PGECET Preparation Guide

Hi friend are you planning to do M.Tech via PGECET? Then this post is especially for you only. Those who are not related with this please kindly skip this post.

Let us discuss with frequently asked questions related to PGECET and M.Tech.

What is the advantage of doing M.Tech?
Dear friend! You see lot of B.Tech students are coming out from colleges every year. Particularly in the state of AP this count is even more. If you have M.Tech then there is an added advantage for you. Since you have PG you may get preference in Job selection some times. (I am not sure and I can’t give 100% guarantee).

If you are planning for Teaching then no doubt M.Tech is must for you. According to new norms by AICTE in order to get a job as Assistant Professor in any engineering college B.Tech and M.Tech degree with first class (either in B.Tech or M.Tech) is necessary. So doing M.Tech is must for you.

If you are interested in research and also in Ph.D then also M.Tech degree is very important for you.

I already got an offer in software company. Is M.Tech useful for me?
Frankly speaking if you are not interested in Teaching or research then no need of going for M.Tech at all. I recommend to join the company. Maximum number of software companies doesn’t give much weight-age to PG. As per my knowledge B.Tech/M.Tech is treated as same in MNC.

What is this PGECET?
PGECET is conducted by Osmania University on behalf of AP government for admission into various post graduate programs like M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.Arch in Andhra Pradesh.

Why go for PGECET?
Generally PG admission is done via GATE or GPAT. But due to lack of GATE qualified candidates, APSCHE conducts PGECET to fill up the vacant seats left after admitting the GATE students in PG prtograms. If you are already qualified GATE, then you are lucky. Otherwise you have to take PGECET to get admission in post graduate program in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Will I get scholarship if my admission is via PGECET?
Generally GATE qualified students are eligible for getting a stipend of Rs.8000/- granted by MHRD. But PGECET students don’t get any stipend benefits. Don’t worry! AP government will provide fee reimbursement for candidates whose income is below certain standard set by government time to time.

What is the eligibility for applying to PGECET?
A degree in B.Tech/B.E/AMIE/B.Pharmacy/B.Arch etc. Also final year students who are awaiting for their results can also apply. Below rules will also apply.

1.The candidate should of Indian Nationality.
2. The Candidate should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
3. The Candidate should satisfy the local/ non-local status requirements as laid down in the regulations of admission.
4. Candidate should obtain at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidate belongs to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

How to prepare for PGECET?
Friend PGECET exam starts from June 8 2012. You are having plenty of time. So start from today onwards. Be strong in basics and formulas. Go through all the core subjects. At first refer the PGECET syllabus and then choose the books depending on the topic. Your B.Tech books works great here. I will provide info and recommendation wherever necessary. Since the question paper is similar to GATE (not that much tough as GATE), try to get GATE previous papers and practice them. Also lot of study material is already available in market.

Any books available for PGECET preparation?
Many students are asking for book names which may be helpful for PGECET preparation. I am not sure that the following books will be 100% helpful. But consider them if you have no time to go through the official reference books suggested by B.Tech curriculum.

Computer Science and Engineering (CE/IT):
For CSE students I will srongly recommend to read a book titled Multiple Choice Questions Computer Science by Timothy Williams. It is an excellent book for PGECET preparation. You can also try G.K publishers book.

Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE):
You can choose a book from Galgotia publications book. Since I am not related with ECE I am not sure about this. Upkars publication books are also there in the market.

EEE:
For EEE also Galgotia publication book is there. One more popular publisher book for EEE branch is Genius publication.

Mechanical:
For mechanical also G.K Publications book is available. Also you can try R.K. Bansal book.

Civil Engineering:
For Civil branch also GK publications book is available.

How much rank is necessary to get seat in a good college?
APSCHE already mentioned in the notification itself that PGECET students will be called for counseling after filling the seats by GATE qualified students. So there is very less chance of getting seat via PGECET in good college like university campus unless you have reservation. Just for a rough estimation I can say that for CSE/ECE students belonging to General aim for below 100 rank.

Where can I get previous papers of PGECET?
Sorry friend. Previous papers are not available officially. In GATE after the exam is over student can carry question paper to home. But in PGECET you have to hand the question paper also to the invigilator  . That’s why I am unable to publish any previous paper. Anyway I will try to present some sample questions I can remember and collected through Internet via separate post. You can also subscribe to our email alerts so that I can send stuff directly to your inbox.

Wishing you all the best for PGECET exam. Of course I will be with you till you get allotment order in your desired college. Share the info with your friends by liking our page on facebook so that they can also get benefited. Always remember that sharing is caring.