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 Dates
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A state university on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education notices
Dates below for 2026 are as reported by education portals that quote the APSCHE notification. Some secondary sites differ on counselling dates, so use the official portal as final.
AP ECET 2026 (completed) and AP ECET 2027 (expected)
Notification released
Completed3 February 2026
Online application starts
Completed4 February 2026
Last date without late fee
Completed2 March 2026
Late fee slabs ran up to 18 March 2026 as reported.
Hall ticket download
Completed9 April 2026
AP ECET 2026 exam
Completed23 April 2026
Preliminary key
Completed27 April 2026
Objections window closed on 29 April 2026 as reported.
Result and rank card
Completed7 May 2026
One portal says the rank card went live on 8 May after a one day delay.
Counselling registration and processing fee
Completed4 to 8 July 2026
Certificate verification 6 to 10 July and web options 8 to 13 July, as reported.
Phase 1 seat allotment
CompletedPostponed; reported around 24 July 2026
Originally listed for 20 July. Confirm on the portal.
Final phase allotment
Completed18 August 2026 (reported)
AP ECET 2027 notification and application
ExpectedExpected February 2027
Based on the 2026 cycle. Not an official announcement.
AP ECET 2027 exam
TentativeExpected April to May 2027
AP ECET 2027 counselling
TentativeExpected June to August 2027
How to track dates
- Notices appear on the APSCHE ECET portal, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET.
- Counselling runs on a separate APSCHE portal and its schedule is notified after the result.
- Phase dates were revised more than once in 2026, so do not rely on a single copied timetable.