APSET 2026 Registration Closes Today; Apply Online Before Deadline

APSET 2026 registration is set to close today, 9 February 2026, at 11:59 PM, as per the official schedule. The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, for postgraduate candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or Lecturers in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications must complete the process online before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity. The registration link will be disabled once the window closes, and no applications will be accepted without a late fee after today.

APSET 2026 Application Deadline and Official Websites

The APSET 2026 application process is entirely online. Eligible candidates can submit their forms through the official portals www.apset.net.in and www.andhrauniversity.edu.in. Authorities have advised applicants to avoid last-minute submissions due to possible technical issues or payment failures. Late registration will be available with additional fees until 5 March 2026, but candidates are encouraged to apply within the regular deadline to avoid extra charges.

APSET 2026 Exam Schedule and Key Highlights

The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted in computer-based mode across multiple examination centres in the state. Important exam-related details are outlined below. The APSET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 28 March 2026 and 29 March 2026. The hall tickets will be released on 19 March 2026 through the official website. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the APSET examination, making it accessible to a wide range of postgraduate candidates.

APSET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for APSET 2026 must meet the minimum educational qualifications prescribed by the conducting authority.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with at least 55 per cent marks for General and EWS categories. Candidates belonging to BC, SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender categories require a minimum of 50 per cent marks in their postgraduate degree. Candidates appearing in the final year of their Master’s programme are also eligible, subject to fulfilling conditions at the time of appointment.

Steps to Apply for APSET 2026

Candidates must carefully follow the official procedure while submitting the APSET 2026 application form.

First, visit the official website and complete the online registration using basic personal details. After registration, candidates must pay the application fee online, log in again, fill in academic details, and upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and category certificates where applicable. After final submission, applicants should download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

What Happens After Registration?

All future updates related to admit cards, exam instructions, answer keys, and results will be announced only on the official APSET website. Candidates are advised to regularly check the portal for updates. APSET remains a mandatory qualification for recruitment to teaching positions in higher education institutions across Andhra Pradesh, making timely registration essential for eligible aspirants.