The APSET 2026 exam serves as the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test for recruitment and lectureship qualification in universities and degree colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The APSET 2026 exam rigorously tests candidates on general aptitude and subject expertise, with a standardized objective format and time-bound structure.
Paper
Sections/Subjects
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Medium
Paper I
General Aptitude
50
100
1 Hour
English/Telugu
Paper II
Subject-specific (chosen discipline)
200
2 Hours
English/Telugu/subject language
Paper I tests general teaching and research aptitude through the following sections as listed below.
Section
Teaching Aptitude
5
10
Research Aptitude
Reading Comprehension
Communication
Reasoning (incl. Mathematics)
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
ICT (Information & Communication Technology)
People & Environment
Higher Education System
Paper II includes subject-specific compulsory questions based entirely on the candidate’s chosen discipline at post-graduation level. The distribution and pattern of Paper II questions depend on the subject selected for eligibility testing.
Q1. How is the APSET 2026 exam structured?
Ans. APSET 2026 consists of two papers: Paper I (General Studies) with 50 questions and Paper II (Subject-specific) with 100 questions, making a total of 150 objective-type questions to be answered over three hours.
Q2. What marking scheme is used in APSET 2026?
Ans. Each correct response in both papers earns 2 marks. There is no negative marking for wrong answers or un attempted questions.
Q3. What is the syllabus for Paper I in APSET 2026?
Ans. Paper I covers teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, reading comprehension, communication skills, ICT, environment, and Indian higher education system. Each section consists of 5 questions carrying 10 marks in total per section.
Q4. How is Paper II designed in APSET 2026?
Ans. Paper II is based on the specific post-graduation subject chosen by the candidate. It includes 100 compulsory questions, and the syllabus aligns with UGC NET standards for the respective discipline.
Q5. Is there negative marking in APSET 2026?
Ans. No, APSET 2026 does not employ negative marking. Candidates are not penalized for incorrect answers or any skipped questions.
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