The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is ready to release the preliminary answer key for the AP RCET 2025 . This key will be out on November 10, 2025 . Students who took the Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test can use this key to check their answers. The AP RCET 2025 exam was held from November 3 to November 7, 2025 .
Along with the answer key, APSCHE will open a window for candidates to raise objections. If a student finds any error in the preliminary answer key, they can challenge it. This objection window will be active from November 10, 2025 , to November 12, 2025 . Candidates must provide proof for their objections.
What is AP RCET 2025?
AP RCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test . This exam is for students who want to join M.Phil. or Ph.D. research programs in universities across Andhra Pradesh. It is a state-level entrance exam. APSCHE conducts this test to find suitable candidates for research studies. Clearing this exam is an important step for students planning to do higher research degrees in the state.
Key Dates for AP RCET 2025 Answer Key
| Particulars | Date |
| AP RCET 2025 Exam Dates | November 3 to November 7, 2025 |
| AP RCET 2025 Preliminary Answer Key Release | November 10, 2025 |
| AP RCET 2025 Objection Window Opens | November 10, 2025 |
| AP RCET 2025 Objection Window Closes | November 12, 2025 |
How to Check AP RCET 2025 Answer Key
Candidates can check the answer key on the official website by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/RCET .
- Look for the link that says "AP RCET 2025 Answer Key" on the homepage.
- Click on this link.
- The answer key will appear on your screen, likely as a PDF file.
- Download and save the answer key to your device.
- Compare your answers with the given keys to estimate your score in the exam.
How to Challenge AP RCET 2025 Answer Key
If you believe an answer in the preliminary key is incorrect, you can challenge it. Follow these steps to raise an objection online:
Steps to Raise Objections Online:
- Go to the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/RCET .
- Find and click the link for the "Objection Window" on the main page. This link will be active from November 10, 2025 .
- Log in using your registration details. These are your login ID and password from when you applied for the exam.
- Once logged in, navigate to the section for challenging the answer key.
- Select the specific question or questions you want to challenge.
- You must explain why you think the answer is wrong. Also, upload clear documents or proof to support your claim. For example, you can upload a scanned copy of a relevant page from a standard textbook that shows the correct answer.
- Review all your challenges and the proof you provided carefully.
- Submit the objection form before the deadline of November 12, 2025 .
It is important to save a copy of your submitted objection form and the preliminary answer key. This will be helpful for your records and for future reference.
What Happens After Objections?
After the objection window closes, APSCHE experts will review all the challenges received. They will check the proofs provided by candidates. If an objection is found to be valid, the answer key will be changed. Then, a final answer key will be released. Based on this final answer key, the results for AP RCET 2025 will be prepared and announced. Students should regularly check the official website for all new updates regarding the final key and results.
