AP DEECET 2027 is the Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test, conducted by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh. It fills two-year D.El.Ed. seats in Government DIETs and private teacher training colleges. The online test is expected in June or July 2027, with applications from about March 2027.
AP DEECET 2027
Dates, application steps, eligibility, exam pattern and seats for the Andhra Pradesh D.El.Ed. entrance test 2027.
| Full name | Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test (AP DEECET, earlier called AP DIETCET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh (Convener DEECET) |
| Exam level | State level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Courses / Purpose | Two-year D.El.Ed. in Govt. DIETs and private elementary teacher training institutions |
| Exam date | Expected June or July 2027 |
| Application | Expected March to April 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 (2026) |
| Eligibility | Intermediate with 50% (45% for SC, ST, PH); 17 years by 1 September; no upper age limit |
| Mode | Online test in Telugu, English, Urdu or Tamil medium |
| Questions and marks | 100 objective questions, 100 marks: Part A 60 and Part B 40 |
| Official website | apdeecet.apcfss.in |
AP DEECET 2027 Important Dates
AP DEECET 2027 dates are not announced yet. In 2026 the notification came on 26 March and the test was held on 1 July, so the 2027 dates below are expected months.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | March 2027 Expected |
| Online application | March 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | June 2027 Expected |
| Exam | June 2027 Expected |
| Result | July 2027 Expected |
| Counselling | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for AP DEECET 2027
You apply only online, on apdeecet.apcfss.in or cse.ap.gov.in, after the AP DEECET 2027 notification. You pay the fee first and get a Journal Number, then fill the form with it. Manual applications are not accepted.
Apply Online for AP DEECET 2027
Applications for AP DEECET 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Download the information bulletin from the official website and check that you are eligible.
- Pay the fee through the payment gateway, giving your name, date of birth, gender, AP status and mobile number. You get a Journal Number, which only confirms the fee.
- Open Application Form and enter the Journal Number, payment date and date of birth.
- Upload one scanned image of your photo with your signature below it, in JPEG under 50 KB.
- Fill in the form, press Preview, check every detail and Submit.
- Note the Reference ID shown after submission and print the application for your records.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs 1,000 |
The fee is not refunded. The 2026 bulletin allowed no edits after submission; mistakes in your name, father’s name, date of birth, caste or gender can only be corrected in the nominal roll at the exam centre.
Who can apply for AP DEECET 2027?
You can apply if you have passed or are appearing for Intermediate (or equivalent) with enough marks and are at least 17. The rules below are from the 2026 information bulletin.
- Indian nationality, and you must meet the local or non-local status rules of the AP Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974.
- Intermediate with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC, ST and physically challenged candidates). You may apply while appearing, but must pass before admission.
- At least 17 years old on 1 September of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit.
- Your Part B subject must match your Intermediate subjects (see the exam pattern below).
- Candidates who passed Intermediate with vocational courses are not eligible.
- English-medium seats need Intermediate in English medium; Telugu, Urdu or Tamil-medium seats need that language as your medium or as a language in SSC or Intermediate.
What is the AP DEECET 2027 exam pattern?
AP DEECET has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in two parts. Part A (60 marks) is common to all and is set at the Class VI to X level of the AP State syllabus.
| Part A subject | Questions (Q. nos) | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Aptitude | 5 (1 to 5) | 5 |
| General Knowledge | 5 (6 to 10) | 5 |
| English | 5 (11 to 15) | 5 |
| Telugu | 5 (16 to 20) | 5 |
| Opted language (Telugu, Tamil, Urdu or English) | 10 (21 to 30) | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 (31 to 40) | 10 |
| General Science | 10 (41 to 50) | 10 |
| Social Studies | 10 (51 to 60) | 10 |
| Total, Part A (Class VI to X, AP State syllabus) | 60 | 60 |
Part B (40 marks) is one subject you choose when you apply, at the AP Intermediate level. Each Part B subject also has a fixed 25% share of D.El.Ed. seats.
| Part B subject (choose one) | Questions and marks | Who can choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 (1st year 20, 2nd year 20) | Studied Mathematics in Intermediate |
| Physical Science | 40 (Physics 20, Chemistry 20) | Studied Physics and Chemistry in Intermediate |
| Biological Science | 40 (Botany 20, Zoology 20) | Studied Botany and Zoology in Intermediate |
| Social Studies | 40 (History 13, Economics 13, Civics 13, any of the three 1) | Studied two of Civics, Economics, History, Geography, Commerce |
You write the paper in Telugu, Urdu, Tamil or English medium. Tamil-medium candidates write the test only at the Chittoor district headquarters. Ranks are given within each medium.
Free full-length AP DEECET mock tests with timers and answers.
Which colleges admit through AP DEECET 2027?
All seats in Government DIETs and the Category A (convener) seats in private D.El.Ed. colleges are filled through AP DEECET ranks, by web-based counselling. The other 20% of seats in private colleges, Category B, are filled by the colleges themselves and checked by the convener.
- The 2026 college list on the official site had 33 medium-wise options at Government DIETs (Telugu, English, Urdu and Tamil) and 12 at private D.El.Ed. colleges.
- 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates and 15% are unreserved.
- Seats are also reserved for SC, ST, BC, physically challenged, NCC, Scouts and Guides, sports and defence personnel categories as per government rules.
Past papers show how the Part A and Part B questions are set; see the AP DEECET previous year question papers.
AP DEECET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No AP DEECET 2027 notice is out yet. Until it is, the 2026 information bulletin is the latest official guide to the rules.
- PDFAP DEECET 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (31 March 2026)Official site · apdeecet.apcfss.inOpen
- LINKAP DEECET official website (apdeecet.apcfss.in)Official site · apdeecet.apcfss.inOpen