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AP ECET Registration – How to Apply Online

Follow this simple guide to fill the AP ECET application form correctly, pay the fee and download your application.

Online Application • Fee Payment • Uploads • Correction Window

📢 Next cycle: Application dates are To be announced. Last year, applications opened on 4 February 2026 and the normal last date was 12 March 2026. See AP ECET Exam Dates.

Before You Start – Keep These Ready

📄 Academic details

Diploma or B.Sc marks memos for all years, qualifying exam hall ticket or PIN number, and your SSC (Class 10) certificate for name and date of birth.

🪪 Personal details

Aadhaar number (needed in the application), mobile number and email ID that you can access.

📜 Certificates

Caste or community certificate for SC/ST/BC candidates, income certificate if needed, and study certificates.

🖼️ Images

A recent passport-size photograph and your signature as scanned images. See Photo Size Guidelines.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET and open the AP ECET application link. Use only the official website.

2

Pay the application fee online

Pay the fee online and keep the payment reference. Read Registration Fees.

3

Fill the application form

Enter your personal, academic and contact details exactly as in your certificates.

4

Select exam centres or preferences

Choose your preferences as asked. Read Exam Centres.

5

Upload photo and signature

Upload clear images in the required format and size.

6

Submit and save a copy

Submit the form, then download and keep the application copy and payment receipt.

After You Submit

Stage	What to Do
Correction window	Fix mistakes in the given dates. See Form Correction.
Hall ticket	Download it when released. See Hall Ticket.
Exam	Appear in the online computer-based test (CBT) on your allotted date.
Key and result	Check the key and the result. See Result.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying at the last minute – late fee in 2026 went up to ₹10,000.
Entering a wrong date of birth, hall ticket number or qualifying exam details.
Using a blurry photograph or unclear signature.
Choosing the wrong stream or branch paper. Your branch subject carries 100 of the 200 marks.
Forgetting to save the application copy and payment receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is AP ECET registration online?

Yes. The application, fee payment and uploads are done online.

Q. Can I edit my form after submission?

APSCHE gives a correction window. Dates for the next cycle are To be announced.

Q. Which website should I use?

Use only the official site: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET.

Q. What if I miss the last date?

You may apply with a late fee until the final late-fee date. After that, applications are closed.

Related Pages

Eligibility → Who can apply	Registration Fees → Fee details	Photo Size → Uploads
Exam Dates → Important dates	Form Correction → Edit your form	Hall Ticket → Download steps

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.

Exam Centers

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AP ECET Exam Centres

Learn how exam centres work, how to choose them in the application form and how to find your exact centre on the hall ticket.

Online CBT Centres • Centre on Hall Ticket

📢 Next cycle: The list of exam centres is To be announced in the information brochure. Exam centres are in various districts of Andhra Pradesh.

How Exam Centres Work

📍 You choose

Select your preferred centres or cities in the application form. Pick the ones closest to your home.

🎟️ APSCHE allots

The final centre, date and session are printed on your hall ticket.

📱 Check the details

Open your hall ticket and read the address, reporting time and instructions carefully.

Tips for Choosing Centres

Choose centres that are easy to reach, even if the exam is early in the morning.
Fill all your preferences carefully because a change may not be possible later.
Check the route to your centre a day before the exam.
Reach the centre early on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I change my exam centre?

Centre allotment is done by the conducting university, so choose your preferences carefully.

Q. Where will I see my centre?

On your hall ticket.

Related Pages

Hall Ticket →
Download details

Exam Day Guidelines →
What to carry

How to Apply →
Choose centres

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.

Form Correction

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AP ECET Application Form Correction

Made a mistake in your application? APSCHE usually gives a short correction window. Learn how to use it.

Correction Window • Edit Details

📢 Next cycle: Correction dates are To be announced. A correction window was given after the late-fee dates in 2026 as well. Read the official correction notice for the fields that can be edited.

How to Correct Your Application

1

Read the official notice

Open the correction notice on the website and read which fields can be edited.

2

Log in to your application

Use your registration details.

3

Edit only what is allowed

Change the details that are open for correction.

4

Save and download

Submit the corrections and download the updated application copy.

Check These Details Carefully

Detail	Why It Matters
Name and date of birth	Must match your certificates.
Qualifying exam details	Used for eligibility and ranking.
Category and reservation details	Affects the reservation you can claim.
Exam preferences	Decides where and what you write.
Photo and signature	Must be clear for the hall ticket and verification.

💡 Tip: Do not wait for the correction window. Check every detail before you click submit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the correction window?

Dates are To be announced.

Q. Is there a fee for correction?

Please check the official notice. We have not confirmed any correction fee.

Related Pages

How to Apply →
Application steps

Photo Size →
Uploads

Hall Ticket →
Download steps

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.

Reservation

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AP ECET Reservation Policy

Understand how seats are reserved in admissions through this exam – category reservation, women quota and local seats.

SC / ST / BC • EWS • Women 33⅓% • Local Rule

📘 Please note: These percentages follow the Andhra Pradesh admission rules commonly applied in recent years. Details for the next counselling are To be announced, so confirm in the current notice.

Category-wise Reservation

Category	Reservation
SC (Scheduled Castes)	15%
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	6%
BC-A	7%
BC-B	10%
BC-C	1%
BC-D	7%
BC-E	4%
Total BC	29%
EWS	10%
OC (Open Category)	Remaining seats after reservations

Special Reservations

👩 Women

One third (33⅓%) of seats in each category are for women candidates.

♿ Persons with disabilities (PH)

3% horizontal reservation in each category.

🏷️ Local seats

As per the Andhra Pradesh rules, most seats are reserved for local candidates and the rest are unreserved.

Documents Needed to Claim Reservation

Caste or community certificate for SC, ST and BC candidates
EWS certificate, where applicable
Income certificate, where required
Study certificates and local or nativity proof
Disability certificate for PH quota

Related Pages

Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution

Counselling →
Seat allotment process

Eligibility →
Who can apply

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.

Registration Fees

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AP ECET Registration Fees

Know how the AP ECET application fee works – payment mode, late fee slabs and the counselling processing fee.

Online Payment • Late Fee Slabs • Counselling Fee

📢 Application fee for the next cycle: To be announced. Different websites showed different amounts for 2026, so we are not quoting an application fee here. Please read the fee in the official notification before paying.

Application Fee at a Glance

Category	Application Fee
OC / General	To be announced
BC	To be announced
SC / ST	To be announced

How to Pay

1

Open the fee payment page

Use the official website and go to the fee payment step.

2

Enter the basic details

Fill the details asked, such as name, qualifying exam details and mobile number.

3

Pay online

Pay using the online options shown, such as cards or net banking.

4

Save the receipt

Keep the payment reference ID. You need it to continue the application and download the hall ticket.

Late Fee Slabs (2026)

After the normal last date, applications were accepted with a late fee. These were the 2026 slabs:

Last Date	Late Fee
12 March 2026	No late fee (normal last date, extended)
16 March 2026	₹1,000
20 March 2026	₹2,000
24 March 2026	₹4,000
28 March 2026	₹10,000

Counselling Processing Fee

For counselling, a processing fee is paid online. As reported for 2026, it was ₹1,200 for OC and BC candidates and ₹600 for SC and ST candidates. Please confirm the amount in the counselling notice before paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the AP ECET application fee?

It depends on your category and is given in the official notification. It is To be announced for the next cycle.

Q. Is there a late fee?

Yes. In 2026, late fee slabs of ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹4,000 and ₹10,000 applied after the normal last date.

Q. Is the fee refundable?

Application fees are generally non-refundable. Please read the notification.

Related Pages

How to Apply →
Application steps

Exam Dates →
All deadlines

Counselling →
Fee for counselling

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.

Hall Ticket

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AP ECET Hall Ticket

Your hall ticket is your entry pass to the exam. See how to download it and what to check.

Download Online • Carry with Photo ID

📢 Next cycle: The hall ticket release date is To be announced. In 2026, hall tickets were released on 9 April 2026.

How to Download the Hall Ticket

1

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET and click the hall ticket link when it is active.

2

Enter your details

Enter your registration number or payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number and date of birth.

3

Check the hall ticket

Look at your name, photograph, signature, exam date, session and centre.

4

Download and print

Save the PDF and take a clear print. Keep a digital copy too.

Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

Detail	Check This
Candidate name and photograph	Must match your ID proof
Exam date and session	Your allotted date and time
Exam centre address	Where you must report
Instructions	Read all exam day instructions

If Your Hall Ticket Has a Mistake

Check the details against your application.
Contact the helpdesk given on the official website with your registration details.
Do this well before the exam, not on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the hall ticket released?

The date is To be announced. In 2026, it was 9 April 2026.

Q. What if I cannot download it?

Contact the official helpdesk with your registration details.

Related Pages

Exam Centres →
Find your centre

Exam Day Guidelines →
What to carry

Exam Dates →
Important dates

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.

Eligibility

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AP ECET Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

Check your qualification, marks and other rules before you apply for lateral entry.

Diploma • B.Sc (Maths) • Minimum 45% Marks

📢 Please note: The points below are based on the last information booklet and reports. For the next cycle, the notification is To be announced. Re-check the official website once it is out.

AP ECET Eligibility at a Glance

Criteria	What You Need
Qualification – Engineering / Pharmacy	Diploma in Engineering, Technology or Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, or an equivalent AICTE-approved diploma
Qualification – B.Sc stream	3-year B.Sc degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognised university
Minimum marks	45% marks in the qualifying exam (40% for BC, SC and ST candidates)
Final-year students	Diploma final-year students can write the exam, but must pass before admission
Qualifying marks in AP ECET	25% (50 out of 200) for General category; no minimum for SC/ST
Aadhaar	Aadhaar number is needed in the application

45%

Min. marks (General)

40%

Min. marks (BC/SC/ST)

50/200

Qualifying marks (General)

Important Points for B.Sc Candidates

B.Sc (Mathematics) graduates are not eligible for B.Pharmacy admissions.
B.Sc graduates are considered for B.Tech seats only after qualified diploma holders, as per the rules in the brochure.
B.Sc candidates write Mathematics, Analytical Ability and Communicative English. See Exam Pattern.

Local Status and Reservation

Seats are filled as per the Andhra Pradesh admission rules, including local status and category reservation. Read the Reservation page and keep your certificates ready.

Who Cannot Apply?

Candidates who do not have the required diploma or B.Sc (Mathematics) qualification.
Candidates with marks below the minimum required marks.
Candidates who do not meet the local status and other rules in the brochure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can apply for AP ECET?

Diploma holders in Engineering, Technology or Pharmacy, and B.Sc graduates with Mathematics, as per the rules.

Q. What is the minimum percentage?

45% for General and 40% for BC, SC and ST candidates.

Q. Can final-year diploma students apply?

Yes, but they must pass before admission.

Q. Can B.Sc students get B.Pharmacy?

No. B.Sc candidates are not eligible for B.Pharmacy as per the brochure.

Q. Do I need a minimum score in AP ECET?

General category candidates need at least 50 out of 200. SC/ST candidates have no minimum.

Next Steps

How to Register → Application steps	Registration Fees → Fee details
Reservation → Category rules	Exam Pattern → Marks and time

Also see AP EAPCET if you are applying for first-year admission.

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.

Exam Day Guidelines

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AP ECET Exam Day Guidelines

Be ready for exam day. Here is a simple checklist of what to carry and how to handle the online (CBT) test.

Online CBT • 3 Hours • Carry Hall Ticket + ID

📢 Please note: Exact instructions for the next exam are To be announced in the brochure and on your hall ticket. The points below are common guidelines. Always follow the instructions printed on your hall ticket.

What to Carry

✅ Must carry

Printed hall ticket
Valid photo ID proof
Any other document mentioned on the hall ticket

🚫 Better to leave at home

Mobile phone and smart watch
Calculators and notes
Any electronic device

Check the hall ticket for the official list.

Exam Day Timeline

1

Night before

Check your centre route, keep documents ready and sleep well.

2

Morning of the exam

Eat light, reach the centre early and show your hall ticket and ID.

3

Inside the hall

Sit at your allotted computer and follow the invigilator's instructions.

4

During the exam

Read each question carefully and use the review option for difficult ones.

5

At the end

Submit only when time ends or as instructed.

CBT (Online Exam) Tips

Practise on the official mock test or sample papers if they are available.
You have 180 minutes for 200 questions, which is about 54 seconds per question.
There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
Do your branch paper well – it carries 100 of the 200 marks.
If you face a computer problem, inform the invigilator immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I carry to the exam?

Your printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID proof, plus anything else the hall ticket asks for.

Q. How long is the exam?

3 hours for 200 questions.

Related Pages

Hall Ticket →
Download steps

Exam Centres →
Centre details

Exam Pattern →
Marks and time

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.

Notification

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AP ECET Notification and Information Booklet

The official notification and information booklet contain every rule for the exam. Learn what is inside and how to read it.

Official Notification • Information Booklet • Syllabus

📢 Next cycle: The notification date is To be announced. Last time, online applications opened on 4 February 2026.

What the Information Booklet Contains

Section	What It Tells You
Important dates	Application, exam, key, result and counselling dates
Eligibility	Qualification, marks and age rules
Exam pattern and syllabus	Number of questions, marks and topics
Application and fee	How to apply, fee and uploads
Reservation and counselling	Category rules and admission process

How to Read the Brochure

1

Start with important dates

Note the application, exam and result dates.

2

Check eligibility

Match your qualification and marks with the rules.

3

Read the pattern and syllabus

Know the question numbers and what to study.

4

Read the fee and category rules

Know the fee and documents for reservation.

Related Pages

Exam Dates → Important dates	Eligibility → Who can apply	How to Apply → Application steps
Syllabus → Topics	Exam Pattern → Marks and time	Reservation → Category rules

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.

Photo Size Guidelines

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AP ECET Photo and Signature Guidelines

Upload the right photograph and signature in your application. Learn the usual format and tips to avoid rejection.

JPG Format • Clear Photo • Clear Signature

📢 Please note: Exact size limits for the next cycle are To be announced in the notification. Earlier information mentioned that the signature should be a JPG image under about 30 KB. Follow the current notification for the exact photo and signature limits.

Tips for a Good Photograph

Use a recent photo with a plain light background.
Face should be clearly visible, looking straight at the camera.
Do not wear caps or sunglasses.
Do not upload a photo of a photo.

Tips for a Good Signature

Sign on white paper with a dark blue or black pen.
Scan or photograph in good light and crop closely.
Use the same signature at the exam and in counselling.

How to Reduce Image Size

1

Crop the image

Remove extra background first.

2

Convert to JPG

Save the file as JPG or JPEG.

3

Compress

Use a free image compressor until the size is within the limit.

4

Check clarity

Open the file again to confirm the face and signature are clear.

Related Pages

How to Apply →
Application steps

Form Correction →
Edit your form

Hall Ticket →
Photo appears here

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.

Exam Dates

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AP ECET Exam Dates

Know every important AP ECET date – application, hall ticket, exam, key, result and counselling – in one place.

Next dates: To be announced • 2026 timeline included

📢 Next cycle dates: To be announced. APSCHE will publish the schedule with the official notification.

Upcoming AP ECET Schedule

Event	Date
Notification	To be announced
Online application starts	To be announced
Last date to apply (without late fee)	To be announced
Application correction window	To be announced
Hall ticket download	To be announced
Exam date	To be announced
Preliminary key	To be announced
Result	To be announced
Counselling	To be announced

Last Year's Schedule (AP ECET 2026)

These dates were reported for AP ECET 2026 and will help you plan early.

Event	AP ECET 2026 Date
Online application starts	4 February 2026
Last date without late fee	12 March 2026 (extended)
Last date with late fee ₹1,000	16 March 2026
Last date with late fee ₹2,000	20 March 2026
Last date with late fee ₹4,000	24 March 2026
Last date with late fee ₹10,000	28 March 2026
Hall ticket download	9 April 2026
Exam date	23 April 2026
Preliminary key	27 April 2026
Last date for objections	29 April 2026
Result	7 May 2026
Counselling phase 1	July 2026
Final phase seat allotment	18 August 2026

23 Apr

Exam date (2026)

7 May

Result date (2026)

₹10,000

Highest late fee (2026)

Late fee grew quickly (2026)

After 12 March₹1,000

After 16 March₹2,000

After 20 March₹4,000

After 24 March₹10,000

What to Do and When

1

After the notification

Read the brochure and check eligibility and syllabus.

2

During the application period

Pay the fee and submit before the normal last date.

3

Correction window

Fix any mistakes in your application.

4

Before the exam

Download the hall ticket and revise.

5

After the exam

Check the key and raise objections if needed.

6

After the result

Prepare for counselling and keep certificates ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will AP ECET dates be announced?

The dates are To be announced.

Q. When was the AP ECET 2026 exam?

On 23 April 2026.

Q. When was the result declared?

On 7 May 2026.

Q. Is there a late fee?

Yes. In 2026, late fee slabs went up to ₹10,000.

Related Pages

How to Apply → Application steps	Eligibility → Who can apply	Hall Ticket → Download details
Response Sheet and Key → After the exam	Result → Rank and score	Counselling → Seat allotment

Also check AP EAPCET and AP POLYCET dates.

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.

AP ECET

Registration

AP ECET Registration – How to Apply Online

Before You Start – Keep These Ready

Step-by-Step Application Process

After You Submit

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Exam Centers

AP ECET Exam Centres

How Exam Centres Work

Tips for Choosing Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Form Correction

AP ECET Application Form Correction

How to Correct Your Application

Check These Details Carefully

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Reservation

AP ECET Reservation Policy

Category-wise Reservation

Special Reservations

Documents Needed to Claim Reservation

Related Pages

Registration Fees

AP ECET Registration Fees

Application Fee at a Glance

How to Pay

Late Fee Slabs (2026)

Counselling Processing Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Hall Ticket

AP ECET Hall Ticket

How to Download the Hall Ticket

Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

If Your Hall Ticket Has a Mistake

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Eligibility

AP ECET Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

AP ECET Eligibility at a Glance

Important Points for B.Sc Candidates

Local Status and Reservation

Who Cannot Apply?

Frequently Asked Questions

Next Steps

Exam Day Guidelines

AP ECET Exam Day Guidelines

What to Carry

Exam Day Timeline

CBT (Online Exam) Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Notification

AP ECET Notification and Information Booklet

What the Information Booklet Contains

How to Read the Brochure

Related Pages

Photo Size Guidelines

AP ECET Photo and Signature Guidelines

Tips for a Good Photograph

Tips for a Good Signature

How to Reduce Image Size

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