APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test)

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Updated On Date: Sep 26, 2025

APSET 2026 Exam Pattern

APSET 2026 Exam Pattern 2026 

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.

APSET 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

  • Structure:APSET 2026 consists of two papers conducted consecutively in a single day—Paper I and Paper II. Both of these papers are mandatory.
  • Mode:Both papers are conducted in offline mode (OMR sheet-based), with questions in objective (multiple-choice) format.
  • Language:Paper I is bilingual (English and Telugu). Paper II is bilingual for most non-language disciplines, with language subjects conducted in their respective languages.
  • Total Questions & Marks:The exam has 150 questions (50 in Paper I, 100 in Paper II) for a total of 300 marks.

Paper-wise Details for APSET 2026

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)

100

200

2 Hours

English/Telugu/subject language 

  • Marking Scheme:Each correct answer carries 2 marks; there is no negative marking.
  • Duration:Total duration is 3 hours—Paper I (1 hour), Paper II (2 hours).
  • Syllabus Basis:Questions are framed as per UGC NET standards for higher education teaching eligibility and span the APSET-specified curriculum.

APSET 2026 Paper I Section-wise Breakdown

Paper I tests general teaching and research aptitude through the following sections as listed below.

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Teaching Aptitude

5

10

Research Aptitude

5

10

Reading Comprehension

5

10

Communication

5

10

Reasoning (incl. Mathematics)

5

10

Logical Reasoning

5

10

Data Interpretation

5

10

ICT (Information & Communication Technology)

5

10

People & Environment

5

10

Higher Education System

5

10

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.

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FAQs

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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