AP PGECET Counselling Dates 2026 Revised: The AP Higher Education Department have revised the schedule for AP PGECET 2026 web-counselling. The round 1 seat allotment result has been declared. Candidates can check complete details regarding AP PGECET counselling dates, seat intake, documents required and other details.
AP PGECET Counselling Dates 2026: Process, Documents Required, Steps to Apply, and Fees
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Dates: Candidates can now check AP PGECET 2026 Phase I Seat Allotment Result. The allotment letter is now available for download. The last date to register for Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling can be checked below. The official website to check is cap.apcfss.in. Interested candidates can register for counselling as per the PGECET AP counselling dates.
- How many rounds of AP PGECET Counselling is conducted?
- AP PGECET Web-Counselling 2026 Dates
- Who can register for AP PGECET 2026 Counselling
- AP PGECET Counselling Dates 2026: Documents Required
- AP PGECET Web-Counselling 2026 Fees
- AP PGECET Second Round Counselling 2026 Dates
How many rounds of AP PGECET Counselling is conducted?
The authorities mainly conduct two to three rounds of AP PGECET counselling 2026 depending on the seat availability and number of candidates allocated for the specific branch and college. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET counselling 2026 dates are announced after completion of each phase. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep tracking the APSCHE CAP portal for AP PGECET exam updates.
Commonly asked questions
AP PGECET counselling process takes place online and is conducted by Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam. Candidates who have qualified AP PGECET entrance test or GPAT or GATE are eligible for admission counselling. It is conducted in rounds depending on seat intake. Final selected candidates have to complete their document verification and report to allotted college.
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.
Candidates can pay their AP PGECET counselling fee through net banking/credit card/debit card or UPI option. After the payment is successful, candidates must keep a note of transaction ID for future purposes.
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 Web-Counselling 2026 Dates
Candidates can check phase-wise APPGECET counselling dates 2026 below. As of now, the conducting authorities have released Phase I counselling dates. Check details below.
Who can register for AP PGECET 2026 Counselling
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Candidates who have qualified GATE/PGECET/GPAT can register for AP PGECET web-counselling 2026
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The left-over seats after allotment for GATE/GPAT candidates will be available for AP PGECET candidates
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Candidates are advised to meet all the eligibility requirements for AP PGECET counselling 2026
Commonly asked questions
The AP PGECET Phase II Seat Allotment result has been released. It was announced on Oct 21, 2025. The reporting started on Oct 22, 2025. Candidates can check dates below.
| Events | Dates |
| Registration and processing fee payment | August 17 to September 8 |
| 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 |
| Academic session starts | September 29 |
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.
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.
Result rank card of AP PGECET contains qualifying status of candidate. It carries information regarding total marks, secured marks, paper code, exam date and time, etc. In case, there is any discrepancy in detail, candidates can contact helpline number of AP PGECET.
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AP PGECET Counselling Dates 2026: Documents Required
Candidates need to keep the following documents ready for counselling registration at the CAP portal. All the mentioned documents must be in original and in three sets of xerox copies.
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GPAT or GATE Scorecard (those who are applying through GATE/GPAT)
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SSC or equivalent marks memo
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Intermediate /Diploma or equivalent marks memo
- AP PGECET hall ticket 2026
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Degree Consolidated Marks Memo
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Degree OD/Provisional Certificate
- 10th class to degree study certificates
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Minority certificate (if applicable)
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Transfer certificate (from the latest college or university studied)
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EWS certificate valid for the year 2026-27 from MeeSeva/Gram Sachivalayam for OC candidates who want to claim reservation under EWS category
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Residence certificate from Andhra Pradesh for the preceding 7 years of the Qualifying examination i.e. Degree or its equivalent in respect of Private candidates
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Andhra Pradesh Residence Certificate/Residence proof of father/ mother for a period of 10 years excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh from Tahsildar in respect of Non-Local Candidates
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Candidates who are children of parents who are in the employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporation, Local Bodies, Universities and other similar quasi Public Institution within the State at the time of applying for APEAPCET 2026 exam.
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Integrated community certificate in case of BC/ST/SC issued by the competent authority (Not OBC Certificate).
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Income certificate of parents from all sources issued on or after 01.01.2023 for those who claim tuition fee reimbursement.
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Documents for Candidates who want to claim reservation under NCC/Sports/PwD/CAP
Students can check PGECET AP documents for different categories below:
| Category |
Required documents |
|---|---|
| PwD |
Certificate issued by the District Medical Board. Candidates who have disability of 40% and above will only be considered under PWD category. |
| CAP candidates |
Certificates from the Zilla Sainik Welfare Board (viz)Discharge book & Identity card etc for Verification. Children of Ex-Service and In-Service persons who are domicile of Andhra Pradesh will alone be considered for allotment of seats under CAP Category. |
| NCC and Sports |
Original certificates issued by competent authorities. Candidates must have represented AP state. The allotment of NCC applicants will be done as per the norms |
| Scouts and Guides |
Original certificates of Rastriya Certificate holders of Bharat Scouts and Guides and other certificate holders of Bharat Scouts and Guides issued by competent authorities. |
| Anglo-Indian candidates |
Certificate issued by the competent authority of their place of residence |
| Minorities |
The Muslim and Christian Minority Candidates should bring Transfer Certificate (TC) of the SSC containing the Religion (Muslim/Christian/Other linguistic) or in the absence of TC, a Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution in which the student studied/appeared for SSC or its equivalent Examination. |
| Sports and Games Quota |
Certificate issued by the competent authority of their place of residence |
AP PGECET Web-Counselling 2026 Instructions for GATE/GPAT Candidates
GATE and GPAT candidates who want to take admission to MTech/ME/MPharm or Pharma D must note that the following fee types is applicable to various courses while exercising options.
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For regular courses (RGS), GATE and GPAT candidates are eligible for AICTE GATE Stipend. On the other hand, for RGN, no scholarship is offered.
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For SFS, candidates are eligible for AICTE stipend, while SFN is not eligible.
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GATE/GPAT Candidates are not eligible for Reimbursement of Tuition Fee by the State Government
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Pharma.D (PB): Candidates are NOT ELIGIBLE for AICTE Scholarship
The left-over seats after allotment for GATE/GPAT candidates will be available for AP-PGECET qualified candidates.
AP PGECET Web-Counselling 2026 Fees
The processing fee for PGECET AP web counselling is INR 1250/- (for OC/BC) and INR 650/- (for SC/ST). The accepted payment modes include netbanking, credit card, debit card, etc. All the candidates from 1 to the last rank can pay the processing fee during the counselling registration.
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The dates for counselling has been revised. The counselling process of AP PGECET 2026 comprises various stages, and is held on different timelines. Check details below:
| Events |
Dates |
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| Online counselling registration and fee payment |
September 16 to October 1, 2026 |
| Online verification of uploaded certificates at notified helpline centres |
September 19 to October 3, 2026 |
| Excersing of web-options by registered and eligible candidates |
September 23 to October 4, 2026 |
| Change of web options |
October 5, 2026 |
| AP PGECET 2026 Seat Allotment Result |
October 9, 2026 |
| Self-Joining and reporting to college |
October 10 to 14, 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
No, the exam authorities did not share the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam results either through email or post. All candidates will be required to go to the official website to check the result by logging in using the required credentials. It is to be noted that the result will be downloadable in the form of Andhra Pradesh PGECET rank card. Candidates will also not be able to access the result physically at the help centres. In case of any problems downloading the rank card, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities.
Candidates can check their AP PGECET result online using their hall ticket number and password. Results will be declared on official website. Scorecard of AP PGECET is valid for one year only.
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.
AP PGECET result date was May 14, 2026. Candidates can check their qualifying status using their registration number and date of birth/password.
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AP PGECET Second Round Counselling 2026 Dates
The AP PGECET phase II counselling dates will be released once the phase I counselling is over. The dates regarding registration and allotment will be updated below.
| Events |
Dates |
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| Online counselling registration and fee payment |
TBA |
| Online verification of uploaded certificates at notified helpline centres |
TBA |
| Excersing of web-options by registered and eligible candidates |
TBA |
| Change of web options |
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| AP PGECET 2026 Seat Allotment Result |
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| Self-Joining and reporting to college |
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