AP PGECET 2026: Last Date to Apply (Extended), Eligibility, Fees, Instructions

AP PGECET, which is otherwise called Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is a state-level entrance exam. It is conducted to offer MTech courses in Andhra Pradesh. On behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), Sri Venkateswara University conducts the exam. The AP PGECET exam is conducted once a year. Admissions through AP PGECET usually start in March.

Candidates can check the AP PGECET Exam highlights below -

Candidates who want to apply for the AP PGECET exam must go through the eligibilty details carefully. Students not meeting the eligibility will not be accepted for appearing the entrance test. The AP PGECET eligibility 2026 can be checked below -

• Candidates must be Indian Nationals
• Must have an Andhra Pradesh domicile
• Completed bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum pass percentage must be 50% (general category) and 45% (reserved category)
• Final year or appearing students can also apply
• GATE or GPAT-qualified candidates are also eligible for AP PGECET

Download AP PGECET branch-wise eligibility

AP PGECET 2026 application form was released on February 6. The exam dates have been announced for AP PGECET 2026-27 session. The mode of application is online and is submitted on different timelines. The AP PGECET form submission is available without late fees as well as with late fees. 

NOTE: GATE candidates can also apply for Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam.

Overall, the Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form process comprises registration, filling details, uploading documents, and fee payment. Applicants can check the fees below for AP PGECET exam, which be paid online through APonline services or a credit card/debit card/net banking payment gateway. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the receipt safe for further admission.

How to fill AP PGECET 2026 Application Form?

Candidates can fill AP PGECET 2026 application form following the steps below -

• Go to official website of AP PGECET
• Enter details and pay fees
• Click to register and enter personal, educational qualification details
• Upload documents as per specifications
• Check all details and submit AP PGECET registration form. 

AP PGECET form 2026 correction window will be activated after the registration process. During form correction process, candidates will be able to make changes and modify their details within the deadline.  To change non-editable details, candidates must send a written request to the authority, providing their payment ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number, date of birth, and SSC hall ticket number.

AP PGECET correction category

Corrections in Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form are done in two categories: 1 and 2.

In category 1:

The category 1 consists of the details that cannot be changed by the candidate, but a written request can be made to the CONVENOR AP PGECET through e-mail valid scanned documents to helpdeskappgecet@apsche.org, while sending request for corrections. In the mail, candidates have to mention the following details-

• Payment ID
• Qualifying HT number (diploma/degree)
• Mobile number
• Date of Birth and SSC HT number

Check the table below for more -

Category 2

Particulars that can be changed by applicant during the correction period -

• Qualifying examination
• Qualifying exam year of passing/appearing
• Medium of instruction in qualifying exam
• Place of study
• Mother's name
• Aadhar card details
• Local area status
• Non-minority/minority
• Annual income of parents
• Study details
• SSC Hall Ticket number
• Gender

Candidates who have applied for the AP PGECET must check the exam pattern to understand its question format, marking scheme, difficulty level, and more. Here is the AP PGECET exam pattern (as per the last year) mentioned below -

• The mode of AP PGECET exam is online
• Duration of exam is two hours, and 120 questions are asked in MCQ format
• The AP PGECET question paper will be in English
• For each correct answer, one mark is awarded
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers

The AP PGECET 2026 syllabus is now available. Candidates must check their branch syllabus carefully before starting preparation. Check syllabus (in-brief) below to check sections and units.