The Andhra University, on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, conducts the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET). The AP SET test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the position of Assistant Professors and Lecturers in various universities and colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. APSET is conducted in various subjects, including Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, and Humanities. The examination comprises two papers with objective-type questions. Every year, thousands of candidates take the exam in multiple centres throughout Andhra Pradesh, which is a highly competitive test.