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AP EDCET Syllabus 2025: Subject-Wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Preparation Tips

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Updated on Jul 12, 2025

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AP EDCET 2025 syllabus has been released on the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The syllabus is divided into three main sections: General English, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude and Part C. Part C includes five subject options: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English (Special English in B.A.), Social Studies, and Biological Sciences. AP EDCET 2025 candidates must choose one subject or a relevant combination based on the course they are applying for. For a detailed breakdown of the syllabus, continue reading the article

 

Table of Contents
  1. AP EDCET Syllabus 2025: Highlights
  2. AP EDCET Exam Pattern 2025: Overview
  3. AP EDCET General English Syllabus 2025
  4. AP EDCET General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude 2025
  5. AP EDCET Part-C Syllabus 2025
  6. AP EDCET Syllabus 2025: How to Prepare?
  7. AP EDCET Syllabus 2025 FAQs

 

AP EDCET Syllabus 2025: Highlights

For a quick overview of the AP EDCET exam syllabus, students can refer to the table below.

Particulars

Details

No of question

150

Total marks

150

Marking scheme

1 mark for each correct answer

Negative marking

No negative marking

Paper sections

Three sections: General English, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude, Part-C exam.

 

AP EDCET Exam Pattern 2025: Overview

AP EDCET 2025 Exam Pattern includes 150 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. The question paper is divided into four sections: Part 1: General English, Part 2: General Knowledge, Part 3: Teaching Aptitude, and Part 4: Methodology. The subject-wise distribution, marking scheme, and number of questions define the overall test format.

Parts

Subjects

No. of questions

Marks

A

General English

25

50

B

General Knowledge

15

15

C

Teaching Aptitude

10

10

D

Methodology

100

100

 

AP EDCET General English Syllabus 2025

General English encompasses the following key topics.

  • Reading Comprehension.

  • Correction of Sentences, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Spelling.

  • Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms.

  • Transformation of Sentences - Simple, Compound, and Complex. Voices, Direct Speech, and Indirect Speech.

 

AP EDCET General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude 2025

General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude encompasses the following key topics.

  • Questions will be designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge of the environment around them and its application to society.

  • Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific outlook as is expected of an educated person.

  • The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring Countries, especially about History, Culture, Geography, Ecology, Economics, General Policy, and Scientific Research.

  • Teaching requires specific characteristics like the ability to communicate, the ability to deal with Children, the ability to recognise individual differences, etc., apart from analytical thinking and general intelligence. Individuals with these characteristics will be well-equipped to become effective teachers after proper training. Questions relating to these aspects will be included to test one’s teaching aptitude.

 

AP EDCET Part-C Syllabus 2025

Part C consists of the five major subjects. The student must select one out of the five subjects. Students can refer to the table below for the syllabus of the five subjects.

 

Mathematics

Mathematics syllabus for AP EDCET consists of six main units, each divided into multiple subtopics. These units include Differential Equations, Three-Dimensional Analytical Solid Geometry, Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, and Linear Algebra. Students can refer to the table below for a detailed list of subtopics under each unit.

Units

Topics

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

  • Differential Equations of the first order and first degree
  • Differential Equations of the first order but not of the first degree
  • Higher-order linear differential equations

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANALYTICAL SOLID GEOMETRY

  • The Plane
  • The Line
  • The Sphere
  • Cones

ABSTRACT ALGEBRA

  • Groups
  • Subgroups
  • Co-sets and Lagrange’s Theorem
  • Normal subgroups
  • Homomorphism
  • Permutations and Cyclic Groups
  • Rings

REAL ANALYSIS

  • Real Numbers
  • Real Sequences
  • Infinitie Series
  • Continuity: Limits
  • Continuous functions
  • Differentiation and Mean Value Theorems
  • Riemann Integration

LINEAR ALGEBRA

  • Vector Spaces
  • Linear Transformations
  • Matrix
  • Inner product space

 

Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry)

The Physical Science subject consists of the two subjects, Physics and Chemistry. Both physics and chemistry consist of a large number of subtopics. A detailed breakdown of the Physics and Chemistry syllabus has been shared below:

Physics

Physics consists of six units, each divided into several subtopics. The six units are: Mechanics, Waves and Oscillations, Wave Optics, Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics, Heat and Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics. Students can refer to the table below for the subtopics under each unit:

Physics Units

Topics

MECHANICS, WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS

  • Mechanics of Particles
  • Mechanics of Rigid Bodies
  • Motion in a Central Force Field
  • Relativistic Mechanics
  • Undamped, Damped and Forced oscillations
  • Coupled oscillations
  • Vibrating Strings
  • Ultrasonic

WAVE OPTICS

  • Interference of light
  • Diffraction of light
  • Polarisation of light
  • Aberrations and Fibre Optics
  • Lasers and Holography

HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS

  • Kinetic Theory of Gases
  • Thermodynamics
  • Thermodynamic Potentials and Maxwell’s equations
  • Low Temperature Physics
  • Quantum theory of radiation

ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND ELECTRONICS

  • Electrostatics
  • Dielectrics
  • Magnetostatics
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Alternating currents
  • Electromagnetic waves-Maxwell’s equations
  • Basic Electronic devices
  • Digital Electronics

MODERN PHYSICS

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Matter waves &Uncertainty Principle
  • Quantum (Wave) Mechanics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Nano materials
  • Superconductivity

Chemistry

Chemistry subject includes various topics, i.e., Chemistry of p-block, d-block, and f-block elements; theories of bonding in metals, solid state, gaseous state, solutions, ionic equilibrium, and dilute solutions.

Chemistry Units

Topics

INORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

  • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Chemistry of p-block elements
  • Chemistry of d-block elements
  • Chemistry of f-block elements
  • Theories of bonding in metals

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

  • Solid state
  • Gaseous state
  • Gaseous state

SOLUTIONS, IONIC EQUILIBRIUM & DILUTE SOLUTIONS

  • Solutions
  • Ionic equilibrium
  • Dilute solution

ORGANIC & GENERAL CHEMISTRY

  • Recapitulation of Basics of Organic Chemistry: Carbon-Carbon sigma bonds (Alkanes and Cycloalkanes)
  • Carbon-Carbon pi Bonds (Alkenes and Alkynes)
  • Benzene and its reactivity
  • Surface chemistry and chemical bonding. Surface Chemistry Colloids
  • Adsorption
  • Chemical Bonding
  • HSAB
  • Stereochemistry of carbon compounds

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY & SPECTROSCOPY

  • Chemistry of Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Alcohols & Phenols
  • Carbonyl Compounds
  • Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

SPECTROSCOPY

  • Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Vibrational Spectroscopy
  • Electronic spectroscopy
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
  • Application of Spectroscopy to Simple Organic Molecules

INORGANIC, ORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Carbohydrates
  • Amino acids and proteins
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Nitrogen-Containing Functional Groups
  • Nitro hydrocarbons
  • Properties
  • Diazonium Salts
  • Photochemistry
  • Thermodynamics:

INORGANIC &PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

  • Coordinator Chemistry
  • Inorganic Reaction Mechanism
  • Stability of metal complexes
  • Bioinorganic Chemistry

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

  • Phase rule
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics

 

Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) (BS)

Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) cover a broad range of topics. Botany includes areas like microbes, non-vascular and vascular plants, phytogeography, plant anatomy, and ecology. Zoology covers non-chordates, chordates, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, and evolution. Students can refer to the table below for detailed subtopics:

Subject

Topics

Botony

  • Fundamentals Of Microbes And Non-Vascular Plants
  • Basics Of Vascular Plants And Phytogeography
  • Anatomy And Embryology Of Angiosperms, Plant Ecology And Biodiversity
  • Plant Physiology And Metabolism
  • Cell Biology, Genetics And Plant Breeding

Zoology

  • Animal Diversity – Biology Of Nonchordates
  • Animal Diversity – Biology Of Chordates
  • Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology And Evolution
  • Animal Physiology, Cellular Metabolism, and Embryology
  • Immunology And Animal Biotechnology

 

Social Studies (Geography, History, Civics and Economics) (SS)

Social Studies covers a wide range of topics, including Geography, History, Civics, and Economics, etc. Some important topics include Physical Geography, Human Geography, Economic Geography, Geography of India, and an Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS. Students can refer to the table below for more details:

Subject

Topics

Geography

  • Physical Geography
  • Human Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Geography Of India
  • Introduction To Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems

History

  • Ancient Indian History & Culture (From Indus Valley Civil. To the 13th Century A.D
  • Medieval Indian History & Culture (1206 A.D. to 1764 A.D
  • Modern Indian History & Culture (1764- 1947 A.D)
  • History & Culture Of Andhra (From 1512 To 1956 AAD
  • History Of the Modern World (From 15th Century AD To 1945 AD)

Civics

  • Introduction To Political Science
  • Basic Organs Of The Government
  • Indian Government And Politics
  • Indian Political Process
  • Western Political Thought

Economics

  • Microeconomic Analysis
  • Macro Economic Analysis
  • Development Economics
  • Economic Development- India And Andhra Pradesh
  • Statistical Methods For Economics

 

English [Special English in B.A.]

English (Special English in B.A.) covers a wide range of topics. The course includes the English syllabus of classes VIII, IX, and X, the optional English syllabus at the B.A. level (Special English/Modern Literature), and introductions to English literature, Restoration and Augustan literature, and Romantic and Victorian literature. Students can refer to the table below for more details:

Subjects

Topics

English [Special English in B.A.]

  • Syllabus about English for Classes VIII, IX, and X and that for the Two-Year Intermediate course of A.P-50 Questions (50 Marks)
  • Syllabus prescribed for Optional English at B.A. Degree Level (B.A. Special English)/ Modern Literature Syllabus in English-50 Questions (50 marks)
  • An Introduction to English Literature
  • An Introduction to Restoration and Augustan Literature
  • An introduction to Romantic and Victorian

 

AP EDCET Syllabus 2025: How to Prepare?

AP EDCET is one of the most competitive exams, and students must prepare well to achieve a good score. Some preparation ideas are listed below.

  • Build understanding and speed in passages.
  • Do daily practice of the tense, structure of the sentence, and synonyms and antonyms.
  • Allocate your time properly to each topic and prefer to distribute it based on the weightage of that topic.
  • Read the newspaper daily.
  • Be aware of all the national and international current events/
  • Practice reasoning and the logical question
  • Do not just try to remember the topic, but practice it daily
  • Have proper breaks in between and meditate for relaxation

 

AP EDCET Syllabus 2025 FAQs

In how many sections is the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025 divided?

The AP EDCET Syllabus 2025 is divided into three sections: General English, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude, along with a subject-specific Part-C section.

As per previous statistics, which is the most complex subject in the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025?

Physics is considered to be one of the most complex subjects in the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025.

What is the exam pattern as per the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025?

The AP EDCET 2025 exam will consist of 150 objective questions divided into three parts: Part A, Part B, and Part C. Parts A and B are compulsory and common for all candidates. There is no subject choice in these sections.

What is the marking scheme as per the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025?

As per the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025, each correct answer will carry one mark. There is no negative marking in the exam.

How can I manage time during the AP EDCET 2025 exam?

As per the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025 and exam structure, candidates should begin with easier questions to save time for the more difficult ones. Effective time management is key to maximizing performance.

What is the language medium of the AP EDCET 2025 exam?

According to the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025, the question paper will be available in both English and Telugu, except for the English methodology paper. Candidates opting for Urdu will receive the paper in both English and Urdu, but only at the Kurnool exam center.

What is the minimum qualifying mark as per the AP EDCET Syllabus 2025?

Candidates must score a minimum of 37 out of 150 marks to qualify for AP EDCET 2025. However, this requirement does not apply to SC/ST candidates to meet a minimum qualifying mark.

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