AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee payment is expected to begin on July 18, 2026, with a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 1,200 for OC and BC students and Rs. 600 for SC and ST students.
AP PGECET 2026 counselling is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admission to M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, M.Architecture, and Pharm.D (PB) programmes across universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh. You must pay the counselling registration fee online before you can enter web options or confirm a seat allotment. The fee payment window opens at the official portal and all transactions are processed digitally.
- Counselling fee payment start date: July 18, 2026 (expected)
- Registration fee for OC/BC/EWS: Rs. 1,200 (non-refundable, based on 2025 trends)
- Registration fee for SC/ST: Rs. 600 (non-refundable, based on 2025 trends)
- Payment mode: Online only via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI
- Seat acceptance fee is payable separately after provisional allotment
- Official portal: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/
| Direct Link to AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Registration (Active from July 18) |
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Fee Overview
The table below summarises key fee details and the payment timeline for AP PGECET 2026 counselling. All figures are based on 2025 trends and will be confirmed by APSCHE on the official portal before the registration window opens.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Counselling fee payment starts | July 18, 2026 (expected) |
| Registration fee – OC/BC/EWS | Rs. 1,200 |
| Registration fee – SC/ST | Rs. 600 |
| Payment mode | Online – net banking, debit/credit card, UPI |
| Seat acceptance fee | Payable after allotment; amount notified by APSCHE |
| Conducting body | APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education) |
| Official portal | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/ |
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Registration Fee Amount by Category
The counselling registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid before you can proceed with certificate verification or web option entry. Fee amounts vary by category, as shown below, based on the AP PGECET 2025 fee structure. You should check the official notification for any revision before paying.
| Category | Registration Fee (Expected) |
|---|---|
| OC (Open Category) | Rs. 1,200 |
| BC (Backward Classes) | Rs. 1,200 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | Rs. 1,200 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | Rs. 600 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | Rs. 600 |
| PH/Differently Abled | As notified by APSCHE in the official bulletin |
Keep your AP PGECET 2026 hall ticket number, rank card, and a mobile number linked to your bank account ready before you start the fee payment process. The portal may time out if you take too long between steps.
How to Pay AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Fee Online
All AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee payments are made exclusively through the official portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/. No offline payments, demand drafts, or challan-based payments are accepted. Follow these steps to complete your counselling registration fee payment:
- Visit the official AP PGECET counselling portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/.
- Click the AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Registration link on the homepage.
- Log in using your AP PGECET 2026 hall ticket number and date of birth.
- Verify your personal details, rank, and category displayed on the screen.
- Confirm the applicable registration fee amount based on your category.
- Select a payment mode: net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Complete the transaction and download or screenshot the payment confirmation receipt.
- After successful payment, proceed to document upload and web option entry as per the announced schedule.
If your payment shows a failed or pending status, wait 24 hours before retrying. Do not attempt a second payment immediately — check your bank statement and the portal’s transaction status page first. Duplicate payments are refunded but can take time to process.
AP PGECET 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee and Process
After the provisional seat allotment, you must pay a seat acceptance fee to confirm your admission — this fee is separate from the counselling registration fee and is typically adjusted against your first-year tuition fee at the allotted institution.
Based on AP PGECET 2025 trends, the seat acceptance process involves the following steps after each allotment round:
- Log in to the counselling portal once the allotment result is published.
- Review your provisionally allotted college, programme, and category.
- Choose one of the options listed below — Accept, Float, or Slide — within the deadline.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee online using the available payment modes.
- Download the provisional allotment order and report to the allotted college for document verification on the specified date.
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Accept | Confirm and freeze the allotted seat; not eligible for higher-preference options in further rounds |
| Float | Accept the current seat and remain eligible for higher-preference options in the next allotment round |
| Slide | Accept the current college and remain eligible for higher-preference programmes within the same college |
| Not Accepted / No Action | Seat is cancelled; counselling registration fee is forfeited |
Missing the seat acceptance fee deadline is treated as withdrawal. Students who choose Float or Slide should track the next round’s schedule carefully to avoid unintentional seat loss.
Documents Required for AP PGECET 2026 Counselling
Have the following documents ready before the certificate verification step. Missing any document can delay verification and affect your position in the allotment process.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| AP PGECET 2026 rank card | Proof of rank and programme eligibility |
| AP PGECET 2026 hall ticket | Identity verification during counselling |
| Qualifying degree marks memo and certificate | Academic eligibility verification |
| Caste/category certificate (BC/SC/ST/EWS) | Fee concession and reservation claim |
| Income certificate | EWS reservation and fee reimbursement eligibility |
| Aadhar card | Identity and address proof |
| Counselling fee payment receipt | Proof of registration fee payment |
| Passport-size photographs (recent) | Admission form and college ID card |
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Fee FAQs
Ques. When will AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee payment start?
Ans. AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee payment is expected to start on July 18, 2026. Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/ for the confirmed date and schedule.
Ques. How much is the AP PGECET 2026 counselling registration fee?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected counselling registration fee is Rs. 1,200 for OC, BC, and EWS students and Rs. 600 for SC and ST students. APSCHE will confirm the exact amount on the official portal before the window opens.
Ques. Is the AP PGECET 2026 counselling registration fee refundable?
Ans. No. The AP PGECET counselling registration fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you receive a seat allotment, decline the allotted seat, or withdraw from the process.
Ques. What is the difference between the registration fee and the seat acceptance fee?
Ans. The registration fee is paid at the start of counselling to unlock document verification and web option entry. The seat acceptance fee is paid after you receive a provisional allotment to confirm and hold your seat. Both are separate, mandatory payments at different stages of the process.
Ques. What happens if I miss the seat acceptance fee payment deadline?
Ans. If you do not pay the seat acceptance fee within the deadline, your provisionally allotted seat is cancelled. Depending on APSCHE’s phase rules, you may not be eligible for subsequent allotment rounds.
Ques. What payment modes are accepted for AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee?
Ans. You can pay the AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee online using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI on the official portal. No offline payments or demand drafts are accepted.
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