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The AP PGECET 2024 is scheduled to take place from May 29 to May 31, 2024, under the administration of Sri Venkateswara University (SVU). Registration for the exam has commenced. AP PGECET, short for Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test, is a state-level engineering entrance exam conducted by Sri Venkateswara University. The primary objective of this examination is to facilitate admissions into various M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, and Pharm.D (PB) programs offered by University Engineering and Pharmacy colleges, as well as their affiliated institutions.
Aspiring candidates are advised to verify their eligibility criteria on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, complete the application process, download their admit cards, practice solving previous year’s question papers, and subsequently review the answer key and results.
AP PGECET
Quick Links:
- Syllabus
- Question Papers
- Mock Test
- Counselling
- Application Form
- Login
- Admit Card
- Answer Key
- Response Sheet
- Result
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Release of AP PGECET Application Form | 23 Mar 2024 |
| Application Form Last Date | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.500/- | 21 to 28 Apr 2024 |
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.2,000/- | 29 Apr to 05 May 2024 |
| Last date for receiving of online applications with late fee of Rs.5,000/- | 06 to 12 May 2024 |
| Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | 08 to 14 May 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 22 May 2024 |
| AP PGECET 2024 Exam Date | 29 to 31 May 2024 |
| Publication of Preliminary Answer Key | 31 May to 02 June 2024 |
| Last Date for receiving of objections on Preliminary Key | 02 to 04 June 2024 |
| AP PGECET Result Announcement Date | 08 June 2024 |
Courses Offered
- M. Tech – Computer Science (Specialization – Digital Image Processing)
- M. Tech – Biotechnology (Specialization – Bio-Technology)
- M. Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Pharmaceutics) B. Pharmacy with GPAT or PY
Eligibility Criteria
- The Candidates satisfying the following requirements shall be eligible to appear for APPGECET:
- They should be of Indian Nationality.
- They should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh. 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.
- They should have obtained a relevant Bachelors qualifying degree or its equivalent in the relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto for admission into the relevant M.Tech./ M.Pharmacy/Pharm.D(PB) courses into the courses
- corresponding to the Degrees as given in the following Annexure.
- Candidates who are pursuing a B.Tech or its equivalent / B.pharm. courses shall be eligible for entry into the relevant M.Tech./ M.Pharmacy/Pharm.D(PB) courses provided they have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of degree by the concerned university on or before the date of counselling for admission into the colleges.
M.Tech (Computer Science & Technology)
– B.E/B.Tech/MSc in Information Systems/Maths/Applied Maths /Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics, MCA of ANUR or its equivalent, AMIE,
with diploma in the relevant branch
M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering
– B.Tech-ECE, B.Tech-EIE or equivalent
M.Tech Bio-Technolgy
– B.Tech. (BioTechnology/Chemical Engg/Food Technology/Agriculture Engg) B.Pharmacy, B.Sc. (agriculture/Veterinary Sci.)BHMS, and MSc in botony, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, Genetics, life sciences, food technology, nutrition, molecular biology, genetic engineering, immunology, chemistry
M.Pharmacy
– B.Pharmacy
Graduate Level Pharm-D (PB) course:
Please note that this is a Graduate level 3-year program (UG) in Pharmacy with B.Pharmacy as entry qualification approved by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. Candidates qualified in APPGECET 2017 only will be eligible for admission into the course on the basis of merit. Eligibility:
1. The candidate should be of Indian Nationality.
2. The Candidate should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
3. The Candidate should satisfy the local/ non-local status requirements as laid down in the regulations of admission.
4. For Engineering courses, candidate should obtain at least 50% marks (45% in case candidate belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
5. For Pharmacy Courses, candidate should obtain at least 55% marks (50% in case candidate belonging to SC & ST category) in the qualifying examination.
Application Process
- For registration and submission of online application the aspiring candidates have to visit the web site https://sche.ap.gov.in/pgecet
- As the application form will be submitted, an intimation message regarding the successful submission of the application form will be received by the candidates via SMS/E-mail.
Application Fee
- For OC candidates : Rs.1000/-
- For BC candidates : Rs.1000/-
- For SC/ST candidates : Rs.500/-
- Mode of Payment : Through Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net banking)
Exam Cities
AP PGECET 2023 will be held at six different regional centers in the state i.e.,
– Visakhapatnam
– Kakinada
– Vijayawada
– Guntur
– Tirupathi
– Anantapuram
Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Computer based test.
- Question type – The questions are Multiple choice Objective type.
- Number of Questions – There are 120 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 120.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 2 hours.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is 0 for incorrect answers
Contact Details
Address: A.P. State Council of Higher Education
1st Floor, Masab Tank,
Mahaveer Marg,
Opp. Mahaveer Hospital
Hyderabad – 500 028.
Phone: 040 23311594
E Mail: [email protected] & [email protected]
AP PGECET – An Overview
The important highlights of this exam are as follows.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP PGECET |
| AP PGECET Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test |
| More Exams Of This Type | Engineering Entrance Exams |
| Scale Of This Exam | State Level |
| State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most Relevant | Andhra Pradesh (note – this does not indicate domicile requirement. it only refers to states or regions where score accepting colleges are situated) |
| Organization That Holds This Exam | SVU |
| SVU Full Form | Sri Venkateswara University |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, Pharm.D (PB) |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | University Engineering, Pharmacy colleges and their affiliated colleges |