The APRDC CET 2026 (also written AP RDC CET / RDC CET) examination was held on 24 April 2026 by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS). The result and merit list have been declared (May 2026), and counselling for seat allotment is underway. The Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree College Common Entrance Test (APRDC CET) is a state-level common entrance exam for admission to first-year UG programmes (BA, B.Com, B.Sc) at the AP Residential Degree College (Boys), Nagarjuna Sagar, for the 2026-27 academic year. The official websites are aprs.apcfss.in and aprjdc.apcfss.in. On this page, find updates on the APRDC CET result, merit list, counselling, answer key, admit card, and previous year question papers.
Latest: – APRDC CET 2026 exam was held on 24 April 2026. The result / merit list is out (May 2026) and Phase 1 counselling (23 May 2026) is over at aprs.apcfss.in. Get the APRDC CET Result 2026 link here.
APRDC CET 2026
What is the APRDC CET Entrance Exam?
The APRDC CET stands for Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree College Common Entrance Test, and is also commonly searched as AP RDC CET or RDC CET. The 2026 exam is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS). It is a state-level common entrance test for admission to the first year of various degree courses (BA Political Science & History, B.Com Computer Applications, B.Com Tax Procedures & Practice, and B.Sc streams such as MPC, Computer Science, Data Science, and life sciences) at the AP Residential Degree College (Boys), Nagarjuna Sagar, for the 2026-27 academic year. Total seats on offer: 220, distributed across the streams.
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APRDC CET 2026 Exam Dates
The key events of the APRDC CET 2026 cycle are tabulated below. APREIS is the official authority for the schedule – keep checking aprs.apcfss.in for counselling updates.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Press Notification | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Online registration | 18 Feb – 31 Mar 2026 (closed) |
| APRDC CET 2026 admit card | 15 Apr 2026 (released) |
| APRDC CET 2026 Exam Date | 24 Apr 2026 (conducted) |
| Answer key | April – May 2026 (released) |
| APRDC CET Result / Merit List | May 2026 (declared) |
| Phase 1 Counselling | 23 May 2026 (held) |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of APRDC CET – aprs.apcfss.in
- Online Application Portal – aprjdc.apcfss.in
APRDC CET 2026 Eligibility
- Domicile: Resident of India, studied in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana.
- Qualification: Appearing in or passed the Intermediate / equivalent exam in 2025-26.
- Minimum Marks: 50% in Intermediate (45% for SC / ST) and 40% in English.
- Note: AP Residential Degree College, Nagarjuna Sagar admits male candidates only.
APRDC CET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium | English |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer |
| Subjects (vary by course) | General English, General Studies, Subject-specific topics |
APRDC CET 2026 Result and Merit List
APREIS declared the APRDC CET 2026 result and merit list in May 2026 at aprs.apcfss.in. Candidates check the rank card by entering their Candidate ID, date of birth, and captcha. The APRDC CET rank is the basis for counselling and seat allotment at AP Residential Degree College, Nagarjuna Sagar. For details, see the APRDC CET Result 2026 page.
APRDC CET 2026 Counselling
- Phase 1 counselling was held on 23 May 2026; further rounds follow as per APREIS schedule.
- Merit-list candidates attend certificate verification and web/spot counselling for seat allotment.
- Seats are allotted on rank, course preference, region (Andhra/Rayalaseema), and category reservation.
- Candidates report to the college with original documents to confirm admission.
APRDC CET Exam – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | APRDC CET 2026 (AP RDC CET) |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree College Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | APREIS (AP Residential Educational Institutions Society) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Exam Date | 24 April 2026 (conducted) |
| Result | May 2026 (declared) |
| Courses | BA, B.Com, B.Sc |
| College | AP Residential Degree College (Boys), Nagarjuna Sagar |
| Total Seats | 220 |
| Official Website | aprs.apcfss.in |
| Type of Exam | Common Entrance Exams |
Frequently Asked Questions on APRDC CET 2026
The APRDC CET 2026 exam was conducted on 24 April 2026 (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM) in offline OMR-based mode by APREIS.
Yes. The APRDC CET 2026 result and merit list were declared in May 2026 at aprs.apcfss.in, and Phase 1 counselling was held on 23 May 2026.
The Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS) conducts APRDC CET 2026 for admission to the AP Residential Degree College (Boys), Nagarjuna Sagar.
Visit aprs.apcfss.in, open the result / rank card link, and enter your Candidate ID, date of birth, and captcha to view and download the rank card.
The official website is aprs.apcfss.in, and online applications were accepted on aprjdc.apcfss.in.
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