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AP PGECET
Entrance Exam

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

Preparation

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Important Books

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AP PGECET Important Books and Resources

Your undergraduate textbooks are the best base. Add practice questions and previous papers.

UG Textbooks  •  Practice Tests

📘 Please note: These are general suggestions. APSCHE does not publish an official book list.

Resource Guide

Resource

How to Use It

Undergraduate textbooks of your branch

Revise every core subject. Most questions come from here.

Your class notes and formula sheets

Use them for quick revision.

GATE or GPAT practice books for your branch

Use them for extra problems, especially if you plan to write GATE or GPAT too.

Previous AP PGECET papers

Practise in 120 minutes to learn the pattern.

Mock tests

Take weekly full-length tests.

How to Use Your Resources

1

Revise core subjects

Finish one subject at a time.

2

Practise topic-wise questions

Solve questions after each topic.

3

Take timed tests

Solve full papers in 120 minutes.

4

Review mistakes

Use previous papers to find repeated patterns.

Q. Is coaching needed?

Not always. Regular revision and timed tests help a lot.

Preparation Guides

Branch Paper Preparation
Study plan

Branch-wise Syllabus
Your paper

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

Question Papers
Practice

Eligibility
Who can apply

Counselling
Seat allotment

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.

Branch Paper Preparation

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AP PGECET Branch Paper Preparation Strategy

The whole exam is one branch paper of 120 questions. Revise your core subjects in a clear order.

120 Questions  •  2 Hours

Preparation Strategy

Step

How to Prepare

Core subjects first

Revise the main subjects of your degree that carry the most questions.

Formulas and concepts

Keep a one-page summary for each subject.

Numericals

Practise numerical problems every day.

Mock tests

Take timed tests of 120 questions.

8-Week Plan (Suggestion)

Weeks

Focus

Goal

1–3

Core subjects part 1

Finish revision and notes

4–5

Core subjects part 2

Finish revision and notes

6

Weak topics

Extra practice

7

Previous papers

Solve 3 papers

8

Mock tests and revision

Full 120-question tests

  • Study 2 to 3 hours daily alongside work or college.

  • Keep a mistake log and redo wrong questions.

  • Attempt every question in the exam.

Related Pages

Branch-wise Syllabus
Your paper

Important Books
Resources

Question Papers
Practice

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

Eligibility
Who can apply

Counselling
Seat allotment

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.