AP SET registration 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) 2026 registration window 2026 will close today, February 9, 2026. It will leave candidates with limited time to apply. The examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts in various universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh.The entire process is taking place online, with interested applicants required to visit the AP SET official website. The authorities have advised aspiring applicants who have yet to apply for the exam to do so as early as possible, as applicants who undertake the process at a late stage will be subject to technical problems.AP SET 2026 will be conducted on March 28 and 29, 2026, at several conducting centers in the state. It will continue to remain an essential qualifying measure for aspiring lecturers in the higher educational institutions of the state.
Eligibility and application fee
To be eligible, candidates must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in the relevant subject. Applicants from the General category are required to have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, PwD, and transgender categories must have at least 50 per cent marks. There is no upper age limit for applying to the examination.The application fee varies by category. General category candidates must pay Rs 1,600. The fee for BC and EWS candidates is Rs 1,300, while SC, ST, PwD, and transgender candidates are required to pay Rs 900. Payments can be made online using a debit card, credit card or net banking.
AP SET registration 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the AP SET registration 2026:
- Move to the official AP SET website.
- Click on the AP SET 2026 registration link and complete the one-time registration using basic details.
- Log in with the registered credentials and fill in personal information, educational qualifications and subject preference.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Review the application form carefully and submit it.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the AP SET registration 2026. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the AP SET exam 2026.
