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 Preparation
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A state university on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education notices
Most of the paper is diploma level, so revision of your own branch subjects matters most.
Preparation plan
- 1
Get the syllabus
Download the official syllabus for your stream and mark topics by weightage.
- 2
Revise diploma subjects
Cover your branch subjects first because 100 of 200 marks come from there.
- 3
Refresh Maths, Physics and Chemistry
These 100 marks are scoring if you practise numericals and formulas.
- 4
Practise online
Attempt the official mock test and timed full papers to build speed.
- 5
Revise and review
In the last two weeks, solve previous papers and revise formulas.
Tips
- There is no negative marking reported, so attempt every question.
- Do not ignore the 25% qualifying rule; it is easy to reach with steady preparation.
- Plan ahead for counselling documents so you are not delayed.