AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates: Answer Key on 6 June, Result on 14 June and Counselling Schedule

The AP PGECET 2026 examination was successfully conducted in computer-based mode on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). With the exam over, attention now shifts to the post-exam calendar: the provisional answer key is scheduled for release on 6 June 2026 on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET, followed by the final key and result. This page tracks the complete AP PGECET 2026 schedule — from registration through to counselling — and explains how each date connects to the next.

• Provisional answer key on 6 June 2026; students can raise objections from 6 to 8 June 2026.
• Final answer key and result both expected on 14 June 2026, with the rank card released alongside the result.
• Exam already held on 28–30 April 2026 in two sessions per day in CBT mode.
• Registration ran from 1 April 2026, and admit cards were released on 15 April 2026.
• Counselling is expected in July–August 2026, conducted by APSCHE for M.Tech, M.E., M.Pharm and M.Arch admissions.

For all the current updates, you should regularly visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET, for official information regarding the final answer key, result and counselling schedule.

Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed about the AP PGECET 2026 important dates, the event-wise schedule from registration to counselling, and the year-wise exam date trends.

• The AP PGECET 2026 exam was conducted on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 in computer-based mode.
• Registration opened on 1 April 2026 (without late fee till 30 April 2026), and admit cards were released on 15 April 2026.
• The provisional answer key releases on 6 June 2026, with an objection window from 6 to 8 June 2026.
• The final answer key and result are both expected on 14 June 2026, along with the rank card.
• Counselling is expected to begin in July–August 2026 and is conducted by APSCHE.

What are the AP PGECET 2026 Exam Dates?

The AP PGECET 2026 schedule runs in a fixed chronological order, with each event depending on the previous one. Below, every stage is explained in sequence — what it involved, when it happened or is expected, and what students need to do at that point.

AP PGECET 2026 Registration Dates

The online registration for AP PGECET 2026 opened on 1 April 2026 on the official portal. Applications without a late fee were accepted up to 30 April 2026, after which graded late fees applied. Registration was conducted entirely online; there is no offline application route.

• Date: 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 (without late fee)
• Action Required: Completed — this window is now closed. Students who applied should retain their registration number and payment reference for all later stages.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Correction Window

A short correction facility was provided on 3 and 4 April 2026, letting students fix limited details in their submitted forms before hall tickets were generated. This was a one-time window and is now over.

• Date: 3 April 2026 to 4 April 2026
• Action Required: Completed. No further edits are possible after hall-ticket generation.

AP PGECET 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket) Release Date

The AP PGECET 2026 hall ticket was released on 15 April 2026 and could be downloaded using the registration number and date of birth. The hall ticket carried each student’s specific exam date, reporting time and shift, since the exam ran in two sessions per day across three days.

• Date: 15 April 2026
• Action Required: Completed. Students should keep a printed copy of the hall ticket, as it is often required again at counselling.

AP PGECET 2026 Exam Date & Day Schedule

The AP PGECET 2026 exam was conducted on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Each day was split into two sessions, with different subject papers allocated to different slots. The exact reporting time and slot were printed on each student’s hall ticket. The typical exam-day flow is shown below for reference.

• Date: 28, 29 & 30 April 2026
• Action Required: Completed. The session timings above are indicative — students should always rely on the exact time printed on their own hall ticket.

Note: Report to the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the exam. Late entry is not permitted under any circumstances — even if you hold a valid admit card.

AP PGECET 2026 Response Sheet Release

After the exam, the recorded response sheet was published in May 2026. The response sheet shows each student’s answers as captured by the system and is released ahead of the answer key so students can cross-check their responses before the key is used to compute scores.

• Date: May 2026 (Released)
• Action Required: Completed. Students should download and save their response sheet to compare against the provisional answer key.

AP PGECET 2026 Answer Key & Objection Window

The provisional (preliminary) answer key for AP PGECET 2026 is scheduled for release on 6 June 2026. Students who find any discrepancy can raise objections during the objection window from 6 to 8 June 2026, usually by submitting supporting evidence against a per-question fee. After all objections are reviewed, the final answer key is expected on 14 June 2026, and the result is computed strictly on this final key.

• Expected Date: Provisional key — 6 June 2026; Objections — 6 to 8 June 2026; Final key — 14 June 2026
• Action Required: Download the provisional key, calculate your expected score, and file objections with proof before the 8 June 2026 deadline if needed.

Note: The objection window for the AP PGECET 2026 answer key is open only from 6 to 8 June 2026. Objections submitted after this period or without valid supporting proof are not considered.

AP PGECET 2026 Result & Rank Card Date

The AP PGECET 2026 result is expected to be declared on 14 June 2026, the same day the final answer key is released. The rank card — which carries the qualifying status, marks and rank — is released alongside the result and becomes the single most important document for the counselling stage. As the result is not yet out, students should treat the rank as "to be announced" until the official declaration.

• Expected Date: 14 June 2026
• Action Required: Once declared, download and securely save the rank card; it is mandatory for certificate verification and web-option entry during counselling.

AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Schedule

AP PGECET 2026 counselling is expected to begin in July–August 2026 and is conducted by APSCHE. The process involves online registration for counselling, certificate verification, web-option entry (choice filling) and seat allotment, followed by reporting to the allotted institute. Seats are offered for M.Tech, M.E., M.Pharm and M.Arch programmes across participating universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

• Expected Date: July – August 2026
• Action Required: Keep all original certificates, the rank card and category/income documents ready in advance, as verification slots are time-bound.

Ques. When will the AP PGECET 2026 final answer key be released?

Year-wise AP PGECET Exam Dates and Trends

Looking at the AP PGECET exam dates over the past five years helps students understand the timing pattern of the exam. The table below lists the dates in descending order, with the most recent year first.

The trend shows AP PGECET has consistently been a multi-day computer-based exam held in the April–June window in recent years, with the post-COVID delayed 2022 cycle (August) being the outlier. The 2026 exam moved earlier to late April — the earliest in the five-year span — which in turn pulled the answer-key and result cycle into early-to-mid June and keeps counselling on track for the July–August window. Students preparing for future cycles should expect a late-April to early-June exam window.

Ques. Has the AP PGECET exam date moved earlier over the years?

Will AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Be Held in Multiple Rounds?

AP PGECET counselling is conducted by APSCHE and has historically run in more than one round to fill all available seats. Based on previous cycles, AP PGECET 2026 counselling is expected to follow a similar multi-round structure once the result is declared on 14 June 2026.

• Round-wise structure: An initial round (registration, certificate verification, web options and seat allotment) is typically followed by one or more subsequent rounds and a spot/mop-up round for vacant seats.
• Eligibility: Both AP PGECET-qualified students and GATE/GPAT score holders participate, with GATE/GPAT holders generally given priority in seat allotment.
• Documents: Rank card, hall ticket, qualifying degree certificates, and category/income proofs are required at verification.

Note: The number of counselling rounds and exact dates for AP PGECET 2026 will be confirmed by APSCHE after the result. Always verify the schedule on the official website before each round.

Ques. When will AP PGECET 2026 counselling begin?

Countdown to AP PGECET 2026 Result

With the exam concluded, the next major milestones are the answer key and the result. The countdown below tracks the upcoming AP PGECET 2026 events from today (1 June 2026).

Source: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/