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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.

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

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Exam Day Guidelines

Updated 9 November 2026Published 9 November 2026

AP PGECET Exam Day Guidelines

Be ready for exam day. Here is a simple checklist of what to carry and how to handle the online (CBT) test.

Online CBT  â€¢  2 Hours  â€¢  Carry Hall Ticket + ID

📢 Please note: Exact instructions for the next exam are To be announced in the brochure and on your hall ticket. The points below are common guidelines. Always follow the instructions printed on your hall ticket.

What to Carry

✅ Must carry

  • Printed hall ticket

  • Valid photo ID proof

  • Any other document mentioned on the hall ticket

🚫 Better to leave at home

  • Mobile phone and smart watch

  • Calculators and notes

  • Any electronic device

Check the hall ticket for the official list.

Exam Day Timeline

1

Night before

Check your centre route, keep documents ready and sleep well.

2

Morning of the exam

Eat light, reach the centre early and show your hall ticket and ID.

3

Inside the hall

Sit at your allotted computer and follow the invigilator's instructions.

4

During the exam

Read each question carefully and use the review option for difficult ones.

5

At the end

Submit only when time ends or as instructed.

CBT (Online Exam) Tips

  • You have 120 minutes for 120 questions, which is about one minute per question.

  • There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.

  • Start with the questions you know well and mark the rest for review.

  • In 2026, the exam ran in two shifts each day. Check your hall ticket for your shift.

  • If you face a computer problem, inform the invigilator immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I carry to the exam?

Your printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID proof, plus anything else the hall ticket asks for.

Q. How long is the exam?

2 hours for 120 questions.

Related Pages

Hall Ticket
Download steps

Exam Centres
Centre details

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

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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