The AP PGECET 2025 is the abbreviated form of the Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. It is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). After qualifying the examination candidates can be admitted to the Engineering/ Pharmacy colleges and their affiliated colleges approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.
AP PGECET 2025
AP PGECET 2025 Highlights
Exam Name |
Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test |
Conducting body |
Sri Venkateswara University, Trupati |
Exam Level |
State-level |
Language |
English |
Courses covered |
MA, MCom, MSc, MCJ, MLib.Sc, M.Ed, MPEd, MSc. Tech etc |
Application process |
Online |
Exam pattern |
Objective type questions |
Frequency |
one times a year |
Exam mode |
Offline |
Mode of Counselling |
Online |
Total question |
120 |
Answer |
120 marks |
Question type |
Multiple-choice questions |
Marking scheme |
1 mark for every right answer No negative marking |
Exam Duration |
2 hours |
Official website |
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/ |
AP PGECET 2025 Exam Dates
Candidates can check the given section to know 2025 exam dates:
Events |
Date (Tentative) |
Application form starting date |
4th week of March 2025 |
Last date to fill the application form |
3rd week of April 2025 |
Application form Correction |
2nd week of May 2025 |
Download the admit card |
4th week of May 2025 |
Examination date |
4th week of May 2025 |
Answer key release |
4th week of May 2025 |
Result/ Rank card declared |
4th week of June 2025 |
Counselling start |
July/ August 2025 |
AP PGECET 2025 Application Process
Online Applications are invited from the candidates who have passed or appearing for the final semester examinations in the qualifying (undergraduate) degree to appear for AP PGECET 2025 entrance test for admission into PG Courses (MA, MCom, MSc, MCJ, M.Lib.Sc, MEd, MP.Ed, MSc. Tech etc) offered by constituent colleges and affiliated colleges.
Application process for AP PGECET 2025
Candidates should follow the steps to apply for AP PGECET 2025:
- Visit the official website and click on apply now.
- Clink of new registration, verify mobile number through OTP.
- After the registration, candidates should have to go through to fill the application form.
- Add all the required details, select the course they want to apply for and submit it.
- Add qualification details and upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature, and 10th marksheet.
- Pay the application fee online.
Application fee
Category |
Fee |
General |
Rs. 1200 |
OBC |
Rs. 900 |
SC/ ST |
Rs. 700 |
AP PGECET 2025 Eligibility
Candidates can check the course-wise eligibility criteria for 2025: Candidates should be aware that they can only appear in the AP PGECET 2025 entrance exam if they meet the requirements for eligibility. Candidates should carefully review the qualifying requirements before completing the application.
- The candidates should be of Indian Nationality.
- The 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.
- The candidate should have passed or appeared for the final year of relevant undergraduate or equivalent examination to seek admission into the post graduate program and its relevant specialisation.
- The list of Post Graduate (PG) Programs offered by the institutions and the eligibility criteria to each of the programs will be notified in details along with notification of AP PGECET for various categories such as
Category I: PG Program in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Category II: PG Programs in Commerce and Education Category III: PG Programs in Science
AP PGECET 2025 Syllabus
The authority of the university will release the specific syllabus for AP PGECET 2025 on the official website. Candidates must go through the syllabus before starting to prepare for the entrance exam. The table below mentions the syllabus of the AP PGECET exam:
Stream |
Topic |
Bio Technology |
Engineering Mathematics Linear algebra Calculus Differential equations Differential equations Probability and statistics Numerical methods Biotechnology Microbiology Molecular biology and genetics Process biotechnology Bioprocess engineering Plant and animal biotechnology Characteristics of animal cells Immunology Recombinant DNA technology Bioinformatics |
Chemical Engineering |
Process calculations and thermodynamics Fluid mechanics and mechanical operations Heat transfer Mass transfer Chemical reaction engineering Instrumentation and process control Plant design and economics Chemical technology |
Civil Engineering |
Mechanics Structural analysis Concrete structure Steel structure Soil mechanics Foundation engineering Fluid mechanics and hydraulics |
Computer Science & Information Technology |
Combinatorics Graph Theory Mathematical Logic Digital Logic Computer Organization and Architecture Programming and Data Structures Algorithms Theory of Computation Compiler Design Operating System Databases Information Systems and Software Engineering Computer Networks Web technologies |
Electrical Engineering |
Electric Circuits and Fields Signals and Systems Electrical Machines Power Systems Control Systems Electrical and Electronic Measurements Analog and Digital Electronics Power Electronics and Drives Electric Traction System |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |
Networks Electronic Devices Analog Circuits Digital circuits Signals and Systems Control Systems Communications Electromagnetics |
Food Technology |
Food chemistry Nutrition Food Microbiology Biotechnology Cereals, pulses and oil seeds Fruits, Vegetables and Plantation Crops Meat, Fish, Poultry & Milk Fluid Mechanics Food Quality Standards |
GEO Engineering & GEO Informatics |
Rocks Surveying methods Physical principles of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum GIS concepts |
Instrumentation Engineering |
Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation Analog Electronics Digital Electronics Signals, Systems and Communications Electrical and Electronic Measurements Control Systems and Process Control Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation |
Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering mathematics Strength of materials Theory of machines Vibrations Design Fluid mechanics Heat-transfer Thermodynamics Applications Engineering materials Metal casting Forming Joining Machining and machine tool operations Metrology and inspection Computer integrated manufacturing Production planning and control Inventory control Operations research |
Metallurgy |
Thermodynamics and Rate Processes Extractive Metallurgy Physical Metallurgy Mechanical Metallurgy Manufacturing Processes |
Nanotechnology |
Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer Elements of Material Science Metallurgical Thermodynamics Advanced Material science |
Pharmacy |
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Inorganic pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutics Physical pharmacy Pharmaceutical Technology Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics Pharmacology Clinical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance Forensic pharmacy |
AP PGECET 2025 Exam Pattern
The official website of the AP PGECET 2025 entrance exam conducting authorities specifies the exam pattern. The exam will take place online and last for 1.5 hours.
Particulars |
Details |
Exam Level |
State-level exam |
Exam duration |
1.5 hours |
No. of questions |
100 questions |
Exam pattern |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Mode |
Computer-based mode |
Total marks |
100 |
Marking Scheme |
1 mark for every correct answer No negative marks for incorrect answer |
Marking Scheme
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- For each incorrect answer, there will be no mark deducted.
- No marks will be given for unanswered or unattempted questions.
- In case a question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to the candidate irrespective of whether he has attempted it or not.
AP PGECET 2025 Admit Card
Candidates should have downloaded the hall ticket from the official website of the university. To download the admit card, candidates should have to enter their registered email ID and password that was generated during the registration process. Candidates have to carry a print copy of the hall ticket along with two passport-size recent color photographs at the exam center on the day of the exam.
How to download AP PGECET Hall Ticket 2025
Candidates can download the hall ticket for AP PGECET 2025 by following the steps given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website. To download the admit card, candidates should have to visit the official website.
Step 2: Log in to the portal. Candidates have to log in to the portal using the application number and password.
Step 3: Download the admit card.
- Click on the tab “AP PGECET 2025 Admit Card.”
- Admit cards will appear; check all the details.
- After checking all the details, download the admit card/hall ticket.
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AP PGECET 2025 Result
The conducted authority will declare 2025 on their official website. The link to check the result will be updated on the website. To check the result, candidates have to provide their email ID and password to check the result of AP PGECET 2025. Candidates who have qualified for the will be eligible to appear in the counseling. The counseling of the candidates will be conducted based on the ranking of students.
Steps to check the AP PGECET 2025 result
Step 1: Visit the official website
- To check the result, candidates must visit the official website.
- Go to the homepage and click on the AP PGECET 2025 direct result link.
Step 2: Log in
- A login page will open.
- Enter the required login credentials.
- Click on the submit button.
- The result will be displayed on the screen.
Step 3: Download the result Candidates should download the result, and print a copy for future reference.
AP PGECET 2025 Cut Off
The cutoff marks for AP PGECET 2024 will be announced by the university. The candidate's performance is calculated, and the results are used to produce a merit list once the AP PGECET result declaration is made public. This determines the cutoff. The AP PGECET cut-off list is made accessible online and contains the applicant's category and rank along with details on the day, time, and place of the counseling session.