The Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) is an entrance examination conducted by Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh for admission into various postgraduate engineering and technology programs offered at universities and educational institutes in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The AP PGECET is a competitive exam for science and engineering students interested in pursuing M.Tech and Master's degrees in fields like Computer Science, IT, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering among others. The AP PGECET is a Computer Based Entrance Test consisting of questions from subjects like Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude and Engineering/Technology. In the AP PGECET 2023 exam held in May 2023, a total of 15,547 students appeared for the exam of which 12,864 candidates have qualified. The exam is held every year typically in May. For the AP PGECET 2024 exam, the notification for the exam is expected to be released in February 2024 while the exam itself is expected to be conducted in the last week of May 2024. The results of AP PGECET 2024 exam are expected by 2nd week of June 2024.
AP PGECET 2024 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification release |
March 19, 2024 |
| Application form submission |
March 21, 2024 to April 30, 2024 |
| Application fee payment |
March 21, 2024 to May 6, 2024 |
| Admit card download |
May 22, 2024 |
| Exam date |
May 28 to 30, 2024 |
| Answer key release |
June 6, 2024 |
| Objection deadline |
June 8, 2024 |
| Final answer key release |
June 13, 2024 |
| Seat allotment |
June 15, 2024 to June 22, 2024 |
AP PGECET 2024 Counseling: Application Fees
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General Category |
INR 500 |
| OBC-NCL |
INR 250 |
| Particulars |
Criteria |
| Domicile |
Permanent residency of AP state or should have lived for a substantial amount of time. |
| Nationality |
Citizen of India |
| Age Limit |
The lower age limit is 21 years |
AP PGECET 2024 Eligibility: Academic Requirements
| Qualification |
Minimum Score |
| Pharmacy Courses |
Candidates are required to score a minimum of 55% or more in the qualifying examination (50% for SCs and STs and other reserved categories). |
| Engineering Courses |
Candidates are required to score a minimum of 50% or more in the qualifying examination (45% for the Reserved Categories); |
AP PGECET 2024 Application Fees
| Category |
Amount |
| For SC/ST |
INR 500/- |
| For OC/BC Category |
INR 1,000/- |
AP PGECET 2024 Admit Card
| Details |
Information |
| Name of the exam |
AP PGECET 2024 |
| Date of release |
May 22, 2024 |
| Mode of downloading |
Online |
| Website |
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ |
AP PGECET 2024 Exam Center
| City |
Centre |
| Hyderabad |
JNTU Hyderabad |
| Vijayawada |
JNTU Vijayawada |
| Tirupati |
Sri Venkateswara University |
| Guntur |
Acharya Nagarjuna University |
| Visakhapatnam |
GITAM University |
| Rajahmundry |
Siddhartha Institute of Technology |
| Kakinada |
K L University |
| Anantapur |
Sri Krishnadevaraya University |
AP PGECET 2024 Exam Pattern
| Time Duration |
2 hours |
| Language |
English |
| Marking Scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer |
| Type of Questions |
Only MCQs |
| Negative Marking |
No negative marking |
| Mode of Examination |
Online mode |
| No. of questions |
120 Questions |
AP PGECET 2024 Preparation Books
| Book |
Publisher/Author |
| PGECET for Computer Science & Information Technology (AP & TS) |
Professional Publications |
| PGECET – Mechanical Engineering (Common for AP & TS) In Topic-Wise Format 2017 Edition |
SIA Experts |
| Karnataka ME/MTech PGCET Computer Science |
Dr. Chandresh Agrawal |
| GATE and PGECET for Computer Science and Information Technology |
Dasaradh Ramaiah, K. |
AP PGECET Exam Pattern 2024
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| General Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
1 hour |
| Subject-specific |
70 |
70 |
1 hour |
| Total |
120 |
120 |
2 hours |