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AP EdCET

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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.

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

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Registration

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AP EdCET Registration – How to Apply Online

Follow this simple guide to fill the AP EdCET application form correctly, pay the fee and download your application.

Online Application  •  Fee Payment  •  Uploads  •  Correction Window

📢 Next cycle: Application dates are To be announced. Last year, applications opened on 11 February 2026 and the normal last date was 26 March 2026. See AP EdCET Exam Dates.

Before You Start – Keep These Ready

📄 Academic details

Marks memos of your degree, qualifying exam hall ticket details, and your SSC (Class 10) certificate for name and date of birth.

🪪 Personal details

Aadhaar details, mobile number and email ID that you can access.

📜 Certificates

Caste or community certificate for SC/ST/BC candidates, income certificate if needed, and study certificates.

🖼️ Images

A recent passport-size photograph and your signature as scanned images. See Photo Size Guidelines.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET and open the AP EdCET application link. Use only the official website.

2

Pay the application fee online

Pay the fee online and keep the payment reference. Read Registration Fees.

3

Fill the application form

Enter your personal, academic and contact details exactly as in your certificates.

4

Select exam centres or preferences

Choose your preferences as asked. Read Exam Centres.

5

Upload photo and signature

Upload clear images in the required format and size.

6

Submit and save a copy

Submit the form, then download and keep the application copy and payment receipt.

After You Submit

Stage

What to Do

Correction window

Fix mistakes in the given dates. See Form Correction.

Hall ticket

Download it when released. See Hall Ticket.

Exam

Appear in the online computer-based test (CBT) on your allotted date.

Key and result

Check the key and the result. See Result.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying at the last minute – in 2026, the late fee went up to ₹10,000.

  • Entering a wrong date of birth, hall ticket number or qualifying exam details.

  • Using a blurry photograph or unclear signature.

  • Choosing the wrong methodology subject. Pick the subject that matches your degree subjects.

  • Forgetting to save the application copy and payment receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is AP EdCET registration online?

Yes. The application, fee payment and uploads are done online.

Q. Can I edit my form after submission?

APSCHE usually gives a correction window. Dates for the next cycle are To be announced.

Q. Which website should I use?

Use only the official site: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET.

Q. What if I miss the last date?

You may apply with a late fee until the final late-fee date. After that, applications are closed.

Related Pages

Eligibility
Who can apply

Registration Fees
Fee details

Photo Size
Uploads

Exam Dates
Important dates

Form Correction
Edit your form

Hall Ticket
Download steps

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.

Exam Centers

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AP EdCET Exam Centres

Learn how exam centres work, how to choose them in the application form and how to find your exact centre on the hall ticket.

Online CBT Centres  •  Centre on Hall Ticket

📢 Next cycle: The list of exam centres is To be announced in the information brochure. The exam is held at online centres in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, it ran in two shifts.

How Exam Centres Work

📍 You choose

Select your preferred centres or cities in the application form. Pick the ones closest to your home.

🎟️ APSCHE allots

The final centre, date and session are printed on your hall ticket.

📱 Check the details

Open your hall ticket and read the address, reporting time and instructions carefully.

Tips for Choosing Centres

  • Choose centres that are easy to reach, even if the exam is early in the morning.

  • Fill all your preferences carefully because a change may not be possible later.

  • Check the route to your centre a day before the exam.

  • Reach the centre early on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I change my exam centre?

Centre allotment is done by the conducting university, so choose your preferences carefully.

Q. Where will I see my centre?

On your hall ticket.

Related Pages

Hall Ticket
Download details

Exam Day Guidelines
What to carry

How to Apply
Choose centres

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.

Form Correction

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AP EdCET Application Form Correction

Made a mistake in your application? APSCHE usually gives a short correction window. Learn how to use it.

Correction Window  •  Edit Details

📢 Next cycle: Correction dates are To be announced. Read the official correction notice for the fields that can be edited.

How to Correct Your Application

1

Read the official notice

Open the correction notice on the website and read which fields can be edited.

2

Log in to your application

Use your registration details.

3

Edit only what is allowed

Change the details that are open for correction.

4

Save and download

Submit the corrections and download the updated application copy.

Check These Details Carefully

Detail

Why It Matters

Name and date of birth

Must match your certificates.

Qualifying exam details

Used for eligibility and ranking.

Category and reservation details

Affects the reservation you can claim.

Exam preferences

Decides where and what you write.

Photo and signature

Must be clear for the hall ticket and verification.

💡 Tip: Do not wait for the correction window. Check every detail before you click submit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the correction window?

Dates are To be announced.

Q. Is there a fee for correction?

Please check the official notice. We have not confirmed any correction fee.

Related Pages

How to Apply
Application steps

Photo Size
Uploads

Hall Ticket
Download steps

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.

Reservation

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AP EdCET Reservation Policy

Understand how seats are reserved in admissions through this exam – category reservation, women quota and local seats.

SC / ST / BC  •  EWS  •  Women 33⅓%  •  Local Rule

📘 Please note: These percentages follow the Andhra Pradesh admission rules commonly applied in recent years. Details for the next counselling are To be announced, so confirm in the current notice.

Category-wise Reservation

Category

Reservation

SC (Scheduled Castes)

15%

ST (Scheduled Tribes)

6%

BC-A

7%

BC-B

10%

BC-C

1%

BC-D

7%

BC-E

4%

Total BC

29%

EWS

10%

OC (Open Category)

Remaining seats after reservations

Special Reservations

👩 Women

One third (33⅓%) of seats in each category are for women candidates.

♿ Persons with disabilities (PH)

3% horizontal reservation in each category.

🏷️ Local seats

As per the Andhra Pradesh rules, most seats are reserved for local candidates and the rest are unreserved.

Documents Needed to Claim Reservation

  • Caste or community certificate for SC, ST and BC candidates

  • EWS certificate, where applicable

  • Income certificate, where required

  • Study certificates and local or nativity proof

  • Disability certificate for PH quota

Related Pages

Seat Matrix
Seat distribution

Counselling
Seat allotment process

Eligibility
Who can apply

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.

Registration Fees

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AP EdCET Registration Fees

Know how the AP EdCET application fee works – payment mode, late fee and the counselling processing fee.

Online Payment  •  Late Fee  •  Counselling Fee

📢 Application fee for the next cycle: To be announced. The fee depends on your category and websites showed different amounts for 2026, so we are not quoting a fee here. Please read the fee in the official notification before paying.

Application Fee at a Glance

Category

Application Fee

OC / General

To be announced

BC

To be announced

SC / ST / PH

To be announced

How to Pay

1

Open the fee payment page

Use the official website and go to the fee payment step.

2

Enter the basic details

Fill the details asked, such as name, qualifying exam details and mobile number.

3

Pay online

Pay using the online options shown, such as cards or net banking.

4

Save the receipt

Keep the payment reference ID. You need it to continue the application and download the hall ticket.

Late Fee (2026)

After the normal last date, applications were accepted with a late fee. These last dates were reported for 2026. Other slabs are given in the notification.

Last Date

Late Fee

26 March 2026

No late fee (normal last date)

4 April 2026

₹4,000 late fee

7 April 2026

₹10,000 late fee

Counselling Processing Fee

The counselling processing fee is paid online during registration. The amount is To be announced in the counselling notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the AP EdCET application fee?

It depends on your category and is given in the official notification. It is To be announced for the next cycle.

Q. Is there a late fee?

Yes. In 2026, a late fee applied after 26 March, going up to ₹10,000 by 7 April.

Q. Is the fee refundable?

Application fees are generally non-refundable. Please read the notification.

Related Pages

How to Apply
Application steps

Exam Dates
All deadlines

Counselling
Fee for counselling

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.

Hall Ticket

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AP EdCET Hall Ticket

Your hall ticket is your entry pass to the exam. See how to download it and what to check.

Download Online  •  Carry with Photo ID

📢 Next cycle: The hall ticket release date is To be announced. In 2026, hall tickets were available around April 2026.

How to Download the Hall Ticket

1

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EDCET and click the hall ticket link when it is active.

2

Enter your details

Enter your registration number or payment reference ID, qualifying exam details and date of birth.

3

Check the hall ticket

Look at your name, photograph, signature, exam date, session and centre.

4

Download and print

Save the PDF and take a clear print. Keep a digital copy too.

Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

Detail

Check This

Candidate name and photograph

Must match your ID proof

Exam date and session

Your allotted date and time

Exam centre address

Where you must report

Instructions

Read all exam day instructions

If Your Hall Ticket Has a Mistake

  • Check the details against your application.

  • Contact the helpdesk given on the official website with your registration details.

  • Do this well before the exam, not on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the hall ticket released?

The date is To be announced. In 2026, it was around April 2026.

Q. What if I cannot download it?

Contact the official helpdesk with your registration details.

Related Pages

Exam Centres
Find your centre

Exam Day Guidelines
What to carry

Exam Dates
Important dates

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.

Eligibility

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AP EdCET Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

Check your degree, marks and subjects before you apply for the 2-year B.Ed course.

Degree Required  •  Minimum Marks  •  Methodology Subject

📢 Please note: The points below are based on the last booklet and reports. Exact marks can differ in the notification. For the next cycle, the notification is To be announced.

Eligibility at a Glance

Criteria

What You Need

Qualification

Bachelor's degree or master's degree from a recognised university

Minimum marks (as reported)

50% marks for General category and 40% for BC, SC, ST and PH candidates

Methodology subject

Choose a subject that matches the subjects you studied in your degree, as per the booklet

Local status

As per the Andhra Pradesh admission rules

50%

Min. marks (General)

40%

Min. marks (BC/SC/ST/PH)

150

Questions in exam

💡 Good to know: Marks rules can differ between sources. Please read the exact requirement in the information booklet for the current year.

Who Cannot Apply?

  • Candidates without a recognised bachelor's or master's degree.

  • Candidates below the minimum marks.

  • Candidates whose degree subjects do not match any methodology subject in the booklet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can apply for AP EdCET?

Graduates and postgraduates with the required marks, as per the booklet.

Q. What is the minimum percentage?

As reported, 50% for General category and 40% for BC, SC, ST and PH. Confirm in the booklet.

Q. Can final-year degree students apply?

Please check the booklet for the rule on final-year students.

Q. How do I choose my methodology subject?

Choose the subject that matches your degree subjects.

Next Steps

How to Register
Application steps

Registration Fees
Fee details

Reservation
Category rules

Exam Pattern
Parts and marks

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.

Exam Day Guidelines

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AP EdCET Exam Day Guidelines

Be ready for exam day. Here is a simple checklist of what to carry and how to handle the online (CBT) test.

Online CBT  •  2 Hours  •  Carry Hall Ticket + ID

📢 Please note: Exact instructions for the next exam are To be announced in the brochure and on your hall ticket. The points below are common guidelines. Always follow the instructions printed on your hall ticket.

What to Carry

✅ Must carry

  • Printed hall ticket

  • Valid photo ID proof

  • Any other document mentioned on the hall ticket

🚫 Better to leave at home

  • Mobile phone and smart watch

  • Calculators and notes

  • Any electronic device

Check the hall ticket for the official list.

Exam Day Timeline

1

Night before

Check your centre route, keep documents ready and sleep well.

2

Morning of the exam

Eat light, reach the centre early and show your hall ticket and ID.

3

Inside the hall

Sit at your allotted computer and follow the invigilator's instructions.

4

During the exam

Read each question carefully and use the review option for difficult ones.

5

At the end

Submit only when time ends or as instructed.

CBT (Online Exam) Tips

  • You have 120 minutes for 150 questions, which is about 48 seconds per question.

  • Part C (Methodology) has 100 questions, so give it the most time.

  • There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.

  • In 2026, the exam ran in two shifts (morning and afternoon). Check your hall ticket for your shift.

  • If you face a computer problem, inform the invigilator immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I carry to the exam?

Your printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID proof, plus anything else the hall ticket asks for.

Q. How long is the exam?

2 hours for 150 questions.

Related Pages

Hall Ticket
Download steps

Exam Centres
Centre details

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

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.

Notification

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AP EdCET Notification and Information Booklet

The official notification and information booklet contain every rule for the exam. Learn what is inside and how to read it.

Official Notification  •  Information Booklet  •  Syllabus

📢 Next cycle: The notification date is To be announced. Last time, APSCHE released the notification on 3 February 2026 and online applications opened on 11 February 2026.

What the Information Booklet Contains

Section

What It Tells You

Important dates

Application, exam, key, result and counselling dates

Eligibility

Qualification, marks and age rules

Exam pattern and syllabus

Number of questions, marks and topics

Application and fee

How to apply, fee and uploads

Reservation and counselling

Category rules and admission process

How to Read the Brochure

1

Start with important dates

Note the application, exam and result dates.

2

Check eligibility

Match your qualification and marks with the rules.

3

Read the pattern and syllabus

Know the question numbers and what to study.

4

Read the fee and category rules

Know the fee and documents for reservation.

Related Pages

Exam Dates
Important dates

Eligibility
Who can apply

How to Apply
Application steps

Syllabus
Topics

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

Reservation
Category rules

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.

Photo Size Guidelines

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AP EdCET Photo and Signature Guidelines

Upload the right photograph and signature in your application. Learn the usual format and tips to avoid rejection.

JPG Format  •  Clear Photo  •  Clear Signature

📢 Please note: Exact size limits for the next cycle are To be announced in the notification. Keep your photograph and signature clear and in JPG format. Follow the current notification for exact limits.

Tips for a Good Photograph

  • Use a recent photo with a plain light background.

  • Face should be clearly visible, looking straight at the camera.

  • Do not wear caps or sunglasses.

  • Do not upload a photo of a photo.

Tips for a Good Signature

  • Sign on white paper with a dark blue or black pen.

  • Scan or photograph in good light and crop closely.

  • Use the same signature at the exam and in counselling.

How to Reduce Image Size

1

Crop the image

Remove extra background first.

2

Convert to JPG

Save the file as JPG or JPEG.

3

Compress

Use a free image compressor until the size is within the limit.

4

Check clarity

Open the file again to confirm the face and signature are clear.

Related Pages

How to Apply
Application steps

Form Correction
Edit your form

Hall Ticket
Photo appears here

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.

Exam Dates

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AP EdCET Exam Dates

Know every important date – application, exam, key, result and counselling – in one place.

Next dates: To be announced  •  2026 timeline included

📢 Next cycle dates: To be announced. APSCHE will publish the schedule with the official notification.

Upcoming Schedule

Event

Date

Notification

To be announced

Online application starts

To be announced

Last date to apply (without late fee)

To be announced

Hall ticket download

To be announced

Exam date

To be announced

Preliminary key and response sheet

To be announced

Result

To be announced

Counselling

To be announced

Last Year's Schedule (AP EdCET 2026)

Event

2026 Date

Notification

3 February 2026

Online application starts

11 February 2026

Last date without late fee

26 March 2026

Last date with ₹4,000 late fee

4 April 2026

Last date with ₹10,000 late fee

7 April 2026

Exam date

8 May 2026 (morning 9 to 11 and afternoon 2 to 4)

Preliminary key and response sheet

12 May 2026

Result and rank cards

26 May 2026

AP EdCET 2026 Counselling Schedule

Counselling Activity

2026 Date

Notification

1 October 2026

Registration

5 to 12 October 2026

Special category verification

13 October 2026

Online certificate verification

6 to 19 October 2026

Web options

14 to 18 October 2026

Change of web options

19 October 2026

Seat allotment

23 October 2026

Self-reporting to the allotted college

24 to 27 October 2026

Commencement of classes

24 October 2026

8 May

Exam date (2026)

26 May

Result date (2026)

23 Oct

Phase 1 allotment (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will the dates be announced?

The dates are To be announced.

Q. When was the 2026 exam?

On 8 May 2026, in two shifts.

Q. When was the result declared?

On 26 May 2026.

Q. When was the 2026 seat allotment?

Phase 1 seat allotment was on 23 October 2026.

Related Pages

How to Apply
Application steps

Eligibility
Who can apply

Hall Ticket
Download details

Response Sheet and Key
After the exam

Result
Rank card

Counselling
Seat allotment

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.

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