AP ECET 2027
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (2026 Cycle)
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Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) is the state entrance test for lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech. and B.Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. It is for diploma holders and, for B.E./B.Tech. only, for B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics as one of the subjects. JNTU Anantapur conducted the 2026 test on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for 2026-27; lateral-entry seats are 10% over and above the sanctioned intake. The AP ECET 2027 notification has not been issued yet, so the facts below come from the 2026 instruction booklet, Important Dates page and fee and session documents.
AP ECET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | JNTU Anantapur, on behalf of APSCHE (2026 cycle) |
| Level | Lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech. and B.Pharmacy |
| Purpose | Admission to second-year B.E./B.Tech. and B.Pharmacy in university engineering colleges and AICTE/PCI approved un-aided private institutions, 2026-27 |
| Mode | Online examination at allotted test centres; the booklet advises practising mock tests |
| Frequency | Once a year; two sessions on one day in 2026 (23 April 2026), by stream |
| Duration | 3 hours per session (9:00 am to 12:00 noon, or 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm); 200 objective questions, 200 marks |
| Languages | Not stated in the 2026 booklet |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 800 (OC), Rs 750 (BC), Rs 700 (SC/ST); late fees of Rs 1,000, 2,000, 4,000 or 10,000 in the late windows |
| Test papers | 14 streams: Agricultural Engineering, Bio Technology, B.Sc. Mathematics, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining and Pharmacy |
| Test centres | Listed in the online application, not in the booklet |
| Official website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET |
Important dates (AP ECET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Online applications open | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Preliminary key and objections | Not announced yet |
| Results | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: AP ECET 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification in newspapers; online applications opened | 4 February 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 12 March 2026 |
| Last date with the highest late fee (Rs 10,000) | 28 March 2026 |
| Corrections to submitted applications | 29 March 2026 |
| Hall tickets available from | 9 April 2026 |
| Exam | 23 April 2026 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, by stream) |
| Preliminary key; last date for objections | 27 April 2026 (5:00 pm); 29 April 2026 (5:00 pm). Rs 300 per objection, refunded only if valid |
| Results | 7 May 2026 (as scheduled) |
How ranks are used
Candidates are ranked on their marks, and separately in each engineering branch. The qualifying score is 25% of the aggregate (50 of 200 marks); SC and ST candidates have no minimum. Engineering ties are broken by marks in the engineering subject, then Mathematics, then Physics, then age. All qualified diploma holders in any engineering or technology branch are eligible for B.Tech. in Information Technology and in Computer Science and Engineering, using the Integrated Merit Rank. B.Sc. (Mathematics) candidates are considered for lateral-entry seats only after all qualified diploma holders. Requests for re-totalling or revaluation are not entertained.
Sources: AP ECET 2026 instruction booklet; AP ECET 2026 Important Dates page; Registration fee details; Session-wise streams; AP ECET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (2026 Cycle)
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the AP ECET 2026 instruction booklet; the 2027 notification may change them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and local status | Indian national who belongs to Andhra Pradesh and meets the local/non-local status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Government orders for 2026-27 |
| Qualifying exam | Diploma in Engineering and Technology or Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Andhra Pradesh, or another AICTE-approved diploma recognised as equivalent, for the matching B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharmacy course; or a 3-year B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised university in the state, or equivalent |
| Marks in the qualifying exam | At least 45%; 40% for BC, SC and ST candidates |
| Marks in AP ECET | 25% of the aggregate (50 of 200); none for SC and ST |
| Final-year diploma candidates | May apply if they complete the course and pass all subjects before admission to the college |
| B.Sc. holders | Not eligible for B.Pharmacy |
- BC, SC and ST candidates need 40% instead of 45% in the qualifying exam.
- SC and ST candidates need no minimum score in the test; the rank is cancelled if the claim proves invalid.
- Candidates must appear and qualify in AP ECET; appearance alone does not entitle admission.
Source: AP ECET 2026 instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
AP ECET 2026 carried 200 marks with 200 objective-type questions. The question paper depends on the stream.
| Stream | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Mathematics (common to all branches) | 50 |
| Engineering | Physics (common to all branches) | 25 |
| Engineering | Chemistry (common to all branches) | 25 |
| Engineering | Branch subject (separate paper for each branch) | 100 |
| Pharmacy | Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology (Sections I to IV, 50 each) | 200 |
| B.Sc. (with Mathematics) | Mathematics | 100 |
| B.Sc. (with Mathematics) | Analytical Ability | 50 |
| B.Sc. (with Mathematics) | Communicative English | 50 |
- Mode and duration: online examination; one 3-hour sitting per stream on 23 April 2026.
- Sessions: in the morning (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) Agricultural Engineering, Bio Technology, B.Sc. Mathematics, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Electrical and Electronics; in the afternoon (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining and Pharmacy.
- Marking: the booklet gives marks per subject and does not mention negative marking.
- Qualifying score: 25% of the aggregate (50 of 200); none for SC and ST candidates.
- Syllabus: the portal has a Syllabus page for the streams.
Source: AP ECET 2026 instruction booklet and session-wise streams (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts AP ECET 2027?
AP ECET 2027 is conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (2026 cycle).
What is the eligibility for AP ECET 2027?
The criteria below are from the AP ECET 2026 instruction booklet; the 2027 notification may change them. Criterion Requirement Nationality and local status Indian national who belongs to Andhra Pradesh and meets the local/non-local status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Government orders for 2026-27 Qualifying exam Diploma in Engineering and Technology or Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Andhra Pradesh, or another AICTE-approved diploma recognised as equivalent, for the…
What is the exam pattern of AP ECET 2027?
AP ECET 2026 carried 200 marks with 200 objective-type questions. The question paper depends on the stream. Stream Subject Marks Engineering Mathematics (common to all branches) 50 Engineering Physics (common to all branches) 25 Engineering Chemistry (common to all branches) 25 Engineering Branch subject (separate paper for each branch) 100 Pharmacy Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology (Sections I to IV, 50 each) 200 B.Sc. (with Mathematics) Mathematics 100…
What is the official website of AP ECET 2027?
The official website is https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET/.