AP SET 2026 Notification Out, Exam Date, Apply Online Starts

On behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh) Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, has released the notification pdf for Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET). The online registration process for the AP SET 2026 exam has started on 9th January 2026 at the official website www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/ www.apset.net.in. AP SET 2026 exam will be conducted on 28th and 29th March 2026 in online mode.

AP SET Notification 2026

The official AP SET 2026 Notification PDF for Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test has been released at the official website www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/ www.apset.net.in. Candidates interested in applying in exam are advised to carefully read the official notification for complete details regarding eligibility conditions, application procedure, registration fee, important dates, syllabus, and other instructions related to APSET 2026.

AP SET 2026 Exam Summary

Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test, also known as AP SET, is a state-level exam conducted for postgraduate candidates interested in Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Colleges and Universities of the state. The summary for the AP SET 2026 Exam has been detailed in the table below for the reference of the candidates who are interested in appearing for this exam.

AP SET Exam 2026- Important Dates

Along with the official notification for the AP SET 2026 Exam, the registration schedule and exam date have been released at the official website https://apset.net.in/. Candidates can fill out their registration from 9th January to 9th February 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

Eligibility Criteria for AP SET 2026

The candidates must be well aware of the minimum education qualification required to be permitted to attempt the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2026).

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 Application Form 2026

The online application portal for accepting the application form for AP SET 2026 has started at the official website https://apset.net.in/. Candidates who have completed their Post-Graduation/ Master’s Degree will be eligible to apply for the AP SET Exam 2026 to participate in the examination. The application forms will be accepted through online mode. Candidates are advised to fill out their application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms.

AP SET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates will be required to submit the prescribed registration fee while submitting the AP SET Application Form. Candidates must note that the application fee is nonrefundable; once the fee is paid will not be refundable in any circumstance.

Steps to Apply Online for AP SET 2026

Before applying for AP SET 2026, 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 step-by-step process provided below to apply online for AP SET 2026.

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 2026.

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 printout of your filled-in Application form for your records and future reference.

AP SET 2026 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-oriented. 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 2026 Exam Pattern

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 make strategies for the examination. Here we have shared the APSET Exam Pattern for Paper I and Paper II exams for the ease of the candidates.

AP SET Exam Pattern 2026 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 2026 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 about the subject selected by the candidate.
• The time duration for Paper II is two hours.

AP SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Click to Check

AP SET Exam Centres

The Andhra Pradesh University, Visakhapatnam, will conduct the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2026 at various exam centers in the Andhra Pradesh state.

AP SET Certificate 2026

Qualified candidates in the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test will be issued the AP SET Certificate, whose validity is lifetime. This certificate does not guarantee employment; it certifies that the candidate is eligible for appointment as an Assistant Professor or Lecturer in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Qualified candidates must apply separately to institutions or recruitment bodies as per their respective selection procedures.

AP SET Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check