AP PGCET 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Previous Year Papers

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AP PGCET 2025 Exam

AP PGCET 2025 official notification will be released in the month of April 2025. AP PGCET Exam 2025 will be held in June 2025. Andhra University will conduct the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET 2025) in CBT mode. Students who will pass AP PGCET 2025 exam will be eligible to apply for admission to various postgraduate courses offered through AP PGCET in all 17 AP PGCET participating universities 2025. Students are admitted to a variety of programmes, including MA, MCJ, MLibSc, MEd, MPEd, MCom, MSc, MSc Tech, and others through AP PGCET exam. Check everything about AP PGCET 2025 exam including the application form, syllabus, exam pattern, etc. here. 

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AP PGCET 2025 Exam Important Dates

The tentative important dates for AP PGCET exam 2025 are provided in the table below.

Events

Dates 

AP PGCET 2025 Exam Official Notification Release

April, 2025  

AP PGCET 2025 Online Registration Commencement

April, 2025

Last date to Submit the APPGCET 2025 application form (without a late fee)

May, 2025

Last date to Submit the AP PGCET 2025 application form with a late fee of Rs. 500

May, 2025

Last date to Submit the APPGCET 2025 exam application form with a late fee of Rs. 1,000

May, 2025

Availability of APPGCET Correction Window

May, 2025

Release of AP PGCET 2025 Hall Ticket

June 2025

AP PGCET 2025 Exam Date

June, 2025 

Preliminary AP PGCET 2025 Answer Key

June, 2025

Objections on Preliminary AP PGCET 2025 Key

June, 2025

APPGCET 2025 Result Date

June, 2025

AP PGCET 2025 Phase 1 Web Counselling

August, 2025

AP PGCET 2025 Phase 1 Web Counselling Registration Deadline

August 2025

APPGCET 2025 Phase 1 Web Options

August 2025

AP PGCET 2025 Phase 1 Web Options Editing

August 2025 

AP PGCET 2025 Phase 1 Seat Allocation

September 2025

APPGCET 2025 Phase 1 Reporting

September 2025

Classwork Commencement for Phase 1
September 2025
AP PGCET 2025 Phase 2 Web Counselling
September 2025
AP PGCET 2025 Phase 2 Web Counselling Registration Deadline
September 2025

APPGCET 2025 Phase 2 Web Options

September 2025

AP PGCET 2025 Phase 2 Web Options Editing

September 2025
AP PGCET 2025 Phase 2 Seat Allocation
October 2025
APPGCET 2025 Phase 2 Reporting
October, 2025

What is AP PGCET Exam 2025?

AP PGCET 2025 exam or Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test is an entrance exam conducted annually. APPGCET is conducted for granting admission to various PG courses offered at Andhra University (AU), Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Yogi Vemana University (YVU), Rayalaseema University (RU), Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU), Dravidian University (DU), Krishna University (KRU), Adi Kavi Nannaya University (AKNU), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (DrBRAU), Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV),  Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University (Dr AHUU) and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur Oil Technological and Pharmaceutical Research Institute (JNTUA-OTPRI), Anantapur.

Highlights of AP PGCET Exam 2025

Provided below are the highlights of AP PGCET 2025 exam. 

Name of the Examination

AP PGCET 2025 exam

Full-Form

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduation Common Entrance Test

Conducting Authority

Andhra University 

Exam Level

State

Mode of Application

Online

Exam Date

June 2025 

Purpose of the Exam

Admissions into Post Graduation Courses

Mode of the Exam

Computer Based Test

Medium of Exam 

English (Except for Languages)

Duration of Exam 

90 Minutes

Total Questions

100

Total Marks 

100

Negative Marking 

No

Total Number of Participating Universities

15

Total Number of Courses Offered

145

Total Number of Seats Available

43,632

Official Website of AP PGCET 2025

www.sche.ap.gov.in/appgcet

AP PGCET 2025 Application Form

AP PGCET 2025 Application Form will be released in April 2025. The candidates must know about AP PGCET 2025 application process 2025 so that they do not make any mistakes in filling the application form. They must note that the mode of application for AP PGCET 2025 exam is online and the candidate can make the payment through credit card/debit card/net banking etc. Candidates must submit the AP PGCET 2025 application form before the deadline. One must follow the steps mentioned below to fill the AP PGCET 2025 exam application form 2025. 

How to fill AP PGCET Application Form 2025?

Step 1 – Visit the official website of the AP PGCET 2025 exam

Step 2 -Do the registration using email id and mobile number

Step 3 - After registration, a registration ID will be received 

Step 4 - Login using your registered ID to fill the AP PGCET 2025 exam application form

Step 5 -Click on the ‘Fill Application Form’ link

Step 6 - Enter personal details, academic details, etc

Step 7 - Upload necessary documents such as scanned passport size photograph, signature, income certificate, caste certificate, aadhaar card number and PH certificate 

Step 8 - Then, check the ‘Payment status’

Step 9 - Pay the registration fee online through credit card, debit card or net banking

Step 10 - Check the details properly of  APPGCET application form

Step 11 - Submit the AP PGCET 2025 application form  

Step 12 - Take a print out the application form for any future reference.

AP PGCET 2025 Application Fee

The application fee of AP PGCET 2025 exam is different for different categories as mentioned below. The AP PGCET 2025 application fee will be submitted online. 

Category 

Application Fee (in Rs.)

Open category (OC)

Rs. 850

Backward category (BC)

Rs. 750

SC/ST/PH category 

Rs. 650

AP PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

AP PGCET 2025 eligibility criteria is prescribed by the conducting authority of the entrance examination. The AP PGCET 2025 exam eligibility criteria are released along with the official notification of AP PGCET 2025 exam. It specifies the requirements that a candidate should possess to apply and appear for the examination. A brief sketch of AP PGCET 2025 eligibility criteria is provided.

Name of the Course

AP PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Master of Arts (M.A.)

  • Must have qualified in any Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university.
  • Should have acquired a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  • Should have passed in a Bachelor`s of Science in the relevant group or equivalent examination from a recognized university.
  • Must have acquired a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

Master of Commerce (M.Com.)

  • Must possess a relevant Bachelor`s degree, and University gives preference to the candidates who hold a degree in B.Com or B.A. with Accountancy under Part II (or) B.Com. Computers/ Computer Applications (or) B.B.A./ B.B.M./ B.Com. Company Secretary Ship (or) B.Com. (Honors) (or) B.Com. (Restructured Courses)
  • Should have acquired a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

AP PGCET Syllabus 2025

AP PGCET 2025 syllabus is released by the APPGCET conducting authority along with the official notification. The syllabus of AP PGCET 2025 exam is prescribed by the Organising Committee of AP PGCET. The AP PGCET 2025 syllabus specifies the topics, units, and concepts of various subjects. Students who are interested to appear for AP PGCET exam 2025 must know the AP PGCET 2025 syllabus. Candidates can outperform if they prepare all the topics prescribed and attempt the AP PGCET 2025 exam well. AP PGCET 2025 exam date has been announced already. As per the official schedule, PGCET 2025 was conducted from 03rd June to 07th June 2025. 

AP PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Aspirants willing to appear for the APPGCET exam 2025 must go through the exam pattern in detail to be familiar with the structure and format of the examination. The exam pattern helps in knowing about the type of questions asked and also how to manage the time effectively. According to the AP PGCET 2025 exam pattern, the duration of the exam will be 90 minutes and will be conducted in computer-based mode. The exam pattern of AP PGCET 2025 will be multiple choice questions (MCQs). The student must solve as many question papers of previous Years as possible to understand the exam pattern in an effective manner.

AP PGCET 2025 Admit Card

AP PGCET admit card 2025 will be issued to the candidates in online mode. The candidates will not be sent any hard copy of the AP PGCET 2025 admit card and they can download the same by using their login credentials. The APPGCET Admit Card 2025 includes various details such as the candidate’s name, exam centre address, exam timings, date of the exam, and opted course. 

The candidates also need to affix their passport-size photograph (similar to the one in the application form) in the space provided on the AP PGCET 2025 hall ticket. The candidates must carry their APPGCET 2025 exam admit card on the day of the examination along with valid identity proof to appear for the examination. PGCET 2025 exam date has been announced by APSCHE. As per the official schedule, AP PGCET 2025 was administered by Andhra University. 

AP PGCET 2025 Exam Centres

AP PGCET 2025 exam was conducted across the state of Andhra Pradesh in 21 Test Zone Centres out of which one is located in the state of Telangana. Given below is the list of test centres of the AP PGCET exam 2025. 

Test Centre

Code

Anantapur

TC01

Kadapa

TC02

Kurnool

TC03

Chittoor

TC04

Tirupati

TC05

Kuppam

TC06

Nellore

TC07

Gudur

TC08 

Ongole

TC09

Narasaraopeta

TC10

Guntur

TC11

Vijayawada

TC12

Kakinada 

TC13

Machilipatnam

TC14

Bhimavaram

TC15

Eluru

TC16

Rajahmundry

TC17

Visakhapatnam

TC18

Vizianagaram

TC19

Srikakulam

TC20

Hyderabad

TC21

Keep visiting this page for the latest updates on AP PGCET 2024.

AP PGCET 2025 Answer Key

APPGCET answer key contains answers to all the questions asked in the entrance test. The candidates can calculate their approximate marks with the help of the answer key and analyze their chances of selection with the answer key of AP PGCET 2025. In case, candidates find any discrepancy in the AP PGCET 2025 answer key, they can raise the objection for the same within the stipulated time.  If the objection raised by candidates turns out to be true after further analyzing the challenge, then the final answer key will be released for APPGCET 2025 by the exam conducting body.

AP PGCET 2025 Response Sheet

AP PGCET 2025 Response Sheet will be released along with the provisional answer key on the official portal of the entrance exam. Aspirants, who have attended the examination, can download the AP PGCET response sheet 2025. To download the AP PGCET 2025 exam response sheet, candidates must log in with credentials. After downloading the APPGCET response sheet, candidates can verify their answers with the provisional answer key and allocate marks for all the questions. Once the evaluation process is concluded, the candidates can count the total marks and come to an understanding about the actual which they will be getting.

AP PGCET 2025 Results

AP PGCET 2025 results will be declared in June 2025. Test takers should note that the AP PGCET result 2025 is available online only.

Step to Check AP PGCET 2025 Result

Provided below are the steps on how to check the results of AP PGCET 2025 exam.

Step 1: Visit the official portal of APPGCET 2025

Step 2: Click on the link ‘Results & Rank Cards’ that you will find on the home page of the official website

Step 3:  Enter ‘Application Reference ID, Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket No, Mobile Number and Date of Birth’

Step 4: Click on the ‘Get Results’

Step 5: Download the results and take a print of the AP PGCET 2025 results

AP PGCET 2025 Counselling Process

 The AP PGCET counselling is mandatory for the allocation of seats in all 16 participating universities through the AP PGCET 2025 exam. The candidates must verify their documents online before the last date of the deadline to be eligible for the allotment process. 

Candidates also need to select their preference of university and the program in their counselling form. The allotment of the desired course or university however will depend on the ranks and scorecard of the AP PGCET 2025 exam.

AP PGCET 2025 Seat Allotment

AP PGCET 2025 provisional seat allotment will be allocated to the candidates based on the choice filled by the candidates. The candidates who are qualified in the entrance exam, must register for the counselling process and exercise the web options on the scheduled dates. The AP PGCET seat allotment 2025 list will be released on the official website of the APPGCET 2025 exam. The shortlisted candidates can download the seat allotment letter and then participate in Self- Reporting Process.

List of Courses offered for PG Admissions through AP PGCET 2025 Exam

Provided below is the list of courses and Names of the tests of AP PGCET 2025 exam.

Category

List of Subjects for AP PGCET Exam 2025

Category I – Arts Humanities & Social Sciences

  • General
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Folklore
  • Literature
  • Economics
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • History
  • Performing Arts
  • M.F.A
  • Performing Arts & Music
  • Tourism

Category-II – Commerce & Education

  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Physical Education

Category III – Sciences

  • Life Sciences
  • Botany
  • Sericulture
  • Zoology
  • FNS
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Statistics
  • Geology
  • Psychology
  • Electronics
  • Polymer Science

List of AP PGCET 2025 Participating Universities

The list of AP PGCET participating universities 2025 is available here. Candidates who are going to appear in AP PGCET 2025 can check the Participating Universities list from here. All these universities will accept the AP PGCET 2025 Score for providing admission PG admissions. The Constituent and Affiliated Colleges of these 15 State Universities will also accept the score of AP PGCET 2025 and provide admission based on the merit and rank obtained in the examination. Apart from these colleges, government and private colleges of Andhra Pradesh offer admissions into PG courses based on the ranks secured in AP PGCET 2025.

The list of participating universities of the AP PGCET exam 2025 is provided.

Andhra UniversityDravidian University
Sri Venkateswara UniversityKrishna University
Sri Krishnadevaraya UniversityAdi Kavi Nannaya University
Acharya Nagarjuna UniversityDr. B.R. Ambedkar University 
Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwa Vidyalayam (SPMVV)Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University
Yogi Vemana UniversityCluster University, Kurnool
Rayalaseema UniversityJawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur Oil Technological and Pharmaceutical Research Institute
Vikrama Simhapuri University-

Important Dates

AP PGCET 2025 Important EventsDates
Registration Date 01 Apr to 04 May, 2024 (*Tentative)
Exam Date 25 May, 2025 (*Tentative)
Result Date 27 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)

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What is the official website of AP PGCET 2025?

The official website of AP PGCET 2025 is https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. 

 

What is the exam pattern for AP PGCET 2025?

The AP PGCET 2025 exam will be a computer-based test (CBT) and will consist of two parts:
Part A: General Science (20 questions, 2 marks each)
Part B: Subject-specific questions (50 questions, 2 marks each)
 

What are the eligibility criteria for AP PGCET 2025?

To be eligible for AP PGCET 2025, candidates must:

  1. Be Indian citizens
  2. Have a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)
  3. Have a valid APPGCET score
     

When will AP PGCET 2025 Counselling will take place?

AP PGCET 2025 Counselling will take place in September 2025. 

How to Pass the AP PGCET Exam?

The right strategy and regular practise in accordance with the AP PGCET syllabus are essential for passing the AP PGCET examination. To assess his or her ability, the candidate should take mock tests on a regular basis. Above all, a positive attitude is required to pass the AP PGCET exam.
 

How many universities will be participating in the AP PGCET exam 2025?

17 Universities are taking part in AP PGCET 2025. These institutions accept the marks scored in the entrance exam and offer PG admission based on merit. 

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