AP PECET 2026 – Exam Pattern

The AP PECET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test) is conducted annually by Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The AP PECET exam serves as a gateway for admission into B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed courses offered by colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The AP PECET 2026 exam pattern is distinct as it includes both physical performance and skill assessment parts designed to evaluate candidates' physical fitness and game-specific capabilities.

AP PECET 2026 Exam Structure:

The AP PECET 2026 exam is divided into two main sections:

• Physical Efficiency Test (Maximum 400 marks)
• Skill Test in Game (Maximum 100 marks)

The total marks for the exam are 500, and candidates must secure a minimum of 30% aggregate to qualify.

Physical Efficiency Test

This section evaluates candidates' physical fitness and consists of compulsory and optional events with marks awarded based on AP PECET committee-approved conversion tables.

For Male candidates:

• 100 meters run — 100 marks
• Putting the shot (6 kgs) — 100 marks
• 800 meters run — 100 marks
• Optional event: Either Long Jump or High Jump — 100 marks

For Female candidates:

• 100 meters run — 100 marks
• Putting the shot (4 kgs) — 100 marks
• 400 meters run — 100 marks

Optional event: Either Long Jump or High Jump — 100 marks

Candidates must choose in advance (during application) whether they will perform Long Jump or High Jump; changes are not allowed on the test day.

Skill Test in Game

This section assesses the candidate’s skill in a specific game chosen during the application process. The skill test carries 100 marks. Candidates must select only one game from the list, and there is no option to change the game choice later.

The games offered for assessment include:

• Basketball
• Ball Badminton
• Cricket
• Football
• Hockey
• Kabaddi
• Handball
• Kho-Kho
• Shuttle Badminton
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Failure to select a game or choosing more than one will disqualify the candidate from appearing for the skill test.

Important Notes for AP PECET 2026 Candidates:

• Pregnant women candidates are not permitted to appear for the physical efficiency tests.
• The minimum qualifying percentage is 30% aggregate marks in the combined Physical Efficiency Test and Skill Test.
• The AP PECET 2026 exam is conducted offline and is exclusive to candidates from Andhra Pradesh state.

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FAQs:

Q1. What are the two main components of the AP PECET 2026 exam?

Ans. The AP PECET 2026 exam consists of two parts: A Physical Efficiency Test worth 400 marks and a Skill Test in a chosen game worth 100 marks, totaling 500 marks.

Q2. How are marks distributed in the Physical Efficiency Test?

Ans. For male candidates, the physical test includes 100 meters run, putting shot (6 kg), 800 meters run, and an optional event (long jump or high jump), each carrying 100 marks. For female candidates, the 800 meters run is replaced with a 400 meters run, and the shot weight is 4 kg.

Q3. Can a candidate change the optional event or game choice on the test day?

Ans. No, candidates must select either long jump or high jump and one specific game during the application process. Changes are not permitted on the exam day.

Q4. Is there any negative marking in AP PECET?

Ans. No, the exam does not have any negative marking as it is a performance-based test with a physical and skill component, not a written test.

Q5. What happens if a candidate fails to select a game or selects multiple games for the skill test?

Ans. If a candidate either does not select a game or selects more than one in the application, they will not be allowed to appear for the skill test, losing the chance to earn those 100 marks.