State-Level PG Engineering Entrance Exam

State-Level PG Engineering Entrance Exam is a state-level entrance examination conducted by different state governments or state authorities for admission to postgraduate engineering courses.

The examination is used for admission to M.E., M.Tech., and other postgraduate engineering programmes offered by government, government-aided, and private engineering colleges within the respective state.

A student writes the State-Level PG Engineering Entrance Examination and receives a rank or score.

Based on the rank or score, students may become eligible for admission to participating engineering colleges through the state's counselling process.

Conducted by: The respective State Government or State Entrance Examination Authority.

📌 Quick Facts

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharm., B.Arch., or an equivalent degree) in the relevant field from a recognized university.

Exam Pattern: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Mode: Mostly conducted online (Computer-Based Test).

Total Questions: Varies depending on the state.

Total Marks: Varies depending on the state.

Duration: Usually 2 to 3 hours.

Frequency: Usually conducted once every year.

Qualification:

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharm., B.Arch., or an equivalent degree) from a recognized university.
  • The qualifying degree should be in the relevant subject required for the course.
  • Appearing Candidates: Students appearing for the final year of their Bachelor's degree may also apply, subject to the rules of the respective state.

Age Limit:

  • Varies depending on the state conducting the examination.

Minimum Marks:

  • Vary depending on the state.
  • Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the respective state authority.

Attempts:

  • There is generally no limit on the number of attempts. However, this may vary depending on the state.
  • Example: If a student appears for the examination in 2026 but does not get the desired rank, the student can apply again in 2027, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Frequency: Conducted annually.

Duration: Usually 2 hours (120 minutes).

Total Questions: Usually 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Total Marks: Usually 120 marks (1 mark per question).

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Marking Scheme:

  • Each correct answer usually carries +1 mark.
  • Negative Marking: Most state-level PG engineering entrance exams (such as TS PGECET and AP PGECET) do not have negative marking. However, candidates should always verify the official notification of their respective state.

Important:

The exam pattern may vary slightly depending on the state.

Candidates should always check the official notification of their respective state for the latest syllabus, marking scheme, and exam pattern.

State-Level PG Engineering Entrance Exam scores are used for admission to various postgraduate engineering and technology programmes offered by universities and colleges within the respective state.

Courses may include:

  • Engineering & Technology Programmes
    • M.Tech. (Master of Technology)
    • M.E. (Master of Engineering)
    • M.Plan. (Master of Planning)
    • M.Arch. (Master of Architecture)
  • Pharmacy & Allied Programmes
    • M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy)
    • Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)
  • Specialized Programmes
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Computer Science & Engineering
    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    • Data Science
    • VLSI Design
    • Cyber Security
    • Structural Engineering
    • Power Systems Engineering

Note: The courses offered may vary depending on the state, university, and participating institution.

🌐 Official Websites

Do you want to know the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, admission process, or counselling details for a particular state? Click on the official website of your state's PG Engineering admission authority below.

Can't find your state in the list above? Search online using your state name followed by "PG Engineering Admission Official Website" or "M.Tech Admission Official Website".

Example: Odisha PG Engineering Admission Official Website, Maharashtra PGCET Official Website, Gujarat PG Engineering Admission Official Website.