AP DEECET 2026 Exam (Soon): Dates (Soon), Application, Pattern, Result, Cutoff

AP DEECET 2026 notification, along with the exam dates, is likely to be out in April 2026 online. AP DEECET is a state-level entrance exam which is conducted by the Department of School Education of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It is conducted to offer admission to aspirants seeking admission into the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course.

It is offered by the Government District Institutes of Education and Training (D.I.E.Ts) along with several other Private Elementary Teacher Training Institutions in Andhra Pradesh. The AP DEECET entrance exam paves the way for almost 7000 vacant seats in Government DIETs and Private D.El.Ed Institutes in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Students eager to know more about the AP DEECET 2026 exam can go through the exam dates,  steps to check the application form, admit card, exam pattern, etc.

AP DEECET 2026 exam is conducted on a state level by the Department of School Education every year online. Students eager to know more about the AP DEECET 2026 exam highlights can go through a brief about the exam given below. 

The AP DEECET 2026 exam dates have not been released by the exam authorities at present. Till then, students can go through the tentative exam dates given below.

There are multiple stages involved in the AP DEECET 2026 exam and college admission process at the state level. The AP DEECET exam is divided into the following stages:

1. Filling up the AP DEECET 2026 application form online

2. Payment of the online application fee

3. Release of AP DEECET Admit card /Hall ticket

4. Conducting of AP DEECET exam

5. Announcement of AP DEECET 2026 Result/ Merit List

6. Beginning of the counselling process

7. Allotment of Seats

8. Commencement of regular classes

It is crucial to meet the AP DEECET 2026 eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to all Government DIETs and Private Elementary Teacher Training Institutions. Students can check out the AP DEECET eligibility criteria stated below.

• The applicants must have completed the Intermediate examination or equivalent while applying for the test. Those appearing for the 12th can also apply. However, at the time of admission, they should have cleared 10+2.
• The students from the General Category must have obtained 50% of marks in aggregate in the 12th standard. Those from the Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Physically Challenged must have secured a minimum of 45%.
• The minimum age is 17 years as of September 1 in the year of enrolment.

AP DEECET 2026 registration is a process in which students must apply for the exam online. New users must pay the application fee initially. After successful fee payment, they will be issued the Candidate ID, which will be required to sign in to the “AP DEECET Candidate Login”. Once inside the dashboard, applicants can begin entering information such as Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Gender, Religion, Community, uploading photographs and signature, address for communication, etc, details. After submitting the form, they must take a printout of the AP DEECET application form.

The AP DEECET admit card 2026 consists of the student's name, roll number, exam date, exam time, exam venue details, important instructions, etc. The AP DEECET 2026 admit card is launched online, typically a few days before the examination. It is compulsory to carry the hall ticket on the exam day along with a Government-issued photo ID card. AP DEECET admit card must be retained by the examinees after the examination, as they may be required to produce the same during the AP DEECET counselling process.

The AP DEECET 2026 answer key consists of correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. The AP DEECET 2026 answer key is tentatively issued within a few weeks after the examination. Besides the preliminary key, the admission cell also furnishes the master question paper and the response sheet. Entrants can compare the key with their responses and calculate their approximate scores. They can raise their objections, if any, against the preliminary key via the “Answer Key Objection” link. After reviewing the grievances, if required, the final answer key is issued.

The AP DEECET 2026 results consist of the student's name, exam date, exam time, etc. The AP DEECET 2026 results are typically declared within 2 to 3 weeks after the entrance test. To check the results or download the scorecard, aspirants must visit the official portal and click on the relevant link. It is the responsibility of the examinees to obtain their results online, as the admission cell will not dispatch the AP DEECET score cards or rank cards. To secure a rank, students belonging to the OC/ BC categories have to obtain at least 50% marks in AP DEECET. For SC/ ST/ Physically Challenged category aspirants, the lowest qualifying mark to be considered for seat allocation is 45%.

It is important to know the AP DEECET 2026 exam pattern to be acquainted with the structure, duration, and marking scheme, among other aspects. The key particulars of the AP DEECET exam pattern are as follows:

• There are 2 parts in AP DEECET. Part A consists of Teaching Aptitude, General Knowledge, English, Telugu, Opted Language ( Telugu/ Tamil/ Urdu/ English), Mathematics, General Science, and Social Studies. Part B has Mathematics, Physical Science, Bio-Science, and Social Studies subjects. Out of the components of Part B, exam takers have to opt for one as per their eligibility.
• The overall mark in the entrance exam is 100. Part A and Part B have 60 marks and 40 marks, respectively.
• The exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• The questions are objective in nature.

The AP DEECET syllabus 2026 will help students to prepare for the topics effectively. The AP DEECET 2026 syllabus is issued by the Directorate of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, along with the notification for the examination. The conducting body provides an outline of the key subjects to be covered for preparation. The syllabus subjects are split into 2 segments. The Part A topics are based on the Class 6 to 10 syllabus of Andhra Pradesh. The difficulty level of Part B areas is per the State Intermediate syllabus. 

The AP DEECET 2026 counselling process is expected to commence in September 2026. The AP DEECET 2026 counselling is generally conducted across 2 rounds. Those who qualified in the admission test can take part in the counselling. The main steps in the AP DEECET counselling include display of the seat matrix, registration, exercising web options, seat allocation, release of the provisional admission letter, college reporting, certificate verification at DIETs, and issuance of the final admission letter.

AP DEECET 2026 choice filling process is likely to begin in September 2026. The AP DEECET choice filling 2026 process allows students to fill and lock their choices online within deadlines. The AP DEECET 2026 web options process will be held in two rounds, and students must fill & lock their choices within deadlines. If students do not fill out & lock their choices in the process, they will be able to move forward in the counselling rounds. 

AP DEECET seat allotment 2026 is likely to be held in September during the counselling process. It is a process in which students are allotted seats based on their choices filled during the choice filling & locking rounds. Students must make sure that they confirm their seats during the AP DEECET seat allotment 2026 if they prefer it, or wait for the next counselling rounds for reallocations. Once students confirm their seats, they will be invited to report to the allocated institutes.