Paper Analysis
Exam Pattern
AP EdCET Exam Pattern
Understand the question paper before you start – number of questions, parts, marks and time.
Online CBT • 150 MCQs • 120 Minutes • No Negative Marking
📢 Please note: The pattern below is from the latest booklet and reports. Pattern for the next cycle is To be announced.
150
Total Questions
150
Total Marks
120 Min
Duration
1 Mark
Each Question
Pattern at a Glance
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Exam mode | Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total questions | 150 |
Total marks | 150 (1 mark for each correct answer) |
Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
Negative marking | No |
Medium | English and Telugu (Urdu at some centres) |
Part-wise Pattern
Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
A | General English | 25 | 25 |
B | General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
C | Methodology (your chosen subject) | 100 | 100 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Where the marks come from
Part C: Methodology100 marks
Part A: General English25 marks
Part B: GK and Teaching Aptitude25 marks
💡 Easy tip: Two-thirds of the paper is your methodology subject. Prepare it well.
Time Management
You have 120 minutes for 150 questions, which is about 48 seconds per question.
Do Part A and Part B quickly, because many questions are direct.
Give most time to Part C.
Keep 10 minutes to review.
Do not leave any question blank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many questions are there?
150 MCQs for 150 marks.
Q. How long is the exam?
120 minutes.
Q. How many questions are from Methodology?
100 questions.
Q. Is there negative marking?
No.
Keep Preparing
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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.