AP ECET 2026 Notification PDF: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the AP ECET 2026 Application and exam dates. JNTU Anantapur will conduct the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) on April 23, 2026. The Online Application process starts in March 2026.
AP ECET 2026 Overview
AP ECET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur. AP ECET is an Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test for diploma holders and B.Sc (Mathematics) degree holders. Students can get admission to the second year of B.E./B. Tech and in 2nd year B.Pharmacy courses. Here we Provide Detailed information on AP ECET 2026 such as Notification, exam dates, application form, eligibility, syllabus, Previous Papers etc.
AP ECET 2026 Notification PDF
AP ECET is an entrance test for candidates to get lateral admission in 2nd-year Engineering, Pharmacy, etc. In many states of India, qualifying for the entrance test is a prerequisite for joining the admissions program at Andhra Pradesh Universities/Colleges. APSCHE released a detailed notification on 12th March 2026, which is given in the link below.
AP ECET 2026 Important Dates
| S.No. | Activity | Date and Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Date of Notification in the News Papers | |
| 2. | Commencement of submission of online Applications | |
| 3. | Last date for submission of online Applications without late fee | |
| 4. | Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.500/-) | |
| 5. | Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.2000/-) | |
| 6. | Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee (Rs.5000/-) | |
| 7. | Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | |
| 8. | Downloading Hall Tickets from website | |
| 9. | Date of Examination | April 23, 2026 |
| 10. | Release of Preliminary Key | |
| 11. | Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key |
AP ECET 2026 Branch-wise Exam Timings
| S. No. | Forenoon Session (09.00 AM to 12.00 PM) | Afternoon Session (03.00 PM to 06.00 PM) |
| 1 | Agricultural Engineering | Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE) |
| 2 | Ceramic technology | Electronic and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) |
| 3 | Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| 4 | Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | Metallurgical Engineering |
| 5 | Chemical Engineering | Mining Engineering |
| 6 | B.Sc. (Mathematics) | Pharmacy |
| 7 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | — |
AP ECET 2026 Eligibility
They should have obtained a Diploma in Engineering and Technology / Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh or any other Diploma recognized by the Government of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh as equivalent thereto for admission into the relevant B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharmacy Courses corresponding to the Diploma as given in the Instruction Booklet.
(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 Telangana / Andhra Pradesh State or its equivalent for entry into relevant courses as given in the Instruction Booklet.
AP ECET Age Limit
There is No Age Limit
AP ECET 2026 Application Fee
- Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST & PH candidates)
- Rs. 900/- (for others)
can be paid at AP Online Centres in AP. The fee can also be paid through a payment gateway of Credit/Debit Cards/Net Banking.
How to Apply Online for AP ECET 2026
- open the official site of APECET
- See the Recruitment Option
- Download that notification
- Clearly, refer all the details in it
- Submit the form
- Take the hard copy of the Submitted application.
APECET 2026 Application Form Link
Eligible and Interested Candidates Go through the Official Website of APECET then Apply Online Before Final Date.
The online application window will open on Feb 2021 and candidates will be able to apply online.
AP ECET 2026 Exam Pattern
For Engineering Stream
| Subjects | Maximum 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/Computer Science/Chemical/Metallurgical/Mining/Electronics & Instrumentation/Ceramic Technology/Biotechnology as the case may be) | 100 | Separate question papers for all branches |
| Total | 200 |
For Pharmacy Stream
| Subject | Maximum Marks |
| Pharmaceutics | 50 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 50 |
| Pharmacognosy | 50 |
| Pharmacology | 50 |
| Total | 200 Marks |
For B.Sc. (Mathematics) Stream
| Subject | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 100 |
| Analytical Ability | 50 |
| Communicative English | 50 |
| Total | 200 Marks |
It is the 3 hours duration examination. The timings of the test will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. One mark is assigned to every question.
AP ECET 2026 Syllabus
The APECET exam syllabus contains the topics and subjects that students have studied in qualification examination. The student has to study all subject according to their branches. Paper setters will be from engineering branches such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering electronics, and instrumentation, electrical, computer science etc.
Diploma Holders in Engineering
- AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
- BIO-TECHNOLOGY
- CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
- CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
- ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
- ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
- MINING ENGINEERING
Common Subjects
Diploma Holders in PHARMACY
- SECTION I PHARMACEUTICS
- SECTION II PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
- SECTION III PHARMACOGNOSY
- SECTION IV PHARMACOLOGY
B.Sc.(Mathematics) Graduates
