AP PGECET 2025 Counselling: Second and Final Phase Counselling Dates OUT, Process, and Documents Required

Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test 2025 ( AP PGECET )

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Updated on Oct 1, 2025 10:51 IST

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AP PGECET 2025 Counselling Dates OUT:  The AP PGECET 2025 counselling second and final counselling rounds have started. Counselling registrations are ongoing. Candidates can check the AP PGECET 2025 counselling dates here. The mode of counselling is online. The AP PGECET 2025 web-option entry has started and will conclude on October 5. The AP PGECET 2025 seat allotment round will be announced on October 8. Students can find the link to register below. 

AP PGECET 2025 counselling is organised separately for qualified candidates for AP PGECET 2025 and GATE/GPAT. The web counselling fee for SC/ST candidates is INR 600, and for others, it is INR 1000/-. Candidates will be allotted seats based on their choices, academic merit, and seat availability. Once, the seat allotted, aspirants must report to the college for document verification. The last date to self-report and join the allotted college is from October 8 to 11. 

Latest Update: AP PGECET second and final phase counselling started: register now

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  • AP PGECET 2025 Phase II Counselling Dates
  • AP PGECET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • AP PGECET 2025 First Phase Counselling Dates OUT
  • AP PGECET Counselling 2025: Procedure
  • Documents required for AP PGECET Counselling
  • AP PGECET Cutoff 2025
  • AP PGECET 2025 Counselling: How to apply?
  • AP PGECET Counselling: FAQs
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AP PGECET 2025 Phase II Counselling Dates

The conducting authority released the Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 (Phase II and final phase) counselling schedule for the candidates on the official website. Check the complete schedule below -

AP PGECET 2025 Second and Final Phase Convernor Quota Counselling Dates

Events

Dates

Issuance of notification

September 28

Registration and processing of fee payment for web counselling

September 29 to October 4

Verification of uploaded certificates

September 30 to October 5

Web options entry

October 1 to October 5

Changing of web options

October 6

Seat allotment results

October 8

Self reporting to the college 

October 8 to October 11

Starting of the classes

October 8

Events

Dates
Registration and processing fee payment August 17 to September 8, 2025
Verification of uploaded certificates September 9 to 12
Web option entry September 10 to 14
Changing of web options entry September 15
Seat allotment release date September 26
Self-joining and reporting of colleges September 26 to 29
The academic session starts September 29
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Q:   When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET Phase 2 seat allotment result be released?
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The AP PGECET Phase II Seat Allotment result will be released on the official website on September 26. The official notification is available on the official website. Candidates can check the schedule below -

EventsDates
Registration and processing fee paymentAugust 17 to September 8
Verification of uploaded certificatesSeptember 9 to 12
Web option entrySeptember 10 to 14
Changing of web options entrySeptember 15
Seat allotment release dateSeptember 26
Self-joining and reporting of collegesSeptember 26 to 29
Academic session startsSeptember 29
Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 Phase 2 self-reporting and reporting at colleges by the candidates going on?
A: 

No, The conducting authority will start the AP PGECET Phase II self-reporting of the candidates based on the announcement of AP PGECET 2025 counselling notification. The seat allotment result for AP PGECET 2025 phase II will release on September 26 and the last date to report to the allotted institute is September 29. 

Q:   Can a student add colleges in the second round of Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling?
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Once a student is done with the first round's option entry, there is no chance for him or her to add any option for the second round unless a few seats have been added by a college after the first round of allotment. However, a student can change the order of the options that he or she has entered before the second round of allotment.

AP PGECET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP PGECET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
08 Oct ' 25 - 11 Oct ' 25

AP PGECET 2025 Self-Reporting and Joining College

Oct ' 25

Reporting at the allotted colleges (for AP PGECET qualified)

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DatesPast Exam Dates
Oct ' 25

Commencement of Classes

08 Oct ' 25

AP PGECET 2025 Seat Allotment

Oct ' 25

Allotment of Seats (Phase II) for AP PGECET-Qualified Candidates

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AP PGECET 2025 First Phase Counselling Dates OUT

The AP PGECET 2025 counselling dates was revised for the GATE and AP-PGECET qualified candidates. Check complete schedule below -

AP PGECET 2025 counselling dates for GATE and GPAT candidates -

Events

Dates

Registration and processing fee for score card uploading

July 9 to 25, 2025

Registration and processing fee for web counselling

July 14 to 26, 2025

Verification of uploaded certificates

July 15 to 27, 2025

Web options entry

July 18 to 28, 2025

Changing of web options

July 29, 2025

AP PGECET Seat allotment result

August 1, 2025

Self-joining and physical reporting

August 2 to 4, 2025 

Commencement of classes

August 11, 2025

DIRECT LINK - Check AP PGECET 2025 Phase I counselling seat allotment result

AP PGECET 2025 counselling dates for AP PGECET qualified candidates

Event

Date

Registration and processing fee for web counselling

July 17 to August 1, 2025

Verification of uploaded certificates

July 18 to August 2, 2025

Web options entry

July 19 to August 3, 2025

Changing of web options

August 4, 2025

Seat allotment result

August 6, 2025

Self-joining and physical reporting

August 7 to 11, 2025

Commencement of classes

August 11, 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 Phase 1 seat allotment result be declared?
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The AP PGECET 2025 Phase I seat allotment result was declared on August 1. The AP PGECET seat allotment is prepared based on the candidate's preferences, rank, and other factors. Candidates who have been allotted seat in the respective college had to report the allotted college within the specified date. 

Q:   How do I pay my Andhra Pradesh PGECET Counselling fee online?
A: 

The counselling fee shall be paid online using credit card/debit card/net banking options. Enter the AP PGECET Hall Ticket number and rank, and click on Pay the fee online. Select any one mode of payment (credit card/debit card/net banking and enter credentials. Once the transaction is successful, note the transaction ID.

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AP PGECET Counselling 2025: Procedure

The AP PGECET admission counselling process comprises the following steps:

  1. Choice filling and locking
  2. Verification of documents
  3. Payment of counselling fee

DIRECT LINK - Register Here

Documents to be Submitted for Online Document Verification

Candidates registering through GATE/GPAT must submit the following documents for verification. The certificates uploaded must be original -

  • GATE/GPAT scorecard
  • Provisional certificate/Degree certificate and Memorandum of marks of the qualifying examination
  • Memo of SSC or its equivalent
  • Study Certificate from Class 10th to graduation, OR Residence certificate preceding seven years from the qualifying examination
  • Integrated community certificate issued by the competent authority (for BC/SC/ST candidates)
  • Residence certificate of father or mother for 10 years in A.P,. excluding the period of their employment outside A.P. from M.R.O. in case of candidates who have studied outside the state of A.P
  • Transfer certificate
  • Candidates who have studied in Telangana but wish to claim AU/SVU regions have to submit a local status certificate
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Q:   Who is the conducting authority for Andhra Pradesh PGECET?
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Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati conducts Andhra Pradesh PGECET on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam will be conducted to shortlist candidates for admission into various courses in Universities/ Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The exam is usually conducted in the month of May or June second week by the University.

Q:   Can GATE or GPAT-qualified candidates apply for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling?
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Yes, GATE or GPAT-qualified candidates can apply for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counseling. They need to register for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling with the GATE score. The admission process for these candidates will be based on their GATE or GPAT score. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling process comprises filling out the choices, document verification, and payment of counselling data.

Q:   In what mode is the AP-PGECET counselling process held?
A: 

The exam authorities conducts the counselling process for Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 online on the official website. The seat allotment for Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 iwill be done based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying exam. After the seat allotment, the authorities will allocate the seats to the candidates based on merit, availability of seats, and preferred filled choices. Candidates need to download the Andhra Pradesh PGECET seat allotment letter and report via the self-reporting system.

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Documents required for AP PGECET Counselling

Below are the documents required for the counselling process:

  • GATE Score / GPAT/ AP PGECET 2025 rank card

  • AP PGECET 2025 hall ticket

  • Provisional certificate/ Degree certificate

  • Memorandum of marks of the qualifying exam

  • Memo of SSC or its equivalent

  • Study certificates from Class 10 to graduation

  • Integrated community certificate

  • Transfer certificate

  • Income certificate /Household card (white) or Ration card

  • EWS certificate issued by Tahsildar if applicable.

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Q:   What are the documents required for AP PGECET counselling?
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The documents required for counselling include the Andhra Pradesh PGECET rank card, admit card, degree Certificate and mark sheet, transfer Certificate caste Certificate (if applicable), income Certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the complete list of required documents.
Q:   What are the factors on which seat allotment of Andhra Pradesh PGECET depends?
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AP PGECET seat allotment is conducted to the shortlisted candidates based on merit, seat availability, and choice filling. Seat allotment is the last step of the Andhra Pradesh PGECET seat allotment process. Candidates download the Andhra Pradesh PGECET seat allotment letter and report through a self-reporting system. They also have to report to the allotted colleges or institutes, which will lead to the cancellation of seats.

Q:   What is the fee for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling?
A: 

The fee for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling is Rs 300/-. The counselling fee has to be paid while applying for the counselling process. The steps to pay the counselling fee are as follows.

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the counselling fee payment online link
  • Enter GATE or GPAT or Andhra Pradesh PGECET hall ticket number and rank
  • Now, click on the “pay fee online” button. The counselling fee will be paid online using credit card/debit card/net banking options
  • Select any one mode of payment, credit card/debit card/net banking and enter credentials
  • After the successful transaction, note down the transaction ID
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AP PGECET Cutoff 2025

The APSCHE publishes the AP PGECET 2025 cutoff after the declaration of the results. The cutoff is different for each institute to institute depending on the course opted. Also, the cutoff marks will differ for GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates and PGECET-qualified candidates. Candidates who qualify for the AP PGECET cutoff are eligible for AP PGECET 2025 counselling. 

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Q:   What is the minimum qualifying mark for Andhra Pradesh PGECET?
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The qualifying percentage marks for obtaining a rank in Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 is 25%, which is 30 marks out of 120 marks (in total). However, for SC/ST candidates, there is no minimum qualifying mark for ranking. The cutoff marks for Andhra Pradesh PGECET will be made available after the announcement of the Andhra Pradesh PGECET results. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling will be done based on the Andhra Pradesh PGECET cutoff marks, which will be published on the official website. 

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AP PGECET 2025 Counselling: How to apply?

Check the step-by-step procedure to apply for AP PGECET counselling below:

  • Visit the official website - appgecet.nic.in
  • Click on the counselling fee payment online link
  • Enter GATE or GPAT or AP PGECET 2025 hall ticket number and rank
  • Now, click on the “pay fee online” button. The counselling fee will be paid online using credit card/debit card/net banking options
  • Select any one mode of payment, credit card/debit card/net banking and enter credentials.
  • After the successful transaction, note down the transaction ID
  • Appear in the certificate verification process
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Q:   What are the Andhra Pradesh PGECET helpline centres?
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The list of helpline centres are mentioned below,

  • ANU Helpline centre, Near Canteen, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
  • JNTUK Helpline centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
  • JNTUA Helpline centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapuramu
  • SVU Helpline centre, Old MBA Building, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
  • AU Helpline Centre, Near School of Distance Education, Opposite to Platinum Jubilee Guesthouse, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
Q:   Who can apply for Andhra Pradesh PGECET Exam?
A: 

Those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to apply for the exam. The candidate must be an Indian national residing in Andhra Pradesh. The candidate should satisfy local/non-local residing status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as subsequently amended. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with 50% marks (unreserved category). The reserved category students must score 45% marks.

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AP PGECET Counselling: FAQs

Check below some more FAQs related to the AP PGECET.

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Q:   Are the corrections to the Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form done online or offline?
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The facility for correcting the submitted Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form will be available for candidates. Candidates can make changes in the application form online only. The AP PGECET correction facility is available after the completion of the registration process. The particulars that can be edited are photo, signature, qualifying exam details, etc. 

Q:   When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling registration and uploading of documents start?
A: 

The counselling registration and uploading of the documents started after the result announcement. The dates for the AP PGECET counselling are available on the official website. Candidates who have qualified for the exam were eligible for the AP PGECET admission counselling. 

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