Methods Unit 6: Human Resource Management and Business Management Unit 7: Banking and Financial Institutions Unit 8: Marketing Management Unit 9: Legal Aspects of Business Unit 10: Income-tax and Corporate Tax Planning
Economics	Unit 1: Micro Economics Unit 2: Macro Economics Unit 3: Statistics and Econometrics Unit 4: Mathematical Economics Unit 5: International Economics Unit 6: Public Economics Unit 7: Money and Banking Unit 8: Growth and Development Economics Unit 9: Environmental Economics and Demography Unit 10: Indian Economy
English	Unit 1: Drama Unit 2: Poetry Unit 3: Fiction, Short Story Unit 4: Non-Fictional Prose Unit 5: Language: Basic concepts, theories, and pedagogy. English in Use. Unit 6: English in India: history, evolution, and futures Unit 7: Cultural Studies Unit 8: Literary Criticism Unit 9: Literary Theory post World War II Unit 10: Research Methods and Materials in English
Geography	Unit 1 - Geomorphology Unit 2 - Climatology Unit 3- Oceanography Unit 4- Geography of Environment Unit 5 - Population and Settlement Geography Unit 6 - Geography of Economic Activities and Regional Development Unit 7 - Social, Cultural, and Political Geography Unit 8 - Geographic Thought Unit 9 - Geographical Techniques Unit 10- Geography of India
Political Science:	Unit 1: Political Theory Unit 2: Political Thought Unit 3: Indian Political Thought Unit 4: Comparative Political Analysis Unit 5: International Relations Unit 6: India’s Foreign Policy Unit 7: Political Institutions in India Unit 8: Political Processes in India Unit 9: Public Administration Unit 10: Governance and Public Policy in India
Life Sciences:	Unit 1: Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology Unit 2: Cellular Organization Unit 3: Fundamental Processes Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Signaling Unit 5: Developmental Biology Unit 6: System Physiology – Plant Unit 7: System Physiology – Animal Unit 8: Inheritance Biology Unit 9: Diversity of Life Forms Unit 10: Ecological Principles Unit 11: Evolution and Behavior Unit 12: Applied Biology Unit 13: Methods in Biology
Philosophy	Unit 1: Classical Indian: Epistemology and Metaphysics Unit 2: Classical Western: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern: Epistemology and Metaphysics Unit 3: Indian Ethics Unit 4: Western Ethics Unit 5: Contemporary Indian Philosophy Unit 6: Recent Western Philosophy Unit 7: Social and Political Philosophy: Indian Unit 8: Social and Political Philosophy: Western Unit 9: Logic Unit 10: Applied Philosophy
Sociology	Unit 1: Sociological Theory Unit 2: Research Methodology and Methods Unit 3: Basic Concepts and Institutions Unit 4: Rural and Urban Transformations Unit 5: State, Politics, and Development Unit 6: Economy and Society Unit 7: Environment and Society Unit 8: Family, Marriage, and Kinship Unit 9: Science, Technology and Society Unit 10: Culture and Symbolic Transformations

APSET Study Notes

APSET exam is conducted for candidates who wish to make a career as Assistant Professors and Lecturers. According to APSET exam pattern, there is a written exam for two levels - Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Thus to clear the exam it's important the candidates follow the study notes which are relevant only. There are many study materials and good books available, which can be a good source for study. Check APSET Previous Question Papers here.

APSET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates are required to fulfill APSET Eligibility Criteria mentioned in that year’s notification to appear for the exam.

Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Master’s Degree or equivalent exam from universities/institutions recognized by UGC. The candidates belonging to reserved categories-(Backwards Classes (BC) /Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Transgender/persons with disability (PwD)) must have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent exam, to apply for this exam.
Candidates who have appeared for the final year exam of their master’s degree and the result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying exams have been delayed are also eligible to apply for this test. However, such candidates will be given provisional admittance with the condition to produce their mark sheet within a set duration, failing which they will be declared disqualified.
The applicant holding a Ph.D. degree, with his master's degree completed by September 1991(regardless of the day of the announcement of the result) will be eligible for a 5% relaxation in the aggregate marks, to appear for the exam.
Candidates belonging to the transgender category would be given the same relaxation in fee, age, and qualifying criteria for APSET as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories.
Candidates can appear in the subject of their masters only. However, the candidates whose post-graduation subject is not mentioned in the list of APSET subjects may appear in a related subject.

Note- There is no upper age limit for applying to APSET.

APSET 2026 Application Form

APSET Application form 2026 has started from 09 January 2026. The candidates aspiring to appear for APSET exam are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates must fill out and submit APSET application form via online mode. Candidates need to follow the following steps to apply for APSET exam.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website- https://apset.net.in/ and click on 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.
Candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for future references.

APSET 2026 Application Form (Active Link)

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
General & EWS	Rs. 1600/-
BC/EWS Category	Rs. 1300/-
SC/ST/PWD/Transgender	Rs. 900/-

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 2026

The candidates who applied for APSET 2026 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 exam. Candidates are required to download and take a printout of the admit card. APSET admit card 2026 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 APSET admit card, candidates have to follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of APSET.
Step 2: Click on the link displaying- download APSET 2026 admit card.
Step 3: Enter the registration ID and password to log in.
Step 4: APSET 2026 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 exam.
Candidates are advised to go through all the guidelines mentioned in the admit card and act accordingly.

APSET Answer Key 2026

APSET answer key will be released by Andhra University on the official website, post the exam. Candidates can raise their objection to 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 exam. The answer key can help the candidates estimate their expected marks in the exam.

APSET Result 2026

APSET result will be published soon after evaluation and will be released on the official website of APSET. Candidates qualifying for 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.

Candidates have to follow the steps given below to check their APSET result:

Step 1: Visit the official website of APSET
Step 2: Click on the link displaying- APSET 2026 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 2026

To qualify for 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
General	40%
SC/ST/BC/PWD	35%

APSET Salary and Benefits 2026

An APSET-qualified assistant professor receives a minimum salary of INR 2,61,500 per annum to the highest salary of INR 9,50,000 per annum. In India, the average salary of an assistant professor is INR 5,47,800 per annum. Apart from the basic salary, they are entitled to numerous benefits and perks like Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travelling Allowance, Medical Allowance, etc. The salary depends on the post and gets revised with each promotion. Other benefits include-

Good work environment
Convenient work timings
Paid holidays
Easy leave applicability
Paid sick leave
Renewal of salary on a fixed date

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their total obtained marks in both papers. Successful candidates will get a call for counselling and document verification. Candidates can choose their postings according to their preferences, in the counseling. After the complete APSET 2026 selection process, the finally selected candidates will receive their appointment letters at their communication address, via post.

APSET 2026FAQs

Ques. What is the validity of an APSET exam certificate?

Ans. APSET exam certificate validates the eligibility of a successful candidate to be appointed as an Assistant professor in a college or university in Andhra Pradesh. This certificate has lifetime validity.

Ques. Are there any limits on the number of attempts in APSET Exam?

Ans. There is no upper limit to the number of attempts an aspirant can make. It means that aspirants can attempt APSET exam a number of times.

Ques. What should be the minimum qualification to apply for APSET 2026 ?

Ans. A candidate applying for APSET exam should at least possess a Master's Degree with 55% marks in any subject from a UGC-approved university. However, there is a relaxation for reserved category students. The minimum percentage required in a master's degree is relaxed to 50% the same.

Ques. Can a Ph.D. degree holder sit for APSET exam?

Ans. Yes, a Ph.D. degree holder is eligible to appear for APSET, minimum educational eligibility being a master's degree. Also, candidates with a Ph.D. degree who have finished their post-graduation by 19 September 1991 are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the aggregate marks for appearing in APSET.

Ques. When will APSET Exam be conducted in 2026?

Ans: The Andhra University conducts APSET once a year.

Ques. How to Apply for APSET 2026 Exam?

Ans. APSET application process is done through online mode. Candidates have to fill up the application form available on the official website of APSET and pay the mentioned registration fee.