AP PGECET 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Qualifying Marks and Number of Attempts

AP PGECET 2027 has no age limit, and you need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST) in your qualifying bachelor’s degree to be eligible.

AP PGECET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) 2027 is conducted by APSCHE for admission to M.Tech, M.E., M.Pharmacy, M.Arch, and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programs at universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Checking all eligibility conditions before filling the application form saves you from disqualification at the document verification stage after counselling.

• No upper or lower age limit — there is no age restriction for AP PGECET 2027.
• You must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks; SC/ST students need 45%.
• Students in the final year of their qualifying degree are eligible to apply on a provisional basis.
• There is no restriction on the number of attempts — you can appear for AP PGECET any number of times.
• GATE-qualified students are eligible for direct admission and are generally not required to appear for AP PGECET.

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AP PGECET 2027 Eligibility Overview

APSCHE verifies all eligibility conditions during certificate verification after counselling. Any mismatch between what you declared in the application and what your documents show can result in cancellation of your allotted seat. The table below summarises the key eligibility parameters at a glance.

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AP PGECET 2027 Age Limit

APSCHE does not specify any minimum or maximum age limit for AP PGECET 2027. Students of any age are free to apply, as long as they meet the required educational qualification. This means working professionals holding a relevant bachelor’s degree can appear for the exam without any age-related restriction. There is no variation in age criteria between general and reserved category students — the open-age policy applies uniformly to all.

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AP PGECET 2027 Minimum Qualifying Marks by Category

General and OBC students must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their qualifying bachelor’s degree. SC and ST students receive a 5% relaxation and need a minimum of 45% aggregate. Physically handicapped students are also eligible at 45%.

The aggregate percentage is calculated across all semesters or years of the qualifying degree. If you are in the final year and your results are awaited, you can still apply provisionally. Your eligibility is confirmed only after you submit proof of having passed with the required minimum marks during document verification.

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AP PGECET 2027 Educational Qualification by Course

The required qualifying degree varies depending on the PG program you are applying for. The table below lists the course-wise educational qualification requirement for AP PGECET 2027.

Students who have passed the AMIE (Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers) examination in the relevant discipline with the required minimum marks are also eligible to apply for M.E./M.Tech programs. Your qualifying degree must be from a university recognised by UGC or AICTE for the application to be valid.

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AP PGECET 2027 Number of Attempts

AP PGECET places no restriction on the number of times you can appear for the exam. You can attempt the test across multiple years without any cap on attempts. This means students who did not secure admission in an earlier year, or those who want to improve their rank, can appear again without any penalty or additional requirement. There is no "maximum attempts" clause in the AP PGECET eligibility norms published by APSCHE.

Each time you apply, you must still satisfy the basic educational eligibility criteria for that application year. If you have already completed your degree, the marks from your completed degree will be used for eligibility verification — not the marks from any prior year’s application.