The Andhra Pradesh DEECET (Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test) is a state-level examination conducted by the Commissioner of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, for candidates who aspire to pursue a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course. The examination is conducted annually, and it is the gateway to get admission into the D.El.Ed courses are offered by various government and private unaided elementary teacher education institutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

To be eligible for the Andhra Pradesh DEECET examination, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

The candidate should be a citizen of India.
The candidate should have completed 17 years of age as of 1st September of the year of admission.
The candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks for General category candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Application Process for Andhra Pradesh DEECET:

The application process for the Andhra Pradesh DEECET examination usually begins in May, and the candidates can apply online on the official website of the Commissioner of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The application fee for the examination is Rs. 600 for General category candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

The candidates are required to fill in the necessary details in the application form, upload the scanned copy of their photograph and signature, and make the payment of the application fee through online mode.

Exam Pattern for Andhra Pradesh DEECET:

The Andhra Pradesh DEECET examination consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who wish to pursue a D.El.Ed course in government and private unaided elementary teacher education institutions. Paper II is for candidates who wish to pursue a D.El.Ed course in private unaided minority elementary teacher education institutions.

The exam pattern for Paper I and Paper II is as follows:

Paper I:

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
The duration of the exam is two hours and 30 minutes.
The exam is conducted for a total of 100 marks.
The questions are asked from the following sections: General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, General English, Telugu, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.

Paper II:

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
The duration of the exam is two hours and 30 minutes.
The exam is conducted for a total of 100 marks.
The questions are asked from the following sections: General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, General English, Telugu, Mathematics, and Physical Science/Biological Science/Social Studies.
The exam is conducted in two languages, English and Telugu, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Once the AP DEECET 2024 results will be announced, they can be checked by candidates. AP DEECET rank card 2024 will be available for download on the official website. Applicants who wish to download the AP DEECET rank card must follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test.
Step 2: Click on the ‘AP DEECET 2024’ button.
Step 3: On the AP DEECET 2024 home page click on the ‘View Result’ link.
Step 4: Enter the AP DEECET 2024 candidate ID, hall ticket number, and date of birth.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 6: Download and take the printout of the AP DEECET rank card for further reference.

How is the AP DEECET 2024 Rank Determined?

AP DEECET marks are calculated according to the marking scheme set by the exam authorities. Once the marks are summed up, candidates earning the qualifying marks are assigned ranks. For admission in the D.EI.Ed courses, candidates must earn a rank.

Details Provided in the AP DEECET 2024 Merit List

Listed below are the details that the AP DEECET merit list 2024 will include.

Candidate’s Name
Gender
Category
Sports or Defense Category (if applicable)
Scores Obtained
Rank Obtained.

AP DEECET 2024 Qualifying Marks

Candidates must obtain at least the minimum marks to gain admission to D.EI.Ed courses. Provided in the table below are the qualifying percentages required from the candidates.

Category: Percentages
OC & BC: 35%
SC/ST & PH:25%

Reservation Criteria for AP DEECET 2024

Provided below are the reservation criteria for AP DEECET 2024.

State Residents: 85%
Unreserved Candidates: 15%

After completing the two-year D.El.Ed course, the candidates become eligible for various job opportunities in the field of teaching. Some of the popular career options after D.El.Ed are:

Primary School Teacher: The candidates who complete the D.El.Ed course becomes eligible to apply for the post of a primary school teacher in government and private schools. Primary school teachers are responsible for teaching subjects like Mathematics, Environmental Studies, English, and other subjects to the students in the primary classes.

Private Tutor: The candidates who have completed the D.El.Ed courses can also work as private tutors and provide tuition classes to the students. Private tutors can earn a good income by providing tuition classes to students.

Educational Content Developer: The candidates who have completed the D.El.Ed courses can also work as educational content developers and develop educational content for schools and colleges. Educational content developers can earn a good income by developing educational content for schools and colleges.

Educational Consultant: The candidates who have completed the D.El.Ed courses can also work as educational consultants and provide guidance and advice to schools and colleges. Educational consultants can earn a good income by providing guidance and advice to schools and colleges.

Education Researcher: The candidates who have completed the D.El.Ed courses can also work as education researchers and conduct research in the field of education. Education researchers can earn a good income by conducting research in the field of education.