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AP PGCET 2025 will be conducted on the exam date decided by AU Vishakhapatnam. The AP PGCET is organized by Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam. Gain comprehensive information about the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET) exam date, application process, and syllabus on indcareer.com. Initially, AP PGCET is a state-level common entrance exam administered by Andhra University.
The primary objective of this examination is to facilitate admissions to MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MCJ, M.Lib.Sc., M.Ed, M.P.Ed., and M.Sc.Tech. programs in state-funded universities and their affiliated colleges, including both government and private (aided/unaided) institutions, as well as minority educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
AP PGCET 2025 – Exam Dates, Application Form, Syllabus
AP PGCET
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- Syllabus
- Question Papers
- Application Form
- Application Form Correction
- Admit Card
- Answer Key
- Response Sheet
- Result
AP PGCET Important Date
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | As per AU Vishakhapatnam |
| Last date to apply | As per AU Vishakhapatnam |
| Issuance of AP PGCET admit card 2025 | As per AU Vishakhapatnam |
| AP PGCET 2025 exam date | As per AU Vishakhapatnam |
| Release of answer key | As per AU Vishakhapatnam |
| Announcement of AP PGCET result 2025 | As per AU Vishakhapatnam |
Eligibility Criteria
- To appear for AP PGCET, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can also apply.
- Click Here Eligibility criteria is also in the AP PGCET information brochure.
Application Fee
- Registration Fee for each Test is Rs. 850/- for OC, Rs. 750/- for BC candidates and Rs. 650/- for SC/ST/PH candidates
- Mode of Payment : Online through payment gateway (Credit/Debit Cards/ Net Banking)
Exam Pattern
- The AP PGCET exam pattern conveys the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme.
- Latest exam scheme is as per sche.ap.gov.in.
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Question type – The questions are multiple choice objective type questions.
- Number of Questions – There are 100 questions in the AP PGCET.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the AP PGCET is 100 .
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 90 minutes.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English for all the programs other than the languages and for language related Post Graduate Programs the medium of the APPGCET will be the respective language itself
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
Test Center For AP PGCET
APPGECET will be conducted at the following Centers:
- Test zones
- Anantapur
- Tadipatri
- Tirupathi
- Puttur
- Kakinada
- Rajahmundry
- Guntur
- Vijayawada
- Kurnool
- Yemmiganur
- Nandyal
- Nellore
- Gudur
- Ongole
- Chirala
- Srikakulam
- Rajam
- Visakhapatnam
- Eluru
- Tadepallegudem
- Bhimavaram
- Kadapa
- Prodattur
- Hyderabad
Participating Universities
- Andhra University (AU)
- Sri Venkateswara University (SVU)
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)
- Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
- Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalam (SPMVV)
- Yogi Vemana University (YVU)
- Rayalaseema University (RU)
- Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU)
- Dravidian University (DU)
- Krishna University (KRU)
- Adi Kavi Nannaya University (AKNU)
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (DrBRAU)
- Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University (DrAHUU)
- Cluster University, Kurnool (CUK)
- Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam University,Ongole (AKTPU)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
- Anantapur Oil Technological and Pharmaceutical
- Research Institute (JNTUA-OTPRI), Anatapur
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) University, Tirupati
Contact Details
AU College of Engineering, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam-530 003.
Andhra Pradesh, India
Help Desk Mobile No: 0891 2719544
Help Desk E-mail-ID: [email protected]
Website: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
For more details visit the official website
AP PGCET – An Exam Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP PGCET |
| Full Form of AP PGCET | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Organizing Body | YVU on behalf of APSCHE |
| Full Form of YVU on behalf of APSCHE | Yogi Vemana University, on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Type of Exam | Common Entrance Exam |
| Official Website | sche.ap.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through AP PGCET | MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MCJ, M.Lib.Sc., M.Ed., M.P.Ed., M.Sc.Tech and other PG courses |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through AP PGCET | Andhra Pradesh State funded Universities and their Constituent/ Affiliated [Government and Private (Aided/Unaided)] Colleges including Minority Educational Institutions in the State |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | |
| Mode of Exam | TBA, Last year it was – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | TBA, Last year it was – multiple choice objective type questions |
| Number of Questions | TBA, Last year it was – 100 |
| Total Marks | TBA, Last year it was – 100 |
| Marking Scheme | TBA, Last year it was – +1 |
| Exam Duration | TBA, Last year it was – 90 Minutes |
| Subjects in Question Paper | TBA |
FAQs
The AP PGCET exam is usually conducted in the month of June.
No, there is no age limit to apply for AP PGCET
Yes, candidates from other states can apply for AP PGCET, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Candidates can download their AP PGCET admit card from the official website by entering their registration number and date of birth.