AP PGECET

The Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) 2026 is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE). This computer-based test serves as the gateway for admission into various postgraduate engineering courses, including M.Tech, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D (PB) programmes across participating universities in Andhra Pradesh. AP PGECET 2026 is designed to assess candidates' knowledge and aptitude in their respective engineering disciplines. The examination carries a total of 120 marks with 120 multiple-choice objective-type questions. The test provides an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates to pursue higher education in prestigious institutions across Andhra Pradesh. Top participating institutes include Andhra University, JNTU Anantapur, JNTU Kakinada, and various affiliated engineering colleges approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The courses offered through AP PGECET 2026 span multiple engineering disciplines such as Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, and many specialised fields, including Nanotechnology and Geo-Engineering & Geoinformatics.