The AP PECET 2026 Notification has been officially released for students seeking admission into the B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed programmes offered. The entrance exam is conducted annually to select physically fit and eligible applicants for professional physical education courses. With the new announcement published on 13 February 2026 applicants can now access the online registration portal check eligibility norms review exam dates and understand the physical test requirements before applying. The exam consists entirely of physical evaluations making it different from many theory-based entrance tests conducted in the state.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test (AP PECET) |
| Conducting Body | Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of APSCHE |
| Courses Offered | B.P.Ed (2 years) and D.P.Ed / U.G.D.P.Ed (2 years) |
| Exam Level | State-level entrance for Andhra Pradesh PE colleges |
| Exam Mode | Physical Efficiency Test + Skill Test in Games |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Basis | Marks in PET + Skill Test and document verification |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
To get registered for AP PECET 2026 applicants need to follow the given below steps carefully:
- To apply for B.P.Ed (2 years) under AP PECET 2026 applicants must have appeared for or completed a three-year degree programme from a recognised university.
- To apply for D.P.Ed / U.G.D.P.Ed (2 years) under AP PECET 2026 applicants must have appeared for or passed the Intermediate (10+2) exam or an equivalent course recognised by the Andhra Pradesh Government.
- Applicants appearing in their final exams are eligible but must produce proof of qualification during counselling.
- To apply for B.P.Ed under AP PECET 2026 applicants minimum age of 19 years as of 1 July 2026.
- To apply for D.P.Ed under AP PECET 2026 applicants minimum age of 16 years as of 1 July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 13 February 2026 |
| Application Start | 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date (No Late Fee) | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date with ₹1000 Late Fee | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date with ₹2000 Late Fee | 25 May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 24–26 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | 28 May 2026 onwards |
| Physical Tests | 3 June – 8 June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | July 2026 (expected) |
| Counselling | October–November 2026 (tentative) |
Application Process for AP PECET 2026
Step 1 > Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and open the AP PECET 2026 section.
Step 2 > Click on “Fee Payment” and enter the required personal details to proceed with payment.
Step 3 > Save the Payment Reference ID generated after successful transaction and check status using “Know Your Payment Status” and move to the AP PECET application form.
Step 4 > Fill the AP PECET form by entering personal information, academic details, course selection, and test centre preferences and upload recent passport-size photograph and signature.
Step 5 >Submit application form and download the filled-in form and payment receipt for future use.
Document Requirement
Applicants must keep the following documents ready during the online form submission which includes recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, intermediate / Degree hall ticket or marksheet, aadhaar or other valid identity proof, caste certificate, income / EWS certificate and sports certificates for counselling verification
Selection Process
The AP PECET consists of four selection stages which includes Stage 1 that is Physical Efficiency Test then Stage 2 which is Game Skill Test, the Merit List will be prepared based on cumulative marks and then Final Admission
Issue Date of Admit Card
AP PECET Admit Card will be issued from 28 May 2026. Applicants can download theirs by logging in with the registration number and date of birth. It is important to carry a printed Admit Card along with a valid ID to the test venue.
AP PECET 2026 Result and Counselling
The AP PECET Result are likely to be released in July 2026. The rank card displays PET and skill test marks along with the final ranking. Counselling is expected to begin between October and November 2026, involving registration, certificate verification, web option entry, seat allotment, reporting to the allotted college
FAQs
Ans. The notification was published on 13 February 2026 on the APSCHE official website.
Ans. It is conducted for admission to B.P.Ed and D.P.Ed programmes in physical education colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Telegram Group | Click Here |