AP PGECET 2019

***Rank Card AVAILABLE on Official Website***

Candidates aspiring to pursue M.E, M.Tech and M.Pharm programs can attempt AP PGECET 2020 Exam conducted by Andhra University, Vishakapatnam. It is generally conducted in the month of May in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Check more details about the exam like registration, exam dates and preparation strategies below.

1. What is AP PGECET Exam?
2. Exam Dates
3. Eligibility
4. Application Form
5. Syllabus & Exam Pattern
6. How to Prepare for AP PGECET?
7. Admit Card
8. Results & Counselling
9. Related Exams

Latest Updates

Out of the total of 29,012 candidates who attended the exam 26,577 candidates have cleared the test. The figures were comparatively better for Engineering applicants i.e out of 23,565 aspirants 22,133 have been qualified, this constitutes 93% of the total applicants.

Be that as it may, the conducting authority has released the Results for AP PGECET 2019 Exam. Based on the scores obtained a Rank Card is prepared as well for all the qualified candidates. To qualify, the minimum qualifying mark is 25% of the total. However, for reserved candidates (SC/ST) there is no minimum qualifying mark.

What is AP PGECET Exam?

Andhra Pradesh Post-Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test [AP PGECET] is a State Level Entrance Test conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE.

The exam is expected to be held from May 2, 2019 to May 4, 2019. Generally, over 30,000 candidates apply for this exam.

AP PGECET 2019 Highlights

Exam Dates

There are different Dates related to AP PGECET 2019 Exam, beginning with registration for which the application forms will be available from March 1, 2019 to March 30, 2019 on the official website.

Just a few days before the exam the Admit Card will be released online for all the aspirants on April 22, 2019. After exams are over, the results will be declared on the website for all category candidates based on qualified marks on May 18, 2019.

Note: The dates mentioned on the table are tentative. However, it will be updated once the authentic information is released from the official exam conducting authority.

Who is eligible for AP PGECET?

First and foremost component of the eligibility criteria is the educational qualification. The candidates must have passed BE/ B.Tech in the relevant stream with minimum 50% marks for 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.

Nationality: The candidates should be a citizen of India.

Other Eligibility Tests: If a candidate already possesses either GATE or GPAT scores then he or she need not attend AP PGECET. They can apply with those scores.

Application Form

Filling application form becomes very important in the context of an exam. Candidates must make sure that they fill the AP PGECET 2019 Application Form within the specified dates. It will be available on the official website of Andhra University from March 1, 2019 to March 30, 2019.

• Registration Fee: All the General Category Candidates must pay the Application Form Fee of INR 1000 and Reserved category (SC/ST) candidates have to pay INR 500 online via Credit Cards/ Debit Cards/ Net Banking.

• Documents Upload: The candidates must upload the recently took passport size photograph and signature before submitting the Application Form.

Syllabus

As per the prescribed AP PGECET 2019 Syllabus, there are 14 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 are:

1. Aerospace Engineering
2. Biotechnology
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Geo-Engineering & Geo-Informatics
5. Instrumentation Engineering
6. Mechanical Engineering

Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted online i.e. Computer-based Test (CBT) for all the aspirants on May 2, 2019 and May 4, 2019. The AP PGECET 2019 Paper Pattern will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

How to prepare for AP PGECET Exam?

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 have been discussed here below.

Fixing 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.

Staying Focussed: During the course of 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.

Exam Centre

AP PGECET 2019 is conducted in 12 major cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Candidates should mention the Centre Code and Name of his/ her choice of Test Centre in Online Application Form.

Change of Test Centre

Requests for change of Test Centre and Subject opted by the candidate in the Application Form will not be considered under any circumstances.

Andhra 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 to a location in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.

List of AP PGECET 2019 Exam Centre

Admit Card

AP PGECET 2019 Admit Card will be available on the official website from April 22, 2019.

Id Proof: Candidates must carry anyone government id proof such as Voter Id, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport along with the Admit Card.

Note: The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the admit card carefully and follow them during the examination.

Details on Admit Card

• 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

Results

AP PGECET 2019 Results will be declared on the official website for all category candidates based on qualified marks on May 18, 2019. AP PGECET 2019 Score/ Rank Card will be released separately after the results are announced.

Tie Breaker

When two or more candidates have scored equal marks in AP PGECET, it leads to tie. 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 Merit List 2019 will be broken by drawing lots.

Cut-off

AP PGECET 2019 Cut-off is the minimum score required to secure admission in the various M.Tech courses in Andhra Pradesh. AP PGECET 2019 cut-off will depend on many factors such as:

• 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.

Counselling

Candidates who have cleared the AP PGECET 2019 will be called for the counselling process which will be held on June 10, 2019. Qualified candidates have to carry necessary documents at the time of counselling for verification.

AP PGECET 2019 Counselling will be conducted in 2 rounds. Counselling for GATE and AP PGECET 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.

FAQs

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for AP PGECET Exam?

Ans: A candidate must be an Indian national, moreover he or she should have scored 50% percentage of the total marks in their final exams. The age limit is 21 years.

Q: What is the application fee?

Ans: The application fee is INR 1000 for General Category Candidates and INR 500 for Reserved Category Candidates

Q: What is the duration of the exam?

Ans: The entire duration of the AP PGECET Exam is 2 hours. The exam has multiple-choice questions.

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