AP DEECET 2025 Notification is out! This article covers eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, required documents, exam dates, last date, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply online.
The AP DEECET 2025 Notification announces the schedule and procedure for admission into Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) courses offered in Andhra Pradesh. The Department of School Education conducts the entrance test to select eligible candidates who aspire to become teachers in primary schools.
To begin with, candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria based on their intermediate subject combinations, such as Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or Social Studies.
Following eligibility confirmation, candidates must complete the application process online at the official websites cse.ap.gov.in or apdeecet.apcfss.in. Then, they should pay an application fee of ₹750 through the payment gateway between April 22, 2025, and May 7, 2025.
After obtaining the journal number, applicants can fill out the form, uploading their scanned photo and signature, and submit the completed application online between April 23, 2025, and May 8, 2025.
Later, candidates must download AP DEECET 2025 Hall Ticket from May 20, 2025, onward using the same official websites. The exam will be conducted at designated centers across district headquarters.
Importantly, only candidates who qualify in the entrance test will receive ranks based on merit in their respective medium. Therefore, applicants must carefully follow the instructions outlined in the AP DEECET 2025 Notification and prepare thoroughly to secure admission into the D.El.Ed. program.
Important Dates
| Registration starts from | 23rd April 2025 |
| Registration ends on | 8th May 2025 |
| Fee Payment | From 22nd April 2025 to 7th May 2025 |
| Hall Ticket Download from | 20th May 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 2nd June 2025 & 3rd June 2025 |
| Results will be Declared on | 10th June 2025 |
Admission Details
| Institution Name | Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education |
| Admission Test Name | Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance test (DEECET 2025) |
| Admission into | Elementary Teacher Training Institutions |
| Courses Offered | D.El.Ed |
| Qualification required | Intermediate |
| Official website for Admission | apdeecet.apcfss.in |
Eligibility for AP DEECET 2025 Notification
Age
| Candidate must have completed 17 years as of 1st September 2025. There is no upper age limit. |
Education Qualification
To apply for admission, students must meet the following qualification:
| Candidate must have passed or appeared for the Intermediate (or equivalent) examination. |
| Also candidate must have secured 50% marks for General and 45% marks for SC, ST, PH candidates. |
| Candidates who passed Intermediate with vocational courses are not eligible to appear for DEECET 2025. |
Exam Pattern for AP DEECET 2025 Notification
The AP DEECET 2025 entrance test consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks in total. The exam is divided into two parts: Part-A and Part-B.
Part-A: Common for All Candidates (60 Marks)
To begin with, Part-A evaluates your general aptitude and foundational knowledge from Classes VI to X based on the A.P. State Syllabus. It carries 60 marks in total.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Syllabus |
| Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 5 | VI–X Class |
| General Knowledge | 5 | 5 | VI–X Class |
| English | 5 | 5 | VI–X Class |
| Telugu | 5 | 5 | VI–X Class |
| Opted Language (Telugu / Tamil / Urdu / English) | 10 | 10 | VI–X Class |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 | VI–X Class |
| General Science | 10 | 10 | VI–X Class |
| Social Studies | 10 | 10 | VI–X Class |
Opted Language is the medium selected by the candidate.
Part-B: Subject-wise Optional Section (40 Marks)
Next, Part-B tests your subject-specific knowledge from the Intermediate (10+2) syllabus. This section also carries 40 marks and is based on your selected subject.
Candidates can choose one of the following subject groups:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Syllabus |
| 1. Mathematics | 40 | 40 | AP Inter Board |
| 2. Physical Science | 40 (20 Physics, 20 Chemistry) | 40 (20 Physics, 20 Chemistry) | AP Inter Board |
| 3. Biological Science | 40 (20 Botany, 20 Zoology) | 40 (20 Botany, 20 Zoology) | AP Inter Board |
| 4. Social Studies | 40 (13 History, 13 Economics, 13 Civics, One from any) | 40 (13 History, 13 Economics, 13 Civics, One from any) | AP Inter Board |
- The test is entirely objective and consists of 100 questions for 100 marks.
- Part-A is mandatory for all.
- Part-B is based on the candidate’s optional subject group, chosen at the time of application.
- The syllabus is based on Class VI to X for Part-A and Intermediate Level for Part-B.
Eligibility Criteria for Subject Selection in Part-B
To determine your eligibility for subject selection in Part-B of DEECET 2025, refer to the following table:
| Subject in Part-B | Eligibility (Intermediate Subjects Studied) |
| Mathematics | Must have studied Mathematics at the Intermediate level |
| Physical Science | Must have studied both Physics and Chemistry |
| Biological Science | Must have studied both Botany and Zoology |
| Social Studies | Must have studied any two subjects from the following: Civics, Economics, History, Geography, or Commerce |
Weightage of Marks for Part-B
1.Mathematics
| Topic | Marks |
| 1st Year Mathematics | 20 |
| 2nd Year Mathematics | 20 |
| Total | 40 |
2. Physical Science
| Topic | Marks |
| 1st & 2nd Year Physics | 20 |
| 1st & 2nd Year Chemistry | 20 |
| Total | 40 |
3. Biological Science
| Topic | Marks |
| 1st & 2nd Year Botany | 20 |
| 1st & 2nd Year Zoology | 20 |
| Total | 40 |
4. Social Studies
| Topic | Marks |
| 1st & 2nd Year History | 13 |
| 1st & 2nd Year Economics | 13 |
| 1st & 2nd Year Civics | 13 |
| History/Economics/Civics | 1 |
| Total | 40 |
AP DEECET 2025 Notification PDF Apply Online
Application Fee
| Purpose | Amount | Payment Mode |
| Online application + Examination Fee | ₹750/- | Online via Payment Gateway |
Documents Required for Applying Online
| 1. SSC & Intermediate certificates |
| 2. A recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm). |
| 3. Signature on white paper using black ink (1.5 cm height). |
| 4. Scan the photo and signature together and save as a JPEG file under 50KB. |
| 5. Valid mobile number and active email ID. |
| 6. Journal Number after fee payment |
| 7. Copy of Caste/Income/PH/NCC/Sports certificates, if applicable. |
How to Apply
| 1. First, visit https://cse.ap.gov.in or https://apdeecet.apcfss.in. |
| 2. Then, pay the application fee of ₹750 online between 22nd April 2025 to 7th May 2025. |
| 3. Pay the application fee of ₹200/- using the Payment Gateway (available from 22.04.2025 to 12.05.2025). |
| 4. After payment, note the Journal Number generated. |
| 5. Now, click on Application Form on the website homepage. |
| 6. After that, enter the Journal Number, payment date, and your Date of Birth. |
| 7. Then, upload your scanned photo with signature. |
| 8. Next, tick the declaration, enter the captcha code, and click Upload. |
| 9. Now, fill in your details in the application form as per the instructions given. |
| 10. Click Preview to verify all details and submit the application form. |
| 11. Finally, note your Reference ID Number, Download and take a printout for future use. |
Hall Ticket Download for AP DEECET 2025 Notification
| Candidates can download their Hall Tickets from the official website cse.ap.gov.in or apdeecet.apcfss.in from 20.05.2025 onwards. |
| Candidate must provide Journal Number of fee payment and Reference number of the application for Downloading Hall Ticket. |
| If any problem arises during Hall Ticket Download, immediately contact the Help Line 91 7995869743 (Available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days). |
Important links of AP DEECET 2025 Notification
FAQs for AP DEECET 2025 Notification
AP DEECET 2025 is a state-level entrance exam for admission into D.El.Ed. courses in Andhra Pradesh.
The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh conducts the AP DEECET.
The AP DEECET 2025 exam is scheduled for June 2 and 3, 2025.
The last date to apply online is May 8, 2025.
The application fee is ₹750, payable through online mode only.
Hall Tickets can be downloaded from May 20, 2025.
No, candidates with vocational courses in Intermediate are not eligible.
Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of September 1, 2025.
No, there is no upper age limit for the exam.
The exam is conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.
The exam is available in Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, and English mediums.
No, there is no negative marking in the exam.
You can apply online at cse.ap.gov.in or apdeecet.apcfss.in.
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