The AP PGCET 2026 examination was held from 5 May 2026 to 11 May 2026. Its answer key has released. It is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University (SVU Tirupati) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET) is a state-level common entrance exam for admission to PG courses (MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MCJ, M.Lib.Sc., M.Ed, M.P.Ed., M.Sc.Tech.) offered by 14 state-funded universities of Andhra Pradesh and their affiliated colleges – including AU, SVU, SKU, ANU, SPMVV, YVU, RU, VSU, DU, KRU, AKNU, DrBRAU, DrAHUU, and JNTUA-OTPRI. The official website is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Here on aglasem.com you can download the AP PGCET 2026 previous year question paper PDF, syllabus PDF, and access updates on the result, admit card, answer key, and application form.
Latest: – AP PGCET 2026 answer key has been released. Get the link to download the answer key here.
AP PGCET 2026
What is the AP PGCET Entrance Exam?
The AP PGCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. The 2026 exam is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on behalf of APSCHE. It is a state-level common entrance test for admission to first-year PG courses (M.A., M.Com., M.Sc., MCJ, M.Li.Sc., M.Ed., M.P.Ed., M.Sc. Tech., etc.) offered by constituent and affiliated colleges (Government and Private, including Minority Educational Institutions) under 14 state-funded universities of Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic session.
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AP PGCET 2026 Exam Dates
When did SVU Tirupati conduct the AP PGCET entrance exam? When will the answer key be released and the AP PGCET 2026 result be declared? All key questions are addressed in the AP PGCET 2026 exam date calendar below. Sri Venkateswara University is the official authority responsible for the schedule – stay updated at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Issue of Notification | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Release of application form / Start of registration | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Last date with late fee of Rs 1000/- | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Last date with late fee of Rs 2000/- | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Last date with late fee of Rs 4000/- | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last date with late fee of Rs 10000/- | 4 Apr 2026 |
| Correction of application form | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Issuance of AP PGCET 2026 admit card | 20 Apr 2026 (released) |
| AP PGCET 2026 exam date | 5 May 2026 to 11 May 2026 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM |
| Release of preliminary answer key | 14 May 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Objection / challenge window for answer key | 16 May 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Final answer key release | Before result |
| Announcement of AP PGCET 2026 result | June 2026 |
| Counselling registration | After result |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Direct links to the official APSCHE portal for the latest notifications and downloads related to AP PGCET 2026.
- AP PGCET 2026 Information Brochure
- AP PGCET 2026 Corrections Notice
- Official AP PGCET Portal – cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGCET
- APSCHE Official Website
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
AP PGCET 2026 Application Form | AP PGCET Registration – Apply Online
The AP PGCET 2026 application form window has now closed. Online applications were accepted from 9 February 2026 with the final cut-off (with late fee of Rs 10,000) on 4 April 2026. The application fee was Rs 1000 for General / OBC candidates and Rs 500 for SC / ST / PwD candidates per subject; an additional fee of Rs 250 applied for each additional subject. Candidates who submitted the AP PGCET 2026 application form on time and downloaded the admit card from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in appeared for the exam between 5 May 2026 and 11 May 2026.
AP PGCET 2026 Official Portal – Click here to visit the official AP PGCET 2026 portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in for the answer key, response sheet, and result links.
AP PGCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before appearing in the entrance exam, candidates were required to satisfy the AP PGCET 2026 eligibility norms as laid down in the official notification:
- Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen and satisfy local / non-local status as defined by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- Academic Qualification: The candidate should have passed (or be appearing in the final semester of) a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in the relevant subject from a recognised university.
- Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination is generally required, subject to the specific course rules.
- Age: There is no upper age limit prescribed for AP PGCET 2026.
AP PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The AP PGCET 2026 exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The key features of the AP PGCET 2026 exam pattern are summarised below.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) |
| Total Questions | 100 (multiple choice questions) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium | English (some subjects also available in Telugu / Urdu) |
| Qualifying Marks | 25% (no minimum qualifying marks for SC / ST candidates) |
AP PGCET Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP PGCET |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on behalf of APSCHE |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Official Website of Exam | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency of Conduct | Annual |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MCJ, M.Lib.Sc, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.Sc Tech, MFA, MSW, etc. |
| Participating Universities | 14 state-funded universities (AU, SVU, SKU, ANU, SPMVV, YVU, RU, VSU, DU, KRU, AKNU, DrBRAU, DrAHUU, JNTUA-OTPRI) |
| Region of Exam | Andhra Pradesh |
| Type of Exam | Common Entrance Exams |
AP PGCET Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test? Then you should download previous year question papers of AP PGCET to strengthen your preparation. Important points are as follows.
- The AP PGCET question papers are actual exam papers from previous years.
- By practising with these papers, you will understand the types of questions that appear in the AP PGCET exam.
- You can download the AP PGCET previous year question paper PDFs from aglasem.com.
- The official master question papers with preliminary keys are also hosted at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in after each exam cycle.
AP PGCET 2026 Admit Card
The AP PGCET 2026 admit card was released on 20 April 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Key details are as below.
- Download Link: Candidates can download the hall ticket from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in by entering registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket number, date of birth, and paper code.
- What to Carry: Printed AP PGCET hall ticket with a recent matching passport-size photograph affixed and self-attested, plus a government-issued photo ID proof.
- Help: Visit the dedicated AP PGCET 2026 admit card page for the direct download link and step-by-step instructions.
AP PGCET 2026 Answer Key
Appeared in the AP PGCET 2026 entrance test and eager to know your score? The answer key is your first reference for calculating it.
- The AP PGCET 2026 preliminary answer key and the master question paper are expected to be released in the second week of May 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
- Candidates can raise objections to the preliminary key within the prescribed window if they spot discrepancies.
- Sri Venkateswara University then evaluates the objections and publishes the final AP PGCET 2026 answer key.
- Your AP PGCET 2026 scorecard is based on the final answer key.
- Visit the AP PGCET 2026 answer key page for direct subject-wise links.
AP PGCET 2026 Result
As soon as the AP PGCET 2026 exam ends, candidates eagerly await the result. Here are the most important points.
- Result Date: Sri Venkateswara University is expected to declare the AP PGCET 2026 result in June 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
- Result Link: The direct link will be available on the official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in under the candidate login section.
- How to Check: Click the AP PGCET result link, enter your registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth, and submit to view the rank card.
- What the Scorecard Indicates: The AP PGCET 2026 scorecard / rank card contains your marks, rank, percentile, and qualifying status, along with personal and exam details.
- Significance: Your AP PGCET rank determines eligibility for centralised counselling that follows, leading to admission in MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MCJ, M.Lib.Sc., M.Ed, M.P.Ed., M.Sc. Tech., and other PG programmes across the 14 participating universities and their affiliated colleges.
- Get the full result-related info at the dedicated AP PGCET 2026 Result page.
AP PGCET 2026 Syllabus
A key aspect of AP PGCET exam preparation is to know the syllabus. Here is what you should note.
- Sri Venkateswara University publishes a comprehensive subject-wise AP PGCET syllabus in the official information bulletin.
- The AP PGCET 2026 syllabus covers UG-level topics in the chosen subject (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Commerce, Economics, History, Political Science, English, Telugu, Computer Science, Statistics, Education, Physical Education, etc.).
- To score well, study all topics thoroughly and refer to standard UG textbooks for each subject.
- Check the subject-wise AP PGCET chapter-wise weightage using previous year question papers to identify high-yield topics.
- For section-wise details, see the dedicated AP PGCET 2026 Syllabus page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Who conducts the AP PGCET 2026 exam?
AP PGCET 2026 is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
Q2. When was the AP PGCET 2026 exam held?
The AP PGCET 2026 exam was conducted between 5 May 2026 and 11 May 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode across three slots per day (9:00 AM–10:30 AM, 12:30 PM–2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM–5:30 PM).
Q3. When will the AP PGCET 2026 answer key be released?
The preliminary AP PGCET 2026 answer key, along with the master question papers, is expected in the second week of May 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
Q4. When will the AP PGCET 2026 result be declared?
Sri Venkateswara University is expected to declare the AP PGCET 2026 result in June 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
Q5. How many universities accept AP PGCET 2026 scores?
AP PGCET 2026 scores are accepted by 14 state-funded universities of Andhra Pradesh – AU, SVU, SKU, ANU, SPMVV, YVU, RU, VSU, DU, KRU, AKNU, DrBRAU, DrAHUU, and JNTUA-OTPRI – along with their constituent and affiliated colleges.
Q6. What is the AP PGCET 2026 exam pattern?
AP PGCET 2026 is a 90-minute computer-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. There is no negative marking. The qualifying mark is 25% (no minimum for SC / ST candidates).
Q7. Is there negative marking in AP PGCET 2026?
No. AP PGCET 2026 does not have negative marking. Each correct answer carries +1 mark and there is no penalty for wrong answers.
Q8. What is the official website of AP PGCET 2026?
The official website is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGCET, hosted by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
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