APRCET previous year question papers for Ph.D. admission in Andhra Pradesh are here subject-wise: 64 papers from the 2023-24 test held in May 2024, each a master paper with the correct option ticked, and 34 papers with the preliminary key from the 2024-25 test held from 3 to 7 November 2025. Every paper has 140 one-mark questions in 2 hours, 70 on Research Methodology and 70 on your subject, with no negative marking, so both years match the next APRCET.
APRCET Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year, then find your test subject in the list to open its paper.
Newest papersAPRCET 2025 Question Paper
View 2025 papers34 papers
APRCET Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Pattern that year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APRCET 2025 | 34 papers | View papers | |
| APRCET 2024 | 64 papers | 140 Q · 140 marks · 2 h | View papers |
APRCET Paper at a Glance
| Questions | 140 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each |
|---|---|
| Parts | Part A: Research Methodology, 70 (common to all); Part B: your subject, 70 |
| Marks and time | 140 marks in 2 hours, computer-based; a 60-mark interview follows for those who qualify |
| Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium | English; language subjects are set in that language |
| Papers on this page | 2024: 64 subject papers with answers ticked; 2025: 34 papers with the preliminary key |
| Next exam | APRCET 2027: To be announced |
How to Use APRCET Previous Year Papers?
- Move fast: about 51 seconds a question. 140 questions in 120 minutes leaves little time to stop. Do Part A in about 50 minutes so your subject section gets the rest.
- Attempt all 140. There is no negative marking, so a blank question is a lost mark. Mark your best guess before you submit.
- Practise Part A from every subject’s paper. Research Methodology is common to all subjects, so the Part A questions in any 2024 or 2025 paper are useful practice for you.
- Solve your subject’s 2025 paper first, then the 2024 one. 2024 covers more subjects (64), so check it if your subject is not among the 34 papers of 2025.
- Start now, with no date fixed. The 2024-25 notification came on 6 October 2025, and the 2025-26 one is not out yet. Keep solving papers so you are ready when the short application window opens.
APRCET Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How many questions are there in APRCET?
140 multiple-choice questions for 140 marks in 2 hours: 70 in Part A (Research Methodology) and 70 in Part B (your subject).
Is there negative marking in APRCET?
No. Each question carries 1 mark and nothing is deducted for a wrong answer, so attempt every question.
Why are the papers called APRCET 2024 and 2025?
They are named by the year the test was held. The 2024 papers are from the 2023-24 edition held from 2 to 5 May 2024, and the 2025 papers from the 2024-25 edition held from 3 to 7 November 2025.
Do the APRCET papers have answers?
Yes. Each 2024 paper is the master copy with the correct option ticked, and each 2025 paper comes with its preliminary key.
Is my subject’s APRCET paper here?
2024 has 64 subjects, from Adult Education to Zoology, including engineering, pharmacy, law and language papers. 2025 has 34 subjects.
How is the final APRCET rank made?
It adds your written test marks (out of 140) and your interview marks (out of 60).
When is APRCET 2025-26?
APRCET 2027: To be announced. See the APRCET 2027 page for every date.