Is it mandatory to attempt all the questions of Andhra Pradesh PGECET?

No, it is not mandatory to attempt all the questions in the Andhra Pradesh PGECET. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam pattern describes the structure of the question paper. Candidates will come to know about the types of questions asked, the difficulty level, the marking scheme, etc. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam consists of 120 marks with 120 multiple-choice objective-type questions.

Where can I find the Andhra Pradesh PGECET question papers with answers?

Students appearing for the AP PGECET exam can use the AP PGECET old question paper with answers to practice for the entrance test. The AP PGECET question papers with solutions PDF are available on the official website of Andhra Pradesh PGECET or candidates can find the Andhra Pradesh PGECET question sets on our page.

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

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.

What is the minimum qualifying score for Andhra Pradesh PGECET Exam?

Minimum qualifying mark or score to obtain a rank in AP PGECET is 25%, which is 30 marks out of 120 marks. There is no negative marking. Candidates will be able to check AP PGECET qualifying score on result scorecard.

When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET Phase 1 seat allotment result be declared?

AP PGECET Phase I seat allotment result will be released after counselling registrations. Candidates who have accepted seat will have to report allotted institute to confirm their admission.

What is the fee for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling?

Fee for AP PGECET counselling is INR 1000 (OBC and BC) and INR 500 (SC and ST) applicable for GATE, GPAT, and AP PGECET qualified candidates. It has to noted that the AP PGECET counselling fee is non-refundable. For each counselling round, the registration fees is same. Accepted payment modes - credit/debit card or UPI.

How can I access the Andhra Pradesh PGECET rank card?

AP PGECET result is available in rank card. Candidates can download AP PGECET rank card using their hall ticket number, registration number, and password/date of birth. The rank card is valid for one year only.

Can a candidate apply for revaluation or re totalling of Andhra Pradesh PGECET marks?

Candidates cannot apply for re-evaluation or re-totalling of marks. The result announced by APSCHE is final. Candidates must keep their rank scorecard safe till AP PGECET counselling process.

When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET Phase 1 seat allotment result be declared?

AP PGECET Phase I seat allotment result will be released after counselling registrations. Candidates who have accepted seat will have to report allotted institute to confirm their admission.

When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET Result be declared?

AP PGECET result date was May 14, 2026. Candidates can check their qualifying status using their registration number and date of birth/password.

When will the Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling process be announced?

The counselling dates for Andhra Pradesh PGECET will be announced by the participating institutes after the declaration of the result on the official website. Also, the whole schedule is provided on this page. The candidate can also visit the official website for details on the counselling process. After counselling registration, the seat allotment letter is released on the official website. Candidates need to report to their designated centre for the document verification process. Once the document verification is completed, the candidate receives a login ID. After logging in, candidates have to make their choice of colleges and courses in order of preference. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET seat allotment is done on the basis of the candidates' rank and preferences made during choice filling. Candidates need to report to the institute allotted and pay the requisite fee to confirm their admission.

What are the dates for Andhra Pradesh PGECET registrations for phase 2?

The AP PGECET dates for counselling will be available on official website. Candidates can check the AP PGECET expected schedule for counselling below - Events Dates Registration and processing fee payment August 2026 Verification of uploaded certificates September first week Web option entry September second week Changing of web options entry September third week Seat allotment release date September fourth week Self-joining and reporting of colleges September fourth week Academic session starts September fourth week

When will the application form for Andhra Pradesh PGECET released?

Andhra Pradesh on behalf of APSCHE has released AP PGECET application form 2026 on February 6. Candidates who want to apply must check eligibility and submit their form before due date. The last date to submit form was March 20.

From where will I come to know about the Andhra Pradesh PGECET important dates?

AP PGECET exam event dates have been updated on official website. Candidates who want to apply can check in "important dates" section of homepage. Students can also check event dates on our page. Currently, AP PGECET 2026 registrations are ongoing.

AP PGECET 2026 Dates: Exam Schedule (OUT), Hall Ticket Released, Check All Dates

Updated on May 16, 2026 15:13 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

AP PGECET 2026 Dates OUT: Andhra Pradesh University released AP PGECET 2026 results and rank card on official website. The answer key, response sheet and question paper is now available. The last date to raise objection can be checked below. Candidates who appeared for AP PGECET exam can access answer key.

The university has also updated and released AP PGECET 2026 subject-wise exam schedule for 13 branches. The computer-based test was held in two shifts from April 28, 29, and 30.

With the help of AP PGECET 2026 exam dates, students can track down event schedule of application form, exam, admit card, answer key, results, etc. Students who qualified AP PGECET can participate in the counselling. The official website is cetsapsche.ap.gov.in. GATE and GPAT qualified candidates can also apply for AP PGECET exam. Read below to know more about AP PGECET dates here.

Table of contents

AP PGECET 2026 Application Form Dates
AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2026: Admit Card and Exam Date
AP PGECET 2026: Answer Key Date
AP PGECET Result and Rank List Dates
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Date & Final Schedule
AP PGECET 2026 Important Dates: FAQs

AP PGECET 2026 Application Form Dates

Andhra University closed AP PGECET registration process. The application form window was open on February 6. Candidates who want to apply for MTech admission through AP PGECET or GATE scores had to apply before due date. The registration process with late fees along with correction facility is now closed.

AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 May ' 26	AP PGECET 2026 Result
06 May ' 26	AP PGECET Preliminary Answer Key 2026
06 May ' 26 - 08 May ' 26	AP PGECET 2026 Answer Key Objection Window
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Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2026: Admit Card and Exam Date

AP PGECET 2026 admit card is now available for download. Candidates who have submitted their application form can download their AP PGECET hall ticket 2026. It must be noted that admit card will be available online only on official website. Registered candidates can download AP PGECET 2026 hall ticket using their registration number, date of birth, password, and other details. To appear for exam, candidates must carry their hall ticket along with following documents -

AP PGECET hall ticket
Valid ID proof (Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN card)
Recent passport-size photograph (the one submitted in application form)

Candidates are advised to keep their admit card safe till the completion process. The admit card of AP PGECET carries important details regarding the exam, shift timings, and applicant.

AP PGECET 2026: Answer Key Date

The AP PGECET answer key is now available with master question paper and response sheet. AP PGECET preliminary answer key was released on May 6, 2026, and the last date to raise objections was May 8. With the help of the answer key, students can challenge the responses. Based on submissions, the authorities releases AP PGECET final answer key. The AP PGECET result will be declared on the final answer key details.

AP PGECET Result and Rank List Dates

The authorities announced AP PGECET result and rank card on official website. Candidates who appeared exam can check their result at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The credentials required to download scorecard was registration number, admit card, and date of birth. Andhra Pradesh PGECET scorecard is valid for one year only.

AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Date & Final Schedule

AP PGECET 2026 counselling dates will be updated after the exam and result announcement. The dates will be released separately for GATE and AP-PGECET qualified applicants. Candidates must know that the AP PGECET counselling process comprises registration, web option entry, followed by seat allotment and self-reporting to the college.

AP PGECET Exam Pattern