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AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2023: General and Institute-wise Eligibility Requirements

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AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2023 is stated by individual colleges for all the courses for enrolling students through the engineering exam. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility before applying for AP PGECET 2023 There are nine universities affiliated to AP PGECET that will consider the exam scores for admission. AP PGECET 2023 tentatively be conducted in the first week of July 2023 in CBT mode. In order to analyse and check the status of your preparation, candidates can download AP PGECET Sample Papers for the exam.

To be eligible for AP PGECET 2023, a candidate should

have obtained a relevant Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
A minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) are required by candidates for admission.

Students must however also note that mere appearance in AP PGECET 2023 does not automatically entitle a candidate to be considered for entry into any M.Tech./ M.Pharm./Pharm.D(PB) course unless the candidate satisfies the requirement of eligibility and other criteria for admission.

Table of Contents

AP PGECET 2023 Written Test Eligibility
AP PGECET 2023 Courses-Wise (M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Pharm.) Eligibility
AP PGECET 2023 Colleges-wise Eligibility
3.1 1. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
3.2 2. Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry
3.3 3. AU College Of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
3.4 4. College Of Pharmacy, Andhra University
3.5 5. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapuram
3.6 6. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
3.7 7. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
3.8 8. Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupathi
3.9 9. Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati
Explanation of Local and Non-Local Candidates
AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2023 FAQs

AP PGECET Written Test

AP PGECET 2023 Written Test Eligibility

Candidates satisfying the following requirements shall be eligible to appear for AP PGECET 2023:

They should be of Indian Nationality.
They should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh, satisfying local/ non-local status.
They should have obtained a relevant Bachelor's qualifying degree or its equivalent in the relevant field with at least 50% marks ( 45% in case of reserved category candidates) from an AICTE/UGC approved institution recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent.
Candidates who are pursuing a B.Tech or its equivalent / B.pharm. course shall be eligible for entry into the relevant M.E./M.Tech./ M.Pharmacy courses provided they have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of degree by the concerned university on the date of counselling for admission into the colleges.

AP PGECET Courses-Wise Eligibility

AP PGECET 2023 Courses-Wise (M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Pharm.) Eligibility

AP PGECET qualifiers will be eligible to take admissions to their preferred courses.
Admission to 85% of the seats in each course shall be reserved for the local candidates.
And the remaining 15% of the seats shall be un-reserved seats as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations and Admissions) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended.

While filling up the seats in colleges, first preference will be given to GATE / GPAT qualifiers and the remaining seats with the candidates qualified in AP PGECET as per their merit ranks.

AP PGECET Colleges-wise Eligibility

AP PGECET 2023 Colleges-wise Eligibility

The candidates can go through the following article to know more about the Eligibility as per the AP PGECET Participating Colleges.

1. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

For M. Tech Computer Science Courses:

Digital Image Processing:- B.Tech, ECE/CSE/ M.Sc. Stat / Maths / MCA or equivalent
Computer Science - B.Tech.(All Branches) M.Sc. Maths /Statistics /Physics /Electronics/ Computer Science) MCA

For M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering:

Communication Engineering & Signal Processing Systems: - B.Tech-ECE, B.Tech-EIE or equivalent

For M.Tech Biotechnology:

Bio-Technology: - B.Tech. (Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering /Food Technology/Agriculture Engineering) B.Pharmacy, B.Sc. (agriculture/Veterinary Sci.)BHMS, and MSc in botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, genetics, life sciences, food technology, nutrition, molecular biology, genetic engineering, immunology, chemistry.

For Pharmaceutical Course:

Pharmaceutical chemistry; Pharmaceutical analysis and Pharmaceutics: - B. Pharmacy

Check detailed Eligibility: Acharya Nagarjuna University

2. Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

For M. Tech Computer Science & Technology:

B.E/B.Tech/MSc in Information Systems/Maths/Applied Maths /Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics, MCA of ANUR or its equivalent, AMIE, with diploma in the relevant branch

Check detailed Eligibility: Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

3. AU College Of Engineering, Visakhapatnam

For Chemical Engineering:

M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) and (Mineral Process Engineering): - B.Tech. Chemical Engineering of AU or its equivalent, AMIE (Chem.), AMIICHE with a regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering

For Civil Engineering:

B.E. Civil Engineering of AU or its equivalent, AMIE with Diploma in Civil Engineering

For Electrical Engineering Courses:

B.E. (EEE) of AU or its equivalent, AMIE(Elec.) with a regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

For Mechanical Engineering Courses:

M.Tech. (Industrial Engineering): - B.E/B.Tech. of AU or it's equivalent/AMIE with a regular Diploma in respective branch
Machine Design and Heat Transfer in Energy Systems: - B.E /B.Tech.(Mech) of AU or its equivalent/AMIE (Mech) with a regular Diploma

For Geo-Engineering Courses:

M.Tech (Geo-Engineering): - B.E. (Civil)/B.Tech.(Geo-Inform.)/ M.Sc. Geology or GeoPhysics or Marine Geology/Resource Development Technology/ Met. Oce. of AU or its equivalent, AMIE (Civil) with a regular Diploma
M.Tech (Remote Sensing): - B.E/B.Tech. / AMIE in any Engineering. With a regular diploma or Master’s Degree in Science

For Marine Engineering Courses:

M.Tech (Marine Engineering & Mechanical Handling): - B.E. (Mech.)/ B.E. Mech. (Marine Engineering. as elective) of AU or its equivalent, B.E. (Naval Architecture)

For Electronics and Communication Engineering Courses:

M.Tech (Radar & Microwave Engineering) and VLSI: - B. E (ECE&TM) / M.Sc Electronics of AU or its equivalent, AMIETE (Telecom), AMIE (Electronics) with a regular Diploma
M. Tech (Electronic Instrumentation): - B.E/B.Tech (ECE) of AU or its equivalent, AMIE (Electronics) with a regular Diploma or B.E/B.Tech (EEE, E&I, E&TM), Instrument Technology of AU or its equivalent, AMIETE, AMIE with a regular Diploma
M.Tech (Biomedical Engineering): - B.E./B.Tech. or B.Pharm. of AU or its equivalent & MBBS, AMIE, AMIETE with a regular Diploma

For M.Tech Instrumentation Engineering:

B.E./ B.Tech. (Inst. Tech., E&I, Inst. & control) of AU or its equivalent, AMIE, with regular Diploma Whereas M.Sc, M.Sc (Tech.) Instrumentation is NOT eligible.

For M.Tech Metallurgical Engineering:

B.E. /B.Tech. (Metallurgy) of AU or its equivalent /Metallurgical & Material Engineering or AMIIM with a regular Diploma

For Computer Science & System Engineering Courses:

B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. /M.Sc in Information Systems, Maths/ Applied Maths / Physics /Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics, MCA of AU or its equivalent. AMIE with a regular diploma in the relevant branch

For Nanotechnology Course:

Any B. E or B.Tech. of AU or its equivalent, M.Sc (Electronics), M.Sc(Physics) and M.Sc.(Chemistry)

Check detailed Eligibility: AU College of Engineering

4. College Of Pharmacy, Andhra University

For Pharmaceutical Courses:

B. Pharmacy degree from Andhra University or its equivalent degree recognized by Andhra University

5. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapuram

For M.Tech. (Civil Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Civil Engineering/ Construction Engineering/Civil and Environmental Engineering (or) equivalent

For M.Tech. (Electrical & Electrical Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Electrical & Electronics Electronics Engineering/ Electrical Engineering (or) Equivalent

For M. Tech. (Control Engineering) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in EEE /ECE /EIE /E.ContE/ Electronics & Computer Engineering ./ Instrumentation Engineering ./Instru. Tech./ Electronics Engineering ICE/ Bio- Medical Engineering/ETE (or) Equivalent / Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Control / Electronics / Instrumentation and Control / Electronics and Telematics.

For M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Mechanical Engineering/Automobile Engineering, / Metallurgy/ Industrial Engineering, /Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics), /Mechanical Engineering (Production) / Aeronautical Engineering / Production Engineering/Industrial and Production Engineering/ Marine Engineering / Mechatronics / Mining Engineering/ Industrial Production / Mechanical Marine / (or) equivalent

For M.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. in ECE/AMIE in ECE, AMIE (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)/ AMIETE (Electronics & Telematics Engineering)/ Electronics & Computer Engineering/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telematics or equivalent. M.Sc (Electronics) is not eligible

For M.Tech. (D.S.C.E) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in ECE / EEE / CSE / Electronics & Computers Engineering/ ETE/ IT/CSIT/ Electronics & Control Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering/Instrumentation 6 Technology / EIE / Electronics Engineering,/Bio- Medical Engineering ./ AMIETE and Electronics and Telematics Engineering . / Electronics (or) equivalent

For M.Tech (Computer Science) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in CSE / CSIT / IT / CSSE, M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.), M.Sc. (information 7 Systems), M.Sc. (Information Technology) MCA (or) Equivalent

For M.Tech (Bio- Technology) Courses:

B.E./ B.Tech. / AMIE: Chemical Engineering/ Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering/ Bio- informatics /Industrial Biotechnology/Food Technology/ Agricultural Engineering or M.Sc. in Env. Sciences/ Food Technology/Chemistry / Biochemistry / Microbiology Biotechnology / Botany /Zoology/ B.V.Sc /M.B.B.S/ B.D.S. / B.Pharmacy

For M.Tech. (Software Engineering and Information Technology) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in CSE / CSIT / IT / CSSE, M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.), M.Sc. (information Systems), M.Sc. (Information Technology) MCA or equivalent.

For M.Tech. (Computer & Communication) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in CSE / CSIT / IT /CSSE, M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.), M.Sc. (information Systems), M.Sc. (Information Technology) MCA (or) Equivalent.

For M.Tech (Chemical Engineering .) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Chemical Engineering. B.E./B.Tech. Chemical Engineering/AMICHE, AMIE (CHEM) (or) Equivalent / Petroleum Engineering / Petroleum Tech. / Petro-Chemical Engineering

For M. Pharmacy Courses:

B. Pharmacy only

For M.Tech (Energy Systems) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Metallurgy/ Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics), /Mechanical Engineering (Production) / Aeronautical Engineering / Production Engineering /Industrial and Production Engineering/ Marine Engineering / Mechatronics / Mining Engineering /Industrial Production / Mechanical Marine / or equivalent. B.E./B.Tech. / AMIEin Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering or Equivalent B.E./B.Tech / AMIE in Chemical Engineering B.E. / B.Tech. Chemical Engineering / AMICHE, AMIE (CHEM) or Equivalent / Petroleum Engineering / Petroleum Tech. / Petrol-Chemical Engineering .

For M.Tech Reliability Engineering Course:

B.E./B.Tech/AMIE any Branch of Engineering

For M.Tech. Nano Technology Course:

B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering (or) Equivalent Degree; M.Sc. in Chemistry / Physics/Biotechnology/ Earth Sciences /Environmental Science & Technology /Electronics/Geo Physics/Geology.

Check detailed Eligibility: JNT University Anantapur

6. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

For M.Tech Civil Engineering Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Civil Engineering/ Construction Engineering (or) equivalent / Civil and Environmental Engineering.

For M.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (or) equivalent / Electrical Engineering

For M.Tech (Control Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in EEE / ECE / EIE / E.Cont.E / Electronics and Computer Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Instru.Tech / Electronics Engineering ./ Bio-Medical Engineering or Equivalent / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Control / Electronics Instrumentation and Control / Electronics & Telematics

For M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) / Industrial Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering (Production)/ Aeronautical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Industrial and Production Engineering/Marine Engineering or equivalent / Mechatronics / Mining Engineering / Industrial Production / Mechanical Marine/Metallurgy

For M.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech.in ECE/AMIE in ECE /AMIE (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering/AMIETE (Electronics & Telematics Engineering) / (Electronics & Computer Engineering) or equivalent. M.Sc.(Electronics) is not eligible.

For M.Tech (D.S.C.E) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in ECE/EEE/CSE/Electronics & Computers Engineering/ETE/IT/CSIT/ Electronics & Control Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation Technology/ EIE/ Electronics Engineering/ Bio-Medical Engineering/ AMIETE and Electronics and Telematics Engineering. (OR) equivalent. M.Sc(Electronics) is not eligible

For M.Tech Computer Science Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in any branch of Engineering /Tech. (or) equivalent Master’s Degree in Physics, Statistics, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, M.Sc (Comp. Sci), M.Sc (Information Systems), (Computer Applications and Electronics) and MCA. M.Sc (Electronics) or Equivalent

For M.Tech (Bio-Technology) Courses:

B.E./ B.Tech. / AMIE: Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering /Bioinformatics / Industrial Biotechnology/ Agricultural Engineering Or M.Sc. in Env. Sciences/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences /B.V.Sc / M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. /B.Pharmacy / Food Technology

For M.Tech (Computer & Communication) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in CSE / ECE / CSIT / IT / ETM / EEE / EIE & CSSE equivalent. M.Sc. (Electronics) is not eligible

For M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE/ AMICHE. Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering

For M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering/ Petrochemical Engineering) Courses:

Petroleum Engineering:- B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE/ AMICHE in Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering/ Petroleum Engineering/ Applied Petroleum Engineering/ Geo-Science Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
Pipeline Engineering: - B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE/ AMICHE in Chemical, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical, Geo-Science Engineering or Equivalent

For M.Pharmacy Courses:

B. Pharmacy Only

For M.Tech (Nano-Technology) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical / Mechanical / Aeronautical / Electronics / Electrical / Computer Engineering / Bio-Technology / Material Science (or) Equivalent Degree M.Sc. in Chemistry / Physics / Biotechnology/ Earth Sciences / Environmental Science & Technology / Electronics or equivalent degree

For M. Tech (Geo. Information) Courses:

B.E. / B.Tech. / AMIE any branch in Engineering or M.Sc. (Maths)/ (Physics) / Geology / Env. Science & Tech (Life Science, Botany, Chemistry are not eligible)

For M. Tech (Food Processing) Courses:

B.E./B.Tech.or equivalent degree in Food Technology/Food Engineering/BioTechnology / Dairy / Food Science/Agriculture Engineering, M Sc in (Food Technology/Food Sciences & Nutrition/ BioTechnology/ Chemistry/Dairy Tech)

For M.Tech (Avionics) Course:

B.E./B.Tech.or equivalent degree Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics/ Electrical and Electronics/Electrical/ CSE /Information Technology / EIE /Electronics and Control

For M.Tech (Software Engineering . & Information Technology):

B.E./B.Tech /AMIE in CSE / CSIT / Electronics & Computers Engineering/ IT & Computer Science and Systems Engineering. Equivalent (or) MCA

For M.Tech (AeroSpace Engineering) Course:

B.E./ B.Tech.or equivalent degree (Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical / Marine Engineering / Mechatronics/ Naval Architecture) / AMIE in Mechanical

For M.Tech (Bioinformatics) Course:

B.Tech. (CSE/ IT/ ECE / Biotechnology), MCA, M.Sc. (Bioinformatics / Biotechnology)

For M.Tech (Biomedical Engineering) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Bio- Medical Engineering or ECE or EE or EIE or Equivalent

For M.Tech (Environment Engineering . & Management) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bio- Technology, Civil and Environmental Engineering.

For M.Tech (Renewable Energy) Course:

B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Check detailed Eligibility: JNT University Kakinada

7. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur

For M.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Course:

B.E/B.Tech. /AMIE in CSE/CSIT/IT/CSSE, M.Sc. (Information Technology), MCA (or) Equivalent

For M.Tech (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) Course:

B.E/B.Tech. /AMIE in Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electrical Engineering . (or) Equivalent

For M.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering):

B.E/B.Tech. /AMIE in ECE/EEE/CSE/CSIT/EIE/A MIETE/M.Sc(Electronics/ Instrumentation) (or) Equivalent

For M. Pharmacy Courses:

It is important for the candidates to possess a degree in B. Pharmacy only.

Check detailed Eligibility: Sri Krishnadevaraya University

8. Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupathi

For M. Pharm Course:

Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry: B. Pharmacy

For M.Tech Courses:

Computer Science & Engineering: B.E/B.Tech in CSE/IT or Equivalent With 50% aggregate in BE/B.Tech Degree
Digital Electronics & Communication Systems: B.E/B.Tech/AMIE /AMIETE in Electronics & Communication Engineering (or) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in B.E/B.Tech Degree
Power Electronics and Drives: B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (or) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in B.E/B.Tech Degree
Machine Design: B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering (or) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in B.E/B.Tech Degree

Check detailed Eligibility: Sri Padmavathi Mahila University

9. Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati

For Chemical Engineering

BE/B.Tech/AMIE in Chemical Engineering Engineering (or) AMCHE (OR) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree

For Computer Science and Engineering:

BE/B.Tech in C.S.E/IT (OR) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree.

For Civil Engineering:

Environmental and Structural Engineering: BE/B.Tech/AMIE in civil Engineering (or) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree

For Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course:

Instrumentation and Control Engineering: BE/B.Tech/AMIE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering/ Biochemical Engineering (or) AMIETE (OR) equivalent. With 50% aggregate in degree.
Power Systems: BE/B.Tech/AMIE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree.

For Electronics and Communication Engineering Course:

Communication Systems and Signal Processing: BE/B.Tech/AMIE in Electronics and Communication Engineering (or) AMIETE (OR) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree.

For Mechanical Engineering Course:

Industrial Engineering: BE/B.Tech/AMIE in Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ industrial and production engineering (or) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree.
Production Engineering: BE/B.Tech/AMIE in Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ industrial and production engineering/ Metallurgy (or) Equivalent with 50% aggregate in degree.

Check detailed Eligibility: Sri Venkateswara University

AP PGECET Local and Non-Local Candidates

Explanation of Local and Non-Local Candidates

Given below is the meaning for both of the status as defined by the authorities:

A candidate for admission shall be regarded as a local candidate in relation to a Local Area:
- If he/she has studied in educational Institution or educational Institutions in such local area for a period of not less than four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or as the case may be, first appeared in the relevant qualifying examination, (OR)
- Where, during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she has not studied in any Educational Institutions, if he/she has resided in that local area for a period of not less than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the relevant qualifying examination in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared.
A Candidate for admission to the Course who is not regarded as local candidate under clause (A) in relation to any local area shall be declared local to an area based on following criteria:
- If he/she has studied in Educational Institutions in the State for a period of not less than seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination be regarded as a local candidate in relation to:
  - Such local area where he/she has studied for the maximum period out of said period of seven years, (OR)
  - Where the period of his/her study in two or more local areas are equal, such local area, where he/she has studied last in such equal period, or If, during the whole or any part of seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, if he/she has not studied in the educational Institutions in any local area, but has resided in the State during the whole of the said period of seven years, be regarded as a local candidate in relation to,-
  - Such local area where he/she has resided for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years, (OR)
  - Where the periods of his/her residence in two or more local areas are equal, such local areas where he/she has resided last in such equal periods.
The following categories of candidates are eligible to apply for admission to the remaining 15% of unreserved seats:
- All the candidates eligible to be declared as local candidates.
- Candidates who have resided in the State for a total period of 10 years excluding periods of study outside the State or either of whose parents have resided in the State for a total period of ten years excluding period of employment outside the State.
- Candidates who are children of parents who are in the employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and other similar quasi-public Institutions, within the State.
- Candidates who are spouses of those in the employment of the State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and Educational Institutions recognized by the Government or University OR other competent authority and similar quasi Government Institutions within the State.

AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria FAQs

AP PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2023 FAQs

Ques. Do all colleges under AP PGECET follow the same eligibility criteria?

Ans. No. Along with the general AP PGECET eligibility criteria, each college has their own set of criteria for each course.

Ques. Can non-Indian nationals apply for AP PGECET 2023?

Ans. No. Candidates applying for AP PGECET 2023 have to be Indian nationals, even if they are temporarily residing elsewhere.

Ques. Can candidates from out of Andhra Pradesh apply for AP PGECET 2023?

Ans. Yes. Students from all over India can apply for AP PGECET 2023 however they will not be eligible for any reservations.

Ques. What percentage of seats are reserved for candidates from Andhra Pradesh under AP PGECET 2023?

Ans. Admission to 85% of the seats in each course shall be reserved for the local candidates who apply for AP PGECET 2023.

Ques. What is the given AP PGECET 2023 eligibility criteria for getting into M. Tech in digital image processing in Acharya Nagarjuna University?

Ans. Candidates must have a B.Tech in ECE/CSE/ M.Sc. Stat / Maths / MCA or equivalent for admission into M. Tech in digital image processing in Acharya Nagarjuna University for AP PGECET 2023. Any other changes in the eligibility criteria by the respective college will be updated soon.

Ques. What is the given AP PGECET eligibility criteria for getting into M. Tech in civil engineering courses in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University?

Ans. Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech. in /AMIE in Civil Engineering/ Construction Engineering (or) equivalent / Civil and Environmental Engineering for admission into M. Tech in civil engineering courses in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.

Ques. Am I considered as a local candidate in AP PGECET if I have done my last three years of education in an institution in Andhra Pradesh?

Ans. No. You will be considered as a local candidate for AP PGECET if you have completed at least 4 consecutive years of education, including your 10+2 exams, in a recognized local institution.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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