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The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is a statutory body established in 2012 under the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Centralization of Admissions) Act, 1987. It is responsible for the regulation and development of higher education in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Functions of APSCHE
- Regulating admissions to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- Conducting common entrance tests for professional courses such as engineering, medicine, agriculture, law, and education.
- Approving the establishment of new colleges and universities.
- Prescribing and monitoring academic standards for higher education institutions.
- Allocating grants and resources to higher education institutions.
- Promoting research and development in higher education.
- Advising the state government on matters related to higher education.
Exams conducted by APSCHE
For Engineering & Technology:
- AP EAPCET: Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (EAPCET) is conducted for admissions into Engineering, Agriculture & B.Pharmacy courses offered by various Universities and Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- AP ECET: Engineering Common Entrance Test (ECET) is conducted for admissions into various Engineering courses offered by Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
For Law:
- AP LAWCET: Law Common Entrance Test (LAWCET) is conducted for admissions into various Law courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- AP PGLCET: Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET)
For Education:
- AP EdCET: Education Common Entrance Test (EdCET) is conducted for admissions into various B.Ed and D.Ed courses offered by Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
For Medical & Health Sciences:
- AP PGECET: Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (PGECET) is conducted for admissions into various M.E. and M.Tech. courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- AP PGCET (Medical): Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) is conducted for admissions into various MD and MS courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
For Agriculture & Pharmacy:
- AP PG Agriculture CET: Post Graduate Agriculture Common Entrance Test (PG Agriculture CET) is conducted for admissions into various M.Sc. (Agri) courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- AP PG Pharmacy CET: Post Graduate Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (PG Pharmacy CET) is conducted for admissions into various M.Pharm. courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
For Others:
- ADCET: Art and Design Common Entrance Test (ADCET) is conducted for admissions into various B.F.A. and B.Des. courses offered by Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- AP PECET: Physical Education Common Entrance Test (PECET) is conducted for admissions into various B.P.Ed. courses offered by Colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- AP RCET: Research Common Entrance Test (RCET) is conducted for admissions into Ph.D. programs offered by Universities in Andhra Pradesh.
Structure of APSCHE
The APSCHE consists of a Chairman, two Vice-Chairmen, a Secretary, and other members. The Chairman is appointed by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. The Vice-Chairmen and Secretary are appointed by the state government.
Committees of APSCHE
The APSCHE has several committees that deal with different aspects of higher education in the state. These committees include:
- Academic Committee
- Finance Committee
- Planning and Development Committee
- Admission Committee
- Examination Committee
- Research Committee
Initiatives of APSCHE
The APSCHE has taken several initiatives to improve the quality of higher education in Andhra Pradesh. These initiatives include:
- Introducing online admissions for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Implementing a credit system for all higher education programs.
- Promoting skill development programs in colleges and universities.
- Encouraging research and development in emerging areas.
- Collaborating with foreign universities and institutions.
Achievements of APSCHE
The APSCHE has made significant progress in improving the quality of higher education in Andhra Pradesh. Some of its achievements include:
- Increased access to higher education for students from all sections of society.
- Improved quality of academic programs.
- Increased research and development output.
- Enhanced employability of graduates.
Challenges faced by APSCHE
The APSCHE faces several challenges in its efforts to improve the quality of higher education in Andhra Pradesh. These challenges include:
- Lack of adequate funding.
- Shortage of qualified faculty.
- Poor infrastructure in many colleges and universities.
- Low levels of research and development funding.
Future plans of APSCHE
The APSCHE has ambitious plans for the future of higher education in Andhra Pradesh. These plans include:
- Increasing the gross enrollment ratio to 50%.
- Improving the quality of academic programs through accreditation and ranking.
- Promoting research and development in emerging areas.
- Fostering international collaborations.
The APSCHE is playing a vital role in the development of higher education in Andhra Pradesh. Its initiatives and achievements are helping to improve the quality of education and make it more accessible to students from all walks of life.