AUCET 2023 Exam notifications will release soon on the official website. The AUCET 2023 exam is a state-level exam conducted by Andhra University. The important details regarding the exam are given for the candidates to know the exam better. Candidates are advised to visit the university website regularly to check the latest updates related to the exam.
Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET) is a state-level entrance test conducted by Andhra University for admission into various postgraduate programs in the fields such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Education, Commerce, and Law. Applicants who appear for the AUCET 2023 exam can apply for admission into courses to its affiliated colleges and the Dr. B.R Ambedkar University in Srikakulam based on the scores.
Interested candidates can apply for the AUCET exam by visiting the official website of the AUCET exam. The conducting body conducts the exam as 13 different types of tests for the following.
The AUCET exam 2023 notifications will be out soon on its official website. Check the table below for exam highlights of AUCET 2023.
| Exam Name | AUCET |
| Full Form | Andhra University Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Mode | Offline, i.e, Pen and Paper-based Test (PBT) |
| Language | English |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Official Website | www.audoa.in |
| Helpdesk | 0891-2573441 |
The university offers postgraduate programs in the fields of Law, Engineering, Commerce, Education, Arts and Science through the AUCET 2023 exam. The programs offered by the university are listed below.
| Fields | Courses |
| Engineering | Master of Engineering (ME) Master of Technology (M.Tech) |
| Arts | Master of Arts (MA) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) |
| Science | Master of Science (M.Sc) Master of Library Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) |
| Education | M.P.Ed |
| Commerce | Master of Commerce (M.Com) |
| Law | LLM |
The AUCET 2023 exam dates will be soon released on the official website of Andhra University. The exam notification and the application form will be released simultaneously on the website.
The schedule set by Andhra University for AUCET 2023 will be updated below. Please note that the official authority confirms these dates and is subject to change based on events that may occur.
| Events | Dates |
| AUCET 2023 Application Form Start Date | May 2023 (Tentative) |
| AUCET 2023 Application Form Last Date | May 2023 (Tentative) |
| AUCET 2023 Admit Card | May 2023 (Tentative) |
| AUCET 2023 Exam Date | Jun 2023 (Tentative) |
| AUCET 2023 Results | Jul 2023 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of Counselling of AUCET 2023 | Aug 2023 (Tentative) |
The candidates who intend to appear for the AUCET 2023 examination should check the AUCET eligibility criteria first. Candidates must fulfill the below criteria to be eligible to apply for the AUCET exam.
Education: The candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree in the relevant stream with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC/ ST category candidates.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for AUCET. The maximum age to apply for fee reimbursement for reserved categories is 34 years and for EBC/ minorities/ disabled candidates is 30 years.
Nationality and Domicile: Candidates must be a citizen of India. Candidates should belong to the Andhra Pradesh state and must hold valid proof of the state’s residency as subsequently amended in the Andhra Pradesh state, educational institutions 1974.
The application form will be available on the official website of Andhra University. Candidates should keep checking the official website for the latest updates related to the exam. Once the application form is out, the candidates must fill the application form at least a few days before the last date of the exam application. The steps to fill the application form online are given below.
The candidates must register themselves online as the first step to fill the application form of the AUCET application. Below are the steps to register online for the AUCET 2023 exam.
Once the candidate has registered themselves successfully, the next step is to fill up the application form that will contain personal and educational information. Find below the steps to fill the AUCET 2023 application form.
Once the application form is complete, the candidates will be required to upload the scanned documents and photographs as per the instructions given on the website.
The candidates must pay the application fee after filling up the application form and uploading all the required documents. The candidates can pay The AUCET 2023 application fee online. Find below some of the details regarding the AUCET 2023 registration fee.
Registration Fee: The candidates must pay a registration fee of INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PHC and INR 600 for all the other category candidates while filling the application form.
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the application fee online (Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card) and offline (Andhra Bank).
INR 600 for Other Categories
INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PHC
The applicants will be asked to fill in the following details at the time of application.
AUCET 2023 admit card will be available on the official website. Candidates should download the hall tickets from the university website. The candidates should check the AUCET 2023 admit card details such as spelling, address, and other credentials.
The candidates can follow the steps given below to download the AUCET 2023 admit card.
The AUCET admit card will be required during the verification round after the exam. Candidates should keep their AUCET admit card safe at least until enrolment. It is advised to print 2 to 3 physical copies of the admit card.
The candidates after downloading the admit card should carefully check their details on the admit card. Below are the details available on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, candidates are advised to contact the authorities as soon as possible.
AUCET 2023 will be conducted in 8 major cities in Andhra Pradesh. The candidate should mention the centre code and their choice of test centre name in the online application form. Requests for change of test centre and subject opted by the candidate in the application form will not be considered under any circumstances.
Note: When the number of registered candidates for any test is below 200, the test will be conducted at the Visakhapatnam centre only.
| Exam Centre Cities | |
| Eluru | Srikakulam |
| Guntur | Vijayawada |
| Kakinada | Visakhapatnam |
| Rajahmundry | Vizianagaram |
AUCET 2023 will be conducted offline i.e. pen and paper-based test (PBT). The candidates are advised to check the exam pattern before starting their preparation.
Exam Pattern Marking Scheme: The students will be given 1 mark for each correct answer. Candidates can attempt all the questions as there is no negative marking in the exam. For unattempted questions, no marks will be awarded.
Below are the details related to the AUCET exam pattern that will help candidates to understand the exam better.
| Exam Mode | Offline i.e. Pen & Paper-based Test (PBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark for Correct Answer No Negative Marking |
| Language | English |
The candidates who are eligible for the AUCET 2023 exam and have filled up their application form successfully should go through the AUCET syllabus. It is advised to make a list of the topics or print the syllabus. Keeping a copy of the syllabus handy will help candidates while studying for the exam.
Mentioned below is the subject-wise syllabus for AUCET 2023.
Animal Science
Biomolecules
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Ecology Environment and
Genetics
Immunology
Metabolism
Microbiology
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Nutrition
Physiology
Plant Science
Techniques
Electricity and Electronics Syllabus
Modern Physics Syllabus
Optics and Thermodynamics Syllabus
Mechanics and Oscillations
Current Affairs
General English
Numerical Ability
Reasoning
Active And Passive Voice
Articles
Confusables
Note Taking
One Word Substitutes
Phrasal Verbs Concord
Prepositions
Letter Writing
Phrases and Idioms
Reading Comprehension: Unknown Poem And Passage
Question Tags
Synonyms and Antonyms
Verb Patterns and Structures
Cones, Cylinders, And Conicoids
Differential Equations
Groups
Line
Linear Algebra
Multiple Integrals and Vector Calculus
Plane
Real Numbers
Rings
Sphere
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
General Chemistry
Paleontology
Indian Geology
Economic Geology
Crystallography
Mineralogy
Physical Geology
Structural Geology
The candidates whowant to score well in the exam should refer to some books. The reference books helps candidates get their concept clear in a detailed manner, and also, many books contain practice sets for revision. It is advisable to study from at least two books as not all books cover syllabus topics. Candidates are advised to make a list of books they may require to prepare. Find below the list of books candidates can refer to.
| Courses | Book Name | Author/ Publications |
| B.Ed | B.Ed Guide | Bharti Sharma |
| B.Ed Entrance Exam Guide | RPH Editorial Board | |
| Physics | Mathematical Physics | HK Dass |
| Statistical Physics | Reif | |
| Mathematics | Pedagogy of Mathematics | BSP Raju and B.S Upadhyaya |
| Ultimate Guide To the Math Act | Richard F Corn | |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | Master Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication | Ramesh Publications |
| Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination of All India Universities | Expert Compilations | |
| Fundamentals of Mass Media and Communications | Meena Devi | |
| Commerce | Management | J S Chandan |
| Marketing Management | Philip Kotler | |
| General English | Objective General English for Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
The AUCET is a very competitive exam, and candidates must have a proper strategy to follow for the exam. The candidates should do thorough research related to the exam before preparing. Below are some tips that candidates can follow to strategize their study plans.
To understand the type of questions and exam difficulty level, it is essential to check the previous year’s question papers. Previous year’s question papers will help candidates segregate the topics of their syllabus that have been given more weightage and importance in the exam. Solving these questions as per the exam time will also prepare candidates for the actual examination.
AUCET results will be declared on the official website as a merit list. For 2023, the results will most likely be declared a few weeks after the exam date. AUCET candidates must download rank cards from the website only. All candidates who appeared for the entrance test will be awarded AUCET 2023 test-wise ranks as per marks secured in the test.
The AUCET 2023 result will be uploaded on the official website. The candidate must download the scorecard online as it will not be available in any other mode. Below are the steps to download the AUCET result.
AUCET 2023 Cutoff will be stipulated by the authorities for the AUCET 2023 exam. There will not be any criteria for rounding the percentage to the nearest whole number. The candidates who score higher or equal to the given cut off percentage will be eligible for further process of admission.
| Category | Minimum Cut Off Percentage |
| General | 50% |
| SC/ ST/ OBC | 45% |
| PWD | 40% |
AUCET 2023 Counselling dates will be announced soon on the official website. The candidates who clear the AUCET 2023 exam will be called for the counselling process. The counselling process will be online to ensure maximum social distancing. The candidates who scored more than or equal to the stated cut off will be called for the counselling process.
Candidates must register on the official website for counselling. AUCET counselling time slots will be allotted to the candidate's category-wise. Candidates will be allotted colleges on the AUCET merit cum preference basis.
AUCET Admission Fee: To confirm admission in a college and course of their choice, candidates must pay the admission fee within the stipulated time limit. If they fail to do so, their admission will get cancelled.
AUCET 2023 counselling dates will be declared soon after the declaration of results on the university’s official website. The candidates must register themselves for the counselling process and upload their original documents for verification and also filling up their choice. The authorities will then release the seat allotment result.
Find below the important dates related to the AUCET 2023 counselling.
| Events | Dates |
| Registration for Online Document Verification and Web Counselling | Aug 2023 (Tentative) |
| Documents Upload | Aug 2023 (Tentative) |
| Edit/ Entry of Web Options | Aug 2023 (Tentative) |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | Aug 2023 (Tentative) |
| Fee Payment | Aug 2023 (Tentative) |
The candidates if have any queries or complaints can always contact the authorities on their official contact details provided below.
Address:
Andhra University
Vijayanagar Palace, Peda Waltair, Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh, India - 530017.
Phone Number: 0891-2573441
Email ID: dirdoa.au@gmail.com
