The AP PGCET is a state-level admission test conducted annually by one of the universities in the state on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Technical Education, in which thousands of eligible students participate.
Here, we have discussed the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026. By reading this article thoroughly, you can know important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee, and other details.
AP PGCET 2026
The AP PGCET 2026 is likely to be conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. It is going to be held for those who want to get admission to postgraduate programmes in various universities and colleges across the state.
If you are interested in getting admission for any postgraduate course for academic year 2026-27 at any institution of state, you can apply for this entrance exam. The application form for the AP PGCET 2026 will be available very soon.
Application Form
The application form for the AP PGCET 2026 will be available on the official website most probably in late-March 2026, and then the window to apply for this encounter examination will be remain available properly for four weeks.
Important Dates
The AP PGCET 2026 important dates will be made public with the release of the notification brochure. Refer to the table below to check the details about it.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | April 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | April to May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | May 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release | May 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | June 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | June 2026 |
| Result / Rank Card | June 2026 |
| Counselling Process | July to August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026 are as follows:
- You are an Indian citizen and domicile of Andhra Pradesh.
- You have pursued a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a university recognised by UGC with at least 50% (45% for SC, ST and PwBD) score as aggregate.
- There is no age limit.
If you are in the final year or semester of your Bachelor’s degree, you are also eligible to apply for this entrance exam.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the AP PGCET 2026, it is mandatory that you pay the application fee. Refer to the table below to check what you need to pay to submit an application form for this entrance exam.
| Category | Amount |
| OC | ₹850 |
| OBC / BC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹650 |
You can pay the required amount using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI. The application fee is non-refundable, which means, the refund won’t be initiated at any circumstances.
Exam Pattern
The AP PGCET 2026 will be administered in online mode with an exam time duration of 90 minutes. There will be a total number of 100 objective-type questions from the concerned subjects in two parts.
Each question in this entrance exam consists a weightage of 1 mark, no marks is going to be deducted for incorrect response. The medium of the exam is going to be English and Telugu, expect for the language subject.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2026 are as follows. Go through the instructions to submit an application.
- Go to the AP PGCET official website by visiting at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGCET/.
- Tap on the ‘Application Fee’ tab and get redirected to the registration page.
- Fill in your email address, mobile number and other details and get to the payment page.
- Make the fee payment using one the provide payment gateway and get login details.
- Login with your acknowledgement number and password to access the application dashboard.
- Provide your personal information, educational qualification, and other details accurately.
- Upload your photograph and signature with required documents, and submit your application form.