On behalf of the Andhra Pradesh Government, Andhra University Visakhapatnam is to conduct the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2024). AP SET Exam is conducted for postgraduate students who are seeking Assistant Professors and Lecturers posts in the colleges/universities owned and operated by the state government. Andhra Pradesh SET is conducted in offline mode following the pattern of the National Eligibility Test (CSIR/UGC-NET). The AP SET 2024 Exam is scheduled to be held on 28th April 2024 (Sunday) at the various exam centers across Andhra Pradesh state. Scroll down the article for AP SET exam-related details, exam patterns, and other details.
AP SET 2024 Exam Summary
The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test is conducted every year for postgraduate candidates interested in the Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Colleges and Universities of the state. The summary for the AP SET 2024 Exam has been detailed in the below table for the reference of the candidates who are interested in appearing for this exam.
| APSET 2024 Exam Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Andhra University Visakhapatnam |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2024) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency of Exam | Once in a year |
| AP SET Exam Date 2024 | 28th April 2024 (Sunday) |
| Purpose of Exam | Selecting candidates for Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Colleges and Universities of the state |
| Language of Exam | English and Telugu |
| Official website | https://apset.net.in/ |
APSET 2024 Exam Date 2024
As per the official notification, the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2024) is going to be held on 28th April 2024 (Sunday). Admit Card for the same has been released on 19th April 2024 on the official website https://apset.net.in/. AP SET Hall Ticket 2024 has been released along with all exam-related details including exam date, exam timing, shift timing exam venue etc.
AP SET Exam 2024- Important Dates
Along with the official notification for the AP SET 2024 Exam, the dates to fill and submit application forms and the AP SET Exam Date 2024 have been announced. The AP SET offline exam will be conducted on 28th April 2024 (Sunday). The complete schedule for the AP SET Exam has been tabulated below.
| Events | Dates |
| Official notification release date | 12th February 2024 |
| Online Application Starts | 14th February 2024 |
| Last Date to submit applications | 06th March 2024 |
| Last Date to pay the application fee | 06th March 2024 |
| AP SET Hall Ticket 2024 | 19th April 2024 |
| AP SET Exam 2024 | 28th April 2024 (Sunday) |
| AP SET Result 2024 | 24th May 2024 |
| APSET Cut Off 2024 | 24th May 2024 |
AP SET Result 2024 Out
The AP SET Result 2024 for the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2024) has been released on 24th May 2024 at https://apset.net.in/ along with the APSET Cut Off 2024. Candidates can check their result status wether they are qualified or not for the APSET exam by clicking on the below result link.
AP SET Notification 2024
A short notification regarding the AP SET Exam 2024 has been released by Andhra University Visakhapatnam on the official website https://apset.net.in/. The snippet of the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2024 notice has been attached below.
AP SET 2024 Application Form
Candidates who have completed their Post Graduation/ Master’s Degree can apply for AP SET Exam 2024 to participate in the examination. The online process for AP SET 2024 is conducted on the official website https://apset.net.in/ and candidates can submit their duly filled application forms before 06th March 2024. The application forms will be accepted through online mode only. Candidates are advised to fill out their application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms. Click on the below apply online link and submit application forms without waiting for the last registration date.
AP SET 2024 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 below table.
| AP SET 2024 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| General and EWS | Rs. 1200/- |
| Backward Class (BC) | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/PWD/ Transgender | Rs. 700/- |
Steps to Apply Online for AP SET 2024
Before applying for AP SET 2024 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 below step-by-step process to apply online for AP SET 2024.
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 2024.
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 print of your filled-in Application form for your records and future reference.
Eligibility Criteria for AP SET 2024
The candidates must be priorly well aware of the minimum education qualification required to be permitted to attempt the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2024).
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 2024 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-orientated. 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 2024
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 male strategies for the examination. Here we have shared the APSET Exam Pattern for Paper I and Paper II exam for the ease of the candidates.
AP SET Exam Pattern 2024 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 2024 for Paper I | |||
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Teaching and Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | 01 Hour |
AP SET Exam Pattern 2024 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 from the subject selected by the candidate.
- The time duration for Paper II is two hours.
| AP SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper II | |||
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Subject related questions | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |