AP PGECET Counselling 2026: Change of Web Options, Seat Allotment & Latest Updates

Current status: AP PGECET Counselling 2026 Phase 1 has reached the web options stage, with option entry continuing up to September 29. The option-change facility is scheduled for September 30, followed by seat allotment on October 4 and self-joining/reporting from October 5 to 8, 2026.

AP PGECET Counselling 2026 Latest Update

The AP PGECET Counselling 2026 process for admissions into M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D programmes for the 2026-27 academic year is underway. Andhra University, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), has revised the Phase 1 counselling schedule. As per the revised schedule, the registration and fee payment deadline was extended to September 27, 2026, while the web options entry window is open from September 23 to September 29, 2026. The Phase 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on October 4, 2026.

Stay connected with Manabadi for more latest updates on AP PGECET Counselling 2026, seat allotments, admission schedules and other education updates.

AP PGECET Counselling 2026 Revised Schedule

Counselling Activity	Revised Date
Counselling Registration & Fee Payment	September 16 to 27, 2026
Online Verification of Uploaded Certificates	September 19 to 28, 2026
Web Options Entry	September 23 to 29, 2026
Web Options Change/Edit	September 30, 2026
Phase 1 Seat Allotment	October 4, 2026
Self-Joining & Reporting at Allotted College	October 5 to 8, 2026

The registration deadline was subsequently extended from the originally announced September 21 deadline to September 27, 2026. Candidates participating in the current phase must therefore follow the revised schedule.

AP PGECET 2026 Web Options Entry

Candidates who have completed the counselling registration and whose certificates have been verified can participate in the web options entry process from September 23 to September 29, 2026.

Candidates can enter their preferred colleges and courses in the order of priority through the counselling portal. The order in which options are entered is important because the allotment is processed based on the candidate’s applicable merit/rank, eligibility, category and availability of seats against the options entered.

The option-change facility is scheduled for September 30, 2026, providing candidates an opportunity to modify their entered choices before the Phase 1 allotment.

AP PGECET 2026 Seat Allotment

The Phase 1 AP PGECET 2026 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 4, 2026.

Candidates who receive an allotment will have to complete the prescribed self-joining and reporting process from October 5 to October 8, 2026. Candidates should follow the instructions displayed with their allotment result and complete the admission process within the specified period.

GATE, GPAT and AP PGECET Candidates

The AP PGECET counselling process covers eligible candidates seeking admission through GATE, GPAT and AP PGECET scores.

For the relevant programmes, GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates are given preference based on their respective scores. Seats remaining after the applicable GATE/GPAT allotment process are considered for AP PGECET-qualified candidates according to the prescribed admission procedure.

Courses Covered Under AP PGECET Counselling 2026

The current counselling process is being conducted for postgraduate admissions to:

• M.Tech
• M.Pharmacy
• Pharm.D

Admissions are being offered through participating government and private institutions for the 2026-27 academic year.

What Candidates Need to Do Now

Candidates who have completed registration and are eligible for the current counselling phase should complete their web options entry by September 29, 2026.

The immediate counselling sequence is:

Web Options Entry → Option Change → Phase 1 Seat Allotment → Self-Joining & College Reporting

The Phase 1 allotment is scheduled for October 4, followed by self-joining and reporting from October 5 to 8, 2026.

AP PGECET 2026 Change of Web Options

Candidates will get a separate opportunity to modify their web options on September 30, 2026.

During this window, candidates can review their submitted choices and make permitted changes such as adding, deleting or rearranging options.

Candidates should complete all necessary changes before the deadline.

The options will be automatically frozen at 10 PM on September 30, 2026. After the options are frozen, further changes will not be permitted during this window.

AP PGECET 2026 Seat Allotment

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

Candidates will be able to check their allotment through the official counselling portal.

The allotment will be processed according to the applicable:

• Candidate eligibility
• Merit/rank
• GATE/GPAT qualification
• APPGECET rank
• Reservation category
• Local/non-local status
• Availability of seats
• Options exercised by the candidate

Candidates who receive an allotment can download the applicable Provisional Allotment Order and Self-Joining Report through the portal.

GATE/GPAT and AP PGECET Seat Allocation

The counselling process covers candidates qualifying through GATE/GPAT as well as candidates who have qualified in APPGECET-2026.

As specified in the counselling rules, eligible GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates are given priority for applicable seats. Remaining vacant seats are subsequently considered for eligible APPGECET-2026 candidates according to the applicable merit and reservation rules.

Therefore, candidates should select only those courses and branches for which they satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.

AP PGECET 2026 Certificate Verification

The certificate verification process for the first phase is scheduled from September 19 to September 28, 2026.

Candidates whose uploaded certificates are successfully verified online can proceed with the counselling process according to the instructions displayed on the portal.

Candidates may be required to visit an HLC if:

• Corrections are required in the submitted information.
• The certificate verification status shows Not Eligible.
• Further verification of original documents is required.
• The candidate has been specifically instructed to attend physical verification.

Candidates should regularly check their counselling portal for their verification status and any instructions issued by the authorities.

AP PGECET 2026 Special Category Certificate Verification

Candidates claiming special category reservations such as PWD, CAP, NCC, Sports & Games, Scouts & Guides and Anglo-Indian are required to follow the separate physical verification procedure prescribed in the counselling notification.

The specified venue is:

Government Polytechnic, Near Benz Circle, Vijayawada, Krishna District

The special category verification schedule for the first phase is:

Category	Verification Date
PWD, NCC, Sports & Games	September 21, 2026
CAP, Scouts & Guides, Anglo-Indian	September 22, 2026

Candidates claiming these categories are required to carry their original certificates and the prescribed number of photocopies.

The notification specifies that special category verification will be conducted during the first phase only and will not be conducted in subsequent phases.

AP PGECET 2026 Registration and Processing Fee

Candidates participating in the counselling process are required to complete online registration and pay the prescribed processing fee.

Category	Processing Fee
OC / BC	₹1,250
SC / ST	₹650

The fee can be paid through the online payment methods available on the counselling portal, including UPI, debit card, credit card and net banking.

If the amount is debited but the payment receipt is not generated, candidates should check the payment status/invoice section of the portal and follow the instructions provided by the counselling authority.

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.