AP SET 2025 Selection Process - Certificate Verification, Qualifying Marks, Slots Available

AP SET 2025 Selection Process

The AP SET 2025 selection process is governed by the guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and administered by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Candidates who successfully qualify the exam become eligible for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and degree colleges across Andhra Pradesh. As per UGC norms, only the top 6% of candidates who appear in the exam are declared qualified, making it a highly competitive examination that demands thorough and strategic preparation.

The AP SET 2025 selection process consists of two key stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination

The written examination is the first and primary stage of the AP SET selection process. The exam consists of two papers- Paper I and Paper II- carrying a combined total of 300 marks. Paper I tests candidates on Teaching and Research Aptitude and is common for all aspirants, while Paper II is subject-specific and based on the subject chosen by the candidate at the time of registration. Candidates must appear in both papers and secure the required cut-off marks to be declared qualified and advance to the next stage.

Stage 2: Document Verification

Candidates who qualify the written examination are called for document verification conducted by Andhra University. At this stage, candidates must present all original documents including their Class 10 certificate, postgraduate degree certificate or proof of appearing in the final year of PG, mark sheets of all PG semesters, caste or EWS certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant documents as specified in the official notification. Final eligibility for the Assistant Professor post is confirmed only after successful verification of all submitted documents.

AP SET 2025 Selection Criteria

To be eligible for the post of Assistant Professor in universities or colleges across Andhra Pradesh, the candidates must satisfy the following AP SET 2025 selection criteria -

• The candidates must have appeared in two papers of AP SET 2025.

• Candidates belonging to General Category must score a minimum of 40% of aggregate marks in two papers to be eligible for the post of Assistant Professor.

• For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the minimum qualifying aggregate percentage is 35%.

AP SET 2025 - Method of Selection

To understand the method of selection of AP SET 2025, the candidates can go through the example below -

Example 1: Let us assume that 6,00,000 candidates appeared for the AP SET 2025 exam. As per UGC rules, only 6% of candidates out of 6,00,000 shall be declared qualified for the exam. In all, only 36,000 candidates shall be declared eligible for taking up the Assistant Professor role in colleges or universities across the state.

Example 2: Let us assume that 4,00,000 candidates appeared for the AP SET 2025 exam. As per UGC rules, only 6% of candidates out of 4,00,000 shall be declared qualified in the exam. In all, approximately 66,000 candidates shall be declared eligible for taking up the Assistant Professor role in colleges or universities across the state.

Example 3: Let us assume that 1,20,000 candidates appeared for the AP SET 2025 exam. As per UGC rules, only 6% of candidates out of 1,20,000 shall be declared qualified in the exam. In all, 20,000 candidates shall be declared eligible for taking up the Assistant Professor role in colleges or universities across the state.

Note: The top 6% of candidates qualifying for the AP SET 2025 exam shall be declared eligible for the post of Assistant Professor.

The reservation policies of the respective state government shall be also considered while selecting the candidates.

AP SET 2025 Reservation Policy

The reservation policy for AP SET slot allocation is as follows -