APRDC CET 2027 (A.P. Residential Degree College Common Entrance Test) is the state-level test that APREIS, Andhra Pradesh, holds for first-year B.A., B.Com and B.Sc admission at the A.P. Residential Degree College (Boys), Nagarjuna Sagar. The 2027 notification is expected around February 2027 and the exam in April 2027.
APRDC CET 2027
This page covers the APRDC CET 2027 dates, how to apply, eligibility, courses and seats, the exam pattern and how seats are allotted.
| Full name | A.P. Residential Degree College Common Entrance Test (APRDC CET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | A.P. Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS), Amaravati at Mangalagiri |
| Exam level | State level (Andhra Pradesh), for one college |
| Courses / Purpose | 1st-year B.A., B.Com and B.Sc at APR Degree College (Boys), Nagarjuna Sagar; 220 seats in 2026 |
| Exam date | Expected April 2027 (2026 exam: 24 April, 2:30 to 5:00 PM) |
| Application | Online at aprs.apcfss.in; expected February to March 2027 |
| Application fee | Rs 300 in 2026, paid online |
| Eligibility | Boys who studied in Andhra Pradesh and qualify Intermediate in the year of the test; Inter group rules per course |
| Mode | Offline OMR test; question papers in English and Telugu |
| Questions and marks | 150 MCQs, 150 marks (English 30 + three course subjects of 40 each), 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Negative marking | None: one mark per question, as printed on recent question booklets |
| Official website | aprs.apcfss.in |
APRDC CET 2027 Important Dates
APREIS has not yet announced the APRDC CET 2027 schedule, so the 2027 dates below are expected months based on the 2026 cycle, when the exam was held on 24 April 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Press notification | February 2027 Expected |
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Hall tickets | April 2027 Expected |
| Exam | April 2027 Expected |
| Merit lists | May 2027 Expected |
| Counselling | May 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for APRDC CET 2027
You apply for APRDC CET 2027 online only, at aprs.apcfss.in. In 2026 the window ran from 18 February to 31 March 2026, so the 2027 form is expected around February 2027. The steps below are from the 2026 prospectus.
Apply Online for APRDC CET 2027
Applications for APRDC CET 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Open aprs.apcfss.in and read the prospectus to check that you are eligible.
- Click Payment and enter your name, date of birth, Aadhaar number and mobile number. The mobile number is verified by OTP, and one number can be used for only one application.
- Pay the Rs 300 fee online. You then get a Candidate ID, which only confirms the payment.
- Click Application and log in with your Candidate ID and date of birth.
- Fill in the form, choose your course and upload your photo and signature, scanned together (3.5 x 4.5 cm). Special-category candidates upload their certificate.
- Submit the form and keep a printout of it.
Choose your course carefully: it cannot be changed after you opt for it. A wrong caste or category in the form is not corrected later, and you show original certificates only at admission.
| Fee item (2026) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (online) | Rs 300 |
| Tuition, boarding and lodging | Free |
| Maintenance charges | Rs 1,000 per year |
| Special fee with caution deposit, at admission | Rs 3,000 (B.A., B.Com Tax Procedures) or Rs 4,890 (B.Com Computer Applications, B.Sc courses) |
The special fee follows Acharya Nagarjuna University norms, and the figures above are from the 2026 counselling note. Fees once paid are not refunded.
Who can apply for APRDC CET 2027?
Boys who studied in Andhra Pradesh and qualify Intermediate in the same academic year as the test can apply. APREIS has not yet released the 2027 prospectus, so these are the 2026 rules.
- Gender: boys only. APR Degree College, Nagarjuna Sagar is a boys’ college.
- Residence: a resident of India who studied in Andhra Pradesh only.
- Qualification: studied and qualified Intermediate or an equivalent exam in the current academic year (2025-26 for the 2026 test). Candidates who passed in compartmental are not eligible.
- B.A.: any Intermediate group.
- B.Com (Computer Applications) and B.Com (Tax Procedures and Practice): any group except HEC.
- B.Sc Chemistry: MPC only. B.Sc Computer Science and B.Sc Data Science: MPC or MEC. B.Sc Zoology: BPC only.
- The prospectus sets no minimum percentage in Intermediate.
Which courses and seats are offered through APRDC CET?
APRDC CET fills 220 first-year seats in seven courses at the college, which teaches in English medium only. These are the 2026 seats.
| Course | Eligible Inter group | Seats (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. Political Science (minors: History) | Any group | 40 |
| B.Com Computer Applications | Any group except HEC | 30 |
| B.Com Tax Procedures and Practice | Any group except HEC | 30 |
| B.Sc Chemistry | MPC only | 30 |
| B.Sc Computer Science | MPC or MEC | 30 |
| B.Sc Data Science | MPC or MEC | 30 |
| B.Sc Zoology | BPC only | 30 |
Seats are split 65:35 between the erstwhile Andhra region and the erstwhile Rayalaseema region. The college is affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University.
What is the APRDC CET 2027 exam pattern?
APRDC CET is an offline OMR test of 150 multiple-choice questions at Intermediate level, for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. English carries 30 marks and three subjects of your course carry 40 marks each.
| Course | Subjects (marks) |
|---|---|
| B.A. | English 30, Civics 40, History 40, Economics 40 |
| B.Com (both courses) | English 30, Economics 40, Commerce-I 40, Commerce-II 40 |
| B.Sc Chemistry | English 30, Mathematics 40, Physics 40, Chemistry 40 |
| B.Sc Computer Science / Data Science (MPC) | English 30, Mathematics 40, Physics 40, Chemistry 40 |
| B.Sc Computer Science / Data Science (MEC) | English 30, Mathematics 40, Economics 40, Commerce-I 40 |
| B.Sc Zoology | English 30, Zoology 40, Botany 40, Chemistry 40 |
- Question papers are printed in English and Telugu.
- Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking, as printed on recent question booklets.
- You fill the OMR sheet with a blue or black ballpoint pen.
- The test is held at district headquarters in 28 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Practise with the official papers from 2019 to 2025 on the APRDC CET previous year question papers page.
How are APRDC CET seats allotted?
Seats go by course-wise merit in APRDC CET, together with reservation and the region you belong to. Just appearing in the test does not guarantee admission.
- Counselling calls at least five candidates per seat (1:5), separately for the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, through the website, SMS and press notes.
- Ties are broken by marks in the key subject (History for B.A., Commerce-I for B.Com, Mathematics for B.Sc Chemistry, Computer Science and Data Science, Zoology for B.Sc Zoology), then the second subject, then age.
- Reservation (2026): OC 35%, BC-A 7%, BC-B 10%, BC-C 1%, BC-D 7%, BC-E 4%, SC Group-I 1%, Group-II 6.5%, Group-III 7.5%, ST 6%, EWS 10%.
- Special categories get 3% each: PHC, Sports, Children of Armed Personnel, Orphan and NCC.
- There is no re-evaluation or retotalling of the OMR sheet.
- Seats left after the counselling phases may be filled by open admission at the college from the merit lists.
For the merit lists and counselling steps, see the APRDC CET result page.
APRDC CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFAPRDC CET 2026 Prospectus (latest, admissions 2026-27) (16 February 2026)Official site · aprs.apcfss.inOpen
- LINKAPRDC CET official website: aprs.apcfss.inOfficial site · aprs.apcfss.inOpen