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AP PGECET

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE

AP PGECET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for admission to M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) courses in Andhra Pradesh. It is an online exam held for APSCHE, and GATE or GPAT qualified candidates can join counselling. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.

AP PGECETM.TechM.PharmacyAndhra Pradesh

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

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College Predictor

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AP PGECET College Predictor

No tool is needed to get a good idea. Use your rank, category, gender and course choice with last year's closing ranks.

Rank Based  •  Category-wise

📘 About this page: This is a simple guide, not an automatic tool. For real allotment data, use the official counselling portal when it is published.

Simple 5-Step Method

1

Note your rank

Use your category rank if available.

2

Open last year's closing ranks

3

Match college and course

Find options whose closing rank is near or above your rank.

4

Sort into three lists

Dream, realistic and safe options.

5

Use the list in counselling

Enter it as your web options. See Counselling.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor
Estimate your rank

Participating Colleges
Where you can study

Seat Matrix
Seat distribution

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Rank Predictor

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AP PGECET Rank Predictor

Estimate your position from your marks and the rank rule of the exam.

Estimate  •  Guide

📢 Please note: This is only an estimate. Official ranks come from APSCHE. Ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

Step 1: Estimate Your Marks

Use the preliminary key and count your correct answers. There is no negative marking.

Step 2: Understand the Rank Rule

Your AP PGECET rank is based on the marks you score in the test (out of 120). Candidates qualified in GATE or GPAT take part in counselling in a separate phase, as per the counselling notice.

Step 3: Compare With Last Year

In 2026, the results and rank cards were released on 14 May 2026, after the exam on 28, 29 and 30 April.

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Marks vs Rank
Rank rule

Result
Rank card

Closing Ranks
College chances

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

News

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AP PGECET News and Updates

Follow the important events in order, from the notification to counselling.

2026 Timeline  •  Next cycle: To be announced

📢 Next cycle: Notification, application, exam and result dates are To be announced.

AP PGECET 2026 Timeline

Date

Update

20 March 2026

Last date without late fee

23 March 2026

Last date with ₹1,000 late fee

15 April 2026

Hall tickets available

28 to 30 April 2026

AP PGECET 2026 exam (CBT)

6 May 2026

Preliminary key released

8 May 2026

Last date for objections

14 May 2026

Result and rank cards

16 September 2026

Counselling registration began

9 October 2026

Phase 1 seat allotment

10 to 14 October 2026

Reporting to colleges

22 October 2026

GATE/GPAT phase II allotment

What to Watch For Next

  • Official notification and information booklet

  • Application dates and fee

  • Exam dates and centres

  • Any change in syllabus or pattern

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Notification
Official documents

Exam Dates
All dates

Result
Rank card

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Participating Colleges

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AP PGECET Participating Colleges

AP PGECET scores are used for M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D (PB) admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Learn how to shortlist colleges.

Government  •  Private

📢 Next cycle: The final list of colleges and seats is published during counselling and is To be announced.

What Types of Institutions Take Part?

🏛️ University colleges

Engineering and pharmacy colleges of Andhra Pradesh universities.

🏫 Private colleges

Affiliated colleges that offer M.Tech and M.Pharmacy seats through counselling.

🎓 GATE / GPAT route

Candidates with GATE or GPAT scores are admitted through a separate counselling phase.

Examples

Institution

Type

Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam

University college

JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada

University college

Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati

University college

💡 Good to know: This is only an example list, not complete. Use the official seat matrix to see all colleges.

How to Shortlist Colleges

1

Know your rank

Use your rank card.

2

Check closing ranks

3

Check courses and fees

Visit each college's website and brochure.

4

Check placements and location

Compare placement records, faculty and facilities.

5

Prepare web options

Use the list during Counselling.

Related Pages

Seat Matrix
Seats

College Predictor
Find by rank

Closing Ranks
Cutoffs

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

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