AP EdCET — At a Glance
About AP EdCET
AP EdCET (Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for admission to the 2-year B.Ed course in Andhra Pradesh. It is an online exam of 150 questions held for APSCHE, followed by online counselling. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.
Main Overview
AP EdCET – Complete Guide for B.Ed Admissions in Andhra Pradesh
Everything about the Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test – eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates, result and counselling – explained in simple words.
State Level Exam • Online CBT • 2-year B.Ed • APSCHE
📢 Next Exam Update: The notification, application dates, exam date and result date for the next cycle are To be announced. Bookmark this page and the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET.
150
Questions
2 Hours
Duration
CBT
Online Mode
3
Parts: A, B and C
No
Negative Marking
What is AP EdCET?
AP EdCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test. It is the state-level entrance exam for admission to the 2-year B.Ed course in colleges of education in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, it was conducted online by Dravidian University, Kuppam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
AP EdCET at a Glance
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test |
Conducted By | Dravidian University on behalf of APSCHE (2026) |
Course | 2-year B.Ed |
Exam Level | State level (Andhra Pradesh) |
Exam Mode | Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Total Questions | 150 multiple-choice questions, 150 marks |
Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
Negative Marking | No |
Official Website | |
Next Exam Dates | To be announced |
Exam Pattern Snapshot
Marks distribution – AP EdCET
Part C: Methodology100 marks (66.7%)
Part A: General English25 marks (16.7%)
Part B: General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude25 marks (16.7%)
See the full pattern on the Exam Pattern page.
Important Dates
Event | Next Cycle | Last Cycle (2026) |
|---|---|---|
Notification | To be announced | 3 Feb 2026 |
Application starts | To be announced | 11 Feb 2026 |
Last date (without late fee) | To be announced | 26 Mar 2026 |
Exam | To be announced | 8 May 2026 |
Preliminary key | To be announced | 12 May 2026 |
Result | To be announced | 26 May 2026 |
Counselling registration | To be announced | 5 to 12 Oct 2026 |
Full details: AP EdCET Exam Dates.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognised university and the required marks can apply. Your degree subjects decide which methodology subject you can choose. Read the AP EdCET Eligibility page.
How to Apply – Step by Step
1
Open the official website
Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET and open the application link.
2
Pay the fee online
Pay the application fee for your category.
3
Fill the form
Enter your personal and degree details and choose your methodology subject.
4
Upload photo and signature
Use clear images in the required format.
5
Submit and download
Save your application copy and payment receipt.
Read more: How to Register · Registration Fees · Hall Ticket.
After the Exam
🔑 Answer key
A preliminary key and response sheet are released. See Response Sheet and Key.
📊 Result and rank
Rank cards are released online. See Result.
🎓 Counselling
Online counselling decides your college. See Counselling.
Smart Preparation Tips
Give most time to Part C (Methodology), because it carries 100 of 150 marks.
Revise the school-level content of your methodology subject.
Practise General English grammar and comprehension.
Read about teaching aptitude and current events.
Attempt every question, because there is no negative marking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is AP EdCET?
It is the state entrance exam for the 2-year B.Ed course in Andhra Pradesh.
Q. Who conducts AP EdCET?
In 2026, Dravidian University conducted it on behalf of APSCHE.
Q. Is it online?
Yes. It is a computer-based test.
Q. How many questions are asked?
150 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes.
Q. Is there negative marking?
No.
Q. When are the next dates?
The dates are To be announced.
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Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.