AP PGECET 2026 – Counselling Process

The AP PGECET 2026 counselling process is a crucial step for candidates aspiring to secure admission into M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, and other postgraduate programs in Engineering and Pharmacy across Andhra Pradesh. The AP PGECET 2026 counselling process is conducted in a structured, online manner to ensure merit-based and transparent allocation of seats among qualified candidates.

AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Schedule and Rounds

The counselling process typically commences in July or August 2026, with separate rounds for AP PGECET-qualified and GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates.

Seat allotment is conducted in multiple phases, including the first and final phases, with specific dates for each event like registration, certificate verification, web option entry, option change, seat allotment results, and college reporting.

Step-by-Step AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Procedure

• Registration and Fee Payment: Candidates must register for counselling through the official AP PGECET portal and pay the counselling fee (around INR 1000 for general and INR 500 for SC/ST candidates).
• Document Upload and Verification: Upload scanned copies of required certificates (listed further below). Official verification is carried out by authorities to validate candidature.
• Web Options Entry: Applicants fill and lock their preferences for courses and colleges from available options for their rank and category.
• Option Change Window: A brief period allows candidates to modify their entered options before the final locking and seat allotment.
• Seat Allotment: Allotment is done based on merit, reservation category, course choices, and seat availability. Candidates receive seat allotment results online.
• Self-Reporting and College Reporting: Candidates must self-report online within deadlines and then report physically to the allotted college with all original documents for the final admission process and fee payment.

Key Documents Required:

• AP PGECET 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card
• GATE/GPAT Score Card (if applicable)
• Degree/provisional certificate and mark sheets
• Transfer certificate
• Study certificates
• Caste, income, and domicile certificates (if claiming reservation)
• Migration and nativity certificates
• Passport-size photographs

Important Points for AP PGECET 2026 Candidates:

• Only candidates who complete registration and participate in document verification are considered for seat allotment.
• Non-reporting within stipulated dates results in cancellation of allotment and forfeiture of the seat.
• Spot counselling may also be organized for vacant seats after regular rounds.

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FAQs:

Q1. How is AP PGECET 2026 counselling conducted?

Ans. The AP PGECET 2026 counselling is fully online, covering registration, fee payment, document upload, web options entry, seat allotment, and self-reporting, followed by final reporting at the allotted institute.

Q2. Are GATE and GPAT candidates eligible for a different counselling process?

Ans. Yes, GATE and GPAT-qualified candidates participate in a separate round of AP PGECET counselling with merit-based preference before non-GATE candidates.

Q3. What is the counselling fee structure?

Ans. The expected AP PGECET 2026 counselling fee is INR 1000 for General and INR 500 for SC/ST candidates, payable online during registration.

Q4. Can candidates modify their college or course choices after initially locking options?

Ans. Yes, an option change window is provided to enable corrections or reshuffling of preferred courses and colleges before final seat allotment.

Q5. What documents are mandatory for verification during counselling?

Ans. Key documents include admit/rank card, qualifying degree certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), study and migration certificates, and passport-size photographs.