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Key Facts: AP SET Exam
CBT
Online Exam Mode
AP SET Guidelines
Top 6%
Qualifying Ratio
UGC Guidelines
No Limit
Upper Age Limit
AP SET Board
The AP SET is Andhra Pradesh's official exam for qualifying Assistant Professors. It features no negative marking, is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), and closely follows the UGC NET syllabus.
Sample AP SET Practice Questions
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1Which of the following evaluation systems is primarily designed to monitor student learning progress and provide ongoing feedback during the instructional process?
2Which of the following teaching methods is considered the most learner-centric?
3The term 'andragogy' refers to the science and art of helping which group of people learn?
4Which of the following levels of teaching is primarily concerned with promoting critical thinking, self-examination, and creative problem-solving in students?
5In the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) implemented in Indian universities, which course type is designed to provide students with a platform to explore subjects outside their main discipline?
6Which of the following is considered a learner-related factor that negatively impacts instructional effectiveness?
7Under the revised Bloom's Taxonomy of educational objectives (Anderson & Krathwohl), which cognitive process is positioned at the highest level of complexity?
8Which of the following online portals serves as a national digital infrastructure providing teachers across India with resources for professional development and curriculum support?
9According to Robert Gagné's Conditions of Learning, which of the following represents the correct sequence of learning types, starting from the lowest/simplest to the highest/most complex?
10In Flanders' Interaction Analysis Categories (FIAC) system, which category set is designed to measure indirect teacher talk or influence in the classroom?
About the AP SET Exam
The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) is a state-level exam conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, to determine eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The exam is conducted in an online computer-based test (CBT) mode and consists of two papers containing multiple-choice questions. Paper I evaluates general teaching and research aptitude, whereas Paper II evaluates the candidate's mastery in their chosen post-graduation subject.
Assessment
Paper I (General Aptitude): 50 MCQs (100 marks) | Paper II (Subject Specific): 100 MCQs (200 marks)
Time Limit
3 hours total (1 hour for Paper I, 2 hours for Paper II)
Passing Score
Minimum aggregate of 40% for General Category and 35% for Reserved Categories (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD/Transgender) across both papers.
Exam Fee
₹1600 for General; ₹1300 for BC/EWS; ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender. (Andhra University, Visakhapatnam)
AP SET Exam Content Outline
Teaching Aptitude
Concepts, objectives, levels of teaching (memory, understanding, reflective), characteristics of learners, factors affecting teaching, teaching methods, support systems, and evaluation systems.
Research Aptitude
Meaning, types, and characteristics of research, positivism and post-positivistic approach, methods of research (experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative, quantitative), steps of research, thesis/article writing, and research ethics.
Reading Comprehension
A text passage is given from which multiple-choice questions are asked to test the candidate's comprehension and analytical reading ability.
Communication
Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication, effective communication (verbal, non-verbal, intercultural, classroom), barriers to communication, and the role of mass media and society.
Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude
Types of reasoning, number series, letter series, codes and relationships, mathematical aptitude (fractions, time & distance, ratio & proportion, percentage, profit & loss, interest & discounting).
Logical Reasoning
Understanding the structure of arguments, formal & informal fallacies, Venn diagrams, square of opposition, and Indian logic including Pramanas (Pratyaksha, Anumana, Upamana, Shabda, Arthapatti, Anupalabdhi) and Vyapti.
Data Interpretation
Sources, acquisition, and classification of quantitative and qualitative data, graphical representation (bar chart, histogram, pie chart, table chart, line chart), and mapping of data.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
General abbreviations and terminology, basics of internet, intranet, email, audio and video conferencing, digital initiatives in higher education, and ICT and governance.
People, Development and Environment
Development and environment (Millennium Development and Sustainable Development goals), human-environment interaction, environmental issues (air, water, soil, noise pollution, climate change), impact of pollutants, natural hazards, and environmental protection agreements.
Higher Education System
Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India, evolution of higher learning and research in post-independence India, oriental, conventional, and non-conventional learning, professional, technical, and skill-based education, and policies, governance, and administration.
How to Pass the AP SET Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum aggregate of 40% for General Category and 35% for Reserved Categories (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD/Transgender) across both papers.
- Assessment: Paper I (General Aptitude): 50 MCQs (100 marks) | Paper II (Subject Specific): 100 MCQs (200 marks)
- Time limit: 3 hours total (1 hour for Paper I, 2 hours for Paper II)
- Exam fee: ₹1600 for General; ₹1300 for BC/EWS; ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender.
Keys to Passing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any negative marking in AP SET?
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the AP SET exam.
What is the application fee for AP SET?
The fee is ₹1600 for General, ₹1300 for BC/EWS, and ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates.
What is the minimum qualification required for AP SET?
Candidates must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD/Transgender) from a UGC-recognized university.
How are candidates declared qualified in AP SET?
First, candidates must secure at least 40% aggregate marks (General) or 35% aggregate marks (Reserved categories) across both papers. Then, a merit list is drawn, and only the top 6% of appearing candidates in each subject-category combination are declared qualified.