APECET 2026 Notification Online Form – APECET Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus PDF

AP Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders and B.Sc Graduates

The APECET 2026 Notification Online Form has been officially released for candidates seeking lateral entry admission into 2nd year B.E / B.Tech and B.Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. The AP Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders and B.Sc Graduates (with Mathematics), popularly known as APECET 2026, is conducted by JNT University Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE for the academic year 2026–27. This entrance exam is mandatory for Diploma holders and eligible B.Sc Mathematics graduates aiming for lateral entry seats in engineering and pharmacy colleges across the state.

APECET 2026 Notification – Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Notification	03-02-2026
Online Application Start Date	04-02-2026
Last Date without Late Fee	12-03-2026
Last Date with Rs.1000 Late Fee	16-03-2026
Last Date with Rs.2000 Late Fee	20-03-2026
Last Date with Rs.4000 Late Fee	24-03-2026
Last Date with Rs.10000 Late Fee	28-03-2026
Application Correction Date	29-03-2026
Hall Ticket Download	From 09-04-2026
APECET 2026 Exam Date	23-04-2026
Preliminary Answer Key	27-04-2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Objections	29-04-2026 (05:00 PM)
Result Declaration	07-05-2026

APECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To apply through the APECET 2026 Notification Online Form, candidates must satisfy the following:

• Must be Indian National
• Must belong to Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local / non-local status
• Should have completed:
  • Diploma in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy from AP State Board or AICTE-approved institution
    OR
  • B.Sc Degree with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects
• Minimum Marks:
  • 45% for OC
  • 40% for BC / SC / ST
• Diploma students appearing in final year are eligible, subject to completion before admission

APECET 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee
OC	Rs.800
BC	Rs.750
SC / ST	Rs.700

• Fee payment through AP Online / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
• Aadhaar number is mandatory

APECET Exam Pattern 2026

The APECET 2026 exam pattern consists of 200 objective questions for 200 marks.

Engineering Stream

• Mathematics – 50 Marks
• Physics – 25 Marks
• Chemistry – 25 Marks
• Engineering Subject (Branch-specific) – 100 Marks

Pharmacy Stream

• Pharmaceutics – 50 Marks
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 50 Marks
• Pharmacognosy – 50 Marks
• Pharmacology – 50 Marks

B.Sc Mathematics Stream

• Mathematics – 100 Marks
• Analytical Ability – 50 Marks
• Communicative English – 50 Marks
• Mode: Online (CBT)
• Medium: English
• No Negative Marking

APECET 2026 Merit List Preparation Process

The APECET 2026 merit list is prepared based on:

• Marks obtained in APECET 2026 only
• Qualifying Marks:
  • 50 marks out of 200 (25%)
  • No minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST
• Ranking is prepared branch-wise
• Tie-breaking rules:
  • Engineering marks → Mathematics → Physics → Age (older candidate preferred)
• B.Sc candidates are considered only after Diploma holders

APECET 2026 Syllabus PDF

The APECET syllabus is based on Diploma / Degree level topics relevant to each branch.

• Engineering candidates: Diploma-level Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and core branch subjects
• Pharmacy candidates: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology
• B.Sc candidates: Mathematics, Analytical Ability, English

👉 Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus PDF from the notification booklet.

Diploma Holders in Engineering

• AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
• BIO-TECHNOLOGY
• CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
• CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
• ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
• ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
• ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
• MINING ENGINEERING
• CHEMISTRY
• MATHEMATICS
• PHYSICS

Diploma Holders in PHARMACY

• SECTION I PHARMACEUTICS
• SECTION II PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
• SECTION III PHARMACOGNOSY
• SECTION IV PHARMACOLOGY

B.Sc.(Mathematics) Graduates

• ANALYTICAL ABILITY
• COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
• MATHEMATICS

How to Apply for APECET 2026 Online

1. Visit official website: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET
2. Pay application fee
3. Fill online application form
4. Upload photograph & signature
5. Submit and download application copy

APECET 2026 Official Website

Official Portal:
👉 https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET

Check Notification here

Conclusion

The APECET 2026 Notification Online Form provides a crucial opportunity for Diploma holders and B.Sc Mathematics graduates to secure lateral entry admission into engineering and pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates are advised to apply early, prepare according to the syllabus, and follow the official exam pattern to achieve a good rank.

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