AP PGECET 2023 Counselling, Result, Rank List, Application Form, Dates, Syllabus

Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test 2023 ( AP PGECET )

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Updated on Mar 20, 2023 10:37 IST

AP PGECET 2023: The AP PGECET 2023 notifications will be released on the official website in May 2023. The AP PGECET official website will have the application form. The AP PGET official website is given in the table below. The direct link to apply for AP PGECET 2023 will be updated here. The notification regarding the AP PGECET 2023 important dates is expected to be released in May 2023.  The exact date of submission of the AP PGECET 2023 application form, AP PGECET 2023 exam, AP PGECET 2023 result and AP PGECET counselling will be announced in May 2023. Candidates who want to seek admission should fill out the application form and submit it online. Prior to filling out the application form, candidates must go through the AP PGECET 2023 eligibility criteria.  The candidates must check the AP PGECET 2023 syllabus before they start the preparation. AP PGECET 2023 will be conducted in various exam centres in Andra Pradesh. The candidates can mention the preferred exam centres while filling out the application form. 

AP PGECET is an entrance examination conducted for  MTech/MPharm/DPharma courses offered by colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The exam will be conducted in an online mode wherein 120 MCQs will be asked for 120 marks. Scroll down for more details concerning the exam. 

What is AP PGECET?

AP PGECET is the abbreviated form of the Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. It is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Candidates after qualifying for the exam are admitted to the Engineering / Pharmacy colleges and their affiliated colleges approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.

AP PGECET 2023 Highlights

The highlights of AP PGECET can be seen in the table below.

AP PGECET Highlights

Exam Name

AP PGECET or Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

Andhra University for AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (Online)

Level of Admission

Post Graduate

Type of Questions

Objective (MCQ)

Official Website

cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

AP PGECET 2023 Application Process

The application form will be released online. Candidates will be able to apply for AP PGECET 2023 until the prescribed last date. The application process comprises various stages such as registration, filling out the application form, fee payment, uploading photo and signature, and submission of the application form. Candidates must fill the application form with the correct details otherwise their applications will be liable for rejection. Further, check the eligibility criteria to fill AP PGECET application form 2023 below.

AP PGECET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for writing the test:

Candidates should meet the given below requirements to be able to write the exam:

  • Candidates should be Indian nationals.
  • They should be a resident of Andhra Pradesh and should satisfy local/non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended.
  • Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelors qualifying degree or its equivalent in the relevant field with at least 50% marks ( 45% in case of reserved category candidates) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto for admission into the relevant ME/ MTech/ MPharma courses into the Courses corresponding to the Degrees.
  • Candidates pursuing a BTech course or its equivalent/BPharm course will be eligible for admission to relevant ME/MTech/ MPharma courses only if they have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of degree by the concerned university on the date of counselling for admission into the colleges.

Eligibility for admission to ME/ MTech/ MPharm:

  • Candidates should have qualified AP PGECET and in the test paper relevant to the course they seek admission.
  • Mere appearance does not entitle students to be considered for admission to their preferred course unless they satisfy the eligibility requirements and other related criteria.
  • Admission to 85% of the seats in each course is reserved for local candidates and the remaining 15% of the seats will be un-reserved seats as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations and Admissions) Order, 1974 as subsequently amen
  • While filling seats in colleges, first preference will be given to aspirants who have qualified for GATE / GPAT based on their test scores. The remaining seats will be filled with candidates qualified in APPGECET as per their merit ranks.

AP PGECET 2023 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP PGECET 2023 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

May '23

AP PGECET 2023 Application form availability (without late fee)

TENTATIVE

Jun '23

AP PGECET 2023 Application form availability with a late fee of INR 500

TENTATIVE

Jun '23

AP PGECET 2023 Application form availability with a late fee of INR 2000

TENTATIVE

Jun '23

AP PGECET 2023 Correction of online application data

TENTATIVE

Jun '23

AP PGECET 2023 Application form availability with a late fee of INR 5000

TENTATIVE

Jul '23

AP PGECET 2023 Downloading of Hall-tickets

TENTATIVE

Jul '23

Date of AP PGECET - 2023 Examination

TENTATIVE

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus incorporates important chapters and topics that are essential for the examination. Candidates must go through the complete details prior to starting their preparation. They should study all the topics in order to obtain good marks in the exam. The syllabus for AP PGECET 2023 is not released. Since the syllabus will be almost the same as in previous years, the candidates can check AP PGECET syllabus 2022 to start preparing for the exam.

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern imparts various details like total questions, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Candidates seeking admission should be well aware of the exam pattern to understand the weightage of each section. 

Particulars

Details

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

  • One mark for each correct answer.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

AP PGECET 2023 Admit Card

The admit card will be issued to the eligible candidates for writing the exam. AP PGECET admit card 2023 will be released online at the official website. Candidates will require their login details to download the admit card. The admit card is an important document and candidates should keep it safe until the admission process gets over. Without admit card, no candidate can ingress inside the exam hall.

AP PGECET 2023 Result

The result will be announced a few days post-completion of the exam. AP PGECET result 2023 will be released online and candidates can check it by using their login credentials. The result shall comprise various details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, marks obtained, rank secured, etc. The exam authority will not share the result through email or post. Post-examination, successful candidates will be called for participating in the counselling.

Qualifying Marks for AP PGECET

The qualifying percentage mark for obtaining a rank in APPGECET-2022 is 25% i.e., 30 marks out of a total of 120. However, in the case of SC/ST candidates, there shall be no minimum qualifying marks for ranking the candidates. 

AP PGECET 2023 Counselling

The counselling process encompasses various stages like registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting. Eligible candidates will be able to exercise AP PGECET counselling 2023 in online mode. After the counselling, candidates have to report to the allotted college and pay the required fee to confirm their seats. 

Latest Update: AP PGECET 2022 Counselling Schedule Direct Link Here

AP PGECET 2023: Counselling Final Schedule

For GATE and GPAT - 2023 Admissions 

The tentative dates for counselling are given in the table below. 

S. No. Activity Dates
1. Registration September 2023
2. Verification of Uploaded Certificates September 2023
3. Web Options Selection September 2023
4. Change of Web Options September 2023

AP PGECET 2023: FAQs

What is the full form of the AP PGECET?

A. AP PGECET is also known as Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. The Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Admission Test (AP PGECET) is a state-level entrance examination that is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University on behalf of APSCHE. Aspirants who want to pursue a degree in MTech, MPharm and DPharm programmes in the state of Andhra Pradesh should appear for AP PGECET. AP PGECET is a computer-based examination. The question paper will include only Multiple Choice questions. 

Q. When will the AP PGECET 2023 exam be conducted?

A. The AP PGECET 2023 is expected to be conducted in the month of July, based on previous years' data. Although the exact dates of the examination are not announced yet. The application form for AP PGECET 2023 can be expected in May. The candidates must fill out the application form before the last date. The candidates who successfully submit the application forms will receive the admit card. 

Q. When will the AP PGECET 2023 application form be released?

A. The AP PGECET 2023 application form dates are not yet announced. It is expected to be released in May 2023 in an online mode. The completed application form should be submitted before the last date. The candidates must make sure that the details filled in the application form are correct. The candidates must check the eligibility criteria and make sure they fulfil them before filling out the application form. 

Q. Who can apply for AP PGECET 2023?

A. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can only apply for the exam. The candidate must be an Indian National residing in Andhra Pradesh. The candidate should satisfy local/non-local residing status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with 50% marks (unreserved category). The reserved category students must score 45% marks. 

Q. Will there be a negative marking in AP PGECET 2023?

A. There will be no negative marking in AP PGECET 2023. The question paper will have 120 Multiple Choice Questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. The total mark allotted for the question paper is 120 marks. The candidates can answer the questions without the fear of negative marks. 

Q. What is the duration of the AP PGECET?

A. The duration of the AP PGECET exam is 2 hours. The exam will be conducted in an online mode wherein 120 MCQs will be asked for 120 marks. Every question in the paper is compulsory and carries one mark each.

Q. Who is the conducting authority for AP PGECET 2023?

A. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati conducted AP PGECET on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for admission into various courses in Universities/ Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The exam is usually conducted in the month of May by the University.  The release date of the application form can be expected in April. 

Q. When will the AP PGECET 2023 counselling take place?

A. AP PGECET 2023 counselling will be conducted after the AP PGECET 2023  results are declared. Candidates with GATE/GPAT scores can apply directly for AP PGECET Counseling. Candidates must sign up for counselling either offline or online using the web-option entry method.

Q. Who can give the AP PGECET Exam?

A. Candidates who have graduated with a 50% in engineering courses and a 55% in pharmacy courses are eligible to write or take the AP PGECET Exam. Those candidates who belong to the reserved category are provided with a 5% relaxation.

AP PGECET 2023 Contact Information

CONVENER, 
APPGECET - 2019 ADMISSIONS 
Andhra University, 
Visakhapatnam.

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