AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification

AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification

Simran KashyapUpdated on 24 Dec 2025, 11:35 AM IST

AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - The Andhra University will release the AP PGECET eligibility criteria 2026 along with brochure. Candidates can find the AP PGECET 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates can find the same here once released. Candidates usually requires the eligibility criteria while filling out the AP PGECET application form. he eligibility criteria consist of nationality, domicile, qualifying exam, and qualifying marks. The AP PGECET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on April 19, 30 and May 2, 2026. Read the article to know more about the eligibility criteria for the AP PGECET exam.

AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification
AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria

AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026
The authority will publish the AP PGECET eligibility criteria 2026 in the official notification. Candidates can check the AP PGECET 2026 eligibility criteria online. Below are the eligibility criteria of AP PGECET based on previous years:

AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Particulars

Details

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian Nationals.

Domicile

They should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh Candidates should satisfy local/non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended.

Qualifying Exam

  • Candidates must have passed B.E/B.Tech in relevant fields.

  • Candidates appearing in B.Tech will also be eligible to apply provided they have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of degree by the concerned university on the date of counselling for admission into the colleges.

  • Candidates with valid GATE scores will be eligible for direct admission. Also, GATE-qualified candidates will be given preference over other candidates.

Qualifying Marks

Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in their B.E/B.Tech. However, the minimum percentage mark for reserved category candidates is 45%.

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AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Participating Institutes

The eligibility criteria of various participating institutes will be released on the official website. AP PGECET 2026 eligibility criteria will vary for each college. Candidates will have to satisfy all the general eligibility conditions along with the eligibility criteria of various universities to be eligible for final admission through AP PGECET 2026. The following table can be referred to know about AP PGECET eligibility criteria for the participating institutes 2026.

AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Participating Universities

Key points about AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Candidates will have to satisfy the general eligibility criteria of AP PGECET 2026 along with satisfying the eligibility criteria of different participating institutes.

  • Candidates who fail to qualify the minimum AP PGECET 2026 eligibility criteria will not be eligible for final seat allotment.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Form

The authority will commence the AP PGECET application form 2026 in May 20, 2026. The authority will activate the link of AP PGECET registration on the official website. The application process comprises registration, fee payment, form filling, and upload required documents. The authority will give some days to candidates to fill out the application form with a late fees applicable to it. Candidates will also be provided with an AP PGECET application form correction window.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the minimum eligibility criteria of AP PGECET 2025?
A:

As per the AP PGECET eligibility criteria, candidates must have passed B.E/B.Tech in relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category).

Q: I am appearing for my last semester of B.Tech. Can I apply for AP PGECET 2025?
A:

Yes, candidates who are in the last semester of B.Tech are eligible to apply as per the AP PGECET eligibility criteria. However, such candidates must have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of a degree by the concerned university on the date of counselling for admission into the colleges.

Q: I have valid GATE scores. Do I still need to appear for AP PGECET 2025?
A:

No, candidates with valid GATE scores will not have to appear for the entrance test. They will be admitted on the basis of their GATE scores

Q: Is it necessary to be a domicile of Andhra Pradesh to be eligible for admission through AP PGCET 2025?
A:

As per the AP PGECET eligibility criteria 2025, candidates must be permanent residents of Andhra Pradesh.

Q: What is the AP PGECET 2025 registration dates?
A:

The authority conducted the AP PGECET 2025 registration without late fee from April 1 to 30, 2025.

Q: WHat is the last date for the AP PGECET 2025 registration with late fee?
A:

The AP PGECET 2025 registration with a late fee concluded on May 26, 2025.

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Hey! With 858 rank in APPGECET under SC category, you do have fair chances to get admission in JNTU or AU, especially in branches like CSE or AI & ML. However, it will mainly depend on the cut-off trends of this year, number of seats available, and competition in your

Hello aspirant,

To download the seat allotment of AP PGCET 2025 ( non gate),

  • Visit the website www.pgcet-sche.aptonline.in (//www.pgcet-sche.aptonline.in)
  • Click on seat allotment 2025
  • Enter your login details
  • And then download the list

For more information, click on the link given below,

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/ap-pgecet-seat-allotment

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Your admission depends on your category, the branch of pharmacy you choose (like Pharmacology or Pharmaceutics), and the college you prefer.

If you belong to a reserved

Hello Udaya

With a rank of 1323 in AP PGECET 2025, you have very low chance of getting a seat for M.Pharmacy in drug regulatory affairs course in top government colleges.

But it is possible to get a seat in low ranked colleges and self-financed institutions.

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hey,

With a 2027 rank in AP PGECET 2025 under BC category, you’re well placed for M.Tech CSE or AI in good Andhra Pradesh colleges:

Andhra University (Visakhapatnam) M.Tech CSE cutoff was around 20,896 (Open), and BC likely lower. LBRCE and similar colleges have CSE closing ranks ~32K for BC