
AP PGECET 2026: The counselling dates of AP PGECET 2026 will be updated on cap.apcfss.in. Candidates who have qualified for the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam can participate in counselling for admission to MTech/ME/MPharma programmes.
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The Commissionerate of Higher Education (AP Higher Education Department) conducts AP PGECET counselling.
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The counselling will be done in phases, depending on seat availability
- Around 200+ colleges will participating in the counselling this year.
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Total seat intake, along with instruction manual will be updated on the official website.
- What is AP PGECET?
- AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AP PGECET 2026 Counselling and Admission
- AP PGECET 2026 Cutoff
- AP PGECET 2026 Result
- AP PGECET 2026 Analysis
- AP PGECET 2026 Admit Card
- AP PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Preparation
- AP PGECET 2026 Question Papers
- AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility and Application
- AP PGECET 2026 FAQs
What is AP PGECET?
AP PGECET, otherwise called as Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level postgraduate engineering exam held once a year.
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Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE conducts the exam
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Counselling and admission process is conducted by AP Higher Education Department
- Portals/Website are different for both.
Through AP PGECET exam, candidates can get admission to MTech colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh. Check brief overview of the exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Courses covered |
ME/MPharma programmes |
| How many students appeared in AP PGECET 2026 |
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| Current Status |
Result declared |
| Next Event |
Phase I Counselling Registration |
Commonly asked questions
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.
Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education is the conducting body of AP PGECET. The Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test takes place once in a year to offer admission to MTech/MPharma programmes in Andhra Pradesh engineering and pharmacy colleges.
Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is the full form of AP PGECET. It is a state-level engineering entrance exam to offer admission to MTech, MPharma, and DPharm programmes.
AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP PGECET 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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| 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 |
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling and Admission
AP PGECET counselling 2026 is expected to start anytime soon. The Commissionerate of Higher Education will update Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling dates along with total participating colleges, courses, and seat details. Qualified students in AP PGECET and GATE exam are eligible for counselling.
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AP PGECET 2026 counselling is done in phases depending on seat availability
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The counselling process comprises: registration, fee payment, document verification, web-option entry and seat allotment.
How to participate in AP PGECET Counselling 2026?
To participate in the counselling, qualifying the exam is mandatory. The counselling process can be checked below:
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Go to official website: cap.apcfss.in
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Click on registration link and enter details, such as board name, hall ticket number, year of passing, date of birth, contact number, email ID, aadhar number, etc.
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Complete registration and pay fees. Once registration is complete, login credentials will be sent to your email ID and mobile number
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Enter details and complete rest of the details
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Upload documents for verification
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Submit AP PGECET counselling form
For students applying through GATE, candidates have to provide their GATE exam and score details. Valid GATE scorecard include 2026/2025/2024. If a candidate has a multiple scorecard, then upload the one with the highest marks.
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Fees
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The counselling fee is mandatory and is non-refundable
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For general category, AP PGECET counselling fee is INR 1000
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For SC/ST applicants, the fee is INR 500
Documents required for AP PGECET Counselling
Candidates must keep the following documents ready for counselling:
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GATE or GPAT scorecard
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Provisional or degree certificate
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Qualifying exams marksheet
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Memo of SSC or its equivalent
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Study certificates from Class 10 to graduation
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Integrated community certificate
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Transfer certificate
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Income certificate /Household card (white) or Ration card
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EWS certificate issued by Tahsildar if applicable.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who have qualified AP PGECET exam are eligible for AP PGECET counselling process. The counselling is conducted in rounds. The process comprises following stages - registration, uploading of documents for verification, web-option entry, and seat allotment.
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.
AP PGECET 2026 Cutoff
The cutoff is the minimum mark required to be eligible for the exam. The cutoff are basically of two types: qualifying and admission cutoff in AP PGECET.
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The AP PGECET qualifying cutoff is the minimum mark to be eligible for counselling. For general category, the minimum passing mark is 30 out of 120 marks. There is no minimum passing mark for reserved category.
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While, the admission cutoff is the minimum mark needed to be eligible for admission to MTech colleges in Andhra Pradesh
After each seat allotment round, the conducting authorities will release the AP PGECET cutoff PDF list category, college and course-wise. The cutoff list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the exam. Candidates can refer to A PGECET dates for cutoff and seat allotment schedule
AP PGECET Expected Cutoff
Based on the past cutoff trends, students can check past cutoff trends for top engineering branches:
| Branch |
Expected closing rank |
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| Computer Science and Engineering |
100 to 200 |
| CSE at JNTUK |
100 to 500 |
| Atificial Intelligence and Data Science |
1000 to 1200 |
The cutoff for AP PGECET participating colleges every year, depending on question paper difficulty level, number of students appearing for the exam, etc.
AP PGECET 2026 Result
Andhra University have released AP PGECET exam result 2026 on their official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results and download AP PGECET 2026 rank card.
Steps to check Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2026 Result
Candidates can check the steps on how to view their qualifying status:
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Go to official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
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Click on the result link
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Enter registration number and PGECET hall ticket number
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Click on “view result”
How to download AP PGECET Rank Card
To download Andhra Pradesh PGECET rank card 2026, candidates need to provide their registration number, PGECET hall ticket number, and date of birth. Candidates must note that AP PGECET scorecard is valid for one academic year only. They can use their rank card during admission counselling.
- This year, the qualifying rate of AP PGECET 2026 was 93.29%.
- The top performing branches were food technology, biotechnology, and computer science and information technology.
Access AP PGECET Result 2026
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
AP PGECET result date was May 14, 2026. Candidates can check their qualifying status using their registration number and date of birth/password.
AP PGECET 2026 Analysis
Andhra Pradesh University conducted AP PGECET exam on multiple dates in two shifts. The exam was conducted for postgraduate engineering program admissions. According to AP PGECET toppers and students who appeared the exam, the AP PGECET paper was overall moderate to slightly tough.
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The questions asked were a balance of both fundamental and core knowledge
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Few questions were time-consuming, especially in CSE and ECE
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For engineering, the paper was easier compared to GATE exam
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As there was no negative marking, students were able to attempt all 120 questions, which helped them boost their AP PGECET rank
AP PGECET 2026 Admit Card
The AP PGCET admit card is a document that serves as an identity proof for students appearing for the exam. The hall ticket was issued to students a few days before the AP PGECET 2026 exam date. Only registered candidates were able to download their admit card from the official website. The admit card of AP PGECET include details, such as exam date and time, name, paper/subject code, AP PGECET exam centre, instructions, etc.
How to download AP PGECET 2026 Hall Ticket
To download admit card, candidates need to follow the mentioned steps:
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Go to official website of APCSHE AP PGECET 2026
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Click on hall ticket link available on homepage
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Enter registration number, qualifying examination hall ticket number, date of birth, and exam paper code.
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Once the admit card is displayed, check details carefully and download
Candidates must keep their AP PGECET MTech admit card safe till the counselling process is completed.
AP PGECET Test Centres
Here are the list of AP PGECET 2026 exam centres according to last year's information brochure-
| District |
AP PGECET Test Centre Location |
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| Anantapur |
Anantapur |
| Chittoor |
Chittoor |
| Tirupati |
Tirupati |
| Tirupati |
Gudur |
| East Godavari |
Rajahmundry |
| Kakinada |
Kakinada |
| Guntur |
Guntur |
| Palnadu |
Nasaraopeta |
| NTR |
Vijayawada |
| Kurnool |
Kurnool |
| Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore |
Nellore |
| Prakasam |
Ongole |
| Srikakulam |
Srikakulam |
| Visakhapatnam |
Visakhapatnam |
| Vizianagaram |
Vizianagaram |
| West Godavari |
Bhimavaram |
| YSR Kadapa |
Kadapa |
| Hyderabad (Telangana) |
Hyderabad |
Commonly asked questions
No, soft copy of AP PGECET admit card is not allowed. Candidates must carry hard copy of the admit card. The authorities will release Andhra Pradesh PGECET admit card a few days before exam date, and students can download it using their registration number and password.
AP PGECET admit card link is now available for download. The link gets updated on the website. Candidates have to provide their details and save their hall ticket to appear for exam.
If a candidate has forgotten to carry their AP PGECET, then he/she will not be allowed to enter exam hall. Candidates must sort their documents a day before AP PGECET exam day to avoid such issues.
AP PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Preparation
To score good marks and rank in AP PGECET 2026, understanding the paper pattern, syllabus is important, along with smart preparation. Students can check complete details regarding AP PGECET 2026 exam pattern below.
| Particulars |
Details |
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| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Medium |
English |
| Types of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of questions |
120 |
| Marking scheme |
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AP PGECET 2026 Syllabus
The Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2026 exam was conducted for MTech and MPharma. The exam was held for engineering branches, such as Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, etc. The engineering mathematics syllabus is common for all branches. Candidates can check brief AP PGECET 2026 syllabus overview of most registered papers in AP PGECET 2026:
| Engineering Branches |
Download Syllabus |
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| Computer Science and Engineering |
Download PDF |
| Electronics and Communication |
Download PDF |
| Food Technology |
Download PDF |
| Biotechnology |
Download PDF |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Download PDF |
AP PGECET Preparation Tips
Candidates preparing for the AP PGECET exam must ensure that they work on their conceptual knowledge. Here are some AP PGECET preparation tips that can help score good marks in the exam.
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Understand exam pattern and syllabus
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Start with AP PGECET high-weightage topics
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Refer to textbooks and underline all important topics for preparation
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Attempt AP PGECET PYQs and mock test your analyse preparation
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Revise daily and make a handbook of formula and important topics for quick revision
AP PGECET Books for Preparation
| Books |
Author Name |
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| Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
S.K Bhattacharya |
| Handbook of Civil Engineering |
RPH Editorial Board |
| A Groundbook on Engineering Mathematics |
Dr Arup Kumar Mukherjee and Dr. Naba Kumar |
| Engineering Mathematics |
MADE EASY Publications |
| Computer Science Handbook, Second Edition |
Allen B.Tucker |
| Textbook on Geo-Informatics and Nanotechnology |
Y.S Satish Kumar |
| Textbook on Food Science and Technology |
Avantina Sharma |
AP PGECET Exam Mock Tests
The conducting authority released AP PGECET mock test links for the candidates to practice questions. The mock tests for different branches including civil engineering, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, ECE, etc. Candidates can log in and attempt the questions to understand the question paper, marking scheme, etc. To attempt the mock test, students must enter dummy credentials and attempt mock test to understand question paper structure and pattern.
Commonly asked questions
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in AP PGECET. The conducting authority also release a mock test for students to stay familarised with the pattern and question paper difficulty level.
The AP PGECET exam is conducted once a year. But yes, there is no attempt limit for AP PGECET. Candidates must go through the eligibility details before filling the AP PGECET application form.
The Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam pattern is as follows -
| Exam mode | Online - Computer-Based Test |
| Time duration | 2 hours |
| Total questions | 120 |
| Language iof question paper | English |
| Negative marking | No |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
AP PGECET exam time duration is 2 hours. No additional time is given to students to complete exam. AP PGECET 2026 exam dates have been announced. Official notification will be out soon.
AP PGECET 2026 Question Papers
Commonly asked questions
AP PGECET master question paper with answer key will be available on official website. Candidates can find link to download question paper PDF with solutions here.
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.
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.
AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility and Application
Commonly asked questions
To participate in AP PGECET admission, candidates must meet eligibility criteria, which are as follows-
| Particulars | Details |
| Nationality | Indian and must have Andhra Pradesh domicile |
| Educational qualification | Bachelor's degree or equivalent |
| Minimum qualifying mark | 50% for general category and 45% for reserved category |
In addition, GATE or GPAT qualified candidates can also apply for AP PGECET.
Yes, GATE-qualified candidates can apply for Andhra Pradesh PGECET admission. Such candidates must provide their best GATE scores while filling out the Andhra Pradesh PGECET application form. Registrations are held online. Candidates who meet the criteria can visit the official website and submit the form before the deadline.
Candidates who want to apply for AP PGECET exam must check eligibility. They must have passed BE or BTech exam and be permanent residents of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. General category must have secured 50% marks in their qualifying exam, whereas category candidates must have passed 45% marks.
Candidates applying for Andhra Pradesh PGECET can make the payment in both offline and online mode.
Accepted online payment modes-
- Netbanking
- Credit card
- Debit card
Accepted offline payment modes -
- Candidates can pay offline at Andhra Pradesh online centres. To do so, candidates must visit the nearest Andhra Pradesh online centre. They must carry the required documents, such as ID proof, etc. (as mentioned in the information brochure).
The Andhra Pradesh PGECET application fee is non-refundable. Candidates are advised to keep the payment receipt safe for future admission.
AP PGECET 2026 FAQs
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education conducts the Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling. The admission counselling is held separately for GATE and Andhra Pradesh PGECET qualified candidates. The mode of the counselling is online and is conducted in two to three phases depending on the availability of the seats for admission.
Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling takes place after announcement of results. The admission counselling of AP PGECET include registration for certificate verification, exercising options, seat allotment and payment of fees. The process for counselling is held in rounds depending on seat availability. The dates will be updated along with AP PGECET participating colleges.
Yes, GATE or GPAT qualified candidates can apply for AP PGECET. However, they are exempted from attempting exam but eligible for counselling process. Selection will be based on GATE/GPAT scores only. At the time of filling application form, candidates must mention their GATE score details.
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.
Candidates can check their AP PGECET result using hall ticket number, registration number, and password. Qualified candidates in exam will be eligible for counselling and document verification process.
No it is not compulsory to carry a colour printout of AP PGECET admit card. All details must be clearly printed and not tampered.
Andhra Pradesh PGECET question paper will be available in English only. Time duration to complete AP PGECET exam is two hours. Students must carry their admit card along with a valid ID proof to exam centre.
The official website to apply for Andhra Pradesh PGECET is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
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