APRS CET 2025 or APRS CAT 2025 notification has been released by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society on its official website, https://aprs.apcfss.in.
Parents who want to join their children in APRS Gurukuklams can check details and submit the APRS CET online application at the APRS Common Entrance Test web portal as per the schedule.
APREIS, Department of School is conducting the APRS CET 2025 or APRS Common Entrance Test 2025 for this year. So, APR School Admissions 2025 would be done through APRS Common Admission Test.
Eligible and Interested 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th class studying students may apply online for appearing the APRS CET 2025 to join in 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th class in AP Residential Schools for the academic year 2025-2026.
Detailed Information of APRS Common Entrance Test 2025 notification has been released for Class 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools Admissions for this academic year by common entrance test in Residential Schools (Gurukul schools) in Andhra Pradesh.
What is APRS CET 2025?
The APRS CET 2025 (APRS CAT) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools Society (APRS) for admission into its 164 residential schools for classes 5 to 8. The exam tests the students’ proficiency in Telugu, English, and Mathematics.
APR School Admission 2025 with APRCET
| Name of the CET | APRS CET 2025 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apply for APRS Common Entrance Test 2025 |
| Subject | APREIS released APRS CET 2025 notification |
| Category | Admission |
| Registration | 01-03-2025 To 05-04-2025 (Expected) |
| APRS Exam Date | 25-04-2025 (Expected) |
| Official website | https://apreis.apcfss.in/ |
APR Schools Admission
This APRS CAT notification for 5th Class, 6th Class, 7th Class, 8th Class Admissions in 38 Residential Schools and 12 Minority Residential Schools (including Regional Center of Excellence Gurukul Boys’ Schools, Tadikonda Guntur District, Kodigenahalli Anantapuram District) run by the Andhra Pradesh Gurukul Vidyalaya Educational Institution (APREIS).
APRS CAT Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the APRS CAT 2025 (AP General Gurukul CET), a candidate must fulfill the following criteria:
- The candidate must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- OC and BC students must study in rural areas.
- Rural and urban SC and ST students are eligible for admission to general/minority schools.
- The candidate must have passed the previous class with a minimum of 50% marks.
- (B) Income Limit: The candidate’s mother, father/guardian’s annuity should not exceed Rs.1.00,000/- This rule does not apply to children of military personnel
APRS CAT Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| (a) Age Limit for 5th Class APRS CAT | |
| OC and BC (OC, BC) Students | 01-09-2012 to 31-08-2014 |
| SC and ST Students | 01-09-2010 to 31-08-2014 |
| (b) Age Limit for 6th Class APRS CAT | |
| OC and BC (OC, BC) Students | 01-09-2011 to 31-08-2013 |
| SC and ST Students | 01-09-2009 to 31-08-2013 |
| (c) Age Limit for 7th Class APRS CAT | |
| OC and BC (OC, BC) Students | 01-09-2010 to 31-08-2012 |
| SC and ST Students | 01-09-2008 to 31-08-2012 |
| (d) Age Limit for 8th Class APRS CAT | |
| OC and BC (OC, BC) Students | 01-09-2009 to 31-08-2011 |
| SC and ST Students | 01-09-2007 to 31-08-2011 |
APRS CAT Selection Method
The selection of students in all Gurukul schools for 2025-25 academic year will be based merit in APRS Common Entrance Test which will be conducted by APREIS on behalf of School Education Department.
- Each district is considered a unit for student selection.
- Only students studying in rural schools in the district are eligible for admission
- Students from other districts are also eligible for admission to minority schools
- The following COE schools will offer admissions on a candidate’s assignment, area and reservation basis.
- Thadikonda (Guntur District) – 8 coastal districts (except Nellore) are eligible.
- Kodigenahalli (Anantapur District) – 4 Rayalaseema Districts & Nellore District.
Admission Procedure for APR Schools
Students would be selected by the entrance Test for this year and the following conditions,
- Reservation (details of reservation are given in Table (1),
- Local,
- Selection will be based on the special category (minority/orphan/military employee children) and the school selected by the candidate.
- If there are no candidates in any reservation category, the reservation fields will be allocated to the next reservation category candidates as per the government regulations.
- But vacancies belonging to minority schools are filled only by minority candidates.
- The minority vacancies of these schools are not filled by any other category.
- The remaining vacancies for special categories (minority/orphan/military employee children) are allotted to open categories on a merit basis.
- District-wise details of schools and eligible districts are included in the table (2).
- Selected candidates are eligible for admission but the society has the authority to refuse admission.
AP Gurukul 5th Class Admissions
| 5th Class Admission Name | Details |
|---|---|
| AP BC Welfare 5th Class Admission | AP BC Gurukuls |
| AP Social Welfare 5th Class Admission | AP SC Gurukuls |
| APRS 5th Class Admission | AP General Gurukuls |
| AP Tribal Welfare 5th Class Admission | AP ST Gurukuls |
6th to 9th Backlog Vacancy AP Gurukul Admissions
| 6th to 9th Class Backlog Vacancy Admission Name | Details |
|---|---|
| BLV AP BC Welfare Residential School Admission | AP BC Gurukuls |
| BLV AP Social Welfare Residential School Admission | AP SC Gurukuls |
| BLV APRS Admission | AP General Gurukuls |
| BLV AP Tribal Welfare Residential School Admission | AP ST Gurukuls |
| BLV AP Model School Admission | AP Model Schools |
FAQs
What is APRS 5th Class Entrance CET 2025?
APRS 5th Class Entrance CET 2025 is a common entrance test conducted by the APREIS for students seeking admission into the 5th class in the Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools.
What is APRS 6th Class Entrance CET 2025?
APRS 6th Class Entrance CET 2025 is a common entrance test conducted by the APREIS for students seeking admission into the 6th class in the Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools.
What is APRS 7th Class Entrance CET 2025?
APRS 7th Class Entrance CET 2025 is a common entrance test conducted by the APREIS for students seeking admission into the 7th class in the Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools.
What is APRS 8th Class Entrance CET 2025?
APRS 8th Class Entrance CET 2025 is a common entrance test conducted by the APREIS for students seeking admission into the 8th class in the Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools.
I have applied for 5th class S M Puram, We dont have any information lottery whether picked or not picked
Chinnari Mohit
They given information to your mobile number
5th class admission applied for 2020-2021
Name K Aswini
Ref Id 8500012203
but still now any information from you
2020 5th calss adimition ki link plz sir
Aprs 5 th class results declared r not
The Result information would be received through SMS to your registered mobile number
Has the 5th class Aprs selection through lottery method taken place or not? If not please inform when will ?
Present some districts have done lottery Method for selection of students. Once you contact the District Officials. When a student is selected through Lottery system you will receive the selection message to registered mobile