Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET)

AP PGECET 2019 will be conducted by Andhra University on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) in online mode. The annual entrance examination is a gateway for M.Tech admissions into the participating colleges of the state. Registrations will be open for all eligible candidates and the hall ticket will be generated. AP PGECET 2019 will be 2 hours long and the questions based on the subject selected by the candidates will be asked. Direct admissions will be provided to GATE qualified candidates. Ranks will be allotted only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks.  The cutoff will be released separately for GATE and AP PGECET qualified candidates. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination and preferred course and institute.

The eligibility criteria of AP PGECET 2019 consists of the conditions and requirements that the candidates have to meet to participate in the admission process. If the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria, then they will not be allowed to participate in the examination process. GATE qualified candidates will not have to appear for the entrance examination and will be eligible for direct admissions. The AP PGECET 2019 eligibility criteria are listed below:

• Age Limit – Should not be younger than 21 years of age. The candidates do not have any upper age limit. 
• Nationality – The candidates should be of Indian nationality.
• Domicile – The candidates should be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana and the proof (documents) should be with them.
• Academic Qualifications – Should have completed their qualifying examination i.e., B.E./B.Tech successfully.
• Marks Required – The general category candidates are required to secure at least 50% marks in their qualifying exam whereas the reserved category candidates have to score 40%.
• GATE – Direct admissions will be open for GATE qualified candidates

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

Application Fees

Candidates will be able to access the application form of AP PGECET 2019 in online mode. It is necessary for the candidates to submit their filled application form within the specified date otherwise they will not be registered for the examination. Before filling the application form, the candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria of AP PGECET 2019. 

Steps to fill AP PGECET 2019 Application Form

• The first step is to pay the application fee. Only after paying the application fee, the candidates will be able to proceed further in the application process of AP PGECET 2019. Payment has to be done in online (net banking/credit card/debit card) or through AP Online Centres. 
• After the payment process is over, the candidates will have to submit the following information to fill the application form – payment reference ID, qualifying examination hall ticket number, mobile number and date of birth.
• Next, the personal, communication and qualifying examination details have to be submitted by the candidates. Selection of preferred exam centre also has to be done. 
• The scanned images of their photograph and signature have to be uploaded as per the specifications mentioned by the candidates.
• Finally, the candidates will have to submit their AP PGECET 2019 application form. The generated registration number has to be kept safely for future use. The print out of the filled application form also has to be produced at the examination venue.

Application Fee

General Category – Rs. 1000

SC/ST – Rs. 500

AP PGECET 2019 exam pattern will allow the candidates to familiarize with the examination. By knowing about the mode of exam, duration, types of questions asked and more, the candidates will be able to plan their study strategy and will also boost their preparation. The details about the exam pattern of AP PGECET 2019 are listed below:

• Mode of Exam – Online
• Duration – 2 Hours 
• Languages in which the exam is held – English
• Nature of Questions – Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Number of Questions – 120 Questions
• Marking Scheme – For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded. There will be no negative marking.

The authorities concerned of AP PGECET 2019 will be releasing the mock test to help the candidates in their preparation for the examination. Using the mock test, the candidates will be able to know more about the examination and practically apply whatever they study. The mock test will be released subject-wise so that the candidates can select their particular subject. Time management can also be practised using the mock test of AP PGECET 2019.

The registered candidates will be able to access the hall ticket of AP PGECET 2019 in online mode. The hall ticket is an important document which has to be produced at the exam centre. Without the AP PGECET 2019 hall ticket, the candidates will not be allowed to attempt the examination. Details such as the name of the exam venue, timings, registration number and more will be available in the hall ticket. Along with the hall ticket, the candidates will also have to produce a print out of the filled application form of AP PGECET 2019 and a photo identity proof. 

Steps to download AP PGECET 2019 Hall Ticket 

• The registration number, date of birth and selected examination will have to be submitted. 
• Click on “Download Hall Ticket”
• After the hall ticket is displayed on the screen, the candidates will have to check it for any mistakes and print it out.

Andhra University will be declaring the result of AP PGECET 2019 in online mode. The scores secured by the candidates along with the qualifying status will be present in the result. Based on the scores, the rank card will be prepared and released by the authorities. Ranks will be allotted only to those candidates who meet the qualifying percentage marks i.e., 25%. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST category candidates. 

How to access AP PGECET 2019 Result?

• The candidates will have to enter their AP PGECET 2019 registration number and hall ticket number. 
• Click on “View Result”
• The candidates will have to download and print out the result.

All of the correct answers to the questions asked in the examination will be present in the answer key of AP PGECET 2019. Through the answer key, the candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores before the result is officially announced. During the calculation period, the candidates will have to follow the official marking scheme. Objections against the answer key can be raised by the candidates which will be reviewed by the authorities.

AP PGECET 2019 cutoff acts as a screening process for admissions into the participating institutes. The minimum marks required for higher chances of admissions will be present in the cutoff AP PGECET 2019. Separate cutoff will be released for the GATE and AP PGECET qualified candidates. The cutoff will also be different as per the institute and courses selected by the candidates. Various factors related to the qualifying examination will be taken into consideration while preparing the cutoff.

Registrations for the counselling of AP PGECET 2019 will be open where the candidates will have to pay the fee through net banking/credit card/debit card. The candidates will have to log into their account using their hall ticket number and rank to pay the counselling fee (Rs. 1000 for OC/BC and Rs. 500 for SC/ST). Next, the candidates will have to report to their designated centre and show the transaction id and then go ahead for document verification. Once the document verification is completed, the candidates will be sent a log in ID. After logging in, the candidates will have to select their choice of colleges and courses in the order of preference. Allotment of seats will be done according to the candidate’s rank and preferences selected. A certain amount of time will be allotted for the candidates to modify their choices. Final allotment will be announced online by the authorities. Self-reporting as well as reporting at the practised institute has to be done by the candidates to confirm their admission.