AP PECET 2026 Results · B.P.Ed & D.P.Ed Counselling
Andhra Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test (APPECET)
B.P.Ed & D.P.Ed (2-year) admissions in physical education colleges across Andhra Pradesh
AP PECET (APPECET) 2026 physical efficiency and skill tests completed 3–8 June at ANU campus. Results and rank cards available at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET. Web counselling for B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed admissions expected in July–August 2026.
Quick Overview 2026
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test (APPECET) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (on behalf of APSCHE) |
| Exam Mode | On-field Physical Efficiency Test + Skill Test in Game |
| Test Centre | Acharya Nagarjuna University Campus, Nagarjuna Nagar |
| Total Test Marks | 500 (PET 400 + Skill 100; incentive marks up to 100 extra) |
| Qualifying Marks | 30% of 500 (150 marks) for OC/BC; no minimum for SC/ST |
| Application Fee | ₹900 (OC) · ₹800 (BC) · ₹700 (SC/ST) |
| Helpline | Check cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET for convener contact |
Latest Updates 2026
Web Counselling — Awaiting Official Schedule
APPECET 2026 rank cards are available on the official portal. Web counselling for B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed admissions is expected in July–August 2026. Monitor cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET for the counselling notification and helpline centre list.
AP PECET 2026 Results & Rank Cards
Results announced per official schedule (one week after the last test day on 8 June 2026). Download rank card with registration number, hall ticket, and date of birth at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET.
Physical Efficiency & Skill Tests Completed
APPECET 2026 PET and game skill tests held 3–8 June 2026 at Acharya Nagarjuna University campus. Candidates reported by 6:00 AM on allotted dates.
Hall Tickets Released
Hall tickets available for download from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET and via WhatsApp from 28 May 2026 onwards.
APPECET 2026 Online Applications Open
Online registration opened for B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed admissions. Application fee ₹900 (OC), ₹800 (BC), ₹700 (SC/ST). Apply only through cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET.
Web Counselling 2026
AP PECET (APPECET) counselling 2026 is conducted through web-based counselling by Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of APSCHE for B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed admissions in university constituent and affiliated physical education colleges. Qualified candidates register online, verify certificates at helpline centres, exercise web options for colleges, and report to the allotted institution. Official counselling dates and the instruction booklet are published on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET.
Counselling Steps
- Counselling notification on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET and newspapers
- Online counselling registration and fee payment
- Certificate verification at notified helpline centres
- Exercise web options — select B.P.Ed/D.P.Ed colleges in priority order
- Change of web options during the notified window
- Seat allotment based on rank, category, and preferences
- Self-reporting and admission at allotted college with originals
Documents for Verification
- APPECET 2026 rank card and hall ticket
- Qualifying exam pass certificate (degree for B.P.Ed / Inter for D.P.Ed)
- SSC and qualifying exam marks memos
- Study certificates and local/residence certificate
- Caste / category certificate (if applicable)
- Sports merit, NCC, or incentive-qualification certificates (if claimed)
- Income certificate (for fee reimbursement, if applicable)
- Aadhaar and passport-size photographs
Click here to download AP EAPCET 2026 instruction booklet (PDF)
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12 Feb 2026 | Done |
| Online Application Opens | 13 Feb 2026 | Done |
| Apply Without Late Fee | 15 May 2026 | Done |
| Apply With Late Fee ₹1,000 | 20 May 2026 | Done |
| Apply With Late Fee ₹2,000 | 25 May 2026 | Done |
| Application Correction Window | 24 – 25 May 2026 | Done |
| Hall Ticket Download | 28 May 2026 onwards | Done |
| PET & Skill Test | 3 – 8 June 2026 (report by 6:00 AM) | Done |
| Results & Rank Card | ~15 June 2026 (per official schedule) | Done |
| Web Counselling Registration (tentative) | Jul – Aug 2026 | Tentative |
| Certificate Verification (tentative) | To be notified | Tentative |
| Web Options & Seat Allotment (tentative) | To be notified | Tentative |
Eligibility Criteria
B.P.Ed: appeared/passed 3-year degree (AP or equivalent) and 19 years age on 1 Jul 2026. D.P.Ed: appeared/passed Intermediate (AP) and 16 years age on 1 Jul 2026. AP local/non-local rules apply. In-service PETs need not appear — apply via DSE channel.
- B.P.Ed: 3-year degree (appeared or passed) + 19 years age on 1 July 2026
- D.P.Ed: Intermediate (appeared or passed) + 16 years age on 1 July 2026
- Andhra Pradesh local/non-local status as per GO for 2026-27
- Pass certificate must be submitted at counselling
- In-service Physical Education Teachers (PETs) apply via DSE — no entrance test
- Distance-mode degrees from deemed/private universities not eligible unless UGC-DEC-AICTE approved
Courses & Admissions
| Stream | Example Programmes |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate PE | B.P.Ed (2 years) — after graduation |
| Diploma PE | D.P.Ed (2 years) — after Intermediate |
After Seat Allotment — Reporting Checklist
- Download rank card from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET
- Watch for web-counselling notification on the official portal
- Keep sports merit / NCC certificates ready if incentive marks were claimed
- Carry originals + photocopies for certificate verification
- Exercise web options carefully — changing game option at test was not permitted
- Report to allotted college within the notified deadline
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP PECET (APPECET) 2026?
AP PECET is the Physical Education Common Entrance Test for admission into B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed two-year courses in Andhra Pradesh. It is conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of APSCHE at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET.
What is the AP PECET 2026 exam pattern?
The test has two parts: Physical Efficiency Test (400 marks) and Skill Test in one chosen game (100 marks). Men run 100m, shot put (6 kg), 800m, and long/high jump; women run 100m, shot put (4 kg), 400m, and long/high jump. Total 500 marks plus up to 100 incentive marks for sports/NCC distinctions.
What are AP PECET 2026 qualifying marks?
OC and BC candidates need 30% of aggregate test marks (150 out of 500). SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying marks but must obtain a valid rank for counselling.
Who is eligible for B.P.Ed through AP PECET?
Candidates who appeared or passed a 3-year degree from an AP-recognised university and completed 19 years of age on 1 July 2026, with AP local/non-local status. Pass certificate is required at counselling.
Who is eligible for D.P.Ed through AP PECET?
Candidates who appeared or passed Intermediate (or AP-equivalent) and completed 16 years of age on 1 July 2026, with AP local/non-local status.
How do I download the AP PECET 2026 rank card?
Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET → Rank Card. Enter registration number, PECET hall ticket number, and date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy). Rank cards are not sent by post.
When will AP PECET 2026 counselling start?
Web counselling dates are notified on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET and in newspapers. Counselling is expected in July–August 2026 after results. No individual call letters are sent.
What is the difference between AP PECET and AP EDCET?
AP PECET is for B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed (physical education teaching courses). AP EDCET is for B.Ed (general education methodology). Both are APSCHE entrance tests but for different programmes.
Can in-service PET teachers skip AP PECET?
Yes. In-service Physical Education Teachers seeking B.P.Ed or D.P.Ed need not appear for APPECET. They apply directly to the Director of School Education through the DEO channel as per DSE notification.
Which games can I choose for the AP PECET skill test?
Choose exactly one: Ball Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shuttle Badminton, Tennis, or Volleyball. You cannot change the game at the test centre.
Related AP Entrance Exams
Source: APPECET-2026 Notification (12 Feb 2026), Instructions Booklet V2, and Important Dates page at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/PECET. Results timing per official schedule: one week after the last test day (8 June 2026). Counselling dates are announced separately on the portal.