AP PGECET Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

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

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UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Sep 23, 2025 19:55 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

AP PGECET 2025 Exam Pattern: Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, has released the AP PGECET 2025 exam pattern on the official website. The pattern comprises information regarding the exam duration, mode of the exam, marking scheme, etc. AP PGECET 2025 exam was conducted from June 6 to 8, 2025. Candidates registered for the AP PGECET 2025 test can refer to the exam pattern. With the help of the APPGECET 2025 exam scheme, candidates can understand the question format, difficulty level, marking scheme, etc. AP PGECET is a computer-based entrance test that lasts two hours. The test carries 120 multiple-choice objective-type questions of 120 marks. For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates can check the AP PGECET 2025 test pattern details below. 

 

Table of content
  • AP PGECET 2025 Exam Pattern
  • AP PGECET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
  • AP PGECET Exam Pattern: FAQs
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AP PGECET 2025 Exam Pattern

Mentioned below is the paper pattern for AP PGECET to be held in 2025:

  • The exam will be conducted in an online computer-based test (CBT) mode.
  • The total number of questions a candidate needs to solve will be 120; each question will carry one mark in total 120 marks.
  • All questions will be objective.
  • The total duration of the exam is 2 hours
  • There will be no negative marking scheme in AP PGECET 2025
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many hours do I get to answer Andhra Pradesh PGECET?
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Candidates have to answer 120 questions in two hours in the Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025. The total marks are 120. The candidate will be awarded one mark for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Every question on the exam paper is compulsory and carries one mark. The questions asked are objective and conducted online.

Q:   What is the duration of Andhra Pradesh PGECET?
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The duration of the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam is 2 hours. The exam will be conducted in an online mode. There will be 120 MCQs asked for 120 marks in the exam. Every question in the paper is compulsory and carries one mark each.
Q:   Can I attempt Andhra Pradesh PGECET in regional language?
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The Andhra Pradesh PGECET Exam can only be given in English. Candidates don’t have a choice of Hindi or any regional language to appear in the Andhra Pradesh PGECET. Candidates have to attempt a paper of 120 questions in 2 hours. There are no minimum qualifying marks prescribed for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

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AP PGECET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

AP PGECET Exam Pattern

Mode of Examination

Computer-based test

Medium of Exam

English

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Question

Duration of examination

2 hours

Total marks

120 marks

Number of questions

120 MCQs

Marking scheme

  • Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who can give the Andhra Pradesh PGECET Exam?
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Candidates who have graduated with a 50% in engineering courses and a 55% in pharmacy courses are eligible to write or take the Andhra Pradesh PGECET Exam. Those candidates who belong to the reserved category are provided with a 5% relaxation.
Q:   Is there any negative marking scheme in the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam pattern?
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No, there is no negative marking for the incorrect answer in the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam pattern helps in making a correct strategy to ace it. The university also releases mock tests based on the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam pattern and with the help of Mock tests candidate will be able to evaluate their exam preparation and also get an overview of the actual exam.

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

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AP PGECET Exam Pattern: FAQs

Candidates can check below the AP PGECET FAQs related to the exam pattern.

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Q:   Will I be able to carry a calculator to the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam centre?
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No, calculator, or any other electronic equipment such as mobile phones, pagers, etc. will not be allowed to be carried to the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam centre. Besides calculator candidate must not carry any of the below mentioned items to the examination centre:

  • Mobile phones
  • Pagers
  • Smartwatches
  • Pen-drive
  • or any other electronic gadgets

Candidates found in possession of any of the above mentioned item will get their candidature disqualified from participating in the admission process. Candidates must only carry a hard copy of the Andhra Pradesh PGECET admit card on the exam day along with a valid photo ID proof.

Q:   Will there be papers or sheets provided to do rough work or calculations in Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam?
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Yes, papers will be provided to the Andhra Pradesh PGECET candidates for doing rough work or calculations. Candidates have to submit the rough sheet once the exam is completed to the invigilator. The details regarding the rough sheet and exam instructions will be mentioned in the AP PGECET admit card. 

Q:   Will there be any partial marking on the basis of the steps taken to derive the answer in PGECET 2025, even if the final answer is wrong?
A: 

No, there is no step marking. Candidates can check below the Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 marking scheme. With the help of the answer key, candidates can evaluate probable scores secured in the exam. Candidates must follow the marking scheme mentioned below -

  • For each correct answer will be awarded one mark. No marks will be deducted for any wrong answer or an answer that is left unattempted.
  • Candidates need to score above the minimum Andhra Pradesh PGECET cutoff 2025 marks to be able to qualify for the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam.
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