AP SET 2024 Exam Pattern - Paper I, Paper II, Subject Wise Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme

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AP SET Exam Pattern 2024

Understanding the exam pattern of the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) 2024 is crucial for candidates to eliminate guesswork about question distribution. Familiarizing themselves with the AP SET 2024 exam pattern enables candidates to identify frequently addressed sections in the entrance exam. Moreover, it provides insights into the marking scheme and allotted time for completing the paper.


Acquainting oneself with the AP SET 2024 exam pattern aids candidates in adapting to the exam's format. There are numerous benefits to knowing the AP SET 2024 exam pattern beforehand, some of which are outlined below. AP SET, administered annually by Andhra University, assesses candidates' eligibility for Assistant Professor or Lecturer positions. The exam comprises two papers: Paper I, covering general topics, and Paper II, focusing on candidates' chosen subjects. Applicants must complete both papers after submitting the AP SET 2024 application form. Detailed information on the AP SET 2024 exam pattern can be found in the following sections.

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AP SET 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

Given below are the AP SET 2024 exam pattern highlights which will impart a deep understanding of the exam pattern to the candidates appearing for the AP SET 2024 -

  • AP SET 2024 will comprise Paper I and Paper II and the candidates have to appear in both of the papers to be eligible for the subsequent selection process.

  • AP SET 2024 paper I will be common for all the aspirants whereas Paper II will be based on the subjects opted for by the candidates.

  • Paper I will be conducted bilingually (Telugu and English).

  • Paper II will be conducted for subjects like Economics, Commerce, History, Education, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology which will be conducted bilingually except for the language subjects.

  • Questions will be asked in Objective format, i.e MCQ.

  • There will be negative marking for any incorrect attempt in the AP SET 2024 exam.

AP SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper I and II

In Paper I, there will be 50 compulsory objective-type questions, each carrying 2 marks. The duration of this paper is 1 hour. The exam will be conducted bilingually, which implies, the exam will be conducted in both English and Telugu. Paper II will be conducted for the subjects chosen by the candidates. There will be 100 compulsory objective-type questions in Paper II, each carrying 2 marks. The duration of Paper II is 2 hours. The AP SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1 and 2 have been provided below.

AP SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1 and 2
PaperLanguageSubjects/SectionsMarksQuestionsDuration
IBilingualGeneral Awareness100501 Hour
IIBilingualSubject Concerned2001002 Hours
Total3001503 Hours

Detailed Exam Pattern for AP SET 2024 Paper I

Given below is the detailed exam pattern for AP SET 2024 of both Papers I and Paper-II. The total number of questions to be asked, marks that each question carries and time duration have also been mentioned in the detailed AP SET 2024 exam pattern:

AP SET Paper NameTotal Number of QuestionsTotal MarksTime Duration
Paper-I ( General Studies)50 questions100 marks1 Hour (9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.) IST
Paper-II ( Subject Paper )100 questions200 marks2 Hours (10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.) IST

Check the table below for a more detailed understanding of the Paper I exam pattern.

PartSections (Multiple Choice Questions)QuestionsMarks
ITeaching Aptitude510
IIResearch Aptitude510
IIIReading Comprehension510
IVCommunication510
VReasoning (including Maths)510
VILogical Reasoning510
VIIData Interpretation510
VIIIInformation & Communication Technology510
IXPeople and Environment510
XHigher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration510
Total50100

Detailed Exam Pattern for AP SET Paper II

Question distribution in Paper-II will not be the same for everyone since there are various subjects.

CodeSubjectCodeSubjectCodeSubject
01Anthropology11Geography21Philosophy
02History12Hindi22Political Science
03Chemical Sciences13Journalism & Mass Communication23Psychology
04Commerce14Law24Public Administration
05Computer science & Application15Life Sciences25Sanskrit
06Economics16Library and Information Sc.26Sociology
07Education17Management27Social Work
08English18Mathematical Sciences28Telugu
09Earth and Planetary Sciences19Physical Sciences29Urdu
10Environmental Sciences20Physical Education30Visual Arts

AP SET 2024 Exam Marking Scheme

Other than acquiring in-depth information regarding the AP SET 2024 exam pattern, the candidates must also know a thing or two about the AP SET 2024 marking scheme. The marking scheme has been mentioned below:

  • Each question in Paper-I (General Paper) will be of 2 marks. So, there are 50 questions and the maximum marks are 100.
  • Each question in Paper-II (Subject Paper) will be of 2 marks and there are 100 questions and the maximum number of marks that can be scored are 200 marks.
  • The candidates will be given four options to choose from to answer a question asked to them

  • The candidates will be given 1 hour and 2 hours respectively to complete both Papers I and Paper II of the AP SET 2024 exam

  • AP SET 2024 paper will not have any negative marking.

Check the table below for an overview of the AP SET Marking Scheme 2024.

AP SET Marking Scheme 2024
ParticularsPaper 1 Paper 2
Type of QuestionsObjective-based QuestionsObjective-based Questions
Total marks100 marks200 marks

Marking Scheme

  • 2 marks each for the correct answer.
  •  0 mark for incorrect answer marked
  • 2 marks each for a correct answer.
  • 0 mark for incorrect answer marked

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FAQs about AP SET Exam Pattern

How many options are available for each question asked in the APSET paper?

For each question, the candidates are given four similar options. The candidates are required to mark the one which is the correct or near correct option among the four options provided under each question.

How many marks will be awarded for correct responses in the APSET paper?

For each correct response in the APSET paper, the candidates are awarded +2 marks.

Is there negative marking for wrong responses in the APSET paper?

No, the candidates are not penalised for any wrong attempts in the APSET paper.

Will both the APSET papers be conducted in bilingual mode?

No, only the first paper of APSET exam will be conducted in bilingual mode (Telugu & English) and language subjects of the APSET Paper-II.

How many subject options are available for the second paper of APSET exam?

A total of 31 subject options are available for the candidates to choose from for the second paper of APSET like Hindi, English, Commerce, Archaeology, Life Sciences etc.

What is the total duration of the APSET exam?

The APSET exam is conducted over a total duration of 180 minutes or 3 hours.

How many questions are asked in the APSET paper?

The APSET question paper comprises of a total of 150 questions divided into two papers.

How many papers are there in the APSET exam?

The APSET exam comprises of two papers - Paper I (general) and Paper-II (subject chosen by the candidates).

Why should one know about the APSET exam pattern in details?

By knowing the APSET exam pattern, the candidates can prepare themselves in a way that will help them secure high marks in the state eligibility test.

Why is APSET conducted?

APSET is conducted to determine the eligibility of those candidates who wish to join the positions of lecturers and associate professors in various government and private varsities in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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