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AP SET Political Science 2024 Exam

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About AP SET Political Science Exam

AP SET Political Science 2023 Application Form for July Exam can be September 2023. Apply Online for This Exam and the Admit Card is Released soon. Eligibility Criteria for this exam is that the candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidates can apply for the recruitment by filling in the online application through the official website. The APSET Exam will consist of a written examination which will be the only stage of the selection process. The candidates who qualify the test will then be called for a document verification. The candidates will then be selected for recruitment and promotions of Lecturers, Assistant Professors in Universities and Degree Colleges. Aspirants can read this article to get detailed information like eligibility, exam pattern, subjects, etc of the recruitment process.

AP SET Political Science Exam Date

Events	Exam Date (Tentative)
Notification released dates	Fourth week of July 2023
Online Application Process Start Date	First week of August 2023
Last date of Application filling	September 2023
Admit Card issue date	Second week of September 2023
APSET Exam date 2023	Third week of October 2023
Result declaration	November 2023
Official website	www.apset.net.in

AP SET Political Science Eligibility

AP SET Age Limit

APSET requires a Master's Degree as its basic educational qualification. So you have to be experienced enough to attend to get a Master’s Degree. There is no Upper limit on the age for this exam as specified by the Andhra Govt

AP SET Educational Qualification

There are certain Educational Backgrounds that a candidate must have in order to appear in the exam. The same has been listed below:

Candidates must have scored at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from Universities recognised by UGC are eligible for this Test.
Reserved candidates get a relaxation of 5% which means they need to secure at least 50% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
Candidates who are still pursuing Master’s and have given final exam can also apply with the fact that their candidature will be provisional.

AP SET Political Science Admit Card

Step 1: Click to visit the official website of APSET.

Step 2: After opening the homepage, Click on the fresh link “APSET Admit card 2021”.

Step 3: Now the candidates are needed to fill in the details like their Registered Email ID/Mobile Number, Password and the Security pin displayed on the screen.

Step 4: Now click on the submit button after filling the details.

Step 5: Download the admit card and take the clear print of it for further use.

AP SET Political Science Syllabus

From the below table, candidates can check out the latest syllabus for each section.

AP SET Syllabus for Paper 1

The detailed syllabus covering major units for Paper 1 is given below:

Sections	Topics
Teaching aptitude	Teaching – Concept, objectives, understanding, and levels of teaching Learner’s characteristics: Academic, Social, Emotional, and cognitive characteristics of adolescent and adult learners. Factors affecting teaching related to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution. Methods of teaching in institutions of higher learning: Teacher centered vs. Learner-centered methods; Offline vs. Online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, etc.). Teaching Support System: Traditional, modern, and ICT based. Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of Evaluation; Evaluation in Choice Based Credit Systems in Higher Education; Computer-based testing, Innovations in evaluation systems.
Research Aptitude	Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Post-positivist approach to research Methods of Research: experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative, and quantitative methods. Steps of Research. Thesis and Article writing: format and styles of referencing. Application of ICT in research. Research ethics.
Comprehension	An unseen passage is provided, based on which questions are asked.
Logical Reasoning:	Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, the structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations, and denotations of terms, and Classical Square of opposition. Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning. Analogies. Venn diagram: Simple and multiple uses for establishing the validity of arguments. Indian Logic: Means of knowledge. Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication), and Anupalabdhi (Non-apprehension). Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), and Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
Data Interpretation:	Sources, acquisition, and classification of data. Quantitative and Qualitative data. Graphical representation (Pie-chart, Bar-chart, Histograms, Table-chart, and Line-chart) and mapping of Data. Data Interpretation. Data and Governance.
Information and Communication	ICT: General abbreviations and terminology. Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video-conferencing. Digital initiatives in higher education. ICT and Governance.
People, Development and Environment	Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals. Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on the environment. Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions. Impacts of pollutants on human health. Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, and Forests. Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies. Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance.
Higher Education System	Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India. Evolution of higher learning and research in Post-Independence India. Oriental, Conventional, and Non-conventional learning programs in India. Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based education. Value education and environmental education. Policies, Governance, and Administration.

AP SET Syllabus for Paper 2

Paper 2 of the AP SET exam is conducted for a total of 30 subjects as tabulated below.

Refer to the following table for the syllabus of some most sought subjects.

Section	Topics
Political Science	Unit - 1 : Political Theory Unit - 2 : Political Thought Unit - 3 : Indian Political Thought Unit - 4 : Comparative Political Analysis Unit - 5 : International Relations Unit - 6 : India’s Foreign Policy Unit - 7 : Political Institutions in India Unit - 8 : Political Processes in India Unit - 9 : Public Administration Unit – 10 : Governance and Public Policy in India

AP SET Political Science Exam Pattern

For the APSET 2023 examination, the candidate will have to appear in two papers which will be held on the same date. Read below to know in more detail about General Paper (Paper-I) and Subject paper (Paper-II). The General Paper (Paper-I) will be including questions from general teaching/researching aptitude. The Subject paper (Paper-II) will be based on the subject chosen by the aspirant.

APSET Exam 2023	Total Number of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
Paper- I (General)	50	100	1 Hours (09:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.) IST
Paper- II (Political Science)	100	200	2 Hours (10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.) IST

The questions in Paper-I (General paper) will be of 2 marks each.
The questions in Paper-II (Subject paper) will be of 2 marks each.
There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Both the papers will be Objective type tests.
Candidates need to mark their responses in the Optical mark reader (OMR) sheet provided for both the papers.

AP SET Political Science How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Start filling up the application form with all details like; personal information, exam/subject choices, educational details, etc.

Step 3: Upload your photograph and signature and other documents as required.

Step 4: Candidates have to then pay the application fee based on the category they fall under.

Step 5: Before submitting the application, check if all details are correctly mentioned.

Step 6: Click on the submit button and also take a copy of the application form for further reference.

Note: No applications will be accepted by the board after the last date of application.

APSET Application Fee

The candidates who will be filling in the application form and submitting it, have to ensure they pay the required application fee. The application fee will vary depending on the category of the candidate. The fees can be paid only through an online mode (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,200/-
BC	INR 1,000/-
SC/ST/PWD	INR 700/-

Note: The payment of late fees will be applicable to all category candidates. The late fee will be INR 2,000/-