AP PGECET 2027
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); Conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2026 Cycle)
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Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) is the state entrance test for M.Tech., M.Pharm. and Pharm.D (PB) admission in university engineering and pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh and their affiliated colleges approved by AICTE. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam conducted the 2026 test on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for 2026-27. The 2026 test ran on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 in 13 test papers. The AP PGECET 2027 notification has not been issued yet, so the facts below come from the 2026 instruction booklet, Important Dates page and examination schedule.
AP PGECET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE (2026 cycle) |
| Level | Postgraduate entry: M.Tech., M.Pharm. and Pharm.D (PB) |
| Purpose | Admission to these courses in university engineering and pharmacy colleges and affiliated colleges approved by AICTE, 2026-27 |
| Mode | Computer-based test, answered online at the allotted test centre |
| Frequency | Once a year; two shifts a day over three days in 2026 (28 to 30 April 2026) |
| Duration | Not stated in the 2026 booklet or schedule; 120 multiple-choice questions, 120 marks |
| Languages | English medium |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 1,200 (OC), Rs 900 (BC), Rs 700 (SC/ST); late fees of Rs 1,000, 2,000, 4,000 or 10,000 in the late windows |
| Test centres (2026) | Centres in Andhra Pradesh at locations such as Anantapur, Guntur, Kurnool, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Rajahmundry |
| Official website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET |
Important dates (AP PGECET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Online applications open | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Preliminary key and objections | Not announced yet |
| Results | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: AP PGECET 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification in newspapers | 4 February 2026 |
| Online applications opened | 6 February 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 20 March 2026 |
| Last date with the highest late fee (Rs 10,000) | 1 April 2026 |
| Corrections to submitted applications | 3 April 2026 |
| Hall tickets available from | 15 April 2026 |
| Exam | 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 |
| Preliminary key; last date for objections | 6 May 2026; 8 May 2026 (Rs 300 per objection, refunded only if valid) |
| Results | 14 May 2026 (as scheduled in the instruction booklet) |
How scores are used
A rank is given to candidates who score at least 25% (30 of 120 marks); SC and ST candidates have no minimum. In colleges, first preference goes to candidates qualified in GATE or GPAT in the relevant branch, and the remaining seats are filled by AP PGECET merit rank. Of the seats in each course, 85% are reserved for local candidates and 15% are unreserved, as per the Andhra Pradesh orders for 2026-27. Appearing in the test does not by itself entitle a candidate to admission.
Sources: AP PGECET 2026 instruction booklet; AP PGECET 2026 Important Dates page; AP PGECET 2026 examination schedule; AP PGECET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); Conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2026 Cycle)
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the AP PGECET 2026 instruction booklet; the 2027 notification may change them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and local status | Indian national who belongs to Andhra Pradesh and meets the local/non-local status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Government orders for 2026-27 |
| Qualifying degree | A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution recognised by the Andhra Pradesh Government, for the course listed in the booklet's tentative annexure |
| Marks in the degree | At least 50%; 45% for reserved categories |
| Test paper | The paper relevant to the course in which admission is sought |
| Marks in AP PGECET | 25% (30 of 120) to get a rank; none for SC and ST |
| Final-year candidates | B.Tech., B.Pharm. or equivalent students may write the test if they complete the course and pass all subjects on or before the counselling date |
- Reserved-category candidates need 45% instead of 50% in the qualifying degree.
- GATE or GPAT qualified candidates get first preference for seats in their branch.
- 85% of seats in each course are reserved for local candidates and 15% are unreserved.
Source: AP PGECET 2026 instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
AP PGECET 2026 was a computer-based test of 120 multiple-choice objective questions carrying 120 marks, in English medium. Each candidate wrote the one paper that matches the chosen course. The 13 papers and their 2026 dates are below.
| Test paper | 2026 date and shift | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Engineering and Geo Informatics | 28 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Pharmacy | 28 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | 28 April, shift 2 | 120 | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 29 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 29 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Bio Technology | 29 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 April, shift 2 | 120 | 120 |
| Electrical Engineering | 29 April, shift 2 | 120 | 120 |
| Food Technology | 29 April, shift 2 | 120 | 120 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 30 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Metallurgy | 30 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering | 30 April, shift 1 | 120 | 120 |
| Nano Technology | 30 April, shift 2 | 120 | 120 |
- Mode: computer-based test answered online at the allotted test centre; the booklet advises practising the mock tests on the home page.
- Marking: one mark per question (120 questions, 120 marks); no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Language: English medium.
- Duration and shift timings: not stated in the 2026 booklet or schedule.
- Qualifying score: 25% (30 of 120); none for SC and ST candidates.
- Syllabus: syllabi for the papers are published on the CETs portal under the Syllabus link.
Source: AP PGECET 2026 instruction booklet and examination schedule (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts AP PGECET 2027?
AP PGECET 2027 is conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2026 cycle).
What is the eligibility for AP PGECET 2027?
The criteria below are from the AP PGECET 2026 instruction booklet; the 2027 notification may change them. Criterion Requirement Nationality and local status Indian national who belongs to Andhra Pradesh and meets the local/non-local status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Government orders for 2026-27 Qualifying degree A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution recognised by the Andhra Pradesh Government, for the course listed in the booklet's tentative…
What is the exam pattern of AP PGECET 2027?
AP PGECET 2026 was a computer-based test of 120 multiple-choice objective questions carrying 120 marks, in English medium. Each candidate wrote the one paper that matches the chosen course. The 13 papers and their 2026 dates are below. Test paper 2026 date and shift Questions Marks Geo Engineering and Geo Informatics 28 April, shift 1 120 120 Pharmacy 28 April, shift 1 120 120 Computer Science and Information Technology 28 April, shift 2 120 120 Civil Engineering 29 April, shift 1 120 120…
What is the official website of AP PGECET 2027?
The official website is https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/.