The AP DEECET (Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The exam is designed for students who are looking to pursue a two-year diploma in elementary education (D.Ed) course in various government and private colleges across the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The AP DEECET exam is an important step toward building a career in teaching, and it is essential for all aspiring teachers to prepare well for the exam. In this article, we will provide you with detailed information on the AP DEECET exam, including its eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates.

AP DEECET 2024 Highlights

Exam Name :AP DEECET
Full-Form : Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test
Exam Level : State Level
Conducting Body; School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh
Application Mode: Online
Language: English and Telugu
Exam Mode: Online
Exam Duration 2: Hours (120 Minutes)
Official Website:  https://apdeecet.apcfss.in/
Helpdesk : 6302162093

AP DEECET 2024 Exam Date

The AP DEECET notification 2024 was released on the official website. The notification contains an exam schedule, application details, eligibility, admission procedure, seat allotment, etc.

All the necessary information for AP DEECET 2024 is consolidated and presented here. Candidates are requested to go through all the details to get a clear idea about the exam before applying/ attempting.

The AP DEECET 2023 exam dates are released with the notification of the exam. The schedule of counseling will also be available. The dates mentioned below are subject to change as per the AP DEECET exam authority.

AP DEECET 2024 Notification Date: May 2024
Start of Registration of AP DEECET 2024 Online Application: May 2024
Last Date for Submission & Registration of AP DEECET 2024 Online Application Form: Third week of Jun 2024
AP DEECET 2024 Admit Card Third week of Jun 2024
AP DEECET 2024 Exam Date Last week of Jun 2024
AP DEECET 2024 Result Date Jul 2024
AP DEECET 2024 First Phase Counselling Dates Aug 2024
AP DEECET 2024 Seat Allotment Letter Date Sep 2024

Eligibility Criteria for AP DEECET Exam

Before applying for the AP DEECET exam, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh. The eligibility criteria for the AP DEECET exam are as follows:

Age Limit: Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 1st September of the year of admission, and should not have completed 30 years of age as of the date of commencement of the course.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed the Intermediate Examination (10+2) with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category candidates) from a recognized board or equivalent examination.
Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals.

 

AP DEECET 2024 Application Form

THE AP DEECET 2024 application form will release in May 2024 on the official website. There will be no provision to apply for AP DEECET 2024 offline. The candidates will be required to pay the application fee first and then complete the application filling process.

Application Fee and Mode of Payment
AP DEECET 2024 application fee for the general category is INR 600 and for SC/ ST students, it is INR 500 excluding the processing fee. The application fee can only be paid using a debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

How to Fill AP DEECET 2024 Application Form?
Provided below is a step-by-step guide to help candidates download their AP DEECET application form 2024.

Step 1: Candidates must go to the AP DEECET official website.
Step 2: Register using a mobile number and email ID.
Step 3: Make the payment using net banking/ credit card/ debit card/ UPI.
Step 4: Login and fill out the form.
Step 5: Upload passport-size photograph.
Step 6: Upload signature.
Step 7: Review the AP DEECET application.
Step 8: Take the print of the AP DEECET application and receipt of payment for future reference.

AP DEECET 2024 Admit Card

To download the AP DEECET 2024 admit card, the candidates must enter the necessary credentials such as their candidate ID. All candidates had to carry their respective admit cards along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination hall. In case of failure to carry the above-said documents, candidates were not allowed to enter the examination center.

After the candidates had filled out their application form, they could download the admit card or hall tickets from the AP DEECET official website. The download link was accessible for the candidates with valid credentials after the release of the admit cards.

How to Download AP DEECET 2024 Admit Card?

Applicants can refer below for guidance on how to download the AP DEECET admit card 2024.

Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of AP DEECET (Government of Andhra Pradesh School of Education Department).
Step 2: On the AP DEECET website home page, find the hall ticket link and click on it.
Step 3: A login page for AP DEECET will appear in the new tab.
Step 4: Enter the AP DEECET reference ID/ candidate ID.
Step 5: Submit the details.
Step 6: AP DEECET admits card 2024 will appear on the screen. Review and download it.
Step 7: Take a print of the AP DEECET admit card 2024.

Exam Pattern for AP DEECET Exam

The AP DEECET exam consists of two parts, namely Part A and Part B. Part A consists of 60 multiple-choice questions, while Part B consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the exam is two hours, and the maximum marks that can be obtained are 100. The exam pattern for the AP DEECET exam is as follows:

Part A: General Knowledge – 10 Marks
Teaching Aptitude Test – 10 Marks
General English – 10 Marks
Telugu/Urdu/Tamil – 20 Marks
Mathematics – 20 Marks
Part B: Physical Science – 10 Marks
Biological Science – 10 Marks
Social Studies – 10 Marks

Syllabus for AP DEECET Exam

The syllabus for the AP DEECET exam is divided into two parts, namely Part A and Part B. The syllabus for each part is as follows:

Part A:

General Knowledge: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, General Science, Environmental Science, etc.
Teaching Aptitude Test: Understanding of the teaching profession, teaching skills, leadership qualities, etc.
General English: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, etc.
Telugu/Urdu/Tamil: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, etc.
Mathematics: Number system, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc.

Part B:

Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry topics from 6th to 10th standard.
Biological Science: Biology topics from 6th to 10th standard.
Social Studies: History, Geography, Civics, and Economics topics from 6th to 10th standard.

AP DEECET 2024 Results

AP DEECET 2024 results will be tentatively released in Jul 2024, on the official website. AP DEECET 2024 answer key and a rank card will also be available on the website. The applicants can download their AP DEECET response sheet to analyze their performance. For that, they will require to fill in the credentials.

Steps to Download AP DEECET 2024 Result

Following are the steps that must be followed to download the AP DEECET results in 2024.

Step 1: Candidates must visit the AP DEECET official website.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Download Rank Card’ option.
Step 3: Use the login ID and date of birth.
Step 4: Download the rank card.
Note: The applicants can download the answer key and their response sheet from the same page.

AP DEECET 2024 Rank Card
AP DEECET releases a rank card on the official website, which can be downloaded using the AP DEECET hall ticket number and date of birth. An AP DEECET rank card is a computer-generated statement of marks for the candidate’s performance.

AP DEECET 2024 Counselling

AP DEECET 2024 counseling has been postponed temporarily by the conducting authorities. The new schedule for the counseling will soon be announced on the official website. AP DEECET 2024 examination-qualified students are eligible to apply for the counseling process.

Candidates can provide their preferences of colleges and courses for AP DEECET 2024 admission during the counseling process. The admission will take place based on the marks scored by the candidate in the exam. The mode of the procedure will be online. Candidates must keep their documents ready with them during the AP DEECET counseling process.

To know more about the college choices, the applicants can go to the ‘College’ section on the dashboard to check reviews from alumni and gather more details about the institute they are planning to take admitted in.

Documents Required for AP DEECET 2024 Counselling

AP DEECET aspirants will be instructed to submit the documents mentioned below at the time of counseling for verification.

AP DEECET Rank Card 2024
AP DEECET Admit Card 2024
Scorecards of Class 10 or SSC
Class 12th/ Intermediate Scorecard
Transfer Certificate (School)
Caste Certificate in case of OBC/ SC/ ST Candidates (Check the status for the creamy layer).
Income Certificate issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
Birth Certificate
PwD Certificate (if required)
Local Status Certificate or Domicile Certificate
NCC/ CAP/ Sports Certificates (if applicable)