The JNTU Anantapur conducts AP ECET annually to offer admissions into the top engineering and pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh. AP ECET 2025 is all set to be conducted on 6 May, 2025. The authorities have released the AP ECET application form on the official website of the AP ECET (cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET/ECET/ECET_HomePage.aspx).
Candidates must note that AP ECET 2025 registration will be commenced online only and there will be no offline facility to apply for the exam. The application process for AP ECET 2025 includes several steps, including registration, providing personal information, inserting academic details, uploading documents, paying the AP ECET registration fees, etc.
The last date to fill out the AP ECET 2025 application form is April 7, 2025. Aspiring candidates must apply for Andhra Pradesh ECET before the deadline to successfully participate in the exam. After completing the online registration for AP ECET, students must download their respective hall ticket once it is released by the authorities.
The official release date for AP ECET hall ticket 2025 is 1st May, 2025. To prepare for the AP ECET, candidates must check out the AP ECET exam pattern, previous year's question papers, syllabus, and more. The authorities will publish the result of AP ECET after the successful completion of the online examination.
After qualifying for the AP ECET 2025, every qualified aspirant will be mandated to register for AP ECET counseling 2025. Candidates must note that the counseling session for AP ECET will be held in multiple rounds. Refer to the following to learn more about the AP ECET 2025.
What is AP ECET 2025?
AP ECET is a state level examination conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUA), Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE. The exam is conducted annually to grant admissions to students desiring to pursue engineering and pharmacy courses from the best universities/colleges.
Diploma holders who are willing to pursue further engineering/pharmacy courses, will be required to participate in the AP ECET 2025. B.Sc graduates under the lateral entry scheme to the 2nd year will also be eligible to appear in the AP ECET to pursue BE/ BTech/ BPharmacy Programs.
AP ECET Highlights 2025
Aspirants may check out the following table to go through the highlights of Andhra Pradesh ECET.
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Exam | Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test or AP ECET |
Conducted By | JNTU, Anantapur on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) |
Exam Level | Undergraduate |
Exam Frequency | Annual |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
Total Registrations | 32,318 (2021) |
Course offered through the exam | BE/ BTech/ BPharm |
Exam Fees | OC Category - INR 600 BC Category - INR 550 SC/ST Category - INR 500 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Sections | 4 - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Selected Paper |
Total Questions | 200 |
Marking Scheme | One mark will be given for every correct answer. No negative marking |
Medium of Exam | English |
Colleges Accepting Exam Score | BTech colleges of the state |
No. of Test Cities | 41 |
Official Website | |
Contact Details | AP ECET Email ID: convenorapecet2024@gmail.com AP ECET Helpline: 08554-234678 |
AP ECET Important Dates and Events
Refer to the following table to check out all crucial AP ECET dates and events.
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
12 Mar ' 25 - 07 Apr ' 25 | AP ECET 2025 application form ONGOING |
12 Apr ' 25 | Last date for submission of AP ECET Applications with late fee of INR 1000 |
17 Apr ' 25 | Last date for submission of AP ECET Applications with late fee of INR 2000 |
22 Apr ' 25 | Last date for submission of AP ECET Applications with late fee of INR 4000 |
24 Apr ' 25 - 26 Apr ' 25 | AP ECET application form correction 2025 |
28 Apr ' 25 | Last date for submission of AP ECET Applications with late fee of INR 10000 |
01 May ' 25 | AP ECET admit card 2025 |
06 May ' 25 | AP ECET 2025 exam date |
08 May ' 25 - 10 May ' 25 | AP ECET answer key challenge 2025 |
AP ECET 2025 Application Form
The authorities have released the AP ECET registration form for the 2025 session on the official portal of the AP ECET 2025. Applicants must register by following all the crucial steps like registration, providing personal information, inserting academic details, uploading documents, paying the AP ECET registration fees, etc. Candidates are mandated to fill the application form online and the authorities do not accept offline applications for AP ECET 2025.
While uploading the required documents, candidates must ensure that all the files are scanned and are in a specified format as per the authorities. Applicants must contain all the supporting documents and present/upload them wherever required. Aspirants will have the option to pay a registration fee of AP ECET 2025 online through net banking/UPI/credit/debit card. After the commencement of AP ECET registration, applicants will also be facilitated with a correction window facility for a limited timeframe.
AP ECET Eligibility Criteria 2025
To fill out the application form of AP ECET 2025, each applicant is mandated to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as per the authorities. The basic eligibility criteria for the exam are to have a diploma in Engineering and Technology or an equivalent degree. To know detailed eligibility requirements, kindly refer to the following table.
Eligibility Criteria | Details |
Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen. |
Domicile | Should belong to Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local/non-local status requirements as per the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974. |
Educational Qualification | - For Engineering & Technology Courses: Must have a Diploma in Engineering and Technology or its equivalent from the State Board of Technical Education of Andhra Pradesh or a recognized institution. Alternatively, candidates with a B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognized university can apply. - For Pharmacy Courses: Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Andhra Pradesh or a recognized institution. |
Minimum Marks | - General Category: At least 45% marks in the qualifying examination. - Reserved Categories (SC/ST/BC): At least 40% marks in the qualifying examination. |
Age Limit | - General Category: Must be below 22 years of age as of July 1, 2025. - Reserved Categories (SC/ST/BC): Age relaxation up to 25 years as of July 1, 2025. |
Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in their final year of the qualifying examination in 2025 are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their practical training before admission. |
AP ECET Exam Pattern 2025
Along with the syllabus, AP ECET exam pattern is also important for students to prepare for the exam. The authorities release the AP ECET exam pattern on the official website of the examination authority. The exam pattern will contain several essential details like exam mode, exam duration, total questions, section-wise weightage, marking scheme, types of questions and more.
The exam pattern of AP ECET 2025 will help students analyze the exam difficulty and their preparation level as well. If a candidate knows the exam pattern, he/she may easily ace the exam with the right preparation. To know more about the AP ECET 2025 exam pattern, candidates may also check out the official website of the AP ECET.
AP ECET 2025 Syllabus
The JNTUA releases AP ECET syllabus every year to help students learn about all the upcoming and important chapters in the exam. The syllabus PDF of AP ECET contains subjects, all topics/chapters, chapter-wise weightage, important concepts and more. The AP ECET syllabus is based on three subjects, mainly including Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
The syllabus will help students prepare for the AP ECET 2025, and they can ace the examination with the right preparation strategy with the help of the syllabus. There will be one more additional subject which has to be chosen by the candidate and the exam paper will comprise questions from all 4 subjects. To find a detailed PDF of AP ECET syllabus 2025, candidates may visit the official website of the AP ECET 2025.
How to Prepare for AP ECET 2025?
Candidates must have a smart strategy to prepare for the exam, as there is a huge competition. Check out some of the most effective preparation tips for AP ECET available below.
- Complete the AP ECET syllabus within time and understand all the crucial concepts
- Learn about the AP ECET 2025 exam pattern thoroughly
- Refer to the best books to prepare for the examination
- Plan a smart study schedule and stick to it
- Focus on your weaknesses
- Practice on a regular basis
- Consider solving previous year question papers, sample papers, mock tests
- Save some time for revision as it is one of the most important steps to prepare for the exam
- Do not start learning any new topic at the last minute
- Maintain your health while studying and take needed breaks
AP ECET Hall Ticket 2025
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education is all set to release the AP ECET admit card on 1st May, 2025. The authorities will be releasing the hall ticket of the AP ECET online and there will be no facility to collect the hall ticket offline. Students will be required to provide some crucial credentials to download their respective AP ECET 2025 admit card such as application number, DOB, password etc. The admit card of AP ECET will contain several details including the exam date, exam name, medium, exam venue, candidate’s credentials and more.
The hall ticket will be a mandatory document to be carried by each applicant and without the admit card, no student will be allowed to enter the examination hall. Along with the admit card of AP ECET 2025, students will be required to bring some additional documents such as a valid ID proof, passport size photographs, caste certificate (if applicable), etc.
AP ECET Answer Key 2025
Before the release of results, the authorities will provide each aspirant with the answer key of AP ECET on its official website. Candidates will be able to access the common answer key and analyze their results themselves. Candidates must note that this answer key will be completely provisional and the final answer key will be out with the result of AP ECET.
Candidates will be allowed to object to the answer sheets online through the official website of the AP ECET with the objection fees. After resolving all the objections, the exam authorities will design the final answer key of the exam. Candidates must note that their results will be based on the final answer key of AP ECET.
AP ECET Result
The JNTUA will release the result of AP ECET on its official website and candidates will be able to access their respective scorecard with the help of their registration credentials. The AP ECET 2025 result will be made available on “cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET/ECET/ECET_HomePage.aspx”.
Applicants will need their application number, DOB and password to download the scorecard of AP ECET 2025. Candidates will also be provided with their rank card along with the results. A Toppers list will be released by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, which will include current year's topper names and their ranks as well.
AP ECET Counselling
Qualified candidates will be allowed to register for the AP ECET counselling after the declaration of the results. Students will be required to register for the counselling through the same website of AP ECET 2025. The counselling session will be conducted online, and there will be multiple rounds in the counseling. Aspirants will be assigned colleges as per their preferences filled in the application form.
When going through counselling, each applicant will be mandated to get all the required documents verified and pay the program fees. Qualified aspirants must register for the AP ECET 2025 counselling before the deadline as the registrations after the deadline will not be accepted by the authorities.
