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AP ADCET 2024 was be held on 13 June 2024. Its selection list has released. APSCHE has officially announced the date for the AP ADCET 2024 exam. Scheduled for June 13, the Andhra Pradesh Art and Design Common Entrance Test is an essential milestone for aspiring artists and designers. Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, Kadapa, conducts this state-level examination, paving the way for admission into BFA and BDes courses.
Anticipated to kick off in April, the registration process for AP ADCET 2024 will soon commence. This eagerly awaited event is poised to draw in a substantial number of individuals passionate about art and design.
AP ADCET 2024 Selection List has been released. Get the link to download the selection list here.
AP ADCET
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification of ADCET – 2024 | 22-04-2024 |
| Commencement of Submission of Online Application form | 23-04-2024 |
| Last date for submission of online applications without late fee | 22-05-2024 |
| Last date for submission of online applications with a late fee of Rs.500/- | 23-05-2024 to 28-05-2024 |
| Last date for submission of online applications with a late fee of Rs.1000/- | 29-05-2024 to 31-05-2024 |
| Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | 01-06-2024 to 03-06-2024 |
| Download of Hall Tickets from Website | 04-06-2024 |
| Date of Computer Based Test | 13-06-2024 |
| Declaration of Results | 29 Jul 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have passed 10+2 in any group (MPC/ MEC/ BiPC/ MBiPC/ CEC/ HEC etc.) are eligible to appear for ADCET Exam
- Eligible candidates who wish to apply for AD Entrance Test 2023 shall submit their application through online mode only.
Application Procedure
- The candidates who wish to apply for the Art And Design Entrance Test 2023 (ADCET) are requested to fill the Online Application Form by collecting the required information from the relevant certificates.
- For up-to-date information please visit at www.ysrafu.ac.in
Registration Fee
The registration fee for AP ADCET 2024 varies based on the category of the candidate and the timing of the payment. Here are the details:
| Category | Without Late Fee (On or Before May 2024) | With First Late Fee (On or Before June 2024) | With Second Late Fee (On or Before July 2024) |
| OC | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1,500/- | Rs.2000/- |
| BC | Rs.750/- | Rs.1,250/- | Rs.1,750/- |
| SC/ST | Rs.500/- | Rs.1,000/- | Rs.1,500/- |
Syllabus for the Test
- General Knowledge, Art & Communication Skills, Technical details of Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Photography, Design skills
AP ADCET Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Language of Question Paper | English and Telugu |
AP ADCET exam pattern is as follows
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Computer Based Test.
- Question type – The questions are MCQs.
- Number of Questions – There are 100 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 100.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 120 minutes.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English and Telugu.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is 0 for incorrect answers
Test Centres with Code
| Anantapur | Guntur | Hyderabad |
| Kakinada | Kadapa | Kurnool |
| Nellore | Rajahmundry | Tirupati |
| Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam | Vizianagaram |
| Warangal |
AP ADCET Reservation Criteria
The reservation criteria for AP ADCET are set by the conducting body, Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, Kadapa. The reservation criteria are based on the rules and regulations set by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Here are the expected AP ADCET reservation criteria based on the previous year’s trends:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6% |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 29% |
| Physically Challenged (PH) | 3% |
| Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) | 2% |
| National Cadet Corps (NCC) | 1% |
| Sports and Games | 0.5% |
Contact Details
Phone number : 8600600777
Email : registrar adcet.in
AP ADCET – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP ADCET |
| Full Form of AP ADCET | Art and Design Common Entrance Test |
| Organizing Body | YSRAFU |
| Full Form of YSRAFU | Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University |
| Type of Exam | Design Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Region | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through AP ADCET | BFA in in Painting/Sculpture/Animation/Applied Arts/Photography, B.Design in Interior Design |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through AP ADCET | Constituent Colleges of Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Class 12th |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | +1, 0 |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Subjects in Question Paper | General knowledge, Art & Communication Skills |