Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test (APRCET) - General instruction & Online Submission

General Instructions :
  • On behalf of the APSCHE, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati invites applications form eligible candidate for admission through Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test (APRCET)into Ph.D. programme (Full-Time / Part-Time) in the subject areas indicated Test Subjects offered in all universities and recognized research centers of all Universities.

  • Candidates are advised to go through the Information Brochure carefully and apply for admission under appropriate category of reservation by ticking in the relevant box in the application form. Requests for inclusion or change of reservation category once claimed will not be entertained under any circumstances. The applications submitting the application and the admission will be subject to validity of the information provided swill be processed as per the information provided by the candidate at the time of provided and vacancy position in that category.

  • Candidates having PG degree in Science, Arts, Management, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy and Engineering courses and seeking admission into Ph.D. Programmes must appear for the ENTRANCE TEST (APRCET) conducted by the Convener, APRCET.

  • Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (Including JRF)/UGC-CSIR-NET(Including JRF)/SLET/, other fellowships, Engineering students with valid GATE score (with stipulated period of time), Pharmacy students with valid GPAT Score (with stipulated period of time), and FDP/Teacher Fellowship holders or who have passed M.Phil Programme are also have to write a written test in Research Methodology to be conducted by Convener APRCET.

  • The Candidates qualified in APSET are also have to write written test in Research Methodology to be conducted by Convener APRCET

  • The P.G. Degree of all U.G.C. recognized Universities in India will be treated as equivalent to P.G. Degrees of all Universities of A.P. However, PG Degrees obtained through distance mode from Universities recognized by DEC only be recognized.

  • Candidates who are waiting for the final semester/Year result of the qualifying degree can also apply for APRCET. But such candidates shall be considered for admission only if they submit PG degree by the time of interview.

  • Allowing a candidate for entrance test or interview does not guarantee any right of admission into Ph.D. admission.

  • Admission is subject to availability of seats in a department of the universities. The number of seats available for each department are given in websites of the concerned university.

  • The universities reserve the right to fill or not to fill the seats announced for any subject / programme without assigning any reasons.

  • Payments made towards registration fee/Late fee/Processing fee are non-refundable.

  • Candidates admitted into Ph.D. programme by furnishing false information are liable form prosecution and cancellation of seats without any notice. The decision of the respective University is final.

  • The test will be conducted in All the districts of Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad.

  • The candidate can select at most two subjects only while submitting the application. For additional subject the candidate has to pay the additional fee of Rs. 1500/- for OC, Rs.1300/- for BC and Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST/PHC. No correction in the subject(s) is allowed after submitting the application.

  • Part-Time candidates have to upload their service certificate(s) in support of their claim.

  • The candidate has to give priority of university for admission into Ph.D programme. While giving the priority the candidate has to verify the vacancy position in the respective University at the corresponding University website.

  • There is no age limit.

  • All disputes whether regular or consumer courts pertaining to APRCET-2021 shall be within the court’s Jurisdiction of TIRUPATI only

Online Submission :
  • Applications should be submitted through online only.
  • For online submission, visit the website: https://sche.ap.gov.in/rcet
  • Candidate has to pay Rs. 1500/- for OC, Rs. 1300/- for BC, Rs. 1000/- for SC, ST and PWD. Bank Charges extra.
  • After filling the online Application form with the required details, verify all the details carefully and press ‘Submit’ button. Filled in Application Form will be generated that contains Application number along with filled details. Take print out of filled in ‘Online Application Form’. Use the application number for future correspondence till the admission process is completed.

2021