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JNTU Anantapur (JNTUA) on behalf of APSCHE

AP ECET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for diploma holders and B.Sc (Mathematics) graduates who want direct entry into the 2nd year of B.Tech / B.E. and B.Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. It is an online exam conducted by JNTU Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.

AP ECETLateral EntryDiplomaAndhra PradeshB.Tech

Last updated: 7 Nov 2026

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College Predictor

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AP ECET College Predictor

No tool is needed to get a good idea. Use your rank, category, gender and course choice with last year's closing ranks.

Rank Based  •  Category-wise
📘 About this page: This is a simple guide, not an automatic tool. For real allotment data, use the official counselling portal when it is published.

Simple 5-Step Method

1
Note your rank
Use your category rank if available.
2
Open last year's closing ranks
3
Match college and course
Find options whose closing rank is near or above your rank.
4
Sort into three lists
Dream, realistic and safe options.
5
Use the list in counselling
Enter it as your web options. See Counselling.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank		Participating Colleges →
Where you can study		Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Rank Predictor

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AP ECET Rank Predictor

Estimate your position from your marks and the rank rule of the exam.

Estimate  •  Guide
📢 Please note: This is only an estimate. Official ranks come from APSCHE. Ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

Step 1: Estimate Your Marks

Use the preliminary key and count your correct answers. There is no negative marking.

Step 2: Understand the Rank Rule

As per the information booklet, the rank is prepared on the marks you score in the test (out of 200). To get a rank, general category candidates must score at least 25% (50 out of 200). SC/ST candidates have no minimum qualifying mark.

Step 3: Compare With Last Year

In 2026, 29,750 of the 32,434 candidates who appeared qualified, a pass percentage of 91.72%.

Related Pages

Marks vs Rank →
Rank rule		Result →
Rank card		Closing Ranks →
College chances

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

News

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AP ECET News and Updates

Follow the important events in order, from the notification to counselling.

2026 Timeline  •  Next cycle: To be announced
📢 Next cycle: Notification, application, exam and result dates are To be announced.

AP ECET 2026 Timeline

DateUpdate
4 February 2026Online applications started
12 March 2026Last date without late fee (extended)
16 to 28 March 2026Late fee slabs from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000
9 April 2026Hall ticket download
23 April 2026AP ECET 2026 exam
27 April 2026Preliminary key released
29 April 2026Last date for objections
7 May 2026Result declared
July 2026Online counselling phase 1
18 August 2026Final phase seat allotment released

What to Watch For Next

  • Official notification and information booklet
  • Application dates and fee
  • Exam dates and centres
  • Any change in syllabus or pattern

Related Pages

Notification →
Official documents		Exam Dates →
All dates		Result →
Rank card

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Participating Colleges

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AP ECET Participating Colleges

AP ECET scores give lateral entry to the 2nd year of engineering and pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. Learn how to shortlist colleges.

Government  •  Private
📢 Next cycle: The final list of colleges and seats is published during counselling and is To be announced.

What Types of Institutions Take Part?

🏛️ Government university colleges
University engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh.
🏫 Private engineering colleges
Colleges that offer lateral entry seats through counselling.
💊 Pharmacy colleges
Colleges that offer B.Pharmacy lateral entry.

Examples

InstitutionType
JNTU College of Engineering, KakinadaGovernment
JNTU College of Engineering, AnantapurGovernment
Andhra University College of Engineering, VisakhapatnamGovernment
Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, TirupatiGovernment
💡 Good to know: This is only an example list, not complete. Use the official seat matrix to see all colleges.

How to Shortlist Colleges

1
Know your rank
Use your rank card.
2
Check closing ranks
3
Check courses and fees
Visit each college's website and brochure.
4
Check placements and location
Compare placement records, faculty and facilities.
5
Prepare web options
Use the list during Counselling.

Related Pages

Seat Matrix →
Seats		College Predictor →
Find by rank		Closing Ranks →
Cutoffs

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

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