AP ECET 2027 Eligibility

Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A state university on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education notices

Eligibility as reported for the 2026 cycle. The notification for 2027 may change the details.

Academic qualification

For B.E./B.Tech lateral entry, candidates need a three year diploma in engineering or technology from the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, or an equivalent diploma. For B.Pharmacy, a diploma in pharmacy is the usual qualification. B.Sc graduates need Mathematics as a subject for the B.Sc (Mathematics) stream.

A minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination is the standard condition, relaxed to 40% for reserved categories. Final year students can usually apply provisionally, but must produce the pass certificate by the date given in counselling.

Nationality, local status and age

• Indian citizen who meets the Andhra Pradesh local or non-local status rules in the notification.
• No upper age limit was reported for 2026.
• Local status decides whether you compete for the local quota seats or the unreserved seats.

Who is not eligible

Candidates without the required diploma or B.Sc with Mathematics, or who fall short of the minimum marks, cannot be admitted even if they write the test. Check the exact marks rule and the list of accepted diplomas in the official notification before paying the fee.