The AP SET 2025 (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) notification is already issued to find out eligibility in the Assistant Professor post in the universities and colleges of Andhra Pradesh. AP SET 2025, which is undertaken by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, is an eligibility test only and in itself does not imply any form of recruitment or appointment.
🏛️ About AP SET 2025
The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test or AP SET 2025 is a type of exam that is used to determine applicability to the post of an Assistant Professor in a university or college located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The test is done in Computer Based Test (CBT) format and in conformity to the format and specifications of State Eligibility Tests.
🎓 AP SET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
As per the AP SET 2025 notification and eligibility page:
- Candidates must have completed a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Minimum qualifying marks in Master’s Degree:
- 55% marks (without rounding off) – General / Unreserved / EWS categories
- 50% marks – SC / ST / BC / PwD / Transgender categories
- Candidates who are appearing in the final year of their Master’s degree or whose results are awaited may also apply provisionally.
- There is no upper age limit for applying to AP SET 2025.
- Reservation and relaxation are applicable as per Government of Andhra Pradesh norms.
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions at the time of verification as prescribed by the competent authority.
📚 AP SET 2025 Subjects & Exam Pattern
📝 Examination Structure
- Paper I (General Paper – Code 00)
- 50 objective type questions
- 2 marks per question
- Total: 100 marks
- Duration: 1 hour
- Paper II (Subject-Specific)
- 100 objective type questions
- 2 marks per question
- Total: 200 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
Paper I is common for all candidates, while Paper II is based on the subject selected by the candidate.
📖 AP SET 2025 Subject List
AP SET 2025 is conducted in the following 30 subjects:
Anthropology, History, Chemical Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science & Applications, Economics, Education, English, Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, Hindi, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Life Sciences, Library & Information Science, Management, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Physical Education, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sociology, Social Work, Telugu, Urdu, Visual Arts.
Medium of Paper II:
- Commerce, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology – English & Telugu
- Other subjects – English
- Language subjects – respective languages
📝 AP SET 2025 Application Process
The AP SET 2025 application process is conducted online only.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official website – apset.net.in
- Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details
- Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page
Offline applications are not accepted.
💳 AP SET 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open / General Category | ₹1600 + Convenience Charges |
| BC-A / BC-B / BC-C / BC-D / BC-E / EWS | ₹1300 + Convenience Charges |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹900 + Convenience Charges |
Mode of Payment: Online only
Note: Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
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🗓️ AP SET 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 December 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 9 January 2026 |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | 9 February 2026 |
| Last Date (With ₹2000 Late Fee) | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date (With ₹5000 Late Fee) | 5 March 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download | 19 March 2026 |
| Examination Dates | 28 & 29 March 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.apset.net.in |
| Eligibility Details | https://www.apset.net.in/eligibility |
| Subjects List | https://www.apset.net.in/subjects |
| Application Process | https://www.apset.net.in/application |
| Notifications | https://www.apset.net.in/notifications |
| Source Transparency: This article is based exclusively on information published on the official AP SET website (apset.net.in) and the AP SET 2025 notification issued by Andhra University. |
📊 How AP SET 2025 Qualification Is Decided
AP SET 2025 is a qualifying eligibility examination.
Candidates are declared qualified based on the criteria prescribed in the official notification and applicable government / regulatory norms.
❓ FAQs – AP SET 2025
What is AP SET 2025?
AP SET 2025 is a state-level eligibility test for Assistant Professor posts in Andhra Pradesh.
Who conducts AP SET 2025?
AP SET 2025 is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
Is there any age limit for AP SET 2025?
No, there is no upper age limit.
Can final-year PG students apply for AP SET 2025?
Yes, final-year or result-awaited candidates may apply provisionally.
How many subjects are available in AP SET 2025?
AP SET 2025 is conducted in 30 subjects.
Is AP SET a recruitment exam?
No. AP SET is an eligibility test and does not guarantee appointment.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This post is for informational purposes only. Candidates should verify all details on the official AP SET / Andhra University website. We do not take responsibility for any discrepancies. The featured image is for illustration purposes only and does not represent an official visual from AP SET. Please refer to the official website for accurate details.
