The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is to conduct Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP Set 2025). The AP set exam is a state level examination conducted by the state government for post -graduate students demanding ownership and posts of assistant professors and lecturers in operated colleges/universities. For which Andhra University is expected to release AP set notification 2025 by the end of May 2025.
AP set notification 2025
Notification about AP Set Exam 2025 will be released by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, the notification on the official website will take all the necessary information about the examination, such as registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. Since the AP set notification PDF 2025 will be officially released, the same will be provided here.
AP set 2025 exam summary
Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test is conducted every year for postgraduate candidates interested in assistant professors and lecturers in state colleges and universities. The summary for the AP set 2025 exam is expanded in the table below for the reference to the candidate who is interested in appearing for this exam.
| APSET 2025 Exam Observation | |
| Operating body | Andhra University Visakhapatnam |
| Exam name | Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP Set 2025) |
| Examination level | state level |
| Frequency of examination | once a year |
| Registration date | Be informed |
| Purpose of exam | Selection of candidates for assistant professors and lecturers in state colleges and universities |
| Examination language | English and Telugu |
| official website | |
AP set exam 2025- Important dates
With the official notification for the AP set 2025 exam, the dates for filling and submission of application forms and AP set exam date 2025 will be announced. After issuing the notification, the entire schedule for the AP set exam will be updated below.
| Events | Dates |
| Official notification release date | Expected by end of May 2025 |
| Online application starts | , |
| Last date for submission of application | , |
| Last date for payment of application fee | , |
| AP set exam 2025 | , |
AP set 2025 application form
Candidates who have completed their post-graduation/ master’s degree will be eligible to apply for AP Set Exam 2025 to participate in the exam. The online process for AP set 2025 will be held on the official website. Applications will be accepted through online mode. Candidates are advised to fill their application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will rejection of applications. Registration dates will be released with notification, and once the application form link is active on the official website, a direct link for the form will also be provided below.
AP set 2025 application fee
Candidates will have 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 should note that the application fee is disqualified; Once the fee is paid, it will not return to any circumstances. Registration fee for general and EWS categories Rs. 1200, and Rs. 1000, and SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender category candidates Rs. 700/-. Candidates can check the category-wise application fee from the table below.
| AP set 2025 application fee | |
| Social class | Application |
| General and EWS | Rupee. 1200/- |
| Backward class (BCE) | Rupee. 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender | Rupee. 700/- |
Steps to apply online for AP set 2025
Before applying for AP set 2025, candidates must ensure their eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification PDF. Candidates can submit their duly filled application forms through the official website of the step-by-step process given below to apply online for AP set 2025.
step 1: Go to the official website of
step 2: On the homepage, click on the register link to register for Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2025.
step 3: Provide your details including 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 registered email ID.
Step 6: Log in with your email ID and update education and other necessary information.
Step 7: Upload your photo, signature and category/disability certificate (if applied). Only in .JPG format. And click on submit button.
Step 8: Download and printout your filled application form for your record and future reference.
Eligibility Criteria for AP Set 2025
Candidates should be well aware of the minimum education qualification required for the effort of Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP Set 2025).
Education Qualification: Candidates who have completed their post graduation/ master’s degree in 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 limit in terms of age when appearing for AP set exam.
AP set 2025 selection process
The selection process for the AP set exam includes the written examination, including 2 papers. Paper I is mandatory for all candidates, and Paper II is subject-oriented. All those candidates who clean the written examination will be called to appear for 2 and final phase of the recruitment process, which is the document verification process.
- Written test (Paper I and Paper II)
- Document verification
AP set exam pattern 2025
The AP set exam will include 02 papers. Paper 1 is common for candidates of all scheduled subjects. Paper II will be held for a total of 30 subjects. Knowing the AP set exam pattern helps candidates to strategize for the exam. 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 2025 for Paper I
- Paper I is mandatory and normal for all candidates seen in APSET.
- All questions will include objective-type multiple-chic questions.
- Paper I include 50 mandatory questions for a total of 100 marks.
- Each question has 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for the wrong answer.
- The duration of the paper is I 01 hours/ 60 minutes.
- The language of paper I is bilingual (English and Telugu).
| AP set exam pattern 2025 for Paper I | |||
| Subject | Total Questions | total marks | Time period |
| Teaching and research ability | 50 | 100 | 01 hour |
AP set exam pattern 2025 for Paper II
- The AP set paper II exam will be conducted for a total of 30 subjects.
- Paper II has 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 duration of time for paper II is two hours.
| AP set exam pattern 2025 for Paper II | |||
| Subject | Total Questions | total marks | Time period |
| Subject questions | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
