APSCHE will release AP PGECET cutoff ranks 2026 during the AP PGECET counselling.
- APSCHE has announced the minimum qualifying marks in AP PGECET 2026 as 25%, i.e., 30 marks out of 120 for General/EWS/OBC candidates.
- No minimum cut off marks has been set for SC/ST categories.
- AP PGECET 2026 is expected to see a lower cutoff this year due to less number of candidates appearing for the exam.
- AP PGECET 2026 cutoff for CST is expected around 100 for AUCE while JNTUK CSE cutoff can be under 300 ranks.
- Branches like AI and Data Science may have a closing rank around 300 - 500 at JNTUK.
- The institute-wise cut-off will be available only after the publication of AP PGECET 2026 result.
The rank obtained with the benefit of relaxation of the minimum qualifying marks at the APPGECET-2026 by any candidate claiming to belong to SC/ST category will be cancelled in case the claim is found to be invalid at the time of admission.
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What is the AP PGECET Cutoff?
The AP PGECET cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark or closing rank required for candidates to become eligible for admission into postgraduate engineering and pharmacy courses such as M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, and Pharm.D (PB) in colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
The cutoff determines whether a candidate can participate in the AP PGECET counselling process and secure admission in their preferred college and branch.
There are two types of AP PGECET cutoffs candidates should understand:
AP PGECET Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- The AP PGECET minimum qualifying marks are the marks needed to participate in the AP PGECET counselling.
- The qualifying marks are generally released in the official information bulletin of AP PGECET exam.
AP PGECET Cutoff Rank:
- The cutoff rank is released during AP PGECET counselling and is used for admission.
- The cutoff ranks are released college and course-wise.
Ques: Which are the top colleges accepting AP PGECET 2026 scores?
Ans: Some top colleges accepting AP PGECET 2026 scores include Andhra University, JNTU Kakinada, JNTU Anantapur, Sri Venkateswara University, and Acharya Nagarjuna University.
AP PGECET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Based on the previous year AP PGECET cutoff trends, the expected cutoff ranks for AP PGECET 2026 can have the following trends:
- AP PGECET cutoff for Computer Science & Technology(CST) at AUCE is expected to be around 100 ranks.
- AP PGECET cutoff for CSE at JNTUK is expected under 500 ranks
- JNTUK cutoff for AI/ Data Science branch can go up to 1200.
- SVUCE cutoff for IT may go up to 3000 ranks.
| College | Branch | Expected Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra University College of Engineering | CST | 100 – 500 |
| VLSI Design | 800 – 2500 | |
| ECE / Communication Systems | 1500 – 4000 | |
| CAD/CAM | 4000 – 15000 | |
| Structural Engineering | 3000 – 14000 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 100 – 5000 | |
| JNTU College of Engineering Kakinada | CSE | 500 – 1500 |
| Artificial Intelligence / Data Science | 300 - 500 | |
| VLSI Design | 2500 – 5000 | |
| Power Systems / Electrical | 2000 – 9000 | |
| Thermal Engineering | Upto 6000 | |
| JNTU College of Engineering Anantapur | Embedded Systems | 1000 – 6000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3000 – 12000 | |
| Civil Engineering | 5000 – 18000 | |
| Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering | Information Technology | 500 – 3000 |
| ECE / Communication Systems | 4000 – 7000 | |
| Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy (M.Pharm) | 1000 – 7000 |
Ques: What can be the expected AP PGECET 2026 cutoff for AI and Data Science at JNTUK?
Ans: JNTUK AI and Data Science branch is expected to close around 300–500 ranks in AP PGECET 2026 due to increasing demand for AI-related specialisations.
Ques: Can I get M.Tech CST at AUCE with 500 ranks in AP PGECET 2026?
Ans: SC/ST Candidates with a rank around 500 in AP PGECET 2026 may get M.Tech CST in AP PGECET 2026. The CST cutoff for other categories generally stay under 100 at AUCE.
What are the qualifying marks for AP PGECET 2026?
The qualifying marks for AP PGECET 2026 is 25% or 30 marks out of 120 for General/EWS/OBC candidates.
- There are no qualifying marks set for SC/ST candidates.
- A candidate is required to score the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for AP PGECET counselling.
Ques: Do SC/ST/ candidates need minimum qualifying marks for AP PGECET counselling?
Ans: No, SC/ST candidates are exempted from the requirement of scoring a minimum qualifying marks to participate in AP PGECET 2026 counselling.
AP PGECET Marks vs Rank 2026
Expected AP PGECET Marks vs Rank 2026 is given in the table below:
| Marks Range | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 70+ | Top 100 |
| 60 – 70 | 100 – 1000 |
| 50 – 60 | 1000 – 4000 |
| 40 – 50 | 4000 – 10000 |
| 30 – 40 | 10000+ |
AP PGECET 2025 Cutoff
Candidates can check the last year AP PGECET cutoff ranks for some top branches at top universities:
- AUCE CST cutoff in 2025 went up to 7 ranks, showing high competitiveness.
- Chemical Engineering saw a similar cutoff at 7 while Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering cutoff was 42.
- JNTUK AP PGECET CSE cutoff was 79 in 2025 while branches like AI & ML saw a cutoff rank of 46.
| College | Branch | Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| AUCE Vishakapatnam | Computer Science & Technology | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 7 | |
| VLSI Design | 8 | |
| Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | 42 | |
| JNTUK | CSE | 79 |
| Structural Engineering | 7 | |
| AI & ML | 46 | |
| SVUCE | CSE | 41 |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 | |
| Power System Engineering | 144 | |
| RVR JC | AI & Data Science | 399 |
| Structural Engineering | 757 |
Which Colleges Accept AP PGECET Score?
Below is the list of some top colleges accepting AP PGECET scores in 2026:
| S.No. | Participating Institutes |
|---|---|
| 1. | Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur |
| 2. | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| 3. | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur |
| 4. | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada |
| 5. | Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur |
| 6. | Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupathi |
| 7. | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati |
| 8. | Adikavi Nannaya University |
| 9. | Krishna University |
| 10. | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, Guntur |
For the complete list of colleges accepting AP PGECET score, check:
Factors Influencing AP PGECET 2026 Cutoff
Multiple factors can impact the AP PGECET Cutoff.
Some of the factors are listed below:
- Total number of candidates taking the AP PGECET exam
- The difficulty level of the AP PGECET 2026
- The difficulty level of the GATE/GPAT exam
- Total number of seats available
- Performance of the candidates in the entrance test
- AP PGECET cutoff trends of previous years
AP PGECET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques: Where can I find the official AP PGECET 2026 cutoff ranks PDF?
Ans: APSCHE will release AP PGECET 2026 rank wise allotment list on its website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET during counselling. Candidates can check the cutoff for each college, course and category with the help of dropdown options available at the website.
Ques: What is the expected cutoff for CSE in AP PGECET 2026?
Ans: The AP PGECET 2026 cutoff for CSE is expected to be around 100 ranks for AUCE Visakhapatnam and under 300 ranks for JNTUK.
Ques: Which colleges can I get with 5000 rank in AP PGECET 2026?
Ans: Candidates with ranks around 5000 in AP PGECET 2026 can get colleges like JNTUA, Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, and some lower demand branches at JNTUK.
Ques: Will the AP PGECET 2026 cutoff increase or decrease compared to 2025?
Ans: AP PGECET 2026 cutoff will likely decrease compared to 2025 due to lower number of candidates appearing for the exam. According to reports, 9990 candidates appeared for the exam this year, which is significantly lower compared to 2025’s 12,019 candidates.
Ques: Can a candidate participate in AP PGECET counselling without scoring qualifying marks?
Ans: Candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC categories must meet the minimum qualifying marks i.e.25% or 30 marks to participate in AP PGECET counselling. However, SC/ST candidates are exempted from this requirement.
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