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AP PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling: Seat Allotment Dates Announced

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), through Andhra University, is conducting the Final Phase counselling for AP PGECET, GATE and GPAT 2026 for admissions into M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) courses for the academic year 2026–27.

The final-phase counselling schedule has been released, and candidates have completed the scheduled web-option entry and editing process. The next stage is seat allotment.

AP PGECET Final Phase Counselling 2026 – Important Dates

Counselling Activity	Date
Final Phase registration and processing fee payment	16–18 October 2026
Final Phase web-option entry	16–17 October 2026
Change/edit web options	18 October 2026, until 10 PM
GATE/GPAT seat allotment	21 October 2026, after 6 PM
GATE/GPAT candidates’ reporting	22–23 October 2026
AP PGECET seat allotment	24 October 2026, after 6 PM
AP PGECET candidates’ reporting	25–28 October 2026

GATE/GPAT Seat Allotment on 21 October

Candidates participating through GATE or GPAT should check their allotment status on 21 October 2026 after 6 PM. Those allotted seats must complete the required admission and reporting formalities within the notified period of 22–23 October 2026.

AP PGECET Seat Allotment on 24 October

Candidates seeking admission through AP PGECET 2026 should check the final-phase allotment result on 24 October 2026 after 6 PM.

Candidates who receive an allotment must download their allotment order and complete the prescribed online self-reporting and physical reporting at the allotted college between 25 and 28 October 2026.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

As web-option entry and editing have closed, candidates should:

• Keep their AP PGECET hall-ticket number, rank details and login information ready.
• Check the official portal for the seat allotment result applicable to their qualifying examination.
• Download the allotment order if a seat is allotted.
• Complete online self-reporting and physical reporting within the relevant deadline.
• Carry the required original certificates and documents to the allotted college.

Candidates should carefully follow the reporting dates applicable to their admission category. The GATE/GPAT and AP PGECET allotment and reporting schedules are different.

Official Website

Candidates can access the official counselling portal for the latest notifications, allotment results and admission instructions:

AP Common Admissions Portal: https://cap.apcfss.in/

AP PGECET Examination Website: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/pgecet/pgecet/pgecet_homepage

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AP PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling Schedule Released

AP PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), through the Commissionerate of Higher Education, has released the final phase web counselling schedule for admission to M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D (PB) courses for the academic year 2026-27.

Candidates qualified through GATE, GPAT or AP PGECET 2026 can participate in the final phase counselling as per the announced schedule. The counselling process includes registration, payment of the processing fee, online certificate verification and web option entry.

AP PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling: Important Dates

Counselling Activity	Date
Final Phase Counselling Starts	October 16, 2026
Registration and Processing Fee Payment	October 16–18, 2026
Online Certificate Verification	As per the notified schedule
Web Option Entry	As per the notified schedule
Last Date for Final Phase Counselling Activities	October 18, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the required counselling activities within the notified period.

Who Is Eligible for AP PGECET Final Phase Counselling 2026?

Candidates who qualified through GATE, GPAT or AP PGECET 2026 and satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions can participate in the final phase counselling for the following postgraduate professional courses:

• M.Tech
• M.Pharmacy
• Pharm.D (Post-Baccalaureate)

Candidates seeking admission or an opportunity to secure a seat in the final phase should complete the required registration and counselling activities within the prescribed dates.

AP PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling Process

Candidates participating in the final phase must complete the following steps:

1. Registration and Processing Fee Payment: Visit the official counselling portal, complete the registration process and pay the prescribed processing fee.

2. Online Certificate Verification: Complete the certificate verification process according to the instructions issued by the counselling authority. Candidates should keep their qualifying examination certificates and other required documents ready.

3. Web Option Entry: Enter college and course preferences according to eligibility, available options and admission requirements. Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred colleges and specialisations before submitting their choices.

Candidates must complete all applicable steps within the announced counselling window.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Eligible candidates should prepare their documents and login details before the final phase begins on October 16, 2026. They should complete registration, processing fee payment, certificate verification and web option entry as applicable within the notified schedule ending on October 18, 2026.

Candidates should also check the detailed schedule for the exact certificate verification and web option entry dates before proceeding.

The final phase counselling notification was issued on October 13, 2026, by V. Padma Rao, Joint Director and Convenor for PGECET and GATE/GPAT Admissions.

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AP PGECET 2026 Participating Courses and Subjects

The AP PGECET 2026 entrance examination was conducted for 13 subject areas:

Code	Subject
BT	Biotechnology
CH	Chemical Engineering
CE	Civil Engineering
CS	Computer Science & Information Technology
EE	Electrical Engineering
EC	Electronics & Communication Engineering
FT	Food Technology
GG	Geo Engineering & Geo Informatics
EI	Instrumentation Engineering
ME	Mechanical Engineering
MT	Metallurgical Engineering
NT	Nano Technology
PY	Pharmacy

These are the subject areas for which AP PGECET 2026 was conducted.

AP PGECET 2026 Exam and Result

The AP PGECET 2026 examination was conducted from April 28 to April 30, 2026.

The preliminary answer key was released on May 6, objections were accepted until May 8, and the AP PGECET 2026 results were released on May 14, 2026.

The entrance examination carried 120 marks. The qualifying mark for ranking was 25%, or 30 marks out of 120. There was no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates.

AP PGECET 2026 Counselling: Current Status

Stage	Status
AP PGECET Exam	Completed
Results	Released May 14
Phase-I Registration	Completed October 1
Certificate Verification	Completed October 3
Web Options	Completed October 4
Option Editing	Completed October 5
Phase-I Seat Allotment	October 9, 2026
Self-Joining & College Reporting	October 10–14, 2026
Classes	From October 12, 2026

What Happens Next?

The immediate next event is the AP PGECET 2026 Phase-I seat allotment on October 9.

Candidates who receive an allotment should complete self-joining and report to their allotted college between October 10 and October 14.

Further counselling rounds, if conducted for remaining seats, will depend on the seats available after the current phase and the schedule issued by the admission authorities.

Stay connected with Manabadi for more latest updates on AP PGECET 2026 counselling, seat allotment, reporting and further counselling rounds.

AP PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The AP PGECET & GATE/GPAT-2026 counselling process covers admissions to:

• M.Tech
• M.Pharmacy
• Pharm.D (PB)

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed academic and other eligibility conditions for the course and branch selected.

As specified in the counselling rules, candidates generally require a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the competent authorities.

The minimum qualifying marks specified in the notification are 50% for general candidates and 45% for candidates belonging to the applicable reserved categories, subject to the specific course and eligibility provisions.

Candidates should check the detailed eligibility requirements before selecting a course through web options.

AP PGECET 2026 Local and Non-Local Seat Rules

The counselling process follows the applicable Andhra Pradesh local-area admission rules.

As specified in the notification:

• 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates under the applicable local-area provisions.
• 15% of seats are treated as unreserved, subject to the conditions prescribed under the relevant government orders.

Candidates claiming local or non-local status must submit the prescribed supporting documents wherever required.

AP PGECET 2026 Reservation

The counselling process follows the applicable government reservation provisions.

The notification includes provisions relating to categories such as:

• SC
• ST
• BC
• EWS
• PWD
• CAP
• NCC
• Sports & Games
• Scouts & Guides
• Anglo-Indian
• Other applicable categories

Candidates claiming reservation must possess the appropriate certificate issued by the competent authority.

AP PGECET 2026 EWS Reservation

The counselling notification provides for 10% EWS reservation as per the applicable government order.

Candidates seeking EWS reservation must submit a valid EWS certificate for the 2026-27 academic year issued by the competent authority.

AP PGECET 2026 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling, verification and college reporting:

1. GATE / GPAT Score Card, wherever applicable
2. APPGECET-2026 Rank Card
3. APPGECET-2026 Hall Ticket
4. SSC or equivalent marks memo
5. Intermediate/Diploma marks memo
6. Degree Consolidated Marks Memo
7. Degree Provisional Certificate or Original Degree
8. Study Certificates
9. Transfer Certificate
10. Integrated Community/Caste Certificate, wherever applicable
11. Income Certificate, wherever applicable
12. EWS Certificate, wherever applicable
13. Andhra Pradesh Residence Certificate, wherever applicable
14. Local/Non-Local supporting documents
15. Minority Certificate, wherever applicable
16. Special category certificates, wherever applicable

Candidates should carry the original documents along with the required photocopies during physical reporting.

AP PGECET 2026 Special Category Documents

Candidates claiming special category reservation should carry the relevant original certificates.

PWD: Certificate from the competent District Medical Board showing the prescribed benchmark disability.

CAP: Required certificates from the Zilla Sainik Welfare Board, including applicable discharge, identity and domicile documents.

NCC: Original NCC certificate as prescribed under the applicable government rules.

Sports & Games: Required representation, achievement and supporting certificates as prescribed.

Scouts & Guides: Rashtriya Certificate of Bharat Scouts and Guides from the competent authority.

Anglo-Indian: Prescribed residence/community supporting certificate.

AP PGECET 2026 Help Line Centres

The counselling notification lists the following Help Line Centres for candidate assistance and verification-related requirements:

1. Government Polytechnic, Srikakulam
2. MRAGR Government Polytechnic, Vizianagaram
3. Government Polytechnic, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam
4. Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada
5. S.M.V.M. Polytechnic, Tanuku, West Godavari District
6. Government Polytechnic, Near Ramesh Hospital, Vijayawada
7. MBTS Government Polytechnic, Nallapadu, Guntur
8. D.A. Government Polytechnic, Ongole
9. Government Polytechnic, Venkateswarapuram, Nellore
10. S.V. Government Polytechnic, Tirupati
11. Government Polytechnic for Women, Kadapa
12. Government Polytechnic, Ananthapur
13. Sri G. Pulla Reddy Government Polytechnic, Kurnool

Candidates should check the official counselling notification for the latest instructions before visiting an HLC.

AP PGECET 2026 Fee Reimbursement

The counselling notification specifies that tuition fee reimbursement under the applicable Post Matric Scholarship provisions is subject to government rules and conditions.

As stated in the notification, reimbursement for PG courses is applicable to eligible Convener quota seats in State-funded Universities and Government Degree/PG Colleges, subject to the prescribed conditions.

The notification also states that fee reimbursement is not applicable to seats in Private Aided or Private Unaided Degree/PG Colleges, subject to the applicable government provisions.

Candidates seeking fee reimbursement should verify the conditions applicable to their category, institution and seat type before selecting their college options.

AP PGECET 2026 Web Options: What Candidates Should Check Before Submission

The web-options stage is an important part of the AP PGECET counselling process. Candidates should carefully check the following before submitting their choices:

1. Course eligibility: Make sure the qualifying degree and branch satisfy the eligibility requirements for the selected course.

2. College preference: Arrange colleges according to your own preference.

3. Course specialisation: Check the exact specialisation instead of selecting only based on the college name.

4. Location: Consider the location of the college and accommodation or travel requirements.

5. Fee: Check the applicable tuition fee and fee reimbursement conditions.

6. Seat category: Understand the applicable admission and reservation category.

7. Option order: Review the sequence of all choices carefully because the option order is considered during the allotment process.

8. Deadline: Complete web options by September 29, 2026 and use the change-of-options facility on September 30, 2026, if required.

AP PGECET 2026 First Phase Counselling Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration Begins	September 16, 2026
Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment	September 27, 2026
Certificate Verification	September 19–28, 2026
Web Options Entry Begins	September 23, 2026
Last Date for Web Options	September 29, 2026
Change of Web Options	September 30, 2026
Options Freeze	September 30, 2026 at 10 PM
First Phase Seat Allotment	October 4, 2026 after 6 PM
Self-Joining & College Reporting	October 5–8, 2026
Commencement of Classes	October 5, 2026

AP PGECET 2026 What Happens After Web Options?

After the web-options entry and change-of-options process is completed, the authorities will process the choices based on the applicable merit, eligibility, reservation, seat availability and other counselling rules.

The first phase seat allotment is scheduled for October 4, 2026 after 6 PM.

Candidates who receive an allotment must download the applicable allotment and joining documents and complete the prescribed online self-reporting and physical reporting within the given deadline.

Candidates who do not receive a seat in the first phase should follow the official counselling notifications for subsequent phases, if announced.

AP PGECET 2026 Web Options FAQs

When does AP PGECET 2026 web options entry start?

The AP PGECET 2026 first phase web options entry started on September 23, 2026.

What is the last date to enter AP PGECET web options?

The last date for first phase web options entry is September 29, 2026.

Can AP PGECET web options be changed after submission?

Yes. A separate change-of-web-options facility is scheduled for September 30, 2026.

When will AP PGECET web options be frozen?

The options are scheduled to be automatically frozen at 10 PM on September 30, 2026.

When will AP PGECET first phase seat allotment be released?

The first phase seat allotment is scheduled to be released on October 4, 2026 after 6 PM.

When should candidates report to the allotted college?

Candidates allotted seats in the first phase must complete the prescribed self-joining and college reporting process between October 5 and October 8, 2026.

When will AP PGECET 2026 classes begin?

Classes are scheduled to commence from October 5, 2026.

Which courses are covered under AP PGECET & GATE/GPAT counselling?

The counselling process covers M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D (PB) admissions for the 2026-27 academic year.

What should candidates do after receiving an AP PGECET seat allotment?

Candidates should download the applicable allotment and joining documents, complete online self-reporting and then report physically to the allotted college within the prescribed deadline.

Is physical certificate verification required for every AP PGECET candidate?

No. Candidates whose certificates are successfully verified online can proceed according to the counselling instructions. Candidates requiring corrections, further verification or belonging to specified special categories may be required to attend physical verification.