Noida, 02 July 2024: Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) 2024 counseling is expected to begin in August 2024. You can find the latest updates on the official website: AP PGECET Counselling. This article will provide a complete overview of the counseling process once it is announced. Keep reading for all the details
AP PGCET Counselling 2024
Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET) 2024 was conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam was held from May 29 to May 31, 2024, for admission to various postgraduate courses like M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, and Pharm.D (PB) for the academic year 2024-25
| Counselling Name | AP PGCET 2024 |
| Processing Fee |
Open Category and Backward Class: Rs. 700
SC/ST/PH: Rs. 500 |
| Courses |
Various Postgraduate Courses
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| Official Website |
https://pgcet-sche.aptonline.in/APPGCET/
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| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Conducting Body |
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE
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| Academic Year | 2024-25 |
Counseling process for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET) 2024 for various postgraduate courses consists of the following stages:
Registration and Document Upload
Candidates must first register on the official AP PGCET counseling portal and upload the required documents. A processing fee needs to be paid during this stage.
Certificate Verification
After registration, the uploaded documents will be verified by the officials of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) to confirm the candidate’s eligibility.
Choice Filling (Web-Options)
Once the document verification is completed, candidates will be able to select and prioritize their preferred courses and colleges.
Seat Allotment
Based on the candidate’s choices, merit, and availability of seats, the seats will be allocated through a computerized allotment process.
College Reporting
Candidates who are satisfied with the allocated seat must report to the allotted college by the given deadline to confirm their admission. Detailed schedule for each stage of the AP PGCET 2024 counseling process is expected to be announced by the authorities in the coming weeks.
Required documents for AP PGCET 2024 Counselling
To participate in the AP PGCET 2024 counseling process, candidates must have the following mandatory documents:
- AP PGCET 2024 Hall Ticket
- AP PGCET 2024 Rank Card
- Mark sheets and Provisional/Degree Certificate of the qualifying examination
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Income Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Certificate / Domicile Certificate
- Physically Challenged (PH) / Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) / NCC / Sports / Minority Certificate (if applicable)
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
- Passport size photographs
These documents will be required during the various stages of the counselling process, including registration, document verification, and choice filling. Candidates are advised to keep these documents ready before initiating the counselling registration.
Schedule for the AP PGCET 2024 Counselling
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is expected to release the counselling schedule for the AP PGCET 2024 soon. Once the schedule is officially announced, the details will be made available in the following table:
| Date | Stage | Details |
| August 2024 | Online Certificate Verification |
Uploaded documents are verified to ensure they meet eligibility criteria.
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| September 2024 | Seat Allotment |
Seats are allocated based on choices filled and ranks via computerized allotment. Allocation results are published online.
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| August 2024 | Choice Filling (Web-Options) |
Candidates select preferred colleges and courses online based on their ranks and seat availability.
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| September 2024 | College Reporting |
Candidates accept allotted seats and report to colleges with required documents and tuition fees for admission confirmation.
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| August 2024 | Registration | Candidates provide personal details, academic qualifications, upload documents, and pay fees online. |
Processing Fee for the AP PGCET 2024 Counselling
To participate in the web-based counseling for the AP PGCET 2024, candidates will have to pay a processing fee. The fee amount varies based on the candidate’s category:
- Open Category and Backward Class candidates: ₹700
- Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Caste, or Physically Handicapped candidates: ₹500
Processing fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. This fee is mandatory for all candidates to complete the registration and document upload process for the AP PGCET 2024 counseling. Counseling process consists of multiple stages, including:
- Registration and Document Upload
- Online Certificate Verification
- Choice Filling (Web-Options)
- Seat Allotment
- College Reporting
Candidates must ensure they have all the required documents ready before starting the registration process. The detailed Counseling schedule is expected to be announced by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) in the coming weeks.
Seat Allotment Result for AP PGCET 2024 Counselling
After the choice-filling window closes in August 2024, candidates can anticipate the AP PGCET 2024 seat allotment results to be available on https://pgcet-sche.aptonline.in/ within about a week. The seat allocation will be based on candidates’ preferences and exam ranks, providing guidance on the next steps for admission confirmation.
