AP PGECET Latest Updates
05 Aug, 2025 AP PGECET 2025 counselling is open @pgecet-sche1.aptonline.in/PGECET; seat allotment August 6, 2025. Check Here
05 Aug, 2025 AP PGECET 2025 counselling seat allotment out based on GATE/GPAT @pgecet-sche.aptonline.in; report to the allotted college by August 11, 2025. Check Here
AP PGECET counselling 2025 for GATE/GPAT candidates is ongoing on the official website – pgecet-sche.aptonline.in. The counselling based on PGECET score is being conducted on the official website – pgecet-sche1.aptonline.in.
- The seat allotment result based on GATE/GPAT has been out on August 1, 2025. Candidates must self-report from August 2 to August 4, 2025. Classes start on August 11, 2025.
- The seat allotment result based on AP PGECET will be released on August 8, 2025. Self-reporting is open from August 7 to 11, 2025.
AP PGECET counselling will be conducted separately for both AP PGECET and GATE/GPAT students.
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the AP PGECET result 2025 on June 25, 2025. Candidates can download the rank card on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET. Log in with registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth to check the result and download rankcard.
AP PGECET 2025 final answer key was released on June 24, 2025 after reviewing all the objections. The result is prepared based on the final answer key. AP PGECET 2025 result will be declared on June 25, 2025.
AP PGECET 2025 answer key was out on June 11, 2025 at 4 PM. Along with the answer, the question paper and response sheet is out on the website. Candidates can raise objections, if any, by June 14, 2025 (11.59 PM) on the official website. Log in with your registration number, PGECET hall ticket number, date of birth and exam paper to raise objection against the preliminary key.
AP PGECET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) was conducted through Computer Based Mode (CBT) by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE. Candidates have to answer 120 multiple choice questions for 120 marks. There is no negative marking. The paper is in English only.
AP PGECET 2025 exam for M.Tech & M.Pharm will be held from 6th to 8th June 2025. The exam will be conducted in two sessions:
- Session 1 – 9 AM to 11 AM
- Session 2 – 2 PM to 4 PM
| Date | Forenoon Session (9 AM to 11 AM) | Afternoon Session (2 AM to 4 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | Geo Engineering & Geo Informatics (GG) | Pharmacy (PY), Computer Science & Information Technology (CS/IT) |
| June 7, 2025 | Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), Bio Technology (BT) | Civil Engineering (CE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Food Technology (FT) |
| June 8, 2025 | Instrumentation Engineering (EI), Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | Chemical Engineering (CH), Nano Technology (NT) |
To be ranked in AP PGECET 2025, you'll need to score at least 25% (30 marks) of the total 120 marks. This is the minimum qualifying mark for the General category. There's no minimum score requirement for SC/ST candidates.
The AP PGECET 2025 counselling will take place in two stages. The first stage, based on the exam results, is tentatively scheduled to begin in August. A second counselling phase for GATE or GPAT-qualified students is expected to follow in September 2025.
AP PGECET 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key
- GG - GEO ENGINEERING & GEO INFORMATICS
- PY - PHARMACY
- CS - COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING
- EC - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
- BT - BIOTECHNOLOGY
- CE - CIVIL ENGINEERING
- ME - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- EE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FT - FOOD TECHNOLOGY
- EI - INSTRUMENTATION
- MT - METALLURGY
- CH - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- NT - NANO TECHNOLOGY
What is AP PGECET?
AP PGECET or Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Engineering Entrance Test is an online test taken by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APCHE to select the most eligible candidates for various courses like M.E./MTech, M. Pharma, and Pharm. D courses.
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AP PGECET 2025 Highlights
Below are some of the key highlights of AP PGECET.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AP PGECET or Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Andhra University for AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Level of Admission | Post Graduate |
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQ) |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
AP PGECET 2025 Exam Dates
Here, we have mentioned AP PGECET Exam Dates 2025 in the table below:
| Particulars | Dates & Timings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 28-03-2025 | ||
| Commencement of receiving of online application Forms | 01-04-2025 | ||
| Last date for receiving of online applications without late fee | 30-04-2025 | ||
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.1000/- | 01-05-2025 to 09-05-2025 | ||
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.2,000/- | 10-05-2025 to 15-05-2025 | ||
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.4,000/- | 16-05-2025 to 20-05-2025 | ||
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.10,000/- | 21-05-2025 to 26-05-2025 | ||
| Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | 25-05-2025 to 27-05-2025 | ||
| Downloading of Hall-Tickets from the website | 31-05-2025 | ||
| Date of Tests | 06-06-2025 to 08-06-2025 | ||
| Time of Tests | 09.00 AM to 11.00 AM & 02.00 PM to 04.00 PM | ||
| Declaration of Preliminary Key and Receiving Objections on Preliminary Key | Exam Date 06-06-2025 07-06-2025 08-06-2025 | Key Release 11-06-2025 @4:00PM | Objections Closing 14-06-2025 @11:59PM |
| Release of final key | 24-06-2025 | ||
| Declaration of Ranks | 25-06-2025 | ||
AP PGECET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
You must be eligible if you want to apply for the AP PGECET 2025 exam . The AP PGECET 2025 eligibility criteria are mentioned below -
- Candidte must be of Indian nationality.
- Must have a domicile of Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local/non-local requirements will be eligible.
- Candidates must have a qualified Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field from an AICTE or UGC-approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- The minimum qualifying percentage is 50% for the general category and 45% for the reserved category candidates.
- Candidates appearing in the final year/semester exams are also eligible for the AP PGECET 2025 admission process.
- Applicants with valid scores in GATE/GPAT in the relevant discipline are also eligible for admission.
The details regarding the eligibility criteria will be available on the official website along with the application form.
AP PGECET 2025 Application Form
The Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 application form is expected to be released in the third or fourth week of March 2025. The AP PGECET 2025 application form will be released online and comprises required details, such as personal, communication, and educational qualifications. The application fees are as follows -
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| For general and OBC category students | INR 1200/- |
| For BC category candidates | INR 900/- |
| For SC/ST category candidates | INR 700/- |
The AP PGECET 2025 application fee can be paid online through APonline services or a credit card/debit card/net banking payment gateway. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the receipt safe for further admission.
AP PGECET 2025 Syllabus
AP PGECET 2025 syllabus PDFs for all 13 subjects have been officially released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. As of now, an official change has yet to be mandated in the syllabus for the AP PGECET 2025 exam. The syllabus is mainly based on the graduation-level topics of whatever course you have chosen for admission.
| Engineering Discipline/Course | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology (BT) | Engineering Mathematics | Microbiology | Biochemistry | Molecular Biology and Genetics | Process Biotechnology | Bioprocess Engineering | Plant and Animal Biotechnology | Characteristics of Animal Cells | Immunology | Recombinant DNA Technology | Bioinformatics |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | Engineering Mathematics | Process Calculations and Thermodynamics | Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations | Heat Transfer | Mass Transfer | Chemical Reaction Engineering | Instrumentation and Process Control | Plant Design and Economics | Chemical Technology |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Engineering Mathematics | Structural Engineering (Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures) | Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering) | Water Resources Engineering (Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation) | Environmental Engineering (Water and Waste Water Engineering, Air Pollution, Municipal Solid Wastes, Noise Pollution) | Transportation Engineering (Highway Planning, Traffic Engineering, Surveying) |
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | Engineering Mathematics | Combinatorics | Graph Theory | Mathematical Logic | Digital Logic | Computer Organization and Architecture | Programming and Data Structure | Algorithms | Theory of Computation | Compiler Design | Operating System | Databases | Information Systems and Software Engineering | Computer Networks | Web Technologies |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Engineering Mathematics | Electrical Circuits and Fields | Signals and Systems | Electrical Machines | Power Systems | Control Systems | Electrical and Electronic Measurements | Analog and Digital Electronics | Power Electronics and Drives | Electric Traction System |
| Electronics and Communication (EC) | Engineering Mathematics | Networks | Electronic Devices | Analog Circuits | Digital Circuits | Signals and Systems | Control Systems | Communications | Electromagnetics |
| Food Technology (FT) | Food Chemistry | Nutrition | Food Microbiology | Food Technology | Food Engineering | Food Quality and Standards |
| Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics (GG) | Engineering Mathematics | Geo-Engineering | Riocks and Surveying Methods | Physical Principles of Remote Sensing and Electromagnetic Spectrum | GIS Concepts |
| Instrumentation Engineering (EI) | Engineering Mathematics | Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems | Transducers, Mechanical Measurement, and Industrial Instrumentation | Analog Electronics | Digital Electronics | Signals, Systems, and Communications | Electrical and Electronic Measurements | Control Systems and Process Control | Analytical, Optical, and Biomedical Instrumentation |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Mathematics | Applied Mechanics and Design | Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences | Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering | Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
| Metallurgy | Engineering Mathematics | Thermodynamics and Rate Processes | Extractive Metallurgy | Physical Metallurgy | Mechanical Metallurgy | Manufacturing Processes |
| Nano Technology | Engineering Mathematics | Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer | Elements of Material Science | Metallurgical Thermodynamics | Advanced Material Science |
AP PGECET 2025 Exam Pattern
AP PGECET is held in two sessions each day. The table below highlights the important points for the AP PGECET Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Duration of exam | 2 Hours |
| Maximum Questions | 120 |
| Maximum Marks | 120 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Language of Paper | English |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer; No negative marking |
| Level of Questions | Graduate Level |
AP PGECET 2025 Admit Card
AP PGECET admit card 2025 is available on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. You can access your AP PGECET hall ticket from the login portal by providing your registration number, date of birth, qualifying examination hall ticket, and exam paper name selected for the entrance test.
AP PGECET Hall Ticket Download
The steps to download the AP PGECET hall ticket are shared below.
- Visit the official website of Andhra Pradesh PGECET
- Click the “Download Hall Ticket” link
- Enter PGECET Login credentials Registration No., DOB, and Exam Paper code.
- Click ‘Download’ hall ticket.
- View and save your admit card.
AP PGECET 2025 Books
The AP PGECET 2025 question paper will comprise subject-specific questions followed by engineering mathematics topics. Here are some of the best AP PGECET books for preparation-
| Books | Author Name |
|---|---|
| Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering | S.K Bhattacharya |
| Handbook of Civil Engineering | RPH Editorial Board |
| A Groundbook on Engineering Mathematics | Dr Arup Kumar Mukherjee and Dr. Naba Kumar |
| Engineering Mathematics | MADE EASY Publications |
| Computer Science Handbook, Second Edition | Allen B.Tucker |
| Textbook on Geo-Informatics and Nanotechnology | Y.S Satish Kumar |
| Textbook on Food Science and Technology | Avantina Sharma |
AP PGECET Previous Papers
AP PGECET 2025 previous year question papers can be downloaded after the exam concludes. Solving the previous year's AP PGECET Question Paper is the best way to assess your preparation level.
AP PGECET 2024 Question Paper
| Paper/Subject | Date | Shift | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Engineering and Geo Informatics | May 29 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Pharmacy | May 29 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science Engineering | May 29 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| Biotechnology | May 30 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Civil Engineering | May 30 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Electronics And Communication Engineering | May 30 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Electrical Engineering | May 30 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| Food Technology | May 30 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| Mechanical Engineering | May 30 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| Chemical Engineering | May 31 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Instrumentation Engineering | May 31 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Metallurgy | May 31 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| Nano Technology | May 31 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
AP PGECET 2023 Question Paper
Candidates can refer to the AP PGECET 2023 Question paper to prepare for the AP PGECET 2025 exam.
| Paper/Subject | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics | Check Here |
| Pharmacy | Check Here |
| Computer Science Engineering | Check Here |
| Biotechnology | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering | Check Here |
| Electronics And Communication Engineering | Check Here |
| Electrical Engineering | Check Here |
| Food Technology | Check Here |
| Mechanical Engineering | Check Here |
| Chemical Engineering | Check Here |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Check Here |
| Metallurgy | Check Here |
| Nano Technology | Check Here |
To check more question papers, you can visit AP PGECET question papers link here.
AP PGECET 2025 Answer Key
AP PGECET 2025 answer key has been released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET. Candidates can download the answer key along with the question paper for each subject and raise objections, if any, before the last date.
You can check the answer key release schedule and last date to raise objections below:
| Exam Date | Answer Key Release Date | Last Date to Raise Objection |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | June 11, 2025 (4 PM) | June 14, 2025 (11.59 PM) |
| June 7, 2025 | June 11, 2025 (4 PM) | June 14, 2025 (11.59 PM) |
| June 8, 2025 | June 11, 2025 (4 PM) | June 14, 2025 (11.59 PM) |
AP PGECET 2025 Result
AP PGECET 2025 result has been announced on June 25, 2025, on their official website. The result of AP PGECET 2025 exam will be published as a rank card or scorecard. Also if you are a GATE or GPAT-qualified student, you will be prioritized in terms of merit at first. The remaining seats will be considered with AP PGECET 2025 scores.
Qualifying Marks for AP PGECET
AP PGECET 2025 cut-off or minimum qualifying marks has been set by APSCHE. The cut-off or minimum qualifying marks in the AP PGECET 2025 entrance exam is 25%, i.e., 30 out of 120 for General. No minimum cut-off marks have been set for SC/ST categories.
AP PGECET 2025 Counselling
The registration process for the 1st Phase Counseling of Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 (Andhra Pradesh PG Engineering Common Entrance Exam) is likely to commence in July 2025. The AP PGECET 2025 is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, on behalf of the A.P. State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the qualifying marks for AP PGECET 2025 exam?
Ans. The minimum qualifying marks in the AP PGECET 2025 entrance exam is 25%, i.e., 30 out of 120 for General. No minimum cut-off marks have been set for SC/ST categories.
Ques. What if I forget to carry the Andhra Pradesh PGECET admit card to the exam centre?
Ans. If you forget to bring the Andhra Pradesh PGECET admit card, the exam authority won't allow the candidate to enter the examination hall. The admit card can only be accessed online, so make sure all the details on it are correct.
Ques. Which are the top colleges accepting AP PGECET scores?
Ans. There are 200 colleges accepting AP PGECET scores. The top colleges accepting AP PGECET score are given below:
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
- Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
- Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupathi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Kakinada
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Anantapur
Ques. Can I attempt Andhra Pradesh PGECET in regional language?
Ans. The Andhra Pradesh PGECET Exam is conducted only in English, without the option of Hindi or any regional language. Candidates must answer 120 questions in 2 hours. There are no minimum qualifying marks for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Ques. Is there any negative marking scheme in the Andhra Pradesh PGECET exam pattern?
Ans. There is no negative marking in the AP PGECET 2025 exam for an incorrect answer. The university provides mock tests based on the exam pattern, allowing candidates to evaluate their preparation and get an overview of the actual exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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