AP DEECET Colleges List 2026: Govt & Private Institutes
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- 2 Sep 2025AP DEECET Phase 3 seat allotment released
The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh published the AP DEECET Phase 3 seat allotment list on the official portal apdeecet.apcfss.in.
AP DEECET provides admission to 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) courses across Government District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and private teacher education colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Seat allocation is managed online via apdeecet.apcfss.in through merit-based web options and DIET-level document verification. At least 73 colleges offer D.El.Ed programs nationwide, including 3 in Andhra Pradesh, 29 in Uttar Pradesh, 9 in Punjab, 8 in Tamil Nadu, 3 in Madhya Pradesh, and 3 in West Bengal.
Applicants must pay an application fee of Rs. 600 for General or Rs. 500 for SC/ST categories to take the 100-mark online entrance exam. Below is the complete breakdown of participating government and private institutes, eligibility rules, fee structures, exam patterns, and counselling steps for D.El.Ed admissions.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Offered | D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) |
| Course Duration | 2 Years (Session 2025-2027) |
| Conducting Authority | School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Portal | apdeecet.apcfss.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 600 (General) / Rs. 500 (SC/ST) |
| Minimum Age | 17 years (No upper age limit) |
Top D.El.Ed Colleges
| City | Colleges | Well-known options |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 4 | R.R. Institute of Modern Technology, Eram Girls Degree College |
| Agra | 3 | St. John’s College, Symboyzia Girls College |
| Kanpur | 3 | Subhash Degree College, Dayanand Danku Paraga Gyan Uday Mahavidyalaya |
| Mansa | 3 | Milkha Singh Educational Institute, Meera College of Education Mansa |
| Meerut | 3 | Tirupati Institute of Professional Studies, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Education |
| Erode | 2 | Sarah College of Education for Women, Avinasi Gounder Mariammal College of Education |
| Ghaziabad | 2 | Royal Educational Institute, Mewar Group of Institutions |
| Moradabad | 2 | Babu Rampal Singh Mahavidyalaya, Babu Ram Pal Singh Mahavidyalya |
Participating institutions accepting AP DEECET scores include State Government DIETs and private colleges such as St Josephs College of Education, Anantapur. Allotments rely on exam merit ranks and web options submitted on apdeecet.apcfss.in.
Government D.El.Ed Colleges
Government District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) handle both academic instruction for government seats and administrative verification for all admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates securing higher merit ranks in AP DEECET can opt for government DIET seats through online counselling. Regardless of whether a seat is allotted in a government DIET or a private institute, all candidates must undergo final document verification at their designated DIET verification hub.
Private D.El.Ed Colleges
Private Colleges of Education in Andhra Pradesh offer D.El.Ed seats filled through the centralized web-based seat allotment system on apdeecet.apcfss.in. Private institutes, such as St Josephs College of Education in Anantapur, admit students based on their AP DEECET merit rank and web preferences submitted during counselling phases. Candidates allotted seats in private colleges must complete final certificate verification at designated District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) prior to final admission confirmation.
D.El.Ed Fees
Applicants pay the AP DEECET application fee online when registering at apdeecet.apcfss.in. Shortlisted candidates must also pay tuition and admission fees during counselling and seat allotment to secure their D.El.Ed seat.
D.El.Ed Admission Process
The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh conducts AP DEECET as a 2-hour online Computer Based Test comprising 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. The exam structure is split into Part A (60 questions) and Part B (40 questions), scored at +1 mark per correct answer, with bilingual test papers pairing English with Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Kannada, or Odia. Admission web options and seat allotments progress through multiple phases on the official portal.
| Parameter | Structure / Rule |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Question Format | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions & Marks | 100 Questions (Part A: 60, Part B: 40) / 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for correct response |
| Medium of Test | Bilingual (English with Telugu / Tamil / Urdu / Kannada / Odia) |
How to Apply for D.El.Ed Admission (2025–2027 Session): Step by Step
- Pay application fee online: Pay the entrance exam fee of Rs. 600 for General candidates or Rs. 500 for SC/ST candidates in online mode via credit card, debit card, or other payment gateways.
- Complete online application: Fill out personal details on apdeecet.apcfss.in and upload photograph (20 kb-30 kb) and signature (15 kb-30 kb).
- Download hall ticket: Access and print the AP DEECET hall ticket from the official portal apdeecet.apcfss.in.
- Appear for AP DEECET exam: Take the 2-hour online entrance test consisting of 100 MCQs for 100 marks (Part A: 60 questions, Part B: 40 questions).
- Exercise web options during counselling: Log into apdeecet.apcfss.in during counselling phases to submit college preferences for State Government DIETs and private institutes such as St Josephs College of Education, Anantapur.
- Certificate verification at designated DIETs: Complete document verification at District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) by submitting required documents, including the AP DEECET application form, to obtain the final admission letter.
| What to do | Where | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Compare colleges, fees and cutoffs | D.El.Ed colleges in India | findmycollege.com |
All seat allotments across government DIETs and private institutes are finalized through apdeecet.apcfss.in based on AP DEECET marks and web options.
FAQs
What does D.El.Ed. stand for?
D.El.Ed stands for Diploma in Elementary Education, a two-year professional teacher education program.
What is deled college?
A D.El.Ed college is an educational institution (Government DIET or Private College) approved to offer the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education program.
What is the official website for AP DEECET college counselling?
The official website for AP DEECET application, web options, and seat allotment is apdeecet.apcfss.in.
What is the application fee for AP DEECET?
The registration fee for AP DEECET is Rs. 600 for General category applicants and Rs. 500 for SC/ST category applicants.
Are 10+2 vocational stream students eligible for AP DEECET?
No, candidates who have completed Class 12 with vocational courses are not eligible for AP DEECET admission.
Where does document verification take place after seat allotment?
Certificate verification for allotted candidates takes place at District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs).
