Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Registration Application Dates Eligibility Details

Registration Date

30-04-2023

Application Start Date

21-03-2023

Application End Date

16-05-2023

Admit Card Date

22-05-2023

Main Exam Date

30-05-2023

Overview

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test, also known as AP PGECET, is a state-level entrance exam administered by Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education) for candidates wishing to Post Graduate in regular PG courses such as M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, M.E. etc. in colleges across the state of Andhra Pradesh. The entrance test is conducted once a year.

Conducting Body: Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education) conducts the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test which is a state-level entrance exam. The entrance test is conducted in Online mode.

Important Dates:

Events	Dates	Mode	Link
Registration Date	30/04/2023	Online	https://sche.ap.gov.in/pgecet/PGECET/PGECET_HomePage.aspx
Application Date	21/03/2023 to 16/05/2023
Admit Card	22/05/2023
Exam Date	28/05/2023
Result Date	July 2023

Selection Procedure: There is only one stage in AP PGECET for candidates to qualify for admission:

Written Test

Exam Pattern: The examination is conducted in Online mode and contains MCQ type questions. The total time duration of the examination is two hours. The question paper is set in the English Language only. The total no. of questions are 120 and each question carries 01 marks. The questions paper contain questions from Mathematics, Aptitude and Qualifying Degree (Major) subjects. The detailed pattern is given below:

Serial No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Mathematics	10-15
2.	Aptitude	5-10
3.	Qualifying Degree (Major)	90-100

The entrance test is conducted for 17 papers and the paper name along with code is as follows:

Serial No.	Code	Paper
1.	AR	Architecture & Planning
2.	AS	Aerospace Engineering
3.	BT	Biotechnology
4.	BM	Bio-Medical Engineering
5.	CE	Civil Engineering
6.	CH	Chemical Engineering
7.	CS	Computer Science & Information Technology
8.	EC	Electronics and Communication Engineering
9.	EE	Electrical Engineering
10.	FT	Food Technology
11.	GG	Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
12.	EI	Instrumental Engineering
13.	ME	Mechanical Engineering
14.	MT	Metallurgical Engineering
15.	NT	Nano Technology
16.	PY	Pharmacy
17.	EM	Environmental Management

- Note:- There is no provision of Negative Marking.

Eligibility:-

- Age Limit:-

No Age limit. Candidates are advised to refer the website regarding the same.

- Educational Qualification:

Graduation in Engineering/ Pharmacy or equivalent with an aggregate of 50 % marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from any recognized institute.
GATE qualified candidates are eligible for Direct admissions.

- Nationality:

Only Indian candidates are allowed to appear for this test.

- Domicile:

Candidate must possess the domicile certificate of the Andhra Pradesh state. (Non-Local/ Local status depends on the admission requirements).

Syllabus:

- Architecture and Planning:

History of Architecture
Development of Contemporary Architecture
Building Services
Building Construction and Management
Materials and Structural Systems
Planning Theory
Traffic and Transportation Planning
Techniques of Planning
City Planning
Housing
Landscape Design
Computer-Aided Design
Environmental Studies in Building Science
Visual and Urban Design
Infrastructure, Services, and Amenities
Development Administration and Management

- Aerospace Engineering:

Aerodynamics
Propulsion
Space Dynamics
Engineering Mathematics
Flight Mechanics

- BioTechnology:

Engineering Mathematics
Bio-Technology

- Biomedical Engineering:

Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

- Civil Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
Transportation & Geomatics Engineering

- Chemical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Chemical Engineering

- Computer Science and Information Technology:

Engineering Mathematics
Computer Science and Information Technology

- Electronics and Communication Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Electronics and Communication Engineering

- Electrical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Engineering

- Food Technology:

Engineering Mathematics
Food Chemistry and Nutrition
Food Microbiology & Bio-Technology
Food Engineering
Food Quality & Standards

- Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics:

Engineering Mathematics
Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
Programming in C

- Instrumentation Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Instrumentation Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Applied Mechanics and Design
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

- Metallurgical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Metallurgical Engineering

- Nano Technology:

Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Material
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Elements of Material Science
Metallurgical Thermodynamics
Advanced Material Science

- Pharmacy:

Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

- Environmental Management:

Fundamentals of Surface Hydrology
Fundamentals of Ground Water Hydrology
Elementary Mathematics
Statistics & Computer Science.
Ecology & Environment
Microbiology
Environmental Chemistry
Pollution Control Engineering
Geospatial Technology.

FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a candidate get the information regarding the AP PGECET exam?

Ans. Candidates can get the information from the official website of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.

Ques 2. How can a candidate apply for the AP PGECET exam?

Ans. Candidates can apply in Online mode for the entrance test after completing the registration process.

Ques 3. Does a candidate have to mail the application form?

Ans. No, there is no such provision. Candidate must take a print out of the filled application form for future reference.

Ques 4. Mention the modes of fee payment?

Ans. Application payment can be made in Online mode through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card.

Ques 5. Is there a provision of fee exemption?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 6. What other documents are needed to fill up the application form?

Ans. Following are the documents:

Photograph - File should be below 50 kb and in JPEG format.
Signature - File should be below 30 kb and in JPEG format.

Ques 7. What is the selection procedure for the AP PGECET exam?

Ans. For entrance test the selection is done through the following steps:

Written Test
Counseling

Ques 8. Is there any Interview?

Ans. No, there is no Interview for the AP PGECET exam.

Ques 9. Is the exam conducted online or offline?

Ans. The exam is conducted Online.

Ques 10. Is there any sectional timing in the exam?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 11. Is there any Negative Marking in the exam?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 12. On what basis the merit list is prepared?

Ans. The merit list is prepared based on the basis of Written/Objective marks.

Ques 13. Is there any change that can be made in the centre once the form is submitted?

Ans. No changes can be made once the form is submitted.

Ques 14. What are the precautions to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Application Form?

Ans. Before filling up the Application Form please read the instructions carefully.

Ques 15. For how long the scores are valid of the Entrance Test?

Ans. The scores are valid for 1 year period only.

Eligbility

Eligibility:-

- Age Limit:-

No Age limit. Candidates are advised to refer the website regarding the same.

- Educational Qualification:

Graduation in Engineering/ Pharmacy or equivalent with an aggregate of 50 % marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from any recognized institute.
GATE qualified candidates are eligible for Direct admissions.

- Nationality:

Only Indian candidates are allowed to appear for this test.

- Domicile:

Candidate must possess the domicile certificate of the Andhra Pradesh state. (Non-Local/ Local status depends on the admission requirements).

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure: There is only one stage in AP PGECET for candidates to qualify for admission:

Written Test

Exam Pattern: The examination is conducted in Online mode and contains MCQ type questions. The total time duration of the examination is two hours. The question paper is set in the English Language only. The total no. of questions are 120 and each question carries 01 marks. The questions paper contain questions from Mathematics, Aptitude and Qualifying Degree (Major) subjects. The detailed pattern is given below:

Serial No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Mathematics	10-15
2.	Aptitude	5-10
3.	Qualifying Degree (Major)	90-100

The entrance test is conducted for 17 papers and the paper name along with code is as follows:

Serial No.	Code	Paper
1.	AR	Architecture & Planning
2.	AS	Aerospace Engineering
3.	BT	Biotechnology
4.	BM	Bio-Medical Engineering
5.	CE	Civil Engineering
6.	CH	Chemical Engineering
7.	CS	Computer Science & Information Technology
8.	EC	Electronics and Communication Engineering
9.	EE	Electrical Engineering
10.	FT	Food Technology
11.	GG	Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
12.	EI	Instrumental Engineering
13.	ME	Mechanical Engineering
14.	MT	Metallurgical Engineering
15.	NT	Nano Technology
16.	PY	Pharmacy
17.	EM	Environmental Management

- Note:- There is no provision of Negative Marking.

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Application Process

The application form can be filled in Online mode. Candidates desirous to apply for the test can apply in Online mode from the official website. Following are the steps to apply that must be followed while filling the form:

Payment of application fee: The first step is the payment and to apply successfully candidates must make the payment.
Application Form Filling: After making the payment, Candidates can fill the application form. In this process, some basic information is asked.
Uploading Documents: In this step, candidates are asked to upload the scanned copies of their documents. The candidates must submit all the required documents.

After completing all the steps, candidates must click on the submit button to complete the process.

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Syllabus

Syllabus:

- Architecture and Planning:

History of Architecture
Development of Contemporary Architecture
Building Services
Building Construction and Management
Materials and Structural Systems
Planning Theory
Traffic and Transportation Planning
Techniques of Planning
City Planning
Housing
Landscape Design
Computer-Aided Design
Environmental Studies in Building Science
Visual and Urban Design
Infrastructure, Services, and Amenities
Development Administration and Management

- Aerospace Engineering:

Aerodynamics
Propulsion
Space Dynamics
Engineering Mathematics
Flight Mechanics

- BioTechnology:

Engineering Mathematics
Bio-Technology

- Biomedical Engineering:

Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

- Civil Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
Transportation & Geomatics Engineering

- Chemical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Chemical Engineering

- Computer Science and Information Technology:

Engineering Mathematics
Computer Science and Information Technology

- Electronics and Communication Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Electronics and Communication Engineering

- Electrical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Engineering

- Food Technology:

Engineering Mathematics
Food Chemistry and Nutrition
Food Microbiology & Bio-Technology
Food Engineering
Food Quality & Standards

- Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics:

Engineering Mathematics
Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
Programming in C

- Instrumentation Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Instrumentation Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Applied Mechanics and Design
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

- Metallurgical Engineering:

Engineering Mathematics
Metallurgical Engineering

- Nano Technology:

Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Material
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Elements of Material Science
Metallurgical Thermodynamics
Advanced Material Science

- Pharmacy:

Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

- Environmental Management:

Fundamentals of Surface Hydrology
Fundamentals of Ground Water Hydrology
Elementary Mathematics
Statistics & Computer Science.
Ecology & Environment
Microbiology
Environmental Chemistry
Pollution Control Engineering
Geospatial Technology.

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Results

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Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern: The examination is conducted in Online mode and contains MCQ type questions. The total time duration of the examination is two hours. The question paper is set in the English Language only. The total no. of questions are 120 and each question carries 01 marks. The questions paper contain questions from Mathematics, Aptitude and Qualifying Degree (Major) subjects. The detailed pattern is given below:

Serial No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Mathematics	10-15
2.	Aptitude	5-10
3.	Qualifying Degree (Major)	90-100

The entrance test is conducted for 17 papers and the paper name along with code is as follows:

Serial No.	Code	Paper
1.	AR	Architecture & Planning
2.	AS	Aerospace Engineering
3.	BT	Biotechnology
4.	BM	Bio-Medical Engineering
5.	CE	Civil Engineering
6.	CH	Chemical Engineering
7.	CS	Computer Science & Information Technology
8.	EC	Electronics and Communication Engineering
9.	EE	Electrical Engineering
10.	FT	Food Technology
11.	GG	Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
12.	EI	Instrumental Engineering
13.	ME	Mechanical Engineering
14.	MT	Metallurgical Engineering
15.	NT	Nano Technology
16.	PY	Pharmacy
17.	EM	Environmental Management

- Note:- There is no provision of Negative Marking.

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Admit Card

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Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) Fee

The application payment can be made in Online mode through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card.

The fee details are given below:

Rs. 1000 for General Category.
Rs. 500 for SC/ ST Category.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a candidate get the information regarding the AP PGECET exam?

Ans. Candidates can get the information from the official website of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.

Ques 2. How can a candidate apply for the AP PGECET exam?

Ans. Candidates can apply in Online mode for the entrance test after completing the registration process.

Ques 3. Does a candidate have to mail the application form?

Ans. No, there is no such provision. Candidate must take a print out of the filled application form for future reference.

Ques 4. Mention the modes of fee payment?

Ans. Application payment can be made in Online mode through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card.

Ques 5. Is there a provision of fee exemption?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 6. What other documents are needed to fill up the application form?

Ans. Following are the documents:

Photograph - File should be below 50 kb and in JPEG format.
Signature - File should be below 30 kb and in JPEG format.

Ques 7. What is the selection procedure for the AP PGECET exam?

Ans. For entrance test the selection is done through the following steps:

Written Test
Counseling

Ques 8. Is there any Interview?

Ans. No, there is no Interview for the AP PGECET exam.

Ques 9. Is the exam conducted online or offline?

Ans. The exam is conducted Online.

Ques 10. Is there any sectional timing in the exam?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 11. Is there any Negative Marking in the exam?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 12. On what basis the merit list is prepared?

Ans. The merit list is prepared based on the basis of Written/Objective marks.

Ques 13. Is there any change that can be made in the centre once the form is submitted?

Ans. No changes can be made once the form is submitted.

Ques 14. What are the precautions to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Application Form?

Ans. Before filling up the Application Form please read the instructions carefully.

Ques 15. For how long the scores are valid of the Entrance Test?

Ans. The scores are valid for 1 year period only.