AP PGECET 2023: Phase 2 Seat Allotment (Soon)

AP PGECET 2023 counselling seat allotment result for phase 2 will be declared on Oct 18, 2023. Candidates can download their seat allotment from the official website at pgecet-sche1.aptonline.in, using their login credentials. Shortlisted candidates must report to the allotted institutes before Oct 21, 2023.

Candidates aspiring to pursue M.E, M.Tech, and M.Pharm programs can attempt AP PGECET 2023 conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. The exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT). Check the article below for the details about the exam, like registration, important dates, and preparation strategies.

Table of Contents

• AP PGECET 2023 Counselling
• About AP PGECET Exam
• AP PGECET 2023 Exam Date
• AP PGECET 2023 Eligibility
• AP PGECET 2023 Application Form
• AP PGECET 2023 Admit Card
• AP PGECET 2023 Exam Centres
• AP PGECET 2023 Exam Pattern
• AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus
• AP PGECET 2023 Reference Books
• AP PGECET 2023 Answer Key
• AP PGECET 2023 Results
• AP PGECET 2023 Cut Off
• AP PGECET 2023 Exam Guidelines
• AP PGECET 2023 Contact Details

AP PGECET 2023 Counselling

AP PGECET 2023 counselling seat allotment results for GATE/GPAT candidates was released on Oct 11, 2023, and the allotment list for PGECET qualifiers will be released on Oct 18, 2023, after 11 AM. Candidates can download their allotment list from the official website at pgecet-sche1.aptonline.in. The reporting window for GATE/GPAT candidates was open till Oct 13, 2023, while the last date for general qualifiers to report is Oct 21, 2023.

Previously, AP PGECET counselling registration for phase 2 was open from Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2023. Candidates were able to exercise the web option entry from Oct 7 - Oct 8, 2023. 

Qualified candidates have to carry the necessary documents at the time of counselling for verification. AP PGECET 2023 counselling will be conducted in 2 rounds. Counselling for GATE and AP PGECET 2023 qualifiers will be conducted separately.

Submission: Candidates will be able to appear for counselling after they are done with certificate verification and submission of the counselling fee.

AP PGECET Counselling 2023 Dates

The important dates for the AP PGECET counselling for the year 2023 have been shared below in the table.

Counselling Dates for AP PGECET 2023

Events	Dates (For General Qualifiers
Upcoming Events
Allotment of Seats	Oct 18, 2023
Last Date of Reporting	Oct 21, 2023
Past Events
Notification Release	Sep 27, 2023
Web Counselling Registration & Uploading Certificates	Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2023
Online Certificate Verification	Sep 29 - Oct 6, 2023
Web Option	Oct 7 - 8, 2023
Change of Web Option	Oct 9, 2023

Documents Required for AP PGECET Counselling

The documents required for AP PGECET 2023 counselling are listed below.

• The GATE 2023/GPAT 2023/PGECET 2023 Score Card or Rank Card and Hall Tickets.
• Degree Orginal Certificates and Marks Memos.
• Intermediate(12th class) or Diploma original certificates and marks memos.
• SSC Marks Memo and Orginal Certificates.
• Study Certificate from 10th class to graduation.
• Caste certificate (BC/ST/SC).
• Residence Certificate of Father or Mother for a period of 10 years in A.P.
• Graduation Transfer Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Ration Card.
• Aadhar Card.

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Counselling

About AP PGECET Exam

Andhra Pradesh Post-Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) is a state-level entrance test conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on behalf of APSCHE. The exam is conducted every year and is a gateway to pursue postgraduation in Technology (M.Tech) or Pharmacy (M.Pharm) from colleges that are approved by the AICTE. There are around 9 participating colleges in Andhra Pradesh that consider the score of AP PGECET examination.

The main objective of AP PGECET is to identify meritorious and motivated candidates for admission to postgraduate programs in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, graduate-level Pharm-D (PB) at the state level. Candidates must be aware of all the processes that are held during the examination.

AP PGECET is a 2-hours exam that is held for a total of 13 subjects. There are a total of 161 colleges that are participating in AP PGECET 2023 exam. The counselling for AP PGECET will be conducted offline and online. Candidates need to register for the same for the admission process at the desired colleges.

AP PGECET 2023 Highlights

Exam Name	AP PGECET
Full Form	Andhra Pradesh Post-graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body	Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Level	State
Category	Postgraduate
Courses Offered	ME, M.Tech and M.Pharm
Exam Mode	Online - Computer Based Test (CBT)
Language	English
Exam Duration	2 Hours i.e., 120 Minutes
Helpdesk	7382058455 [email protected]
Official Website	www.cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/PGECET/PGECET_HomePage.aspx

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Date

AP PGECET 2023 exam date has been announced on the official website. AP PGECET counselling 2023 phase 2 seat allotment result for GATE/GPAT and general candidates will be released on Oct 11 and Oct 16, 2023, respectively. The exam dates for AP PGECET 2023 exam are given below.

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Dates

Events	Exam Dates
Release of Official Notification	Mar 21, 2023
AP PGECET 2023 Application Form Release Date	Mar 21, 2023
Last Date to Submit Application Form Without a Late Fee	Apr 30, 2023
AP PGECET 2023 Application Form Correction Window	May 15 - 16, 2023
Last Date to Submit Application Form With Late Fee of INR 500	May 1 - 6, 2023
Last Date to Submit Application Form With Late Fee of INR 2000	May 7 - 10, 2023
Last Date to Submit Application Form With Late Fee of INR 5000	May 11 - 14, 2023
Admit Card Availability	May 22, 2023
AP PGECET 2023 Exam Date	May 28 - 30, 2023
Declaration of Preliminary Key	May 29, 2023
Last Date for Receiving of Objections on Preliminary Key	May 31, 2023
Results Announcement	Jul 15, 2023

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Schedule

The exam schedule for AP PGECET 2023 is tabulated below.

Test Schedule of AP PGECET 2023

Exam Date	Forenoon ( 10:00 AM to 12:00)	Afternoon (03:00 PM to 05:00 PM)
May 28, 2023	Geo-Engineering & Geo-Informatics (GG)	Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
May 29, 2023	Civil Engineering (CE) / Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) / Bio-Technology (BT)	Mechanical Engineering (ME) / Electrical Engineering (EE) / Food Technology (FT)
May 30, 2023	Instrumentation Engineering (EI) / Metallurgical Engineering (MT) / Chemical Engineering (CH)	Nano Technology (NT) / Pharmacy (PY)

AP PGECET 2023 Eligibility

There are certain requirements that are set by the exam officials for the candidates to qualify for the exam. These include eligibility, nationality, age limit as well as reservation. Candidates must ensure that they are meeting all these requirements to be eligible for the exam. In case the candidates do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, the exam authority has the right to cancel their application. The eligibility criteria as specified by the exam authority are discussed below.

AP PGECET 2023 Educational Qualification

The first and foremost component of AP PGECET 2023 eligibility criteria is the educational qualification. The candidates must have passed BE/B.Tech in the relevant stream with a minimum of 50% marks for the General category and 45% marks for SC/ ST category candidates from a recognized institute or university. The candidates who are pursuing their final year degree and going to appear for the final semester are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit

The candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age. There is no upper age limit for the candidates who are willing to apply for AP PGECET 2023 exam.

Domicile

The candidate must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. They must have the documents for the permanent residency of Andhra Pradesh as proof.

Nationality

The candidates should be citizens of India.

Other Eligibility Tests

If a candidate already possesses either GATE or GPAT scores, they need not attend AP PGECET 2023. They can apply directly using those scores.

Read More: AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2023

AP PGECET 2023 Application Form

The conducting body has been released AP PGECET 2023 application form on the official website on Mar 21, 2023. The application form was able to submit on or before Apr 30, 2023. Candidates were able to edit their application forms through this facility. Filling the application form becomes very important in the context of an exam. Candidates must make sure that they fill AP PGECET 2023 application form within the specified dates. 

AP PGECET 2023 Application Fee

The application fee for AP PGECET 2023 exam is given below.

AP PGECET 2023 Application Fee

Category	AP PGECET Application Fee
OC	INR 1200
BC	INR 900
SC/ST	INR 700

AP PGECET 2023 Application Correction 

Certain details on the application form cannot be changed by the candidates, but they can send an email addressed to the Convener of AP PGECET 2023. The candidates must mention their payment ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number, date of birth and SSC hall ticket number in the email that they are sending to the respective authority.

The exam conducting authority opened AP PGECET application correction window 2023 from May 15 - 16, 2023 on the official website after the last date to apply without late fee. Applicants will be able to edit certain details through the application correction facility of AP PGECET.

AP PGECET 2023 Application Process

Candidates who are interested to appear for AP PGECET 2023 must complete the application form before the last date. Admit cards will be sent only to those who have successfully registered for the exam. The step-by-step process to complete AP PGECET 2023 application process is given below.

Step 1: Pay AP PGECET 2023 Application Fee

The initial step for AP PGECET 2023 application is the fee payment. To pay the application fee, applicants must enter the following details.

• Diploma/B.Sc Hall Ticket Number
• Candidate's Name
• Date of Birth (as per SSC/Equivalent)
• Mobile Number & Alternate Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Category
• Payment Options (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card).

Step 2: Check Application Fee Payment

The next step is to check the application fee payment status. Candidates can check their payment status by entering the required credentials such as the Diploma/B.Sc Hall Ticket Number and Mobile Number. After entering the credentials, click on the 'Check Payment Status' button. If the status is positive, proceed with further steps. If not, contact the exam conducting body.

Step 3: Filling of AP PGECET 2023 Application Form

After completing the application fee payment, candidates can access the application form by entering the required credentials such as follows.

• Payment Reference ID
• Diploma/B.Sc. Hall Ticket Number
• Mobile Number
• Date of Birth.

Once the above details are entered, click on the 'Proceed to Fill Application' button and get access to the application form. Enter all the required details on the application form and follow the directions as mentioned on the page. 

Before submitting the form, ensure that all the details given on the application form is accurate.

Step 4: Take Printout of Application Form

The final step is to take printout of the application form after submitting the application form. Candidates must enter the required credentials to access the application details and print the application form.

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Application Form

AP PGECET 2023 Admit Card

AP PGECET 2023 admit card was released on the official website on May 22, 2023. Candidates must carry any one government ID proof such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, or Passport, along with AP PGECET 2023 admit card.

The candidates are advised to read the AP PGECET 2023 admit card instructions carefully and follow them during the examination. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their registration number and selecting the exam paper. The admit card must be downloaded, and a printout should be taken.

Details Mentioned on AP PGECET 2023 Admit Card

The details mentioned on AP PGECET 2023 admit card are listed below.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number/ Application Number of the Candidate
• Exam Date
• Exam Time
• Exam Venue
• Photo and Signature of the Candidate
• General Instruction.

Steps to Download AP PGECET 2023 Admit Card

The steps to download AP PGECET 2023 admit card are below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of AU.
• Step 2: On the login window, enter registration number, date of birth and paper applied for.
• Step 3: Admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 4: Download and take a printout of the hall ticket.

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Admit Card

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Centres

AP PGECET 2023 is conducted in 12 major cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Candidates should mention the centre code and name of their choice of test centre in the online application form. The list of exam centres for AP PGECET 2023 is below.

List of AP PGECET 2023 Exam Centre

District	Exam Centre
Anantapur	Anantapur
Chittoor	Chittoor
Tirupati	Tirupati
Tirupati	Gudur
East Godavari	Rajahmundry
Kakinada	Kakinada
Guntur	Guntur
Palnadu	Narsaraopeta
NTR	Vijayawada
Kurnool	Kurnool
Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore	Nellore
Prakasam	Ongole
Srikakulam	Srikakulam
Visakapatanam	Visakhapatnam
Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram
West Godavari	Bhimavaram
YSR Kadapa	Kadapa
Hyderabad (Telengana)	Hyderabad

Change of AP PGECET 2023 Test Centre

Requests for a change of test centre and subject opted for by the candidate in the application form will not be considered under any circumstances. The university reserves the right to cancel any test location at any point in time. If the test location is cancelled, the candidates will automatically be moved to nearby locations or a location in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.

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AP PGECET 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for AP PGECET 2023 must have a clear idea about AP PGECET 2023 exam pattern. Having an idea of exam pattern of AP PGECET 2023 exam will help the students to prepare for the exam in a correct manner. Candidates must note that all the questions will be set in English language only. AP PGECET 2023 paper pattern is tabulated below. 

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Pattern 

Exam Mode	Online i.e., Computer-based Test (CBT)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Exam Duration	2 Hours i.e., 120 Minutes
Total Marks	120
Number of Questions	120
Marking Scheme	1 Mark for Correct Answer No Negative Marking
Language	English

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AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus

As per the prescribed AP PGECET 2023 syllabus, there are 13 subjects. Applicants have to know all the topics under each subject to prepare completely and score well in the exam. Some of the major subjects and their respective topics are mentioned below.

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Biotechnology

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Characteristics of animal cells
• Plant and Animal Biotechnology
• Engineering Mathematics
• Biotechnology

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Chemical Engineering

• Chemical Technology
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Mass and Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
• Process Calculations and Thermodynamics

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Civil Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics
• Structural Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)

• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Programming and Data Structures
• Engineering Mathematics
• Theory of Computation
• Information Systems and Software Engineering
• Operating System and Databases

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Electrical Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics
• Electric Circuits and Fields
• Signals and Systems
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Power Electronics and Drives

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Networks and Electronic devices 
• Signals and Systems 
• Communications
• Electromagnetics
• Engineering Mathematics

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Food Technology

• Food Chemistry and Nutrition
• Food Microbiology
• Food Quality & Standard
• Food Engineering

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Geo-Engineering & Geo-Informatics

• Physical principles of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum
• GIS concepts
• Geo-Engineering
• Linear Algebra and Complex Variables

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Instrumentation Engineering 

• Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
• Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
• Signals, Systems and Communications
• Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering

• Applied Mechanics and Design
• Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
• Machining and Machine Tool Operations
• Engineering Mathematics

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Metallurgy

• Thermodynamics and Rate Processes
• Extractive Metallurgy
• Physical Metallurgy
• Mechanical Metallurgy
• Manufacturing Processes

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Nano Technology 

• Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer
• Elements of Material Science
• Advanced Material science
• Engineering Mathematics

AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus for Pharmacy 

• Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Inorganic pharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceutics
• Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Syllabus

AP PGECET 2023 Reference Books

Candidates can take the help of the best books for the preparation of AP PGECET. Some of them are listed below:

• GATE and PGECET for Computer Science and Information Technology
• IMU-DNS COURSE FULL PACKAGE
• Early Medieval Andhra Pradesh, Ad 624-1000
• Pg next 2015 to 2018 pack of 2 books + ap Telangana 2015 supplement free
• Wiley's AP/TS GENCO/TRANSCO/DISCOMs AE Exam Goalpost Electrical Engineering, Solved Papers & Practice

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Preparation Tips

Scoring high or low in an exam completely depends on the preparation and the effort that one puts in the preparation phase. Some major aspect to prepare for AP PGECET 2023 has been discussed below.

Fix the Objective: One can have the best cruise ship in the world but if he or she does not have a destination the ship would drift around in the sea and end up nowhere. Therefore, set a goal as to why you want to crack this exam and that will drive you.

Time Management: Everybody has the same time and so it is important to manage time by planning and prioritizing the activities daily. One has to get up early to have a long day so that he or she can allot all the subjects' equal time.

Stay Focussed: During preparation, it is natural to become demotivated and lost hope. So one has to concentrate only on the end goal and prepare smartly for the exam.

Solve Previous Year Question Papers: Solving previous years papers will help the candidates to analyse the type of questions that are being asked in the exam. 

Prepare Short Notes: Candidates can also prepare short notes based on the topics that found are important. It will help the candidates to focus more on the important topics.

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Reference Books

AP PGECET 2023 Answer Key

AP PGECET 2023 provisional answer key was released on May 29, 2023 on the official website. Candidates will be able to check their answers by referring to AP PGECET 2023 answer key, and also calculate their scores in the qualifying exam , once released.

The exam authority will also provide an option for the candidates to challenge the answer key in case they came across any wrong answer and they were confident about it. Candidates will be able to challenge AP PGECET 2023 answer key by sending an email to the conducting authority.

Steps to Download AP PGECET 2023 Answer Key

To download AP PGECET 2023 answer key, candidates must follow these steps.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of AP PGECET.
• Step 2: Click on the link which is displaying Exam Papers & Preliminary Key
• Step 3: Candidates must remember that the answer key will be available in pdf format.
• Step 4: Click on the link of Master question paper and their respective Preliminary answer key.
• Step 5: Download the PDF of the same.

Steps to Check Scores Using AP PGECET 2023 Answer Key

Release of AP PGECET 2023 answer key can help the candidates a lot for the evaluation of their marks before the announcement of the results.

Candidates can use the below-given formula to calculate the score.

Expected Scores = Number of Correct Answers * 1

To calculate the scores with the help of AP PGECET 2023 answer key, candidates must follow these steps.

• Step 1: Download AP PGECET 2023 answer key from the official website.
• Step 2: Compare the correct responses present in the answer key with the responses entered in AP PGECET 2023.
• Step 3: Follow the official marking scheme specified by the authorities.
• Step 4: Using this formula, candidates can evaluate their marks.

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Answer Key

AP PGECET 2023 Results

AP PGECET 2023 result was announced on Jun 15, 2023, on the official website after the exam was conducted. Candidates were able to check their result and rank card by using the required credentials such as registration number, hall ticket number, and password/date of birth.

Steps to Download AP PGECET 2023 Result

The applicants who have cleared their exam can visit the official web page for downloading AP PGECET 2023 exam results.

• Step 1: Click on the results button on the web page to view the scorecard.
• Step 2: Enter the admit card number for processing the results.
• Step 3: Download AP PGECET 2023 exam results.
• Step 4: Take a print out of the scorecard for further reference.

AP PGECET 2023 Tie Breaker Criteria

When two or more candidates have scored equal marks in AP PGECET 2023 exam, it leads to a tie-breaker. Candidates with more marks in qualifying degree examination will be preferred over the other candidate, in the case of equal marks scored in AP PGECET.

• In the case candidates have secured equal marks in the qualifying degree examination too, the tie will be broken by giving preference to candidates older in age.
• If the candidates are of the same age, then the tie in AP PGECET 2023 Merit List will be broken by drawing lots.

AP PGECET 2023 Score Card Details

The scorecard of AP PGECET contains the following details.

• Candidate’s Name
• Father’s Name
• Name of the attempted paper
• Rank obtained
• Percentile secured
• Score secured
• Qualifying status

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Results

AP PGECET 2023 Cut Off

AP PGECET 2023 cut off is the minimum score required to secure admission in the various M.Tech courses in Andhra Pradesh. AP PGECET 2023 cut off will depend on many factors such as follows.

• The number of applicants
• The difficulty level of paper
• Availability of Seats
• Previous year cut off marks and the difficulty levels of the entrance test.

Steps to Check AP PGECET 2023 Cut Off Marks

Candidates can check the cut off marks of AP PGECET by following the steps below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of APSCHE.
• Step 2: Click on the link that is displaying 'AP PGECET 2023 Cut Off'.
• Step 3: Choose the stream for which the candidates have appeared in AP PGECET exam.
• Step 4: Fill in the vacant space with AP PGECET 2023 hall ticket number and click on enter.
• Step 5: The screen will display AP PGECET 2023 cut off list. Candidates will be able to view the cut off list on the computer/mobile/tablet screen.
• Step 6: Download the cut off list for further use.

Read More: AP PGECET 2023 Cutoff

AP PGECET 2023 Exam Guidelines

Following are the important guidelines for candidates appearing for AP PGECET 2023 as prescribed by the university.

• All the applicants must be very careful while submitting AP PGECET 2023 online application form with respect to the subject paper chosen for the test. Candidates must also note that any request for change of test paper or exam centre will not be entertained by the Andhra University.
• Candidates should note that all the photographs submitted with AP PGECET 2023 application must be exactly the same. Otherwise, candidates will not be allowed into the exam hall and write the exam.
• During AP PGECET 2023, candidates will not be permitted to enter or leave the examination hall under any circumstances.
• The candidate is advised to preserve AP PGECET 2023 admit card to produce it at the time of test and later at the time of counselling during documents check.
• After AP PGECET 2023 exam, the online answer script images of the candidate will be preserved for 6 months from the date of publishing the results. Post 6 months, the answer scripts will be disposed of.
• Candidate appearing for AP PGECET 2023 exam will not be permitted into the exam hall after the scheduled time.

AP PGECET 2023 Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Address: 
The Convener,
AP PGECET - 2023
Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University,
TIRUPATI-517502
Andhra Pradesh.

Phone Number: 7382058455

Email ID: [email protected]

Official Website: www.cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PGECET/PGECET/PGECET_HomePage.aspx