Section 2(1)(r) in Andhra Pradesh Regulation of Admissions into Post Graduate Engineering Including Technology/Pharmacy/ Architecture and Planning Courses (through Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering and Common Entrance Test) Rules, 2007
(r)"Sponsored Candidate" means a candidate working in and sponsored (with full pay and allowances for 24 months) by industry / government organisations/private and public enterprises/Engineering colleges recognized by AICTE and possessing two years of professional experience as on the date of receipt of application and also: