Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test Application Process 2026

AP PGECET 2026 Important Dates

The APSCHE released the application form for AP PGECET 2026 on 6th February. The registration last date is 16th March 2026 without a late fee.

The exam will be held in English medium. It will be for 120 marks with 120 MCQs.

AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have Indian citizenship and must belong to Andhra Pradesh state. Candidates must have at least 50% marks in their relevant bachelor's degrees.

• SC/ST/BC candidates need 45% marks in the relevant graduation course.
• Andhra University (Visakhapatnam) conducts this exam.
• The exam is for admissions into M Tech, ME, and other programs in Andhra Pradesh State.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Form

The APSCHE has released the application form for AP PGECET 2026 on 6th February. The registration started on 6th February and will continue till 6th March without a late fee.

With the late fee (10000 max), candidates can fill out the application form by 23rd March 2026. The last date to apply with the highest late fee is 1st April 2026.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee can be paid with a late fee up to a maximum of 10000. Candidates can apply by 23rd March 2026 with the late fee.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Correction Window

Candidates should check the official notification from APSCHE for the application correction window details. The exam is scheduled between 28th April and 30th April 2026.

AP PGECET Previous Years' Registration Trends

As per the past year registration data, a total of 14,231 applicants registered. Among them, 11,244 candidates successfully qualified.

The overall pass percentage stands at 93.55%.

FAQs

Candidates must have Indian citizenship and must belong to Andhra Pradesh state. Candidates must have at least 50% marks in their relevant bachelor's degrees.

The exam is conducted by Andhra University (Visakhapatnam) for admissions into M Tech, ME, and other programs in Andhra Pradesh State.

AP PGECET 2026 Important Dates

The AP PGECET 2026 exam is scheduled for 28, 29, and 30 April 2026. The notification was released on 4 February 2026.

Hall tickets will be released on 15 April 2026. The AP PGECET exam is conducted once a year, typically in April and May.

A fee of Rs. 300 must be paid for each objection raised on a question. This fee is refundable only for a valid objection. The committee's decision on the validity of an objection is final.

AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Indian citizens and residents of Andhra Pradesh with domicile status. They must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (BE, B Tech, B Pharm or equivalent) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

• General (open) category students must secure at least 50% marks in their qualifying degree.
• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/BC) must have at least 45% marks.
• Applicants must satisfy the local and non-local status requirements as per the Andhra Pradesh Govt rules.
• Candidates in the final year of their graduation can apply.
• Applicants with a valid GATE or GPAT score card can also apply. Such candidates may be considered during admission as per the guidelines by the AP Govt.

A non-Andhra Pradesh resident generally cannot apply for AP PGECET 2026 as a standard candidate. The exam's eligibility requires candidates to satisfy Andhra Pradesh local/non-local status rules.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Form

The application form has been open since 6 February. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form before 6 March to avoid any late fee.

The application form can be filled in online mode only. There is no offline facility for the same.

• During the application process, candidates must fill out their basic personal information and other academic details.
• The application form has 4 steps, available on the official website.

How to Apply for AP PGECET 2026

AP PGECET 2026 application forms are available online only. Candidates must fill out the form on the official portal.

During the application process, candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph and a signature. The signature must be made with a black pen on white paper.

• Check all details carefully before final submission to avoid problems later.
• After submitting the form, download and save a copy of the application form for future reference.

Where to Apply

The official portal for AP PGECET 2026 is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/PGECET/PGECET_HomePage. Offline application forms are not accepted.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online. Candidates can pay using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or AP Online Services.

Once paid, the AP PGECET application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. Additional convenience charges apply for online payment through the payment gateway.

Category-wise Registration Fee

AP PGECET 2026 Application Correction Window

The application correction window is for candidates who made mistakes in their online application form. The correction window will be available on 3rd April, 2025.

• Candidates can make corrections using their registered number and login credentials.
• Only certain information can be changed during the correction window.

Photo and signature cannot be changed on the portal itself. To change them, candidates must send a request to the CONVENER APPGECET-2026 with scanned documents to helpdeskappgecet@apsche.org.

AP PGECET 2026: Previous Years' Registration Trends

Registration and appearance numbers for the exam have grown every year, based on past data and expert analysis. In 2025, AP PGECET saw 14,231 registrations, and 11,244 candidates qualified.

• The overall pass rate in 2025 was 93.55%.
• Female candidates slightly outnumbered males: 5,491 males and 5,753 females passed.
• Based on past trends, registrations this year may go up to 15,000.
• Between 12,500 and 13,000 students may qualify for AP PGECET 2026.
• The pass rate is expected to be around 90-94%.

FAQs

What is the fee for AP PGECET exam 2026?

The AP PGECET 2026 exam fee depends on the candidate's category: ₹1200 for General (OC), ₹900 for BC, and ₹700 for SC/ST/PH.

What is the pattern of the AP PGECET 2026 exam?

The source does not provide details on the exam pattern.

Ques. What is the last date to apply for AP PGECET 2026?

Ques. What is the AP PGECET 2026 official website address?

Ques. Who conducts AP PGECET 2026?

Ques. Is the GATE/GPAT score accepted in AP PGECET?

Ques. When will the AP PGECET 2026 admit card be released?

Ques. What are the Correction window dates for AP PGECET 2026?