AP PGECET 2026 Food Technology Question Paper
The AP PGECET 2026 Food Technology question paper is now available for download following the Shift 2 exam held on April 29, 2026 . Andhra University conducted the test on behalf of APSCHE.
AP PGECET 2026 Food Technology Question Paper: key facts
AP PGECET is a state-level online entrance exam for admission to M.Tech., M.Pharm. and Pharm.D (PB) courses. The Food Technology paper contained 120 questions split into two sections: Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Domain Specific.
Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. The exam was held as a computer-based test under Andhra University and APSCHE guidelines.
Candidates should be able to download the question paper and accompanying answer key or solutions PDF from the official AP PGECET/APSCHE or Andhra University portals.
AP PGECET 2026 Food Technology Question Paper: topic-wise weightage
The Food Technology paper followed a topic distribution across domain areas. Approximate counts and percentage shares published for the paper are shown below.
| Major Subject | Approx. Number of Questions | Expected % (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 10–14 | 8–12% |
| Food Chemistry & Nutrition | 22–26 | 18–22% |
| Food Microbiology & Biotechnology | 22–26 | 18–22% |
| Food Technology | 28–32 | 23–27% |
| Food Engineering | 22–26 | 18–22% |
| Food Quality & Standards | 16–20 | 13–17% |
Immediate impact for candidates
With 120 questions and 1 mark per correct answer, candidates can use the released paper and answer key to estimate raw scores quickly. The absence of negative marking means attempted correct responses directly add to the score.
AP PGECET scores are applicable for admissions into M.Tech., M.Pharm., and Pharm.D (PB) programmes; candidates should follow official APSCHE and Andhra University notices for answer key dates, result timelines and counselling schedules.
If you plan to download the paper or solutions, check the official AP PGECET/APSCHE or Andhra University portals for the PDF and related notices.