AP PGECET 2026 Application Last Date Without Late Fee Extended

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the AP PGECET 2026 application deadline without late fee to March 9, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test can complete the online registration within the revised timeline. The AP PGECET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 5 to May 11, 2026 in computer-based mode for admission to postgraduate engineering and pharmacy courses offered by universities and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Dates

Candidates can still apply after the normal deadline by paying a late fee. The important dates related to the application process include:

• Last date to apply without late fee: March 9, 2026
• With late fee of ₹1000: March 13, 2026
• With late fee of ₹2000: March 16, 2026
• With late fee of ₹4000: March 19, 2026
• With late fee of ₹10000: March 23, 2026
• Application correction window: March 24–25, 2026
• Hall ticket release: April 21, 2026
• Exam dates: May 5–11, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the extended deadline to avoid paying additional late fees.

AP PGECET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for the entrance examination varies by category. The expected fee structure is:

• General/OC candidates: ₹1200
• BC candidates: ₹900
• SC/ST/PH candidates: ₹700

The payment can be made through online modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or AP online services.

Steps to Apply for AP PGECET 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

1. Complete the application fee payment.
2. Check the payment status.
3. Fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
4. Upload required documents such as photograph and signature.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Applicants should ensure that all details entered in the application form are accurate before submission, as corrections will be allowed only during the official correction window.

About AP PGECET

AP PGECET is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to postgraduate courses such as M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and related programmes offered by universities and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh.