The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the detailed timetable for the Common Entrance Tests (CETs) 2026. These exams are crucial for students seeking admission into professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, law, education, MBA, and MCA for the academic year 2026-27.
These tests are important for students who wish to study at the university level in Andhra Pradesh. To allow a transparent and well, organized admission procedure, APSCHE is responsible for the whole process despite the huge number of applicants. Since these examinations are the starting point of professional courses, many students compete for the few available places.
APSCHE CET 2026 Exam Schedule
Exam Name
Examination Dates
Sessions
AP ECET 2026
23-April 2026
2
AP ICET 2026
28-April 2026
2
AP PGECET 2026
29-30 April, 02 May 2026
6
AP LAWCET 2026
04 May 2026
1
AP EDCET 2026
04 May 2026
1
AP PGCET 2026
05 May, 08 May, 09 May, 10 May, 11 May 2026
10
AP EAPCET 2026 (Engineering)
12 May, 13 May, 14 May, 15 May, 18 May 2026
10
AP EAPCET 2026 (Agriculture & Pharmacy)
19 May, 20 May 2026
4
APSCHE CET 2026 Exam Details
APSCHE has released the exam schedule for various exams which is given below:
1. AP ECET 2026
The Engineering Common Entrance Test (ECET) is planned for 23rd April 2026 and will be held in two sessions. The test is designed for diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates who want lateral entry to engineering courses.
2. AP ICET 2026
The Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) is scheduled for April 28, 2026, in two sessions. The application process for this exam, which is for admission to MBA and MCA programs, starts in March 2026, and the last date to apply is in April 2026.
3. AP PGECET 2026
The Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (PGECET) will be held on April 29 and 30, and on May 2, 2026, with six sessions. The exam is conducted for M.Tech, M.Pharm, and other PG courses' admissions.
4. AP LAWCET 2026
The Law Common Entrance Test (LAWCET) is scheduled for May 4, 2026, in a single session. The test is a prerequisite for admission to LLB programs in Andhra Pradesh.
5. AP EDCET 2026
The Education Common Entrance Test (EDCET), which is also planned for May 4, 2026, is the selection procedure for B.Ed admissions.
6. AP EAPCET 2026
The Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (EAPCET) is set to be carried out between the 15th and the 20th of May, 2026, in a number of sessions. This is one of the toughest exams in the state and a large number of students give this exam every year.
