When will AP PGECET Counselling 2026 Start: Expected dates, Documents required
When will AP PGECET 2026 counselling start: The Commissionerate of Higher Education will soon announce AP PGECET counselling dates 2026 for admission to MTech/M.Pharma/Pharm.D courses for university engineering and pharmacy colleges. Check expected dates, documents required for PGECET 2026 counselling, seat intake and other details.
When will AP PGECET Counselling 2026 start: Expected dates, documents required
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has yet to officially announce AP PGECET 2026 counselling dates. While the result was declared on May 14, candidates are constantly searching for when AP PGECET counselling 2026 will start. As of now, there is no such update regarding the counselling schedule or college list. However, based on last five year's trends, AP PGECET 2026 counselling is expected to start in second or third week of September 2026.
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Expected Dates for AP PGECET 2026 Counselling
The AP PGECET 2026 counselling is done online in phases. Candidates who have qualified for the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam can check the expected start date for admission counselling below.
| Year |
Counselling Start Date |
|---|---|
| AP PGECET 2026 (Phase I) |
Second/Third week of September 2026 |
| AP PGECET 2025 (Phase I) |
July 17, 2025 |
| AP PGECET 2024 (Phase I) |
September 4, 2024 |
| AP PGECET 2023 (Phase I) |
August 26, 2023 |
| AP PGECET 2022 (Phase I) |
September 21, 2022 |
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Process
The counselling process of AP PGECET will be done online in phases. The authorities will announce separate counselling dates for GATE and GPAT-qualified and PGECET-qualified applicants. Candidates who have qualified AP PGECET/GATE/GPAT can apply at cap.apcfss.in. Overall, the AP PGECET counselling 2026 process includes online registration, fee payment, document verification, web-option entry, seat allotment and reporting to allocated college.
Documents Required for AP PGECET Counselling 2026
Candidates are advised to keep following documents ready for counselling:
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AP PGECET/GATE or GPAT rank card
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Degree certificates or marksheet
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Transfer certificate
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Study certificates (from class 10 to graduation)
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Residence and local area status certificate
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Income and category certificate
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Portal
AP PGECET counselling 2026 will be done at cap.apcfss.in. The authorities will update the total number of colleges participating, along with the course list and total seat intake for AP PGECET admission. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for updates regarding AP PGECET counselling 2026 dates.
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.
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