The AP SET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) 2026 syllabus and exam pattern is your first and most important guide for the Assistant Professor/Lecturer eligibility exam. It is a state level examination conducted once a year by the Andhra University to select the candidates for teaching posts in the colleges and universities of Andhra Pradesh. The 2026 exam will be held on March 28 and 29.
The whole syllabus is divided into two different papers. Check out the analysis of AP SET 2026 exam pattern and important topics you need to cover.
AP SET 2026 Exam Pattern At A Glance
It’s important to know what the structure of the exam is so you can prepare smartly. Here are the main details for the 2026 exam :
Paper I Paper II Feature Common & Compulsory for All (General Paper)Subject Specific (Choose from 30 Subjects)
Total Questions 50 (Compulsory) 100 (Compulsory)
Maximum Marks 100 200
Duration 1 Hour 2 Hours
Question Type Purpose Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s)
Marking Scheme +2 marks for the correct answer +2 marks for the correct answer
Negative Marking No negative markingNo negative marks
Language/ Medium English & Telugu Bilingual (Commerce, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) English only (except Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu)
AP SET Paper 1 Syllabus (Teaching & Research Aptitude)
Paper I is common to all candidates and it is to test your general awareness, logical thinking and teaching related skills. The 50 questions are divided equally into 10 key units with 5 questions and 10 marks each .
AP SET Paper 1 Syllabus:
Teaching Aptitude Nature, objectives and characteristics of teaching, learner characteristics, methods of teaching, evaluation systems.
Research Aptitude: Meaning, types and characteristics of research; research process; thesis writing; research ethics.
Reading Comprehension: Questions based on one or more unseen passages to test understanding, inference and interpretation.
Communication: Types, levels and barriers of communication, effective classroom communication.
Reasoning (Including Mathematical) Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism and Basic Arithmetic.
Logical Reasoning: Arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning, Venn diagrams.
Reading data in tables, graphs and charts; percentages; ratios and trends.
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Introduction to computers, the internet, and digital projects in higher education
People and Environment Environmental issues, natural resources, pollution, climate change, and sustainable development.
Higher Education System: Structure of higher education in India, regulatory bodies, policies and governance.
AP SET Paper 2 Syllabus (Subject Wise)
Paper II tests you on your comprehensive knowledge of the subject you have chosen for your post-graduation. The syllabus is taken from postgraduate level studies in your chosen subject .
Paper II: Topics:
Code Subject Code Subject 01 Anthropology 16 Library and Information Science
02 History 17 Administering
03 Chemical Sciences 18 Mathematics Sciences
04 Commerce 19 Physical Sciences
05 Computer Science & Application 20 Physical Education
06 Economics 21 Philosophy
07 Education 22 Political Science
08 English 23 Psychology 09 Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences 24 Public Administration
10 Environmental Science 25 Sanskrit
11 Geography 26 Sociology
12 Hindi 27 Social Work
13 Mass Communications and Journalism 28 Telugu 14 Law 29 Urdu 15 Life Sciences 30 Visual Arts
Check the official syllabus pdfs of your subject from the AP SET website (apset.net.in) and other educational websites like Career Power, PW Live etc. for the subject-wise and unit-wise detailed syllabus.
With the exam only a few weeks away, your focus now should be on working through these syllabus units thoroughly. As there is no negative marking, ensure that you attempt all questions in both papers. Good luck with prep