AP PGCET (Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test)

Updated On Date: Jul 10, 2025

AP PGCET 2026 Syllabus

AP PGCET 2026 Syllabus

The AP PGCET 2026 syllabus has been designed to assess a candidate’s ability to grasp the fundamental concepts and problem-solving skills in their chosen field of study. The syllabus is further divided into two main sections.

General Section (Common for All Disciplines):

Engineering Mathematics:

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Linear Algebra

Basic Engineering & Science:

  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

Core Subject Sections (Course-Specific):

Computer Science & IT:

  • Compiler Design
  • Information Systems & Software Engineering
  • Programming & Data Structures
  • Web Technologies
  • Computer Networks
  • Engineering Mathematics

Civil Engineering:

  • Structural Engineering (Analysis & Design)
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Foundation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering:

  • Strength of Materials
  • Thermodynamics
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Robotics
  • Fluid Mechanics

Electronics & Communication:

  • Signals & Systems
  • Networks
  • Analog & Digital Circuits
  • Communication Systems
  • Microprocessors

Electrical Engineering:

  • Electric Circuits
  • Control Systems
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical Machines
  • Measurement

Pharmacy:

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Organic, Medicinal)
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

Following is a detailed syllabus breakdown for the major streams, based on the latest information for AP PGCET 2026.

Engineering Mathematics (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ECE):

  • Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
  • Calculus: Single variable functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, mean value theorems, definite/integrals, partial derivatives, maxima/minima, vector calculus (gradient, divergence, curl), line/surface/volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss, and Green's theorems.
  • Differential Equations: First order (linear/nonlinear), higher order with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s/Euler’s equations, initial/boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, solutions to heat/wave/Laplace equations.
  • Complex Variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s theorem, Taylor/Laurent series.
  • Probability and Statistics: Probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability, mean, median, mode, standard deviation, random variables, distributions (exponential, Poisson, normal, binomial).
  • Numerical Methods: Solutions to linear/nonlinear equations, integration methods, single/multi-step methods for differential equations.
  1. Civil Engineering:

Topic

Subtopics

Structural Engineering

Analysis of Structures, Design of Structures

Soil Mechanics

Properties of Soil, Soil Compaction, Foundation Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

Flow of Fluids, Hydraulic Machines, Open Channel Flow

 

  1. Mechanical Engineering:

Topic

Subtopics

Strength of Materials

Stress-Strain, Bending, Torsion

Thermodynamics

Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, Heat Transfer

Production Engineering

Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Robotics

 

  1. Electrical Engineering:

Topic

Subtopics

Engineering Mathematics

As above (see Civil/Mechanical)

Core Subjects

Electrical Circuits, Control Systems, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Analog/Digital Electronics, Signals and Systems, Power Electronics, Measurements and Instrumentation

 

  1. Electronics & Communication Engineering:

Topic

Subtopics

Engineering Mathematics

As above (see Civil/Mechanical)

Core Subjects

Networks, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics

 

  1. Computer Science & Information Technology:

Topic

Subtopics

Mathematics

Linear Algebra, Calculus, Graph Theory

Core Subjects

Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Compiler Design, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, Programming

 

  1. Pharmacy:

Topic

Subtopics

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacology

Drug Absorption, Drug Action Mechanisms, Toxicology

Pharmacognosy

Natural Products, Medicinal Plants, Herbal Medicine

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance

Analytical chemistry, quality control, instrumentation
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