APRDC CET 2023 or APREIS RDC CET 2023 notification has been released by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society on its APRDC Admission Portal,
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Students who are eligible and interested in can check details and download APRDC CET Notification from the common entrance test website and apply for entrance exam.
If you are a student in Andhra Pradesh looking to pursue intermediate education in residential colleges, you must have heard about the Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree Colleges Common Entrance Test (APRDC CET).
APRDC CET is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS). The exam is held to offer admission to intermediate courses in residential degree colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Before applying for APRDC CET 2023 ( ), candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the APREIS. The eligibility criteria for APRDC CET 2023 are as follows:
APRDC CET 2023
APRDC Entrance Test Details
Reservation of Seats: (a) The reservation of seats will be as per Govt. orders issued from time to time. (b)The children of staff working in APREI Society Institutions located at Nagarjunasagar are not eligible for these local seats as there is separate provision for their admission as Day scholars as per the resolution of the Board of Governors.
Reservation of Seats for Special Categories: Certificate of evidence from competent authority for a) NCC b) Games & Sports c) Physically Handicapped d) Ex-servicemen in the case of admission under these categories.
a) For NCC – Senior Division ‘B’ Certificate. b) For sports quota – District and above level participation certificate. c) For PHC quota – Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon. Minimum disability 40%. d) Children of Armed Personnel Quota – relevant certificate from the competent authority.
The application process for APRDC CET 2023 is entirely online. Candidates need to follow the below-given steps to apply for the exam:
The students will be selected on the basis of merit list in the Entrance Test, Community reservation, Local Area, Special Category. Selection of students shall be made based on the following:
The candidate is requested to chose any one of the Category of Course as per his eligibility in the qualifying examination i.e., Intermediate.
The Common counseling will be conducted for admission into AP Residential Degree College (Men) Nagarjunasagar and Silver Jubilee Government College (Men) Autonomous Kurnool based on the merit secured in the RDC-CET 2023 in category of course and University wise. The candidate has to opt his choice of Degree course at the time of Counseling.
These Degree Colleges are the prestigious State Level Colleges where high quality of discipline, scholastic pursuits and career building are expected. The managements of the Colleges make efforts organizing the co-curricular, leadership and management development programmes to enrich the instructional stream.
The exam pattern for APRDC CET 2023 is as follows:
Here are some tips to help you prepare for APRDC CET 2023:
Students who are eligible and interested in can check details and download APRDC CET Notification from the common entrance test website and apply for entrance exam.
If you are a student in Andhra Pradesh looking to pursue intermediate education in residential colleges, you must have heard about the Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree Colleges Common Entrance Test (APRDC CET).
What is APRDC CET?
APRDC CET is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS). The exam is held to offer admission to intermediate courses in residential degree colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
APRDC CET Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for APRDC CET 2023 ( ), candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the APREIS. The eligibility criteria for APRDC CET 2023 are as follows:
- Candidates must have passed the SSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- The minimum percentage of marks required for general candidates is 50%, and for SC/ST candidates, it is 45%.
- Candidates must be between 15 to 17 years of age as of 31st August 2023.
- Candidates must be residents of Andhra Pradesh.
APRDC CET 2023
| Name of the CET | APRDC CET 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apply for APRDC Entrance Test 2023 |
| Subject | APREIS has released APRDC Admission Test 2023 notification |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
| Last date to apply | 24-04-2023 |
| Exam | 20-05-2023 |
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Reservation of Seats: (a) The reservation of seats will be as per Govt. orders issued from time to time. (b)The children of staff working in APREI Society Institutions located at Nagarjunasagar are not eligible for these local seats as there is separate provision for their admission as Day scholars as per the resolution of the Board of Governors.
Reservation of Seats for Special Categories: Certificate of evidence from competent authority for a) NCC b) Games & Sports c) Physically Handicapped d) Ex-servicemen in the case of admission under these categories.
a) For NCC – Senior Division ‘B’ Certificate. b) For sports quota – District and above level participation certificate. c) For PHC quota – Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon. Minimum disability 40%. d) Children of Armed Personnel Quota – relevant certificate from the competent authority.
Application Process for APRDC CET 2023
The application process for APRDC CET 2023 is entirely online. Candidates need to follow the below-given steps to apply for the exam:
- Visit the official website of APREIS.
- Click on the “APRDC CET 2023” link.
- Fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
- Upload the scanned copies of the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
Selection Process:
The students will be selected on the basis of merit list in the Entrance Test, Community reservation, Local Area, Special Category. Selection of students shall be made based on the following:
- Merit in the Entrance Examination
- Option exercised( i.e. option for college and option for course)
- Rule of reservation
- Reservation for under Special category
- In case of tie among the candidates with same marks in the entrance test, the order of the merit will be decided as follows:
- The higher marks secured by the candidate in Economics and Civics for Arts courses,
- In Commerce and economics for Commerce and Allied Courses,
- In Mathematics and Physics for MPC& Allied Courses.
- In Biology and physics for Life Sciences & Allied Courses
- If still the tie persists, it will be decided by taking advanced age as criteria.
- If still the tie persists, candidates belonging to the following communities (in that order) shall be given a higher rank: a) ST b) SC c) BC (A) d) BC (B) e) BC (C) f) BC (D) g) BC (E) and h) OC
- Selected Students list: The Hall ticket Numbers of the selected candidates shall be made available on website
Details of courses:
The candidate is requested to chose any one of the Category of Course as per his eligibility in the qualifying examination i.e., Intermediate.
The Common counseling will be conducted for admission into AP Residential Degree College (Men) Nagarjunasagar and Silver Jubilee Government College (Men) Autonomous Kurnool based on the merit secured in the RDC-CET 2023 in category of course and University wise. The candidate has to opt his choice of Degree course at the time of Counseling.
- ARTS: B.A. (History, Economics & Political Science)
- COMMERCE & ALLIED COURSES: B.Com. (General), B.Com- (Computers)-SJGC only
- MATHEMATICS , PHYSICAL SCIENCES & ALLIED COURSES: B.Sc. (Maths, Physics and Chemistry), B.Sc. (Maths, Statistics & Computer Science for Inter MPC/MEC group students)- APRDC Nagarjuna Sagar only B.Sc.(Maths, Physics, Computer Science,) B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Industrial Chemistry), SJGC only
- LIFE SCIENCES & ALLIED COURSES: B.Sc. (Botany, Microbiology, Chemistry), B.Sc. (Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry), B.Sc. (Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry), SJGC only B.Sc (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry)
General Instructions:
These Degree Colleges are the prestigious State Level Colleges where high quality of discipline, scholastic pursuits and career building are expected. The managements of the Colleges make efforts organizing the co-curricular, leadership and management development programmes to enrich the instructional stream.
- Admission will be made on the basis of Marks obtained in the RDC CET 2023.
- Every student admitted shall reside in the hostel attached to the college.
- Examination will be conducted on Intermediate syllabus (Board of Intermediate Education, AP, Hyderabad) for group subjects.
- Questions will be in both English and Telugu media and in objective type multiple choice questions.
- Answers should be marked in OMR sheet with Black ballpoint pen only.
- If the candidate bubbles more than one circle the answer will be automatically invalid.
- There will be no negative marks for wrong answer.
- For correct results all the answered circles should be shaded fully and thickly.
- For any corrections in the shaded circles, erase the first wrong answer and shade the correct one.
- Computer scanners may not attract half circled or thinly shaded circles which result in loss of marks.
APRDC CET Exam Pattern 2023
The exam pattern for APRDC CET 2023 is as follows:
- The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based).
- The total duration of the exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The question paper will have three sections – English, Mathematics, and Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry).
- Each section will have 50 questions, and the total number of questions will be 150.
- Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Preparation Tips for APRDC CET 2023
Here are some tips to help you prepare for APRDC CET 2023:
- Create a study plan and stick to it.
- Solve previous year question papers and sample papers.
- Focus on your weaker subjects and give them extra attention.
- Take short breaks during your study sessions to avoid burnout.
- Stay calm and focused during the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application fee for APRDC CET 2023?
The application fee for general candidates is Rs. 250, and for SC/ST candidates, it is Rs. 150.
Can candidates outside of Andhra Pradesh apply for APRDC CET 2023?
No, only candidates who are residents of Andhra Pradesh can apply for the exam.
Is there any reservation policy for APRDC CET 2023?
Yes, 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates, and 15% of seats are open to candidates from all over India.
What is the minimum age requirement for APRDC CET 2023?
Candidates must be between 15 to 17 years of age as of 31st August 2023.
When will the APRDC CET 2023 results be announced?
The results for APRDC CET 2023 are expected to be announced in June 2023.