AP PGECET 2026 · Results Out · Counselling Watch (Sep)
Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (APPGECET)
M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, M.Arch & Pharm.D (PB) admissions in Andhra Pradesh
AP PGECET (APPGECET) 2026 results and rank cards were released on **14 May 2026** after the CBT on **28–30 April 2026** (Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE). About **9,320** candidates qualified (93.29% of those who appeared). Rank cards remain on https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/. As of **9 September 2026**, the official day-by-day counselling PDF is **still awaited** — education trackers (Careers360 ~3 Sep; Sarvgyan) expect web counselling in **September 2026** via CAP / CET-published links (https://cap.apcfss.in/). Do **not** invent mid-July aggregator calendars as finished Phase-1. GATE/GPAT candidates usually get first preference; remaining seats go to APPGECET ranks. Do not mix this page with **AP PGCET / APPGCET** (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) Phase-1 on CAP.
Who this guide is for
Use this page if you:
- APPGECET 2026 rank holders waiting for the September counselling notification
- GATE / GPAT candidates preparing documents for the priority seat quota
- Parents who need a clear PGECET (M.Tech/M.Pharm) vs APPGCET (MA/M.Sc) map
Use a different route if you:
- Candidates seeking MA / M.Sc / M.Com seats — follow APPGCET on /ap-pgcet-2026/ (Phase-1 already notified)
- Anyone paying agents for “guaranteed M.Tech seat” outside APSCHE counselling
- TS PGECET / TGCHE candidates — that is a Telangana portal, not AP PGECET
Quick Overview 2026
| Full Form | APPGECET — Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting University | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (for APSCHE) |
| Courses | M.Tech / M.E. · M.Pharmacy · M.Arch · Pharm.D (PB) |
| Exam Dates | 28 – 30 April 2026 |
| Preliminary Key / Objections | 6 May · objections to 8 May 2026 |
| Results & Rank Card | 14 May 2026 |
| Qualified | 9,320 (93.29% of appeared) |
| Appeared / Registered | 9,990 appeared · 12,102 registered |
| CET Portal | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET |
| Counselling Portal (tracked) | cap.apcfss.in · CET notices |
| Counselling Status | Schedule awaited — September 2026 watch (as of 9 Sep) |
| Seat preference (booklet) | GATE/GPAT first · then APPGECET ranks |
| Not this exam | APPGCET / AP PGCET (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) |
| Helpline (exam desk) | 8331865313 · helpdeskappgecet@apsche.org |
Latest Updates 2026
Still Waiting Official APPGECET Counselling PDF
As of 9 September 2026, APSCHE has not locked a public day-by-day APPGECET Phase-1 calendar on the CET Important Dates surface used for this desk check. Careers360 and Sarvgyan still expect September counselling via CAP / CET-published links. Keep your rank card ready; do not pay fees until the APPGECET / M.Tech notice is live. Do not confuse CAP APPGCET (arts/science PG) calendars with this exam.
Counselling Still Tracked for September — Official PDF Awaited
Secondary trackers expect counselling registration in September 2026 via CAP / CET-published links. Mid-July aggregator calendars are not treated as the completed official schedule.
APPGECET 2026 Results & Rank Cards Released
Results and rank cards released on 14 May 2026 (instruction booklet date). About 9,320 candidates qualified (93.29% of appeared) after the 28–30 April CBT. Download from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET.
APPGECET 2026 CBT Conducted
Computer-based test held on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 by Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE for M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and related PG programmes.
AP PGECET 2026 — Counselling Watch (September)
AP PGECET counselling fills Convenor-quota seats for M.Tech / M.E., M.Pharmacy, M.Arch and Pharm.D (PB). GATE/GPAT and APPGECET streams are usually notified together or in linked schedules — GATE/GPAT scores typically get first preference, then APPGECET ranks fill remaining seats. The usual path is online registration + processing fee, certificate verification, web options, seat allotment, then self-reporting and college reporting. As of 9 September 2026 the locked day-by-day PDF is still awaited; trackers expect counselling to open in September on CAP / CET-published links. CAP may already show APPGCET (arts/science PG) — that is a different exam.
What to do now
- Download APPGECET 2026 result / rank card (done — 14 May 2026)
- Watch cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET and cap.apcfss.in for the APPGECET counselling notification PDF (still awaited as of 9 Sep)
- Complete online registration and processing fee when Phase-1 opens
- Upload / verify certificates as notified (HLC or online)
- Exercise web options for college and specialization in priority order
- Use change-of-options window if offered
- Download allotment order; complete self-reporting and college reporting with originals
- If you need arts/science PG seats, that is APPGCET — not this exam
Keep ready
- APPGECET 2026 hall ticket and rank card (or GATE / GPAT scorecard if that stream applies)
- B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharmacy degree marks memo and provisional / degree certificate
- SSC and Intermediate marks memos
- Study certificates as required for local area status
- Transfer certificate (TC) / migration as asked
- Caste / EWS / PwBD / special category certificates (if claimed)
- Income certificate (for fee reimbursement, if applicable)
- Aadhaar and passport-size photographs
Click here to download AP EAPCET 2026 instruction booklet (PDF)
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification & Application | 4 Feb – Apr 2026 | Done |
| APPGECET 2026 Exam (CBT) | 28 – 30 April 2026 | Done |
| Preliminary Key & Objections | 6 – 8 May 2026 | Done |
| Results & Rank Card | 14 May 2026 | Done |
| Phase-1 Counselling Registration | September 2026 — confirm official PDF | Upcoming |
| Certificate Verification & Web Options | As notified with Phase-1 PDF | Tentative |
| Seat Allotment & College Reporting | As notified after options | Tentative |
| GATE / GPAT preference stream | As notified with counselling PDF | Tentative |
Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharmacy or equivalent qualifying degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) as in the APPGECET-2026 instruction booklet. GATE-qualified (engineering) and GPAT-qualified (pharmacy) candidates are eligible for the separate preference quota. AP local / non-local rules apply at counselling.
- Relevant B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharmacy (or equivalent) as per paper and booklet
- Typically ≥50% in qualifying degree (45% reserved categories) — confirm booklet
- Valid APPGECET 2026 rank for the PGECET counselling stream
- GATE / GPAT may use the priority quota when that schedule is live
- AP local / non-local and reservation rules apply at allotment
- Do not register on APPGCET arts/science streams for M.Tech seats
Courses & Admissions
- M.Tech / M.E.
- M.Pharmacy
- M.Arch
- Pharm.D (PB)
Seat Allotment — How Merit Works
- Instruction booklet: first preference to GATE/GPAT in the relevant branch; remaining seats to APPGECET merit ranks
- Allotment also uses category, local area and web-option order
- Special category verification (CAP / NCC / Sports / PwBD) follows the counselling PDF venue and dates
- Both online self-reporting and physical college reporting are usually required after allotment
AP PGECET vs AP PGCET (APPGCET)
| Feature | AP PGECET | AP PGCET (APPGCET) |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Arch | MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, etc. |
| Exam body (2026) | Andhra University (APPGECET) | SVU Tirupati (APPGCET) |
| CET path | cets…/PGECET | cets…/PGCET |
| Sep 2026 status | Counselling PDF still awaited (9 Sep) | Phase-1 notified on CAP (reg 3–8 Sep) |
After Seat Allotment — Reporting Checklist
- Keep hall ticket number + DOB / rank ready for counselling login
- Re-download rank card from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET if needed
- When the schedule PDF drops: finish registration, fee and certificate upload before freeze
- Fill web options carefully for the correct PG programme (M.Tech vs M.Pharm)
- After allotment: download order, self-report online, then report to college with originals
- If you meant arts/science PG, switch to APPGCET — do not wait on this page
Mistakes to avoid
- Treating mid-July aggregator calendars as a finished official Phase-1 (the Sep counselling PDF is what matters now)
- Confusing AP PGECET (M.Tech/M.Pharm) with APPGCET Phase-1 on cap.apcfss.in (MA/M.Sc)
- Paying counselling fee on a third-party clone before the official notice is live
- Mixing GATE/GPAT stream steps with PGECET-rank steps without reading the notice
- Skipping self-reporting or college reporting after an allotment order
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP PGECET / APPGECET 2026?
APPGECET is the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test for admission into M.Tech / M.E., M.Pharmacy, M.Arch and Pharm.D (PB) programmes. It was conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE.
When were AP PGECET 2026 results declared?
Results and rank cards were released on 14 May 2026 (official instruction booklet date). About 9,320 candidates qualified. Download from https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/.
When will AP PGECET 2026 counselling start?
As of 9 September 2026 the official day-by-day APPGECET schedule is still awaited. Trackers expect counselling registration in September 2026 on CAP / CET-published links. Confirm only on the official portal before paying fees. Mid-July aggregator dates were not the locked APSCHE PDF. Do not confuse CAP APPGCET (MA/M.Sc) calendars with this exam.
Is GATE accepted instead of PGECET?
Yes. The instruction booklet gives first preference to GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates in the relevant branch; remaining seats are filled by APPGECET rank holders.
What is the difference between AP PGCET and AP PGECET?
AP PGCET (APPGCET) is for MA, M.Sc, M.Com and other arts/science PG courses (Phase-1 counselling already notified for early September on cap.apcfss.in). AP PGECET (APPGECET) is for M.Tech and M.Pharm engineering/pharmacy PG admissions. Different exams — do not mix registration streams.
Where do I register for counselling?
Use the official link published with the counselling notification — commonly tracked as https://cap.apcfss.in/ and linked from https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/. Prefer APSCHE / CAP domains over third-party sites.
Related AP Entrance Exams
Sources: APPGECET-2026 Instruction Booklet V2 / Important Dates (notification 04 Feb; exam 28–30 Apr; prelim key 06 May; objections to 08 May; results 14 May 2026). Result statistics from The Hindu / APSCHE coverage (14 May 2026). Counselling timing summarised from secondary trackers into September 2026 (Careers360 ~3 Sep; Sarvgyan — September start expected; exact PDF still awaited as of 9 Sep). Confirm on https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/ and https://cap.apcfss.in/. Easy Applications is not affiliated with APSCHE.