AP SET 2024 Syllabus (Paper I & II) - Subject Wise Syllabus, Topics, Chapters

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APSET Syllabus 2024

The AP SET syllabus is prescribed by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The AP SET 2024 syllabus will assist all the candidates in knowing what subjects and topics will be covered in the AP SET exam 2024. Candidates who are appearing for the AP SET exam this year will be able to crack the exam after completely reviewing the 2024 syllabus for AP SET. The university has decided to separate the AP SET syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 for the year 2021. Separate topics and subjects are assigned to every subject which will be covered in Paper 2 of the AP SET exam 2024.

With the help of the AP SET 2024 syllabus, candidates can get an idea about the subjects from which the questions will be asked in the entrance exam. After going through the whole syllabus, candidates must start preparing for the exam and solve AP SET previous years’ question papers. The syllabus generally remains the same for all the years which will help the candidates to practice according to the previous year question papers. Candidates may refer to the main website for the latest updates in the syllabus. The detailed syllabus for both exams has been mentioned below. 

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Detailed Syllabus of AP SET 2024 (Paper I)

The primary goal of the AP SET syllabus 2024 is to evaluate the research and teaching aptitude of the candidates. Candidates should be able to possess intellectual and analytical abilities and be able to demonstrate cognitive skills such as deductive and inductive reasoning, comprehension, analysis, and evaluation as well as a knowledge of the structure of arguments. Additionally, candidates should have a fundamental understanding of the processes involved in teaching and learning in higher education. Furthermore, they need to have an understanding of the environment, natural resources, and human interaction on the quality of life. Click on the link below to download the official AP SET syllabus 2024 for Paper I.

AP SET Syllabus 2024 for Paper I - Click Here to Download

Apart from the AP SET 2024 syllabus provided above, the candidates may also refer to the detailed syllabus of AP SET 2024 which has been provided in a tabular form:

Section

Topics

Unit-I

Teaching Aptitude

Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching (Memory, Understanding and Reflective), Characteristics, and basic requirements
Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners (Academic, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive), Individual differences
Factors affecting teaching pertaining to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution
Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning including Teacher-centred vs. Learner-centred methods; Offline vs. Online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs etc.)

Teaching aids: Traditional, Modern and ICT based

Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of evaluation, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System in Higher education, Computer-based testing, Innovations in evaluation systems

Unit-II

Research Aptitude

Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Postpositivistic approach to research

Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative
and Quantitative methods

Steps of Research

Thesis and Article writing: Format and styles of referencing

Application of ICT in research

Research ethics

Unit-III

Reading Comprehension

A passage of text will be given. Candidates will have to answer questions based on the passage.

Unit-IV

Communication

Communication: Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication

Effective communication: Verbal and Non-verbal, Inter-Cultural and group communications, Classroom communication

Barriers to effective communication

Mass-Media and Society

Unit-V

Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

Types of Reasoning

Number series, Letter series, Codes and Relationships

Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Ratio, Averages, Proportion and Percentage, Time & Distance, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, etc.)

Unit-VI

Logical Reasoning

Understanding the structure of arguments;

Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, Mood and Figure, structure of categorical propositions, Uses of language, Formal and Informal fallacies, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition

Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning

Analogies

Venn diagram: Simple and multiple use for establishing validity of arguments

Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication) and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension)

Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference)

Indian Logic: Means of knowledge

Unit-VII

Data Interpretation

Sources, acquisition and interpretation of data

Quantitative and qualitative data

Data Interpretation

Data and Governance

Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-chart) and mapping of Data

Unit-VIII

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT: meaning, advantages, disadvantages and uses

General abbreviations and terminology

ICT and Governance

Digital Initiatives in Higher Education

Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing

Unit-IX

People and Environment

Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals

Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on environment

Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Noise pollution, Soil pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions

Impacts of pollutants on human health

Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear and Forests

Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies

Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance

Unit-X

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and Administration

Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India

Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India

Oriental, Conventional and Non-conventional learning programmes in India

Professional, Technical and Skill Based education

Value education and environmental education

Policies, Governance, and Administration

Note:

  • 5 questions will be set from each Module and each question will carry 2 marks.
  • Graphical/pictorial question(s) will be set for sighted candidates, while a passage followed by an equal number of questions and weightage will be set for visually impaired candidates. 

Detailed APSET 2024 Syllabus (Paper II)

Apart from the General Paper, there will be 30 subjects in the AP SET 2024 paper including Anthropology, History, Chemical Sciences, Commerce, and more. The PDF for each subject and its specific syllabus has been provided below. It is imperative for the candidates preparing for the AP SET exam to refer to the respective syllabus for each subject to understand the exam pattern and important topics. 

AP SET Syllabus 2024 PDF
Subject CodeSubjectsAP SET Syllabus PDF
01AnthropologyDownload PDF
02HistoryDownload PDF
03Chemical SciencesDownload PDF
04CommerceDownload PDF
05Computer Science & ApplicationDownload PDF
06EconomicsDownload PDF
07EducationDownload PDF
08EnglishDownload PDF
09Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary ScienceDownload PDF
10Environmental ScienceDownload PDF
11GeographyDownload PDF
12HindiDownload PDF
13Journalism and Mass CommunicationsDownload PDF
14LawDownload PDF
15Life SciencesDownload PDF
16Library and Information ScienceDownload PDF
17ManagementDownload PDF
18Mathematical SciencesDownload PDF
19Physical SciencesDownload PDF
20Physical EducationDownload PDF
21PhilosophyDownload PDF
22Political ScienceDownload PDF
23PsychologyDownload PDF
24Public AdministrationDownload PDF
25SanskritDownload PDF
26SociologyDownload PDF
27Social WorkDownload PDF
28TeluguDownload PDF
29UrduDownload PDF
30Visual ArtsDownload PDF

How to Download AP SET Syllabus 2024 Subject-wise PDF

Follow the steps mentioned below to download the AP SET Syllabus 2024 for each subject.

Step 1: Go to the official website of AP SET @apset.net.in.

Step 2: Once you are on the homepage, navigate to the “Subjects” section in the main menu. It can also be found on the homepage itself.

Step 3: Under the “Subjects” section, locate and click on the tab that says “PAPER – I and Paper – II”.

Step 4: Next, find the subject code that corresponds to the “Subjects”.

Step 5: Click on the subject name that you want to opt for.

Step 6: The syllabus for the relevant Paper will now be displayed on your screen.

Step 7: Look for a download icon or a link to download the AP SET Syllabus.

Step 8: Finally, click on the download icon or link to download the AP SET Syllabus.

Step 9: After downloading, you can open the file to view the syllabus offline or print it for future reference.

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