Exam Pattern
Full pageAP PGECET Exam Pattern
Understand the question paper before you start – number of questions, marks, time and marking scheme.
Online CBT • 120 MCQs • 2 Hours • No Negative Marking
📢 Please note: The pattern below is from the 2026 booklet and reports. Pattern for the next cycle is To be announced.
120
Total Questions
120
Total Marks
2 Hours
Duration
1 Mark
Each Question
Pattern at a Glance
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Exam mode | Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total questions | 120 |
Total marks | 120 (1 mark for each correct answer) |
Duration | 2 hours |
Negative marking | No |
Language | English |
Paper | One paper, based on the branch you choose |
💡 Easy tip: You write one paper for your chosen branch. The questions are based on your undergraduate subjects, so revise your core subjects well.
Time Management
You have 120 minutes for 120 questions, which is about one minute per question.
Start with the questions you know well.
Mark the difficult questions for review.
Keep the last 10 to 15 minutes to review.
Do not leave any question blank, as there is no negative marking.
GATE and GPAT Candidates
Candidates qualified in GATE or GPAT do not need to write AP PGECET. They take part in counselling in a separate phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many questions are there?
120 MCQs for 120 marks.
Q. How long is the exam?
2 hours.
Q. Is there negative marking?
No.
Q. Do I write one paper or several?
One paper for your chosen branch.
Keep Preparing
Syllabus | Branch-wise Syllabus | Exam Pattern |
Important Books | Branch Paper Preparation | Question Papers |
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.