{"id":592,"date":"2026-01-13T08:12:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=592"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:31:04","slug":"ap-set-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/ap-set-exam","title":{"rendered":"AP SET Exam 2026 Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus and Answer Keys"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>AP SET Exam 2026<\/b> is a state-level eligibility examination conducted for candidates aspiring to become <\/span>Assistant Professors and Lecturers<\/b> in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Conducted by <\/span>Andhra University, Visakhapatnam<\/b>, on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) evaluates candidates\u2019 teaching aptitude, research ability, and subject knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates who qualify for the <\/span>AP SET Exam 2026<\/b> become eligible for Assistant Professor posts in higher education institutions within the state. With no upper age limit and a standardized exam pattern, AP SET continues to be one of the most sought-after eligibility tests in Andhra Pradesh.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the AP SET Exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>AP SET Exam<\/b> is conducted to assess the <\/span>teaching aptitude, research capability, and subject knowledge<\/b> of candidates aspiring to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates who qualify AP SET 2026 become eligible to apply for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts in Andhra Pradesh universities and colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n

AP SET 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>application process for AP SET 2026<\/b> is conducted entirely in <\/span>online mode<\/b> through the official website <\/span>apset.net.in<\/b>. Candidates must complete registration, pay the application fee, upload documents, and submit the form within the prescribed timeline. Offline applications are not accepted under any circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

As per the official schedule, the <\/span>AP SET 2026 notification<\/b> was released on <\/span>January 2, 2026<\/b>, providing detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, subject list, application fee, and important instructions. The <\/span>online application process began on January 9, 2026<\/b>, and candidates were allowed to submit their applications until <\/span>February 9, 2026<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nAndhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2026)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nAndhra University, Visakhapatnam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post Name<\/b><\/td>\nAssistant Professor & Lecturer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam level\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nState Level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application mode\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nOnline\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notification Release Date<\/b><\/td>\nJanuary 2, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Start Date<\/b><\/td>\nJanuary 9, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Date to Apply<\/b><\/td>\nFebruary 9, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nMarch 28 & 29, 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/b><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/apset.net.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

AP SET Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n

AP SET is a state level test held for determining eligibility to become Assistant Professor in any college or university. The candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria before applying for APSET 2026. Eligibility Criteria of APSET 2026 are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n

AP SET Educational Qualifications<\/b><\/h3>\n