APSET 2026 Apply Online,Eligibility, Dates, Exam Pattern

AP SET 2026 Notification PDF

The official notification for the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) 2026 has been released by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This mandatory examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for positions as Assistant Professors and Lecturers at various universities and degree colleges within the state. Aspiring educators seeking a career in higher education in Andhra Pradesh must pass this test to meet the University Grants Commission (UGC) recruitment standards.

AP SET 2026 Overview

Important Dates

APSET 2026 Exam Details

The AP SET 2026 will be conducted across 30 subjects in eight regional centers. Notably, the exam is transitioning from an offline format to an Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination consists of two papers, both featuring objective-type questions (MCQs).

APSET 2026 Eligibility Details

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks for General/EWS candidates.

• Relaxation: Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, BC, PwD, and Transgender) are eligible with 50% marks.

• Final Year Students: Candidates pursuing their Master’s or awaiting final results can apply provisionally but must complete their degree within two years of the SET result.

• Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for applying to AP SET.

• Exemptions: Candidates who qualified for UGC NET or SET before June 1, 2002, are exempted from this test for Assistant Professor recruitment.

APSET 2026 Participating Institutes

The AP SET qualification is valid for recruitment in all government and private universities and degree colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Key participating universities include:

• Andhra University (AU)
• Sri Venkateswara University (SVU)
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)
• Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
• Yogi Vemana University (YVU)
• Rayalaseema University (RU)
• Krishna University (KRU)
• Adi Kavi Nannaya University (AKNU)

APSET 2026 Application Fee

(Note: Fees once paid are non-refundable)

APSET 2026: How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal at apset.net.in.

2. Click on the “Registration” or “Apply Online” link on the homepage.

3. Register by providing basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number to generate a password.

4. Log in with your credentials and fill in the detailed application form, including academic history and subject choice.

5. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).

6. Pay the application fee online via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

7. Verify all information and submit the form. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

APSET 2026 Official Links

APSET 2026 Exam Pattern

The APSET will be conducted in an objective mode. The test will consist of three papers. Both papers will consist of multiple-choice questions and will be held on the day of the examination in two separate sessions as under:

• Scoring: Each correct answer carries 2 marks.
• Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Medium: Paper I is bilingual (English and Telugu), and Paper II depends on the specific subject chosen.