AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Schedule Revised; Check New Registration Dates

HYDERABAD: The Higher Education Department of Andhra Pradesh has extended the registration window for Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) 2026 counselling.

Those eligible to participate in the postgraduate engineering admission can complete the counselling registration process via the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in till September 27, 2026 as per the revised schedule.

The minimum passing criterion for the reserved category is 45%, however, 85% of the seats in each course are reserved for local candidates of Andhra Pradesh. The remaining 15% will be unreserved seats for the local and non-local applicants.

Candidates must be Indian nationals and must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with 50% marks from an AICTE or UGC approved institutes.

AP PGECET 2026 Revised Counselling Schedule

• Last date to register: September 27, 2026
• Online verification of uploaded certificates: September 19 to September 28, 2026
• Web options entry: September 23 to 29, 2026
• Option-change facility: September 30, 2026
• Seat Allotment Result: October 4, 2026
• Self-joining and reporting to the allotted institutes: October 5 to 8, 2026

Documents Required for AP PGECET Counselling 2026

• GATE or GPAT Scorecard
• Provisional or Degree Certificate
• Marks Memo of Qualifying Examination
• SSC or Equivalent Memo
• Study Certificates from Class 10 to Graduation / Residence Certificate (for private study candidates)
• Aadhaar Card / Household Card
• Integrated Community Certificate (for BC/SC/ST candidates)
• Residence Certificate of Parent (10 years in AP, excluding employment outside)
• Transfer Certificate

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and ensure timely submission of documents and preferences.