AP PGECET 2027 important dates will be announced by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) through an official notification on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The exam is a state-level computer-based test for admission to ME, M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, M.Arch, and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programmes in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
Based on the AP PGECET 2026 schedule—where the notification was released on 4 February, the exam was held from 28–30 April, and counselling extended through October—the AP PGECET 2027 exam is expected in late April or early May 2027. Official dates are yet to be released. The table below lists expected dates projected from the previous cycle; this page will be updated as soon as APSCHE publishes the official 2027 notification.
AP PGECET 2027 Important Dates (Expected)
All dates in the table below are tentative and based on the AP PGECET 2026 schedule. Candidates should verify dates on the official APSCHE portal once the notification is out.
| Event | Expected Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| AP PGECET 2027 Notification Release | 1st week of February 2027 |
| Application Form Start Date | 1st week of February 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | 1st week of March 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply (with late fee ₹500) | 2nd week of March 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply (with late fee ₹2000) | 3rd week of March 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply (with late fee ₹5000) | 4th week of March 2027 |
| Application Form Correction Window | April 2027 |
| Hall Ticket / Admit Card Release | 3rd week of April 2027 |
| AP PGECET 2027 Exam Date | Last week of April / 1st week of May 2027 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release | 1st week of May 2027 |
| Objection Window (Answer Key) | May 2027 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 2nd week of May 2027 |
| AP PGECET 2027 Result Declaration | 2nd–3rd week of May 2027 |
| Rank Card Download | 3rd week of May 2027 |
| Counselling Registration Start | September 2027 |
| Certificate Verification | September 2027 |
| Web Options Entry | September 2027 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment | October 2027 |
| Self-Reporting & College Joining | October 2027 |
AP PGECET 2027 Application Form Dates
The AP PGECET 2027 application form is expected to go live in the first week of February 2027, shortly after the official notification. Candidates can register on the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. APSCHE typically keeps the application window open for around six weeks, with multiple late-fee extension stages. Based on 2026, the application fee was ₹800 for general category and ₹450 for SC/ST candidates.
| Application Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Registration Opens | February 2027 (1st week) |
| Last date without late fee | March 2027 (1st week) |
| Last date with late fee ₹500 | March 2027 (2nd week) |
| Last date with late fee ₹2,000 | March 2027 (3rd week) |
| Last date with late fee ₹5,000 | March 2027 (4th week) |
| Application correction / edit window | April 2027 |
Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the no-late-fee deadline to avoid additional charges and last-minute technical issues.
AP PGECET 2027 Hall Ticket Date
The AP PGECET 2027 hall ticket (admit card) is expected to be released approximately 10–12 days before the exam, likely in the third week of April 2027. In 2026, hall tickets were released on 15 April for an exam held on 28–30 April. Candidates must download the hall ticket from the official APSCHE portal using their registration number and date of birth. No hall ticket will be sent by post.
The admit card will carry the candidate’s name, roll number, exam centre address, reporting time, exam date, and shift. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with a valid government-issued photo ID to the exam centre.
AP PGECET 2027 Exam Date and Schedule
AP PGECET 2027 is expected to be held across three days in late April or early May 2027 in two shifts daily—morning (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM). The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at centres across Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, the exam was held on 28, 29, and 30 April.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer; no negative marking |
| Medium | English |
| Expected Exam Date | Last week of April / 1st week of May 2027 |
| Morning Shift | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon Shift | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
The exam is conducted separately for different PG disciplines—Engineering streams (ECE, CSE, ME, Civil, Chemical, etc.), Pharmacy, and Architecture. Candidates appear only for the paper corresponding to their qualifying degree subject.
AP PGECET 2027 Answer Key and Result Dates
APSCHE releases a preliminary answer key within a week of the last exam date, followed by a short objection window during which candidates can raise challenges against incorrect answers. The final answer key is published after reviewing objections, and the result follows shortly after.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Answer Key | 1st week of May 2027 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections | May 2027 |
| Final Answer Key | 2nd week of May 2027 |
| AP PGECET 2027 Result | 2nd–3rd week of May 2027 |
| AP PGECET 2027 Rank Card | 3rd week of May 2027 |
The result will be published on the official APSCHE and SCHE portals. Candidates can check their score, rank, and qualifying status using their hall ticket number. The rank card is a separate downloadable document used during counselling.
AP PGECET 2027 Counselling Schedule
AP PGECET 2027 counselling is conducted by APSCHE and is expected in September–October 2027, following the same pattern as 2026. The process is entirely online (web-based counselling) and involves registration, fee payment, document verification, web options entry, and seat allotment in multiple rounds.
| Counselling Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration & Fee Payment | September 2027 |
| Certificate / Document Verification | September 2027 |
| Web Options Entry (College & Course Preferences) | September 2027 |
| Web Options Modification / Locking | September 2027 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result | October 2027 |
| Self-Reporting at Allotted College | October 2027 |
| Phase 2 (Sliding / Spot Round) | October–November 2027 |
Candidates who are allotted a seat must pay the tuition fee and report to their allotted college within the specified joining dates. Failure to report within the deadline leads to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Documents Required for AP PGECET 2027 Counselling
- AP PGECET 2027 rank card
- Qualifying degree mark sheets (all semesters)
- Provisional or degree certificate
- Transfer certificate (TC)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (for fee reimbursement)
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photographs
- Residence / nativity certificate (for local area quota)
How to Check AP PGECET 2027 Important Dates
- Visit the official APSCHE website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Click on the AP PGECET 2027 link on the homepage.
- The official notification PDF will list all key dates including registration, exam, result, and counselling.
- Download and save the notification for future reference.
- Bookmark the AP PGECET section and check regularly for schedule updates or revisions.
APSCHE also issues revised schedules during the counselling phase if rounds are extended. Candidates should check the official portal and official APSCHE social media handles for any date changes.
AP PGECET 2027 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test |
| Commonly Known As | AP PGECET / AP PGCET |
| Conducting Body | APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | ME, M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, M.Arch, Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Expected Exam Date | April–May 2027 (Tentative) |
| Expected Result Date | May 2027 (Tentative) |
| Expected Counselling | September–October 2027 (Tentative) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the AP PGECET 2027 notification be released?
Based on previous years, the AP PGECET 2027 notification is expected to be released in the first week of February 2027. In 2026, the notification was released on 4 February. The official notification will be published on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
When is the AP PGECET 2027 exam date?
AP PGECET 2027 is expected to be held in the last week of April or first week of May 2027, based on the 2026 exam schedule (28–30 April 2026). Official exam dates will be confirmed in the 2027 notification.
When will the AP PGECET 2027 hall ticket be released?
The AP PGECET 2027 hall ticket is expected to be released approximately 10–15 days before the exam, likely in the third week of April 2027. It will be available for download on the official APSCHE website.
When will the AP PGECET 2027 result be declared?
The AP PGECET 2027 result is expected to be declared in May 2027, approximately two to three weeks after the last exam date. Candidates can check their result and download their rank card from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
When will AP PGECET 2027 counselling start?
AP PGECET 2027 counselling is expected to begin in September 2027. The process includes online registration, document verification, web options entry, and seat allotment in multiple phases. In 2026, counselling ran from September through October.
Is AP PGECET 2027 conducted online or offline?
AP PGECET is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, i.e., online at designated exam centres. The test is not conducted from home; candidates must appear at the allotted exam centre.
Where can I find the official AP PGECET 2027 schedule?
The official AP PGECET 2027 schedule will be published on the APSCHE official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. This page will be updated with confirmed dates as soon as the official notification is released.
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