AP PGECET 2026 Application Form: Registration Link, Fees, Eligibility, and Steps

Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test 2026 ( AP PGECET )

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AP PGECET 2026 application form: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is expected to start AP PGECET application form in April 2026. The mode of application form is online, with multiple due dates (with late fees). The AP PGECET dates have been announced.

The Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test will be conducted on April 29, April 30, and May 2, 2026 in two shifts.

To apply, candidates must meet AP PGECET eligibility criteria. Candidates must hold Indian nationality with Andhra Pradesh domicile and a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum qualifying mark. The AP PGECET registration fee (non-refundable) is INR 1200 for OC category, INR 900 for BC category, and INR 700 for SC/ST and PH category. 

AP PGECET application form has multiple stages, which include registration, form-filling, uploading of documents, and fee payment. Qualified candidates will be offered admission to MTech engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Read below to know more about AP PGECET form, eligibility, steps to apply, and more. 

Latest Update: AP PGECET 2026 exam dates out, application form to start soon

Table of contents
  • AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility
  • AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to fill AP PGECET Application Form
  • AP PGECET 2026 Photo and Signature Specifications
  • AP PGECET Application Form Correction
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AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility

Candidates who want to apply for AP PGECET 2026 must check go through the eligibility first. The AP PGECET exam eligibility can be checked below -

  • The nationality of the applicant must be Indian
  • They should belong to Andhra Pradesh state. One must fulfil the local/non-local status requirements as per the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Must have completed bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category) from a recognised AICTE/UGC institution or university.
  • Final year students were also eligible for AP PGECET admission
Admissions to 85% seats are reserved for local applicants and remaining 15% of the seats are for un-reserved seats as per the Government of India norms

AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP PGECET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Application form available without late fees

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30 Apr ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Examination (Day 2)

May ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of INR 1000/-

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02 May ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Examination (Day 3)

May ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of INR 2,000/-

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May ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Correction of online application data

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29 May ' 26

AP PGECET 2026 Examination (Day 1)

DatesPast Exam Dates
28 Sep ' 25

AP PGECET 2025 Second and Final Phase Notification Release Date

09 Sep ' 25 - 12 Sep ' 25

AP PGECET 2025 Verification of uploaded certificates

17 Aug ' 25 - 08 Sep ' 25

AP PGECET 2025 First Phase Convenor Quota Counselling Registration and Document Upload

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Steps to fill AP PGECET Application Form

AP PGECET application form 2026 will be made available at sche.ap.gov.in/pgecet. The mode of application form is online and must be submitted before due date. Candidates willing to apply for AP PGECET must meet the eligibility criteria for the respective course/discipline. Before filling AP PGECET application form, candidates must go through all instructions carefully. 

Details required for AP PGECET application form

Students must keep the following documents and details ready before filling Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test -

  • Qualifying exam details
  • Hall ticket number
  • SSC or 10th class hall ticket number
  • Places of study from 9th class onwards
  • Caste category - Mee Seva certificate number
  • Income certificate - Mee Seva certificate number
  • Good quality passport- size photograph following exam guidelines
  • Scanned image of signature in black pen on white paper
  • Ration card of the family
  • Aadhar card (mandatory)

Note: Candidates who are willing to apply for more than one test paper at AP PGECET must register in the same application form and pay required fees. 

How to fill AP PGECET 2026 Application Form?

Candidates can follow the process below to fill Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form-

Pay fee for AP PGECET exam

To be eligible for registration, it is compulsory to pay the application fee first. The mode of payment is online and different for all categories. Candidates can check details below -

  • for unreserved category - INR 1200
  • for OBC/EWS category - INR 900
  • for SC/ST category - INR 700

Candidates can also make the payment for the form with late fees of INR 500/INR 2000/INR 5000 as late fee with different deadlines. 

Check Payment Status

Once the payment is completed, candidates can check their status using login credentials. Now fill details in AP PGECET 2026 exam form. In case, the amount is credited but does not reflect on the dashboard, then it will be credited back within a few days. 

Fill Online AP PGECET 2026 Application Form

  • Enter mobile number, qualifying degree hall ticket number, date of birth, and payment ID to register themselves
  • Fill personal, educational qualification, and other information correctly
  • Upload a recent passport-size photograph with signature following exam guidelines.
  • Lastly, enter at least 5 test cities as per preferences and submit

Submit and Print the Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form

Students must go through all details carefully before submitting AP PGECET application form. After submission, candidates will receive a unique registration number and must keep it safe till the counselling process. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh PGECET Roll Number the same as the Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 Registration number?
A: 

Yes, Andhra Pradesh PGECET roll number and registration number are different. Candidates must carefully check the particulars while downloading the AP PGECET admit card. Students must keep it safe till the AP PGECET counselling process. The details will be required during the document verification. 

Q:   Can Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 application form fees be paid in cash?
A: 

No, candidates must pay their AP PGECET application form online only. No payment in cash is accepted. Modes of AP PGECET registration fee payment include - credit carrd/debit card/net banking and UPI. 

Q:   What if my Andhra Pradesh PGECET application fee is deducted but I did not receive a Payment ID?
A: 

If in case, the amount is deducted from your bank account but you did not receive a "Payment ID", then it is advised to wait for few hours and then check for the payment status. If you still did not receive any "Payment ID" then pay the fee next day to proceed. Make sure to keep the fee receipt safe till the Andhra Pradesh PGECET admission process. Any amount deducted will be refunded in two to three days. 

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AP PGECET 2026 Photo and Signature Specifications

Candidates can check AP PGECET photo and signature instructions below-

  • Documents must be scanned properly
  • Applicant's photograph must be recent
  • It must be in JPG or JPEG format
  • The photo image size must be 50 KB and signature size must be 30 KB
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Q:   What was the last date to fill out the Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 application form?
A: 

Last date to fill AP PGECET 2025 application form without any late fee was April 30.Authorities allow candidates to submit their form with late fee on different dates. The dates have been updated on AP PGECET 2025 website.

Q:   In which mode the Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form be released?
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AP PGECET application form releases online on official website. Candidates who meet the eligibility can apply by visiting portal. The dates will be updated along with AP PGECET information brochure.

Q:   What if I forget my login credentials for Andhra Pradesh PGECET?
A: 

In case, a candidate has forgotten their credentials, then they can click on "Forgotten password" and retrieve it back on their registered email ID or contact number. The AP PGECET form link will be available on "student login" tab.

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AP PGECET Application Form Correction

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will activate AP PGECET 2026 form correction facility on its official website after the registration process. Candidates who have filled application form will be able to access correction facillity. 

The AP PGECET correction will be available in two categories - Category 1 and 2

To make changes in AP PGECET registration form, students had to login, enter their details and make changes based on their requirement. The following changes were accepted during form correction facility -

Qualifying exam local area status
Qualifying exam year non-minority/minority
medium of instruction in qualifying exam annual income of parents
Place of Study study details
Mother's name SSC hall ticket number
Aadhar card details Gender

For all other details, candidates had to email Convenor quota with required documents. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 application form correction facility available?
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Yes, the authorities offer Andhra Pradesh PGECET correction facility to the candidates. The form correction option for Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 application form will be available after the completion of the application form submission process. For Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form, the correction window will open from May 25 to May 27. 

Q:   If I do not pay the application fee but complete the rest of the application process, will I be eligible to appear for the AP PGECET exam?
A: 

To attempt Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam, it is compulsory to complete application process. Fee payment is mandatory to register for AP PGECET exam. Keep payment transaction slip safe for future purposes.

Q:   Do we have to fill out a separate AP PGECET application form for counselling purposes?
A: 

Candidates applying through GATE or GPAT have to mention while filling application form. They have to enter their scores and passing year as well. The details and instructions will be provided at the time of registration. For AP PGECET counselling, yes, candidates have to fill a separate form.

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