AP EDCET 2023: Latest Updates
- The AP EDCET 2023 will be held on May 20, 2023.
- The application form for the AP EDCET 2023 is expected to be available on the official website in the first week of March 2023
What is AP EDCET 2023?
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), conducts the Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (APEdCET) to offer admission to two-year B.Ed regular programmes. APEd CET scores are used to gain admission to Andhra Pradesh's University/Government/Aided/Un-aided/Private Colleges of Education.
Also Read: B.Ed Entrance Exam
AP EDCET 2023 Exam Highlights
Full Name |
Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test |
Conducting Body |
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati |
Level |
State |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Application Mode |
Online |
Website |
sche.ap.gov.in/EDCET |
Courses offered |
B.Ed. Regular Course |
AP EDCET 2023 Exam Dates
AP EDCET 2023 important dates can be checked below -
Events |
Dates |
Online AP EDCET 2023 Application Form Submission Begins |
February 2023 (tentative) |
Online AP EDCET 2023 Application Form Submission Concludes |
April 2023 (tentative) |
Availability of AP EDCET 2023 Admit Card/ Hall Ticket |
May 2023 |
AP EDCET 2023 Exam Date |
May 20, 2023 (date announced) |
Release of Preliminary Answer Key |
TBA |
AP EDCET 2023 Results |
TBA |
AP EDCET 2023 Counselling Registration |
TBA |
Verification of Documents |
TBA |
AP EDCET 2023 Choice Filling |
TBA |
Editing AP EDCET 2023 Web Options |
TBA |
AP EDCET 2023 Seat Allotment |
TBA |
Reporting to Colleges |
TBA |
AP EDCET 2023 Eligibility
Aspirants meet the APEdCET 2023 eligibility criteria if they meet the following criteria:
Nationality and location
- Are Indian nationals who meet the requirements for Local/Non-Local status as stated in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order 1974, as amended?
Qualifications in Education
- At the time of APEdCET 2023 application form submission, candidates must have passed/appeared in their final year examination for BA/ BSc/ BSc (Home Science)/ BCom/ BCA/ BBM.
- Aspirants should have obtained at least 50% marks in either their bachelor's degree (BA/ BSc/ BSc (Home Science)/ BCom/ BCA/ BBM) or their master's degree in the relevant subject, a five-year integrated course in the relevant subject, or any other equivalent qualification. Candidates from reserved categories, namely SC, ST, BC, and physically handicapped, are eligible to apply for the exam if they received at least 40% in the qualifying examination.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 19 years old on July 1, 2023. There will be no upper age limit.
Minimum Age Limit |
19 years |
Upper Age Limit |
No upper Limit |
Choice of Subject under Part – C Methodology
Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in the required discipline are eligible to apply for a bachelor's degree in education.
Methodology |
Eligibility |
Mathematics |
B.A/B.Sc. with Mathematics or B.C.A. with Mathematics at intermediate level as a group subject. B.Tech with Mathematics & Physics |
Physical Sciences |
B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry or Allied Material Sciences as Part-II group subjects, or B.C.A. with Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) as an intermediate group subject. |
Biological Sciences |
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Home Science) with Botany and Zoology or Allied Life Sciences under Part-II group subjects or B.C.A. with Biological Sciences at intermediate level as group subject. |
Social Studies |
B.A./B.Com./B.B.M. or B.C.A. with Social Sciences at an intermediate level. |
English |
B.A Special English or M.A. English |
AP EDCET 2023 Admission Process
The following steps are involved in the APEdCET exam admission process:
AP EDCET 2023 Application Form
- Candidates must complete the AP EDCET 2023 application form on the entrance test's official website. Aspirants do not need to upload any certificates or documents with the application form. Candidates can pay the INR 600 application fee for APEDCET 2023 via AP Online/debit card/credit card/net banking.
AP EDCET 2023 Admit Card
- Candidates can obtain their AP EDCET 2023 admit card from the exam's official website. The AP EDCET admit card includes the aspirant's name, roll number, and test center information.
AP EDCET 2023 Result
- Aspirants can view the APEdCET 2023 result on the exam's official website. Aspirants must enter their hall ticket and registration number on the official exam website to view their AP EDCET results. Candidates can download their rank card from the official website once the APEdCET 2023 results are announced. The AP EDCET score is valid for one year.
AP EDCET 2023 Application Form
- AP EDCET 2023 Application Form can only be applied online on the official website.
- Filling out the AP EDCET 2023 application form consists primarily of four steps: fee payment, checking your payment status, filling out the application form, and printing the application form.
The following are the step-by-step instructions for completing the AP EDCET 2023 Application Form:
Step 1: Fee Payment: Candidates can pay their fees online using this option.
Step 2: Determine your payment status: Candidates can determine the success or failure of their fee payment.
Step 3: Complete the Application Form: Candidates must carefully complete the Application Form. After filling out the online application form with the necessary information, candidates should carefully review the information and click the Submit button.
Step 4: Print Application Form: After pressing the submit button, an Application Form with the registration number and filled-in details will be generated. Candidates are encouraged to print the completed form for future correspondence.
AP EDCET 2023 Application Fee
AP EDCET 2023 Application fee for various categories is mentioned in the table below.
Category |
Application Fee |
General |
INR 600 |
SC/ST |
INR 400 |
Late Fees |
INR 1000 |
[Note] Candidates should be aware that the fee, once paid, will not be refunded. The fee can be paid in the following ways:
- AP Online
- Debit/Credit Card
- Net Banking
Documents Required for AP EDCET 2023
For convenience, applicants should keep the documents scanned on their systems. The documents needed to fill out the application form are listed below.
- Receipt form from AP Online
- Hall Ticket of 10th & 12th.
- Birth Certificate
- Domicile
- Income Certificate
- 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Caste Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
AP EDCET 2023 Admit Card
The conducted body will release the AP EDCET 2023 admit card, and candidates who have successfully completed the AP EDCET 2023 application process can download it online. The AP EDCET 2023 Admit Card can be obtained by visiting the AP EDCET official website.
Given below are the step-by-step instructions to download AP EDCET 2023 Admit Card:
Step 1: Candidates should visit the AP EDCET's official website.
Step 2: Once on the official website, go to the "Hall Ticket Download" section.
Step 3: Candidates must enter their Payment Reference Id and Application number precisely into the fields provided.
Step 4: Once you've completed the form, click the 'Download Hall Ticket' button.
Step 5: The Admit Card for the AP EDCET 2023 will be displayed on the screen.
Step 6: Download and print two or three copies of the application. AP EDCET 2023 admit cards should be saved for future use.
AP EDCET 2023 Seat Reservation
The seat reservation for AP EDCET 2023 is governed by the Andhra Pradesh State Government's rules and regulations.
Category |
Percentage |
Local Students |
85% |
Unreserved Category |
15% |
AP EDCET 2023 Exam Pattern
- The AP EDCET exam is divided into three sections: Part A, Part B, and Part C. The first two sections, Part A and Part B, contain questions that all aspirants must answer. Part C contains questions based on the course/subject chosen by the candidates. The APEdCET exam lasts two hours.
- The AP EDCET 2023 examination is divided into four sections: General English, General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, and Methodology.
Part |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Part A |
General English |
25 |
25 |
Part B |
General Knowledge |
15 |
15 |
Part B |
Teaching Aptitude |
10 |
10 |
Part C |
Methodology |
100 |
100 |
AP EDCET 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus for Parts A and B of the entrance exam is general, whereas Part C is based on the subject chosen in graduation.
- PART A: General English
- PART B: General Knowledge & Teaching Aptitude
- PART C: Subject opted in the qualifying examination.
General English |
General Knowledge & Teaching Aptitude |
Optional Subject |
Reading Comprehension |
General knowledge of the Environment and its application to society |
Mathematics (MS) |
Correction of Sentences, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Spelling |
Knowledge of Current Events |
Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) (PS) |
Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms |
History, Culture, Geography, Ecology, Economics, General Policy and Scientific Research |
Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) (BS) |
Transformation of Sentences - Simple, Compound, and Complex. Voices, Direct Speech, and Indirect Speech. |
Certain characteristics like ability to communicate, ability to deal with Children, ability to recognize individual differences, etc. |
Social Studies (Geography, History, Civics and Economics) (SS) |
AP EDCET 2023 Results
- The AP EDCET 2023 result will be available on the exam's official website. The exact date for the release of the results has yet to be announced. The AP EDCET 2023 merit list will be compiled using the results of the AP EDCET 2023 examination.
AP EDCET 2023 Exam Centers
Below provided are the list of AP EDCET 2023 exam centres:
Chittoor |
Anantapuramu |
Kadapa |
Tirupathi |
Nandyal |
Kurnool |
Ongole |
Nellore |
Vijayawada |
Guntur |
Kakinada |
Bhimavaram |
Visakhapatnam |
Rajamahendravaram |
Srikakulam |
Vizianagaram |