Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 4, 2026
APSCHE notification for AP PGECET 2026 released. Interested applicants can check other information below.
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has officially notified the dates for various AP-CETs-2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications on February 6, 2026, through the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, in online mode. The Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) 2026 exam has been scheduled from April 28, 2026, to April 30, 2026, conducted by Andhra University.
The AP PGECET 2026 state-level exam will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode to get admission into various courses offered by the universities and colleges of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27.
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AP PGECET 2026: Check Exam Dates, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
AP PGECET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Feb 6, 2026 |
| AP PGECET Exam | Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026 |
AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Indian nationals belonging to Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local/non-local status rules. They should have passed a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution, or be in the final year and complete the degree before counselling.
AP PGECET exam is for admission to M.Tech, M.Pharm, Pharm.D (PB). Candidates must qualify in AP PGECET in the relevant paper; GATE, GPAT-qualified candidates are given first preference, with remaining seats filled based on AP PGECET merit as per APSCHE norms.
Official Notification
AP PGECET Exam Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | M.Tech, M.Pharm, Pharm.D |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Number of Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Qualifying Marks | 25% (30 marks out of 120); No minimum marks for SC/ST |
| Eligibility | Relevant Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
| Reservation Policy | 85% Local seats, 15% Unreserved |
| Admission Preference | GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates given first preference |
| Direct Link: AP-CETs-2026 |
Candidates are advised to check the official website of APSCHE and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
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