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APECET EXAM 2026

AP Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders and B.Sc. Graduates (with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects)

APECET 2026 is being conducted on behalf of APSCHE by:

Convener, APECET 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur
Ananthapuramu – 515 002

About Conducting Authority

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA):

  • Ranked amongst the leading technical Universities in the country
  • Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade
  • Dedicated to producing quality technical graduates, competent teachers, scientists and leaders in academics, research, industry and administration

JNTUA:

  • Successfully conducted APECET nine times (consecutively from 2015 to 2021, 2024 and in 2025) and APEAPCET two times (2022 and 2023), on behalf of APSCHE

Important Dates

Date of Notification03.02.2026 (Tuesday)
Starting Date of Application Submission04.02.2026 (Wednesday)
Last Date Without Fine23.02.2026 (Monday)
With Rs.1000 Fine27.02.2026 (Friday)
With Rs.2000 Fine03.03.2026 (Tuesday)
With Rs.4000 Fine07.03.2026 (Saturday)
With Rs.10000 Fine11.03.2026 (Wednesday)
Correction of Online Application13.03.2026 (Friday)
Hall Ticket Download09.04.2026 (Thursday)
Date of Examination23.04.2026 (Thursday)
Release of Preliminary Key27.04.2026 at 05:00 PM (Monday)
Last Date for Receiving Objections29.04.2026 at 05:00 PM (Wednesday)
Result Release07.05.2026 (Thursday)

(Fee per objection is Rs.300/-, refundable for valid objections only.)

General Information

APECET  2026 is conducted:

  • For lateral admission into 2nd year regular B.E./B.Tech. courses (10% over and above sanctioned intake)
  • For lateral admission into AICTE approved Un-Aided Private Professional Institutions (Minority & Non-Minority) (10% over and above sanctioned intake)
  • For lateral admission into 2nd year B.Pharmacy courses (for Diploma holders only)

Note: B.Sc. degree holders are not eligible for admission into Pharmacy course.

Eligibility for Writing the Test

Candidates must:

  • Be of Indian Nationality
  • Belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh
  • Satisfy local/non-local status requirements as per Government orders

Educational Qualification:

  • Diploma in Engineering and Technology/Pharmacy from State Board or AICTE approved institution recognized by Government of AP

OR

  • 3-year B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects from recognized University
  • Minimum 45% marks (40% for BC/SC/ST candidates)
  • Diploma pursuing candidates eligible provided they complete and pass before admission

APECET  2026 – Pattern of Examination

The following examination pattern applies to all streams. Subject-wise marks distribution, evaluation and ranking criteria are detailed below.

Total: 200 Marks – 200 Objective Type Questions
Engineering Stream
  • Mathematics – 50 Marks
  • Physics – 25 Marks
  • Chemistry – 25 Marks
  • Engineering Subject – 100 Marks (Separate paper for each branch)
Pharmacy Stream
  • Pharmaceutics – 50 Marks
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 50 Marks
  • Pharmacognosy – 50 Marks
  • Pharmacology – 50 Marks
B.Sc. (with Mathematics) Stream
  • Mathematics – 100 Marks
  • Analytical Ability – 50 Marks
  • Communicative English – 50 Marks

Qualifying Marks

  • 25% aggregate (50 out of 200) required for ranking
  • No minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates
  • Invalid SC/ST claims will lead to cancellation of rank

Evaluation and Ranking

  • Ranking based on marks obtained in APECET  2026
  • No revaluation or re-totaling entertained
  • Separate ranking for each Engineering branch
Tie-Breaking – Engineering
  1. Engineering subject marks
  2. Mathematics marks
  3. Physics marks
  4. If tie continues, candidates bracketed
  5. Older candidate preferred at admission
Tie-Breaking – Pharmacy
  • Same rank for equal marks
  • Older candidate preferred
Tie-Breaking – B.Sc.
  1. Mathematics marks
  2. Same rank if tie continues
  3. Older candidate preferred

APECET  2026 – Session Wise Streams

The examination will be conducted on 23.04.2026 in two sessions.

Morning Session

9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • B.Sc – Mathematics
  • Ceramic Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Afternoon Session

2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Pharmacy

Submission of Online Application

Website:
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET

Required details:

  • Qualifying examination details
  • SSC hall ticket details
  • Study details from 6th class onwards
  • Caste certificate (MeeSeva number)
  • Income certificate (MeeSeva number)
  • Passport size photograph (.jpg/.jpeg – 50 KB)
  • Signature (.jpg/.jpeg – 30 KB)
  • Ration card
  • Aadhaar card (mandatory)

Registration Fee:

  • OC – Rs.800
  • BC – Rs.750
  • SC/ST – Rs.700

Payment through:

  • AP Online
  • Payment Gateway (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)

Eligibility for Writing Various APECET 2026 Papers

Candidates must appear for the APECET  subject paper corresponding to their Diploma branch / qualification as specified below:

Agricultural Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Agricultural Engineering
Biotechnology Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmacy
  • Chemical Engineering
Ceramic Technology Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Ceramic Technology
Chemical Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Ceramic
  • Leather
  • Textile
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical – Petrochemical
  • Chemical – Plastics & Polymers
  • Chemical – Oil Technology
  • Chemical – Sugar Technology
  • Petroleum Technology
  • Petrochemical Technology
Civil Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Civil
  • Civil – Construction Technology
Computer Science and Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronics and Computers
  • Special Diploma in Electronics with Computers
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Animation and Multimedia
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • 3D Animation and Graphic Engineering
  • Cloud Computing and Big Data Engineering
  • Web Designing
  • Communications and Computer Networking
Electronics and Communication Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Special Diploma in Electronics – Biomedical
  • TV and Sound
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Communication Engineering
  • Embedded Systems
  • Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
  • Electronics and Instrumentation
  • Electronics and Telematics
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Vehicle Technology
Mechanical Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Footwear Technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Production Engineering
  • Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich)
  • Packaging Technology
  • Printing Technology
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Mining Engineering Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Mining Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Production Engineering
Pharmacy Paper

Eligible Diploma Candidates:

  • Pharmacy
B.Sc. Paper

Eligible Candidates:

  • B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects

Admission Preferences, Test Centres & General Instructions

Order of Preference in Admissions
  1. IT & CSE – Preference to respective Diploma holders; remaining seats filled via integrated merit
  2. Chemical Engineering – Textile candidates must have completed Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
  3. Biotechnology – Preference to Biotechnology Diploma; remaining seats filled in 1:1 ratio from Pharmacy and Chemical Engineering
  4. Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation Diploma holders must appear for EIE paper
  5. B.Sc. candidates considered only after exhausting Diploma holders
Test Centres
  • Available in web application
  • Allocation on First Come First Served basis
  • No guarantee of first choice allotment
General Instructions
  • Examination conducted online only
  • Question paper in English only
  • Identical photographs mandatory
  • Morning Session: No entry after 9:00 AM; cannot leave before 12:00 Noon
  • Afternoon Session: No entry after 2:30 PM; cannot leave before 5:30 PM
  • Malpractice dealt as per CET rules
  • Answer scripts preserved for six months
  • Legal parties in litigation:
    • Secretary, APSCHE, Mangalagiri
    • Convener, APECET  2026
  • Jurisdiction: High Court of Andhra Pradesh only

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