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Updated On Date: Oct 25, 2025

AP DEECET 2026 CUT OFFS

AP DEECET 2026 – Cut Offs

The AP DEECET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test) cut off marks act as the minimum qualifying scores required for candidates to be eligible for admission to D.El.Ed courses in government and private teacher training colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The AP DEECET cut offs are calculated based on various factors including the difficulty level of the exam, number of test takers, seat availability, and category-wise reservation norms.

Expected Cut Off Criteria for AP DEECET 2026:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks	Percentage of Marks Required
General (OC)	40 marks	40%
BC Category	35 marks	35%
SC/ST/PwD	30 marks	30%

This revised cut off scheme reflects the recent policy changes by the Andhra Pradesh Government, which reduced the cut offs to ease admission into D.El.Ed courses, especially benefiting candidates from reserved categories and making the process more inclusive.

Factors Influencing AP DEECET Cut Offs:

Total number of candidates appearing for AP DEECET 2026
Overall difficulty and complexity level of the exam
Number of seats available in government and private institutions
Previous years' cut off trends and admission rates
Reservation policies and category-wise seat allocation
The performance distribution of candidates (merit list)

Cut Off Trends and Admission Insights:

The competition is rising yearly with a large number of aspirants (around 1.3–1.5 lakh) vying for approximately 27,000 seats.
Government DIETs (District Institutes of Education and Training) generally have higher cut offs due to demand.
Cut offs in private teacher training colleges vary and sometimes are lower but depend on the particular institution's prestige and facilities.
Candidates should aim to score above the general category cut off to increase admission chances in top government colleges.

Importance of AP DEECET 2026 Cut Offs:

Determines eligibility for seat allotment and counselling participation.
Helps candidates evaluate their state of qualification.
Guides candidates in understanding admission probability in preferred colleges based on category and rank.

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FAQs:

Q1. What is the minimum qualifying cut off for AP DEECET 2026?

Ans. General category candidates need at least 40%, BC candidates 35%, and SC/ST/PwD candidates 30% marks to qualify.

Q2. Are cut off marks fixed or do they fluctuate each year?

Ans. Cut off marks fluctuate each year depending on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability.

Q3. Does clearing the cut off guarantee admission to a college?

Ans. No, clearing the cut off only makes candidates eligible for counselling and does not guarantee admission.

Q4. Where can candidates check the official AP DEECET cut offs?

Ans. Official cut off marks are published on the AP DEECET website after results and before counselling.

Q5. Can candidates from reserved categories avail relaxation in cut off marks?

Ans. Yes, reserved category candidates receive relaxation in minimum qualifying marks as per government norms.

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