The AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers for the years 2015 to 2026 are available here for free download. Subject-wise PDFs along with official answer keys and detailed solutions cover all 13 AP PGECET papers – Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Chemical, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Geo Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Nano Technology, and Pharmacy. Aspirants of the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) can use these past papers to understand the exam pattern, master the syllabus, gauge difficulty level, and build CBT speed for the upcoming cycle. Each AP PGECET question paper contains the exact MCQs asked in that year’s exam along with correct answers and step-by-step solutions.
Latest: – AP PGECET 2026 exam concluded on 30 April 2026. The AP PGECET 2026 Question Paper with preliminary answer key is now available; result will be declared on 14 May 2026.
AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers
Year-wise question papers of the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test from 2015 through 2026 are listed below. Click on any year to access subject-wise PDFs with answer keys and solutions.
- AP PGECET 2026 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2025 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2024 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2023 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2022 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2021 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2020 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2019 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2018 Question Papers with Answers
- AP PGECET 2015 Question Papers with Answers
AP PGECET Exam Pattern at a Glance
Every AP PGECET question paper from 2015 onwards has followed a consistent state-level CBT pattern. Knowing this pattern before tackling the PYQPs makes the practice far more effective.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Medium | English |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Qualifying Marks (Gen / BC) | 25% (30 / 120) |
| Qualifying Marks (SC / ST) | No minimum |
AP PGECET Subject Papers (13 Subjects)
AP PGECET is conducted across 13 subject papers. Candidates appear in the paper corresponding to their qualifying degree specialisation. Year-wise PYQPs are available for each subject:
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
- Food Technology (FT)
- Geo Engineering & Geoinformatics (GG)
- Instrumentation Engineering (EI)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Metallurgy (MT)
- Nano Technology (NT)
- Pharmacy (PY)
AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers – An Overview
The key highlights of the AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers archive are summarised below.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP PGECET |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test |
| Study Material Type | Previous Year Question Papers |
| Years Covered | 2015 to 2026 |
| Number of Subject Papers | 13 |
| Current Conducting Body | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (on behalf of APSCHE) |
| Level of Exam | State Entrance Exam |
| Type of Exam | Engineering Entrance Exam |
| Courses | M.Tech, M.E., M.Arch, M.Pharmacy, Pharm.D (PB) |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
How to Download AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers
Downloading the AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers from aglasem.com is straightforward. Just follow these steps:
- Step 1: Click the year-wise link from the list above (e.g., AP PGECET 2026 Question Papers).
- Step 2: On the year-specific page, scroll to the subject-wise download list.
- Step 3: Click on your subject paper (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, CSE, Pharmacy).
- Step 4: The PDF will open in your browser; save / download it for offline practice.
- Step 5: Repeat for multiple years to build a comprehensive PYQP library.
Benefits of Solving AP PGECET Question Papers
- Authentic Question Bank – AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers contain the exact MCQs asked in past exams – the most reliable practice material available.
- Real Exam Simulation – Practising in 2-hour CBT mode trains your time management for the actual 120-question paper.
- Pattern Recognition – Recurring question types and high-weightage topics become visible after solving 3-4 past years.
- Self-Assessment – Match your answers against the official answer key to compute a realistic predicted score.
- Better Rank, Better College – Consistent PYQP practice directly correlates with a higher AP PGECET rank and better seat allotment in M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, or Pharm.D (PB) at top Andhra Pradesh colleges.
- Confidence Boost – Walking into the exam having already solved 5-7 past papers significantly reduces exam-day anxiety.
How to Prepare with AP PGECET Previous Year Papers
Don’t just solve PYQPs – solve them strategically. Here’s the recommended approach:
- First pass: Solve the most recent paper (2026) untimed to understand the latest pattern.
- Second pass: Solve 4-5 more recent papers (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021) in strict 2-hour CBT mode.
- Analyse weak areas: For every wrong / unattempted question, trace it back to the corresponding topic in the AP PGECET syllabus and revise.
- Use the official mock test: Combine PYQPs with the official AP PGECET mock test on APSCHE’s portal for a complete CBT experience.
- Track topic frequency: Note which topics appear repeatedly across 5+ years – these are your high-priority revision areas.
- Final revision: One week before the exam, re-solve the 2 most recent papers and review your error log.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Where can I download AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers PDF?
All AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers from 2015 to 2026 are available on this page (year-wise links above). Each year-specific page contains 13 subject-wise PDFs with official answer keys.
Q2. How many years of AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers are available?
AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers from 10 distinct exam cycles – 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 – are available on aglasem.com.
Q3. Are questions repeated from AP PGECET past papers?
Exact question repetition is rare. However, question types and topic emphasis recur regularly – similar problem structures with different values, the same theorem applications, or the same conceptual MCQs appear across multiple AP PGECET cycles. This makes PYQP practice extremely effective.
Q4. Is the AP PGECET question paper difficult?
AP PGECET difficulty varies year to year but generally aligns with the GATE syllabus depth for the corresponding subject – moderate for well-prepared candidates. Aspirants who study the AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers thoroughly typically find the live exam manageable.
Q5. Who conducts AP PGECET now?
For the current 2026 cycle, AP PGECET is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The conducting university rotates across cycles – SVU (Sri Venkateswara University), JNTU Anantapur, and Andhra University have all conducted the exam in recent years.
Q6. Is there negative marking in AP PGECET?
No. There is no negative marking in any AP PGECET question paper. Every correct answer awards 1 mark; wrong and unattempted answers carry zero. This is why aspirants should attempt all 120 questions even if uncertain.
Q7. How should I solve an AP PGECET question paper effectively?
Start with questions you can solve quickly to build confidence and bank easy marks. Mark difficult questions for review and return to them at the end. Since there is no negative marking, attempt every question in your final pass – even an educated guess has positive expected value.
Q8. Can AP PGECET Previous Year Question Papers help with the answer key?
Yes. Each AP PGECET PYQP on aglasem includes the official AP PGECET answer key released by the conducting university after the exam. You can use it to compute your estimated score and cross-verify solutions.
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