by On behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), the Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University in Ananthapur has the responsibility of conducting the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET).
Through AP ECET, BSc graduates and diploma holders of Technology / Engineering / Pharmacy streams can apply for lateral entry to the 2nd year of the BE / BTech / BPharm courses, respectively. The participating colleges that accept AP ECET scores include universities and institutes that the State of Andhra Pradesh recognizes.
| AP ECET 2025 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) |
| Exam Conducting Body | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Exam category | University |
| Level of exam | Undergraduate UG Level |
| Eligibility | Passed 10+2 examination |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours |
| Courses offered | B.Tech., B.E., and B.Pharma courses (Lateral Entry) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| AP ECET – Contact Number | 8500404562(O) (10 AM TO 5 PM) |
| AP ECET – 2023 OFFICE | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada |
| helpdeskapecet2023@gmail.com | |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET |
AP ECET 2025 Exam Dates:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
|---|---|
| Notification released (newspaper) | March 2025 |
| Application form released | April 2025 |
| Last date (without late fee) | April 2025 |
| Last date to apply (with a late fee of Rs. 500/-) | April 2025 |
| Last date to apply (with a late fee of Rs. 2000/-) | April 2025 |
| Correction window | April 2025 |
| Last date to apply (with a late fee of Rs. 5000/-) | April 2025 |
| Admit Card Availability | May 2025 |
| Exam Date | May 2025 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Key | May 2025 |
| The last Date for receiving objections | May 2025 |
| Final Answer Key | To be notified |
| Result declaration | To be notified |
| Rank card | To be notified |
| Counselling | To be notified |
AP ECET: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
He/she has to be an Indian National and a resident of the State of Andhra Pradesh
Academic Qualifications
The applicant has to qualify for the Diploma course in Engineering and Technology from a recognized educational institutions. Candidates who will be completing the Diploma courses before admissions can also apply.
Or
The aspirant has to secure a 3-year BSc degree, having studied Mathematics as one of the exam subjects.
Qualifying Marks
He/she has to obtain a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying exams.
AP ECET: Application Process
The exam authorities accept online applications for the AP ECET. The candidates have to go through the following 4 steps to apply:
#Step 1: Pay the application fee
The first step in the AP ECET application process includes providing some basic personal details and remitting the application fee to the candidate. They can choose to pay via internet banking or card payments. They can also pay via cash at the stipulated payment centres.
#Step 2: Check payment status
After paying the application fee, the applicants have to check their payment status via the tab as specified by the concerned authorities. They have to give details such as hall ticket number and mobile number to know the payment status.
#Step 3: Fill details in the application form
Following successful payment of the application fee, the candidates have to access the online AP ECET application form via the official website. Next, they are required to fill in the compulsory details. These include educational qualifications, personal info, and category. More so, they have to provide their exam centre choices.
Apart from that, they have to scan copies of the requisite documents and upload the scanned copies on the website. These include the signature specimen and a passport-sized photograph.
After completing all the mandatory formalities, they should submit their applications online.
#Step 4: Take a print copy of the application form
The final step involves maintaining a copy of the filled AP ECET application form.
AP ECET Syllabus
The syllabus of AP ECET topics from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Some key points are:
Mathematics: Matrices, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers, Analytical Geometry, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations.
Physics: Units and Dimensions, Kinematics, Work, Power and Energy, Simple Harmonic Motion, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics.
Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Solutions, Acids and Bases, Electrochemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
AP ECET: Exam Pattern
The AP ECET is conducted online and over 3 hours. The candidates are given 200 objective-type questions, divided into various sections. Every correct answer of the candidate earns them 1 mark. The total marks of the AP ECET question paper are 200 marks.
The varied sections of the AP ECET are as follows:
For Engineering stream:
Mathematics: 50 Marks
Physics: 25 Marks
Chemistry: 25 Marks
Engineering: 100 Marks
For BSc Maths stream:
Mathematics: 100 Marks
Analytical Ability: 50 Marks
English: 50 Marks
Admit Card
Availability: The admit card will be available for download in the first week of May 2025.
Instructions: Candidates must download and print their admit card for entry to the examination hall.
AP ECET: Counseling / Results
The results will be declared in the fourth week of May 2025. Counselling will begin in the first week of June 2025. The candidates who successfully clear the AP ECET have to attend the counselling rounds. Here, the examiners will review their performance and verify their educational credentials. Then, the applicants are awarded seats as per availability and their preferences.
Finally, they are required to complete the pending admission formalities to pursue the courses.
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