The Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has officially published the APSET Answer Key 2026 along with individual candidate response sheets and master question papers. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on March 28th and 29th, 2026, can now access these documents through the official web portals. Along with the release, authorities have also opened the objection window for aspirants to challenge any discrepancies found in the preliminary keys.

The state-level examination aims to select eligible candidates for Assistant Professors and Lecturers in colleges and universities across the state. To prepare effectively for your career progression or verify past performance, you can also Download APSET Previous Year Question Papers and View APSET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026.
APSET Exam Particulars & Overview
Review the essential highlights regarding the examination schedules, key dates, and official guidelines:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Andhra University Visakhapatnam |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2026) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| Exam Date | 28th and 29th March 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 16th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Download the Answer Key | 18th April 2026 |
| Raise Objection Dates | 16th to 18th April 2026 (12 pm) |
| Result Date | May 2026 |
| Raise Objection Fee | Rs. 200/- per question |
| Purpose of Exam | Selecting candidates for Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Colleges and Universities of the state |
| Official Website | www.apset.net.in www.andhrauniversity.edu.in |
Marks Calculation Rules
Candidates can calculate their estimated scores using the official marking scheme:
- There are 150 MCQ questions in the paper
- One mark is allotted for a correct answer
- There will be no negative marking
- Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers × 2
How to Download AP SET Exam Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to access your official response sheet and answer keys:
- Candidates have to visit the official website of Andhra Pradesh University, Vishakhapatnam, AP SET Answer Key 2026 Download Link (Active) – Click to View.
- On the homepage of the website, click on the link that reads “Candidate Responses Sheet and Master Question Paper Release”.
- Now, click on the paper-wise answer key links displayed on the screen.
- After clicking on this respective link, the answer key for the APSET exam opened.
- Candidates now have to click on the ‘download’ button and save this PDF on their device.
- Download and save the answer key PDF for future reference.
Raise Objection Process
If you find any discrepancy in the preliminary answer key, you can submit your challenge by following this procedure:
- Visit the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam official website, i.e. AP SET Question Paper 2026 – Download Official PDF
- On the homepage tab, on the link that reads “The objection window is available for candidates to submit their objections against the preliminary key.”
- AP SET Answer Key, along with the correct response, appears on the screen.
- Review the Master Question Paper and preliminary answer key and raise objections.
- Click Click Here to Raise Objections to AP SET Answer Key 2026 for the specific question you wish to challenge.
- Choose the Questions, explain the issue in the text box, and upload supporting scanned documents
- Pay an objection fee of Rs. 200/- per question
- Submit an objection on or before 18th April 2026 (12 pm)
Make sure you keep your Registration Number, Hall Ticket, and Date of Birth ready to access your login credentials. Once the objection window closes, expert panels will review the submissions, and final updates will precede the announcement of results. You can check your final standings post-declaration via APSET Result 2026 - Click Here to Check.
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