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The AP ECET 2026 examination, conducted by JNTU Kakinada, is set for the designated exam date. Its result has released. JNTU Kakinada conducts the AP ECET 2026. You can find comprehensive information about the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET), including the exam date, application form, and syllabus, on indcareer.com. AP ECET is a state-level engineering entrance exam administered by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada. The primary purpose of this exam is to facilitate admission to University Engineering Colleges and University Pharmacy Colleges through lateral admission into the 2nd year of regular BE, B.Tech, and B.Pharm courses.
If you are preparing for the AP ECET exam, it is essential to check eligibility on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, apply, download the admit card, practice with previous year question papers, and review the answer key and result.
AP ECET 2026 result has been released. Get the link to check the result here.
AP ECET Exam
Quick Links
- Syllabus
- Question Papers
- Application Form
- Mock Test
- Admit Card
- Response Sheet
- Answer Key
- Result
- Rank vs College
- Counseling Process
- Scholarship
Important Official Links
AP ECET 2026 Important Date
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Release of application form or Start of registration | 04 Feb 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | 02 Mar 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.1000/-) | 06 Mar 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.2000/-) | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.4000/-) | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.10000/-) | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Issuance of AP ECET admit card 2026 | 09 Apr 2026 |
| AP ECET 2026 exam date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Release of answer key | 27 Apr 2026 at 05:00 pm |
| Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key | 29 Apr 2026 at 05:00 pm |
| Announcement of AP ECET result 2026 | 07 May 2026 |
Courses Offered
- B.Tech
- B.Pharm
- Diploma Course
Eligibility
(i) They should be of Indian Nationality.
(ii) They should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh. The candidates should satisfy local/non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended.
(iii) They should have obtained a Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Andhra Pradesh State or any other Diploma from an AICTE approved institution recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto for admission into the relevant B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharmacy courses into the Courses corresponding to the Diplomas as given in the following Annexure.
(OR)
They should have passed the 3-year B.Sc Degree examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects in the group combination from a recognized University in the state or its equivalent for entry into relevant courses as given in the following Annexure.
(iv) Candidates who are pursuing a Diploma course shall be eligible for entry into the relevant B.E./B.Tech./ B. Pharmacy courses provided they have completed the prescribed course and passed all the subjects for the award of diploma course before admission into the college.
(v) Candidates should have passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy/ B.Sc Degree as the case may be with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)
AP ECET Exam Pattern
The examination will be for 200 Marks with 200 Objective type questions and the distribution of marks for each stream will be as follows:
Engineering Stream:
| Subject | Max.Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | Common to all branches |
| Physics | 25 | Common to all branches |
| Chemistry | 25 | Common to all branches |
| Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Electronics & Communications/ ComputerScience/Chemical/Metallurgical/ Mining/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Ceramic Technology/Biotechnology/ Agricultural Engineering as the case may be) | 100 | Separate Question Paper for Each branch of engineering |
Pharmacy Stream:
| Subject | Max.Marks |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | 50 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 50 |
| Pharmacognosy | 50 |
| Pharmacology | 50 |
B.Sc.(with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects) STREAM:
| Subject | Max.Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 100 |
| Analytical Ability | 50 |
| Communicative English | 50 |
Contact Details
AP ECET Office
Administrative block
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Kakinada – 533003
Kakinada District
Andhra Pradesh
ECET Office Working Hours
10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET/ECET/ECET_HomePage.aspx
AP ECET – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP ECET |
| Full Form of AP ECET | Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test |
| Organizing Body | JNTU Kakinada |
| Full Form of JNTU Kakinada | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada |
| Type of Exam | Engineering Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Region | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through AP ECET | Lateral admission into 2nd year regular BE, B.Tech, B.Pharm Courses |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through AP ECET | University Engineering Colleges, University Pharmacy Colleges |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy OR 3-year B.Sc Degree examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
