AP PGECET 2026 notification has been out today along with other entrance exam AP PGECET 2026 stands for Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test 2026. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to postgraduate courses like:
- M.Tech / M.E.
- M.Pharmacy
- Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)
in universities and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
The exam is organized by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education).
Latest Update (as of February 2026)
APSCHE has already released the exam dates for AP PGECET 2026 (for academic year 2026-27). The official notification (detailed information bulletin + application start date) is expected very soon — likely in the next few days to weeks (early February to March 2026 based on current trends and other CET notifications).
Confirmed Exam Dates (Computer-Based Test – CBT):
- May 8, 2026
- May 9 2026
- May 10 , 2026
- May 11 2026
The exam is usually conducted in multiple shifts across these days. Exact shift timings and subject-wise schedule will be given in the official notification / hall ticket.
Official Website: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/ (Main portal for all AP CETs — check here daily for notification & application link)
Application portal (once activated): Likely https://pgecet-sche.aptonline.in/ or similar.
Expected Important Dates (Tentative – based on current pattern)
- Official Notification Release: February 4
- Online Application Start:February 9 2026
- Last date to apply (without late fee): March 2026
- Application with late fee: March 2026 (multiple slabs)
- Admit Card Download: Mid to late April 2026
- Exam Dates: 8 May to 11 May 2026
- Preliminary Key Release: After 11 May
- Result Declaration: May–June 2026
- Counselling: June–July 2026
AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria (expected – same as previous years unless changed)
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Educational Qualification:
- For M.Tech/M.E.: B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch (minimum 50% aggregate – 45% for reserved categories)
- For M.Pharmacy: B.Pharmacy degree
- For Pharm.D (PB): B.Pharmacy
- Appearing candidates in final year are also eligible.
- GATE / GPAT qualified candidates may get direct admission / preference in some seats (check notification for exact rules).
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions
- Marks: 120 (1 mark each, no negative marking in recent years)
- Syllabus: Based on the qualifying degree subjects + some analytical ability & general awareness (varies by branch)
Application Process (when it starts)
- Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET
- Register with mobile number, email, etc.
- Fill personal, academic & branch details
- Upload photo, signature & certificates
- Pay fee online:
- General / BC: ≈ ₹1,000–1,200
- SC/ST: ≈ ₹500–600
- Submit and take printout
Advice: Keep checking the official site https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in regularly (especially the PGECET section). Once the notification is out, download the Information Bulletin immediately — it contains full eligibility, syllabus, fee details, exam pattern, participating colleges, etc.
If you need help with:
- Specific branch syllabus
- Previous year question papers
- Preparation strategy
- M.Tech vs M.Pharmacy differences
- GATE exemption rules
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