The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially released the answer key for the Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EdCET) 2025. This significant development brings relief and clarity to thousands of candidates who appeared for the entrance examination with hopes of securing admission into the prestigious Bachelor of Education (BEd) programmes offered by various colleges and universities across Andhra Pradesh.

Conducted on June 5, 2025, the AP EdCET 2025 was held in a single shift from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is a crucial gateway for aspiring educators across the state and is organised annually by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE. The release of the answer key is part of the scheduled timeline, offering transparency and allowing candidates an opportunity to verify their responses.

Alongside the provisional answer key, APSCHE has also made available the master question papers and individual response sheets for the candidates. This move enables aspirants to thoroughly review their answers and determine the correctness of their responses. Candidates now have the opportunity to raise objections against any discrepancies they may find in the answer key. The window for raising objections will remain open until June 13, 2025. All objections must be submitted within this stipulated time, after which APSCHE will review the challenges and release the final answer key.

The process of accessing the answer key is entirely online. Candidates are required to visit the official AP EdCET website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Once on the site, they must locate the relevant link for the AP EdCET Answer Key 2025, select their respective paper, and review the answers. They can download the document and are advised to take a printout for further use, especially if they plan to raise objections.

The hall ticket for the examination was made available on May 30, 2025, giving students enough time to prepare and make necessary arrangements for the exam day. With the answer key now released and objections being processed, attention is turning towards the upcoming declaration of results, which is expected on June 21, 2025. The results will play a pivotal role in determining the academic future of thousands of teaching aspirants across the state.

AP EdCET is considered one of the most vital entrance exams in Andhra Pradesh for students seeking admission into BEd programmes. It assesses a candidate’s teaching aptitude, subject knowledge, and general awareness — essential qualities for future educators. APSCHE ensures a fair and transparent examination process, beginning with the issuance of the hall tickets, followed by the conduct of the test, release of answer keys, and final announcement of results.

According to the eligibility criteria and qualifying norms, candidates from the general category must score a minimum of 37 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify. This equates to 25% of the total marks. However, in an effort to make education inclusive and accessible, certain relaxations have been made for specific categories. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are exempt from the requirement of securing minimum qualifying marks. This exemption allows greater access to professional education for underrepresented communities.

In addition to the category-based relaxation, there is also a special consideration for women candidates applying under the Physical Sciences and Mathematics methodologies. These candidates are not required to achieve minimum qualifying scores to secure rankings, further promoting gender diversity in the teaching profession, particularly in subject areas where female representation has traditionally been lower.

The examination, conducted with stringent protocols and supervision, is designed to evaluate a candidate’s preparedness to enter the teaching profession. With the release of the answer key and supporting documents, APSCHE aims to maintain a transparent and accountable system that allows students to challenge inaccuracies and ensure a fair evaluation process.

Students and stakeholders are advised to regularly check the official AP EdCET website for the latest updates regarding objections, final answer keys, and the upcoming result declaration. The 2025 edition of EdCET has witnessed participation from thousands of candidates, underscoring the competitive nature of the exam and the growing interest in the field of education as a career path.

As the countdown to the results begins, candidates are encouraged to carefully analyze the answer key, consult subject experts if needed, and ensure any objections are submitted in the proper format within the given timeline. The AP EdCET 2025 continues to serve as a crucial milestone in the journey of future educators, shaping the academic fabric of Andhra Pradesh’s school system.