2025 AP DSC Cut-off Scores: Obtain Category-wise Minimum Qualifying Scores
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) Department of School Education (DSC) has released the expected cut off marks for the AP DSC 2025 exam. The official cut-off marks will be determined by factors such as the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the exam's difficulty, and the number of vacancies for each post.
The AP DSC Result 2025 for the Mega DSC Recruitment Examination, which was conducted from June 6 to July 6 in multiple shifts to fill 16,347 vacancies, has already been released on the official website, apdsc.apcfss.in.
The official cutoff for each district under various categories is expected to be released soon. However, based on recent analyses, here are the approximate district-wise cut off percentage ranges for 2025 for major categories:
| District | OC (%) | BC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | |-----------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------| | Chittoor | 96 – 98 | 93 – 95 | 88 – 88 | 85 – 88 | | Krishna | 95 – 97 | 90 – 92 | 86 – 88 | 84 – 86 | | Guntur | 96 – 98 | 85 – 89 | 84 – 86 | 82 – 85 | | Srikakulam | 91 – 93 | 87 – 89 | 80 – 82 | 78 – 80 | | Visakhapatnam | 85 – 87 | 83 – 85 | 76 – 78 | 74 – 76 | | Kurnool | 85 – 87 | 82 – 85 | 74 – 76 | 72 – 75 | | East Godavari | 82 – 85 | 81 – 83 | 72 – 75 | 70 – 73 | | Prakasam | 83 – 84 | 82 – 84 | 75 – 76 | 73 – 75 | | Nellore | 81 – 84 | 79 – 81 | 70 – 74 | 68 – 69 | | West Godavari | 81 – 85 | 80 – 84 | 71 – 72 | 69 – 72 |
For posts like Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), the category-wise expected cut off marks are roughly:
- General (OC): 75 – 82 marks (about 59–63%)
- Other Backward Class (OBC/BC): 70 – 77 marks
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 64 – 70 marks
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 60 – 66 marks
Lower thresholds apply for Physically Handicapped and Ex-Service candidates.
The cut off trends follow these determinants:
- Exam difficulty: Moderate difficulty this year led to cut off ranges similar or slightly lower compared to prior years.
- Number of candidates: Over 3.12 lakh candidates appeared, causing variation by district and category.
- Vacancies per district: Districts like Chittoor, Krishna, and Guntur have higher cut offs due to more competition and higher performance.
- Normalization across shifts: Since exams were multi-shift, scores are normalized, affecting final cutoff ranges.
Candidates who scored at or above the AP DSC cut off for 2025 will be eligible to proceed further in the recruitment process. To check the AP DSC Result 2025, candidates can visit the official website and use their registration number and password. The downloaded PDF containing the DSC cut off marks for all posts and categories can be obtained by following the link available on the website.
It is essential to note that these percentages correspond to marks out of total exam scores, reflecting normalized performance and vacancy competition per district. Candidates belonging to the BC category need to secure 50%. The minimum passing percentage for the General category is 60%, and all other categories, including SC, ST, PH, and Ex-Servicemen, need to secure 40%.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official AP DSC website for updates regarding the official AP DSC Cut Off 2025. The AP DSC Syllabus, AP DSC Exam Analysis, and AP DSC Previous Year Cut Off are also available on the website for reference.
The AP DSC Result 2025 revealed information about the cut off marks for various posts, providing insights into the expected district-wise cut off percentage ranges for major categories and category-wise expected cut off marks for Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts. On the other hand, career development and self-development opportunities can arise from actively engaging in learning processes and using the released AP DSC 2025 cut off marks as a benchmark for performance improvement in future educational pursuits, such as advanced degree programs, certificate courses, or training programs, thereby ensuring a stronger foundation for future career development.
