Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) — Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has issued an official recruitment notification for AP PGCET Postgraduate Admissions (MA, MSc, MCom, MCJ, M.P.Ed), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Andhra Pradesh. The online application window opens on 03 September 2026 and closes on 08 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Qualified in AP PGCET 2026 Entrance Examination, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Based on AP PGCET Rank, Certificate Verification, Web Options Choice Filling, and Seat Allotment. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Result Date | 25 Sep 2026 |
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Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the schedule for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET) 2026 counselling process. Candidates who have qualified in the AP PGCET entrance exam must register online to secure post-graduate admissions in participating state universities and affiliated colleges. The counselling process is conducted entirely online in a centralized rank-wise manner.
The Phase 1 online registration window opens on September 3, 2026. Eligible candidates must complete their profiles and pay the counselling processing fee before the deadline.
| Event / Activity | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 Counselling Registration Starts | September 3, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Registration Deadline | September 8, 2026 |
| Physical Education (M.P.Ed) Counselling Starts | First week of September 2026 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result | September 2026 |
| Phase 2 Counselling Commencement | October 2026 |
Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking during registration:
The admission process involves multiple distinct electronic verification and selection stages:
Candidates need to log in to the official portal (pgcet-sche.aptonline.in/APPGCET) using their AP PGCET Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth to enter personal, communication, and educational qualification details.
After successful fee payment, candidate documents are verified online by designated helpline centers. Physical verification is required only for special categories (PH, CAP, NCC, Sports, Anglo-Indian).
Verified candidates must log in to select their preferred courses and colleges. It is recommended to enter multiple options in order of priority. Candidates can modify choices prior to the submission deadline. Unlocked preferences will be auto-locked by the system at the deadline.
Seats are distributed based on the candidate's entrance test rank, category-wise reservation guidelines, and order of preferences submitted during choice filling. Results will be published on the official counselling portal.
Allotted candidates must retrieve their provisional seat allotment letter from the portal, select the "Freeze" option to accept the seat, pay the college fee, and self-report online. Finally, candidates must report physically to the allotted college along with original documents to finalize admission.
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