AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Tentative Dates, Process, Documents Required

AP PGECET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education for candidates who qualify in the AP PGECET exam. The AP PGECET 2026 exam will be conducted from April 28 to April 30, 2026, and the result is expected to be announced on May 14, 2026. After the results are declared, qualified candidates can take part in the counselling process for admission to MTech, ME, and MPharm courses in participating colleges. The counselling process usually includes registration, payment of the counselling fee, certificate verification, web option entry, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college.

The first phase of counselling for AP PGECET 2026 is expected to begin around July or August 2026, where candidates can register online and select their preferred colleges and courses. After this, a short editing window will be provided to make changes to the options filled by candidates. Then, the seat allotment results will be released, and candidates must report to their allotted colleges to confirm their admission. If seats remain vacant, a second and final phase of counselling will be conducted.

AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Important Dates

AP PGECET 2026 counselling dates are yet to be confirmed by the authorities. However, it is expected that the counselling will start in July or August 2026 after the AP PGECET 2026 Results are declared on May 14, 2026. Tabulated below are the tentative counselling dates for AP PGECET 2026:

AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Detailed Process

The AP PGECET 2026 counselling process will be available for candidates with valid AP PGECET, GATE, and GPAT scores. Students are required to complete each stage in the given order, starting from registration and ending with self-reporting after seat allotment.

• Registration: Eligible candidates are required to visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and log in using their GATE or GPAT credentials. The counselling fee is INR 1,000 for General/OBC candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST candidates.
• Document Upload and Verification: After payment is done, students are asked to upload scanned copies of the required documents, including academic records, ID proof, residence certificate, and category proof. These documents are verified online, and a login ID is shared on the registered number for the next steps.
• Web Options Entry: After verification, students can fill in their preferred colleges and courses. They can keep the order that they prefer and add as many colleges as they want to the list; it will help them improve their chances of getting a seat.
• Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on GATE/GPAT rank, category, seat availability, and the choices entered. Once the allotment is done, candidates must download the allotment letter and report either online or at the allotted college.

AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Documents Required

Students taking part in AP PGECET 2026 counselling should keep clear and valid copies of the required documents ready for upload and verification.

• GATE / GPAT Scorecard (for current phase)
• Class 10 and 12 Marksheets and Passing Certificates
• AP PGECET 2026 Admit Card
• Qualifying Degree Marks Memo or Provisional Certificate
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Date of Birth Proof – Birth Certificate or SSC Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence or Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate (for fee reimbursement, if eligible)
• Online Counselling Fee Payment Receipt
• Passport-size Photographs

AP PGECET Counselling Fee 2026

Candidates taking part in the ongoing counselling round for GATE and GPAT will need to pay a one-time registration and web counselling fee. Payments can be made online using credit/debit cards or net banking.

Note: After successful payment, candidates should download the fee receipt and keep it safe for future reference during document verification and reporting.

AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Participating Colleges

Students appearing for AP PGECET 2026 counselling can expect a range of engineering and pharmacy colleges across Andhra Pradesh to participate in the process. Although the official list is still awaited, several state universities and their affiliated institutes have historically offered M.Tech and M.Pharm seats. The following table highlights some of the colleges that are likely to be included this year as well.

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