AP ECET 2027
Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (lateral entry to B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharmacy)
AP ECET is the Andhra Pradesh entrance test for diploma and B.Sc (Mathematics) holders who want to join the second year of B.E./B.Tech or B.Pharmacy. The 2026 test was held on 23 April 2026 and seats were filled through APSCHE online counselling.
- Conducted by
- A state university on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); JNTU Anantapur conducted the 2026 test according to most reports
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (online)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 3 hours (200 questions, 200 marks)
AP ECET 2027 Cutoff
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A state university on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education notices
There is no fixed cutoff for AP ECET. Closing ranks depend on the college, branch and category.
What decides your seat
APSCHE does not publish a single pass cutoff. The only fixed number is the qualifying mark of 25%. After that, your rank, category, local area and the options you enter decide the seat. The allotment order for each phase shows the last rank allotted in each college and branch.
Closing ranks move every year because the number of candidates and the seat matrix change. For popular branches such as computer science and electronics at well known colleges, closing ranks are far lower (stronger) than for civil or mechanical at less sought colleges. We have not found verified 2026 closing ranks, so none are listed here.
How to estimate
- Download the previous year allotment details from the counselling portal and compare closing ranks branch wise.
- Enter many options, from ambitious to safe, in order of preference.
- Keep a safe branch in your list; later phases may bring better seats.