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AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Full Schedule
| Activity | Date |
| Registration and processing fee payment | September 16 to 21 |
| Certificate verification at help-line centres | September 17 to 22 |
| Web options | September 18 to 21 |
| Option-change facility | September 25 |
| Self-joining and reporting to institute | September 30 to October 3 |
| Classes begin | September 30 |
Candidates should treat the AP PGECET last date to apply 2026, September 21, as firm, since certificate verification overlaps with the final days of registration.
Admission Priority: GATE, GPAT First
Candidates qualified in GATE and GPAT get first preference for admission based on their scores. Remaining vacant seats are then offered to AP PGECET 2026 candidates based on merit rank.
Candidates must be Indian nationals with a relevant bachelor's degree from an AICTE or UGC approved institution, with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Of the total seats in each course, 85% are reserved for local AP candidates, while 15% are open to both local and non-local eligible candidates.
Note that candidates must pay the counselling processing fee AP PGECET 2026 at the time of registration, by the last date of the registration window, to remain eligible for seat allotment.
Where to Check AP PGECET Results 2026
Candidates can track their eligibility status and AP PGECET results 2026 on the APPGCET Official Portal to confirm their merit rank before web options open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When does AP PGECET 2026 counselling registration begin?
Registration begins September 16, 2026, and closes September 21.
Q2. Who gets first preference in AP PGECET 2026 counselling?
Candidates qualified in GATE and GPAT get first preference; remaining seats go to AP PGECET merit-rank candidates.
Q3. When will classes begin for MTech, MPharmacy, and PharmD courses?
Classes will begin from September 30, 2026.
Q4. What is the reservation split for local and non-local candidates?
85% of seats in each course are reserved for local AP candidates, and 15% are open to local and non-local candidates.
