AP EDCET 2024 - Exam Date (Out), Notification, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

Updated By Debanjalee Sen on 14 Mar, 2024 17:56

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About AP EDCET 2024 (Exam Date Out)

AP EDCET 2024: The AP EDCET application process 2024 is likely to commence soon. The admission test will be held on June 8, 2024. 

AP EDCET 2023: The AP EDCET 2023 phase 2 counselling is ongoing. The AP EDCET 2023 seat allotment for phase 2 has been issued today, March 14, 2024. Self-reporting will be conducted between March 15 to March 20, 2024.

AP EDCET is conducted to grant admission to the aspirants seeking entry into the regular 2-year B.Ed course offered by the colleges of Education in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Students who have completed their BA, B.Sc, BCA, B.Com, BBM, BE or B.Tech can apply for the AP EDCET examination. The minimum age limit to apply for AP EDCET is 19 years and there is no maximum age bar to apply for it. Candidates are advised to keep checking for further updates regarding AP EDCET on this page.

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AP EDCET 2024 Important Dates

Check out the AP EDCET 2024 important dates below - 

Events

Dates

Online AP EDCET 2024 Application Form Release

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Online AP EDCET 2024 Application Form Submission Closes

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Online AP EDCET 2024 Application Form Submission with a late fee of Rs 1000

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Online AP EDCET 2023 Application Form Submission with a late fee of Rs 2000

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AP EDCET 2024 Application Form Correction

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AP EDCET 2024 Admit Card / Hall Ticket

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AP EDCET 2024 Exam Date

June 8, 2024

AP EDCET 2024 Preliminary Answer Key Release

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AP EDCET 2024 Preliminary Answer Key Objection Submission Last Date

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AP EDCET 2024 Results

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AP EDCET 2024 Counselling Registration (Round I)

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Verification of Documents  (Round I)

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AP EDCET 2024 Choice Filling (Round I)

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AP EDCET 2024 Web Options Editing (Round I)

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AP EDCET 2024 Seat Allotment (Round I)

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Reporting to Colleges (Round I)

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AP EDCET 2023 important dates can be checked below -

Events

Dates

AP EDCET 2023 Exam Date

June 14, 2023 (9 AM - 11 AM)

AP EDCET 2023 Results

July 14, 2023

AP EDCET 2023 Counselling Registration (Round I)

January 31, 2024 - February 6, 2024
Verification of Documents (Round I)

February 2 - 7, 2024

AP EDCET 2023 Choice Filling (Round I)

February  9 - 13, 2024

Editing AP EDCET 2023 Web Options (Round I)

February 14, 2024

AP EDCET 2023 Seat Allotment (Round I)

February 17, 2024

Reporting to Colleges (Round I)

February 19, 2024

AP EDCET 2023 Counselling Registration (Round II)

February 28 - March 5, 2024

Verification of Documents (Round II)

February 29 - March 6, 2024

AP EDCET 2023 Choice Filling (Round II)

March 2 - March 11, 2024

Editing AP EDCET 2023 Web Options (Round II)

March 12, 2024

AP EDCET 2023 Seat Allotment (Round II)

March 14, 2024

Reporting to Colleges (Round II)

March 15 - March 20, 2024

AP EDCET 2024 Exam Highlights

Students can check the AP EDCET 2024 exam highlights from the table below:

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

AP EDCET 2024

Full Form of the Exam

Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), Amravati

Exam Level

State

Type of Exam

Education Entrance Exam

Exam Mode

Online

Application Mode

Online

Duration of the Exam

2 Hours

Educational Qualification to Appear in AP EDCET 2024

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Computer Applications

Official Website

cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET

Course Offered

2-Year B.Ed

AP EDCET 2024 Conducting Body

Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test or AP EDCET, as it is popularly known, will be conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), Amravati. 

AP EDCET 2024 Application Form

The students appearing for the entrance test can fill up the AP EDCET application form in online mode from the official website. 

  • Candidates can pay the application fee online.
  • Students can also check the success / failure status of the fee that has been paid.
  • Candidates must fill up the application form carefully with all the necessary details. Verify the details given and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  • The candidates can take a printout of the application form for future reference. 

AP EDCET 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for AP EDCET 2024 varies depending on the category of the candidate. Here are the details -

Category 

Application Fee

OC 

Rs 650

BC

Rs 500

SC / ST

Rs 450

AP EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who meet the AP EDCET 2024 eligibility criteria can appear for the examination. To be eligible for the exam, students have to meet the following requirements, nationality, academic qualification, age, etc. 

AP EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality

Following are the national eligibility measures for AP EDCET 2024 aspiring students:

  • Candidates have to be Indian Nationals.
  • Must meet Local/Non-Local status criteria as stated in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions.

AP EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Academic Qualification

Below we have mentioned the academic qualifications to appear for AP EDCET 2024.

  • The students while submitting the AP EDCET 2024 Application form must have cleared or appeared for their final year BA/B.Sc/BBM/B.Com/BCA examination. 
  • At the time of admission candidates have to provide their pass certificate.
  • General category students must score at least 50% marks either in their Bachelor’s degree and/or in their Master’s degree or in 5 years of a relevant integrated course. 
  • The Reserved category (SC/ST/BC/PwD) students must score a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination. 
  • BE/B.Tech candidates are also eligible to apply for AP EDCET 2024 provided they have studied Mathematics or Physics. 

AP EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

Students applying for AP EDCET 2024 must have completed 19 years of age as of July 1, 2024. The minimum age limit to apply for AP EDCET 2024 is 19 years while there is no upper age limit. 

AP EDCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Choice of Subject under Part C

Below given are the eligibility criteria for the choice of subject under Part C of the AP EDCET 2024 exam.

Methodology

Eligibility Criteria

Mathematics

  • BA/B.Sc with Mathematics or,
  • BCA with Mathematics at intermediate level as a group subject or,
  • B.Tech degree with Mathematics and Physics

Physical Sciences

  • B.Sc with Physics and Chemistry or,
  • Allied Material Sciences under Part-II group subjects or,
  • BCA with Physics and Chemistry at the intermediate level as a group subject

Biological Sciences

  • B.Sc/ B.Sc (Home Science) with Botany and Zoology or,
  • Allied Life Sciences under Part-II group subjects or,
  • BCA with Biological Sciences at intermediate level as a group subject

Social Studies

  • BA/ B.Com/ BBM/ BCA with Social Sciences at intermediate level

English

  • BA Special English or MA in English

AP EDCET 2024 Seat Reservation

The seat reservation for AP EDCET 2024 is based on the rules and regulations prescribed by the Andhra Pradesh State Government. 

Category

Percentage

Local Students

85%

Unreserved Category

15%

AP EDCET 2024 Exam Pattern

AP EDCET 2024 is a 2-hour duration exam comprising 150 multiple-choice questions. As per the AP EDCET 2024 exam pattern, there are four sections in the AP EDCET 2024 examination, namely General English, General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude and Methodology divided into three parts. 

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 2024 Results

The exam officials will release the AP EDCET 2024 results on the official website. The exact date for the release of the result has not yet been disclosed. Once the result date is out, we will update it here. The AP EDCET 2024 merit list will be prepared based on the marks scored in the AP EDCET 2024 examination. 

AP EDCET 2024 Exam Centres

Below provided are the list of AP EDCET 2024 exam centres:

Chittoor

Anantapuramu

Kadapa 

Tirupathi

Nandyal

Kurnool

Ongole

Nellore

Vijayawada

Guntur

Kakinada

Bhimavaram

Visakhapatnam

Rajamahendravaram

Srikakulam

Vizianagaram

Contact Details

Here are the contact details of the AP EDCET 2024 office -

The Convenor, AP EDCET - 2024
Andhra University,
Ground Floor, Vijayanagar Palace,
Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam-530017.

AP EDCET Office Working Hours: 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Contact Details

Mobile : 7659934669
E-Mail : helpdeskapedcet2024@gmail.com

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FAQs about AP EDCET

When is the AP EDCET 2023 examination?

The AP EDCET 2023 examination is being on June 14, 2023, from 9 am to 11 am. 

What are the eligibility criteria for AP EDCET 2023?

Students appearing for the AP EDCET 2023 must be Indian nationals and meet the local/ non-local status criteria in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Students must have studied BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BCA in their Bachelor’s degree or have a Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks for General category students and 40% for SC/ST students.

What are the different exam centres for conducting AP EDCET 2023?

While filling up the online application form, students have to select their exam city for the AP EDCET 2023 exam. The final allocated exam centre will be displayed on the AP EDCET 2023 admit card. Some of the names of the exam centres are Tirupathi, Kakinada, Nellor, Chittoor, Rajamahendravaram, Vijayawada and many more.

How can students apply for AP EDCET 2023?

Students who want to apply for AP EDCET 2023 have to visit the official website to fill up the application form. The students can register only through online mode. The application form must be filled with all the accurate details of the candidate and the application fee must be paid while submitting the application form. 

What will be the qualifying marks for the AP EDCET 2023 examination?

According to the exam officials, the qualifying marks in the AP EDCET 2023 examination for General category students are 37 (i.e. 25%) out of the total marks of the examination except for SC/ST category candidates. As such there won’t be any qualifying marks for the Reserved category students for ranking. There won’t be minimum qualifying marks for women in Physical Sciences or Mathematics methodology in AP EDCET 2023. 

I will turn 19 in October 2023. Can I appear for AP EDCET 2023?

No, you have to try for next year’s AP EDCET. Only those students who are 19 years of age as of July 1, 2023, can fill up the application form and appear for the AP EDCET 2023 examination. However, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the examination. 

What are the important topics from the General English section in AP EDCET 2023?

The important topics that the students have to study for the AP EDCET 2023 General English section are Reading Comprehension, Correction of Sentences, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Complex & Compound Sentences, Voice Change, Direct and Indirect Speech. The General English section will fall under Part A of the question paper. 

Is there an application fee for the AP EDCET 2023 exam?

Yes, the candidates will have to pay an application fee during the submission of the application form of INR 600/- (400/- for reserved candidates) for the AP EDCET 2023 exam. The candidates who will be late in submitting the application fee have to pay INR 1000 as a late fee. 

I am a final year student awaiting my final result. Can I apply for AP EDCET 2023?

Yes, you can apply for the AP EDCET 2023 exam. However, you will have to provide your mark sheet/ certificate at the time of admission. Students from BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BCA graduates can apply for the course. BE/B.Tech students can also apply provided they have studied Mathematics and Physics. 

Can a candidate from other states also apply for AP EDCET 2023?

No, the AP EDCET 2023 exam is conducted only for the students who have domicile in Andhra Pradesh state and have resided in AP for at least 10 years or those students whose spouse or parents are State/Central Government employees or working in Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and other quasi-public equivalent institutions within the State. 

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