AP DEECET 2026 (formerly DIETCET / DIET CET) is conducted by the Department of School Education (DSE), Government of Andhra Pradesh at apdeecet.apcfss.in. Notably, the application closed on 25 April 2026, the hall ticket is scheduled to release around 10 June 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 1 July 2026 in online CBT mode. AP DEECET 2026 is the gateway to the 2-year D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) programme at 97 Government DIETs and 3,350+ Private Elementary Teacher Training Institutions across Andhra Pradesh, with approximately 27,000 seats on offer. On this page, candidates can track AP DEECET 2026 dates, hall ticket, answer key, result, syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year question papers. For other state-level teacher-training exams, see Education Entrance Exams.
Latest: – AP DEECET 2026 hall ticket is expected around 10 June 2026 at apdeecet.apcfss.in. The exam is scheduled for 1 July 2026. Get the hall ticket details here.
AP DEECET 2026
What is the AP DEECET Entrance Exam?
AP DEECET stands for Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test. It was earlier known as DIETCET (District Institutes of Education and Training Common Entrance Test), and many candidates still search for it as AP DIETCET or DIET CET. It is a state-level online CBT conducted every year by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, for admission to the 2-year D.El.Ed course at Government DIETs and Private Elementary Teacher Training Institutions in the state. Around 1.3-1.5 lakh candidates appear each year for approximately 27,000 D.El.Ed seats. AP DEECET 2026 will determine D.El.Ed admissions for the academic year 2026-27.
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AP DEECET 2026 Exam Dates
The Department of School Education has confirmed the AP DEECET 2026 notification and application schedule, and the exam date is now set. The hall ticket is expected around 10 June 2026 and the exam is scheduled for 1 July 2026 at apdeecet.apcfss.in. The major events are tabulated below.
| Exam Event | AP DEECET 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| Release of AP DEECET 2026 notification | 30 March 2026 |
| Start of online registration | 31 March 2026 |
| Last date to apply (extended) | 25 April 2026 (closed) |
| Release of AP DEECET 2026 hall ticket | 10 June 2026 (expected) |
| AP DEECET 2026 exam date | 1 July 2026 |
| Release of provisional answer key | Within days of exam (July 2026) |
| Announcement of AP DEECET 2026 result | July 2026 (tentative) |
| Counselling registration | July-September 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- AP DEECET 2026 Notification and Information Bulletin (apdeecet.apcfss.in)
- apdeecet.apcfss.in – Official AP DEECET Portal
- cse.ap.gov.in – Commissioner of School Education, AP
AP DEECET 2026 Application Form | Registration Status
The AP DEECET 2026 application form opened on 31 March 2026 at apdeecet.apcfss.in and cse.ap.gov.in. The original deadline was 15 April 2026 which was subsequently extended to 25 April 2026. The application window is now closed. Registered candidates should monitor the portal for the AP DEECET 2026 hall ticket (around 10 June 2026) and appear for the exam on 1 July 2026.
AP DEECET 2026 Candidate Portal – Login at apdeecet.apcfss.in for hall ticket download and exam updates.
AP DEECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen; should satisfy Local / Non-Local status requirements of Andhra Pradesh.
- Educational Qualification: Pass in 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC / ST / PwD).
- Age: 17 to 25 years as on 1 September 2026 (age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories).
- Candidates with vocational stream are not eligible.
AP DEECET 2026 Exam Pattern
The AP DEECET 2026 paper has 100 MCQs of 100 marks in 2 hours, split into two parts:
| Part | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (Common) | General Knowledge & Teaching Aptitude (10), Pedagogy / Teaching Methodology (5), General English (5), Telugu / Urdu / Tamil / Kannada / Oriya (20), Mathematics (10), General Science (10) | 60 |
| Part B (Optional) | One subject chosen at application: Mathematics OR Physical Science OR Biological Science OR Social Studies | 40 |
| Total | 100 MCQs | 100 |
- No negative marking in AP DEECET 2026.
- Mode: Online CBT across test centres in Andhra Pradesh.
- Difficulty: Part A is based on Class 6–10 AP State Syllabus; Part B is at the AP Intermediate level.
AP DEECET 2026 Qualifying Marks
To qualify AP DEECET 2026, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage as per their category.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / OC | 50% |
| BC / OBC | 50% (relaxation as per norms) |
| SC / ST / PwD | 45% |
AP DEECET Previous Year Question Papers
- AP DEECET previous year question papers are the most reliable preparation resource – they reveal the actual difficulty, language balance (Telugu / English), and section weightage.
- Solve at least 5–7 papers in 2-hour timed CBT mode before the AP DEECET 2026 exam on 1 July 2026.
- Download from the AP DEECET Previous Year Question Papers page on aglasem.com.
AP DEECET 2026 Hall Ticket
- Release Date: DSE AP is expected to release the AP DEECET 2026 hall ticket around 10 June 2026 at apdeecet.apcfss.in.
- Download: Log in with your Candidate ID / Reference ID and date of birth. No physical copy is sent.
- Mandatory: The hall ticket along with a valid government photo ID must be carried on exam day. For step-by-step instructions, see the AP DEECET Hall Ticket 2026 page.
AP DEECET 2026 Answer Key
- DSE AP releases a provisional answer key for AP DEECET 2026 within a few days of the exam at apdeecet.apcfss.in along with the master question paper and response sheet.
- Candidates can raise objections during the official objection window; the final answer key is released after review.
- Use the answer key with your response sheet to estimate your AP DEECET 2026 score. For details, see the AP DEECET Answer Key 2026 page.
AP DEECET 2026 Result
- DSE AP will declare the AP DEECET 2026 result on apdeecet.apcfss.in within 1-3 weeks of the exam (typically July 2026).
- Candidates can check their score and rank by entering their Hall Ticket Number and date of birth.
- The rank card is required for the AP DEECET 2026 web counselling for D.El.Ed seat allotment.
- For step-by-step result-check instructions, see the AP DEECET Result 2026 page.
AP DEECET 2026 Syllabus
- Part A (60 marks) is based on Class 6–10 AP State Board syllabus – General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, Pedagogy, English, Regional Language, Mathematics, and General Science.
- Part B (40 marks) is at AP Intermediate level – one chosen subject from Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or Social Studies.
- For detailed section-wise topics and recommended books, see the AP DEECET Syllabus 2026 page.
AP DEECET 2026 Counselling
- Qualified candidates participate in centralised web counselling for AP DEECET 2026 seat allotment, typically conducted in 2-3 phases between July and September 2026.
- Counselling steps: registration with fee – certificate verification – web options entry (college / subject preferences) – provisional allotment – reporting to allotted DIET / Private institution.
- Past cut-offs (2021-2025) have ranged from 45-60 (General) and 35-45 (Reserved) for top DIETs.
AP DEECET Exam – Overview
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP DEECET 2026 (formerly DIETCET) |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Department of School Education (DSE), Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Online CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Course Granted | D.El.Ed (2-year Diploma in Elementary Education) |
| Total Seats | ~ 27,000 (97 Government DIETs + 3,350+ Private institutions) |
| Official Websites | apdeecet.apcfss.in | cse.ap.gov.in |
| Type of Exam | Education Entrance Exam |
Frequently Asked Questions on AP DEECET 2026
AP DEECET 2026 is the Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test (formerly DIETCET), a state-level online CBT conducted by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, for admission to the 2-year D.El.Ed programme at Government DIETs and Private Elementary Teacher Training Institutions in the state.
Yes. AP DEECET was earlier called DIETCET (DIET CET). The name was changed to DEECET (Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test), but the exam and its purpose remain the same.
The AP DEECET 2026 exam is scheduled for 1 July 2026 in online CBT mode. The hall ticket is expected around 10 June 2026 at apdeecet.apcfss.in.
Candidates must score at least 50% (General / OC / BC) or 45% (SC / ST / PwD) to qualify AP DEECET 2026 and become eligible for web counselling.
AP DEECET 2026 is a 2-hour online CBT with 100 MCQs of 100 marks. Part A (60 marks) covers general subjects and Part B (40 marks) is one chosen subject (Mathematics / Physical Science / Biological Science / Social Studies). There is no negative marking.
Approximately 27,000 D.El.Ed seats are available across 97 Government DIETs and 3,350+ Private Elementary Teacher Training Institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
If you have any questions about AP DEECET 2026, please ask in the comments below.
when realize the seatalotment plz any one say plz am so worried
Thank You for giving a valuable information and i need know is there is any 3rd Phase counciling for DEECET 2019.
Hey Ajay,
If after round 2 counselling, some seats remain vacant, the authorities may conduct round-3. If officials confirm for Round 3 counselling, we will update it on this page.
3rd counciling vantha vunte yepudu vundhi dates cheppandi plz
Is ap and telangana have the same syllabus for deecet in urdu medium
After submitting the online application can I change the photo
Can I change the photo sign once i submit the online deecet application
sir ,when the deecet 2020 counciling dates for cap certificate people
Sir,When the DEECET 2020 counciling??