AP PGECET 2025: Check Dates, Form, Eligibility, Fees, Pattern, Test Centres, Results, and More

AP PGECET is an abbreviated form of the Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Candidates who qualify for the exam will be eligible for admission to M.Tech and M.Pharm programmes at various institutes and universities in Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates can check the AP PGECET 2025 highlights below -

Candidates who want to apply for the AP PGECET 2025 exam must follow the eligibility criteria imposed by the conducting authorities. The AP PGECET 2025 eligibility criteria are mentioned below -

• The nationality of the candidates must be Indian.
• Applicants must have a domicile of Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local/non-local requirements will be eligible. 
• Candidates must have a qualified Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field from an AICTE or UGC-approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. 
• The minimum qualifying percentage is 50% for the general category and 45% for the reserved category candidates. 
• Candidates appearing in the final year/semester exams are also eligible for the AP PGECET 2025 admission process. 
• Applicants with valid scores in GATE/GPAT in the relevant discipline are also eligible for admission.

The details regarding the eligibility criteria will be available on the official website along with the application form. 

The Andhra Pradesh PGECET 2025 application form is expected to be released in the third or fourth week of March 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form and submit it before the due date. The AP PGECET 2025 application form mode is online and comprises required details, such as personal, communication, and educational qualifications. The application fees are as follows -

The AP PGECET 2025 application fee can be paid online through APonline services or a credit card/debit card/net banking payment gateway. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the receipt safe for further admission. 

The conducting authority will start the AP PGECET form correction facility soon after the application form submission is completed. The correction window is expected to open in the second week of May 2025. During the AP PGECET 2025 application form correction process, candidates can make changes or modify the details in their application form. 

To change the non-editable details, candidates must send a written request to the authority, providing their payment ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number, date of birth, and SSC hall ticket number. 

The AP PGECET syllabus 2025 and the information brochure will be available on the official website. With the help of the syllabus, candidates can simplify their preparation strategy. Candidates can check the AP PGECET 2025 syllabus below -

Candidates who have applied for the AP PGECET must check the exam pattern to understand its question format, marking scheme, difficulty level, and more. Here is the AP PGECET 2025 exam pattern mentioned below -

• The mode of the AP PGECET exam is online.
• The exam is two hours long, and 120 questions will be asked in MCQ format.
• The AP PGECET question paper will be in English.
• For each correct answer, one mark is awarded. 
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

AP PGECET 2025 question paper will be released after the exam is completed. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will upload the question papers and the answer key on the official website. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can download the question paper in PDF format and check the questions and solutions.

Candidates appearing for the AP PGECET exam 2025 must prepare well to obtain good scores. Here are some AP PGECET preparation tips for excelling in the test. 

• Get well acquainted with the exam pattern and syllabus. Categorise the subjects and topics as per your difficulty level. 
• Make a study plan and dedicate time accordingly.
• Make your fundamentals and concepts strong. Go through the lecture notes and textbooks for that. 
• Practice previous year's question papers to understand the AP PGECET exam format, marking scheme, and difficulty level. 
• Take one mock test to enhance time management and confidence. Attempting mock tests will also help candidates stay aware of the questions asked in the AP PGECET exam.

The AP PGECET 2025 question paper will comprise subject-specific questions followed by engineering mathematics topics. Here are some of the best AP PGECET books for preparation-

The conducting authority releases AP PGECET 2025 mock test links for the candidates to practice questions. The mock tests are available for civil engineering, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, ECE, etc. Candidates can log in and attempt the questions to understand the difficulty level of questions, marking scheme, etc.

The AP PGECET 2025 admit card will be available a few days before the exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download the hall ticket, which will be made available on the official website. To download the AP PGECET 2025 hall ticket, candidates must provide their registration number and date of birth. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam centre, as it comprises all the information related to the AP PGECET exam and the candidate.

Candidates can check the AP PGECET test centres below -

The AP PGECET 2025 result will be released on the official website. To check the result, candidates must provide their login credentials, such as registration number and password. The AP PGECET will be available in the scorecard, including the candidate’s name, rank, marks obtained, roll number, etc. Qualified candidates will be eligible for the counselling.

Counselling is the last stage of the AP PGECET 2025 admission process. Candidates qualified for the exam will be eligible to participate in the process. APSCHE is responsible for conducting the counselling, which will be conducted in three phases depending on the vacant seats and qualified candidates. 

The AP PGECET M.Tech counselling includes registration, choice filling and locking, seat allocation, document verification, and reporting to the colleges. The complete process takes place online. After AP PGECET counselling, candidates must report to the allotted college and pay the requisite fee to confirm their seats. 

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