The AP ECET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test) exam pattern defines the structure and marking scheme for candidates applying for lateral entry into B.Tech, B.E., and B.Pharm courses. Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA) on behalf of APSCHE, the examination follows a standardized computer-based testing format to ensure fair and transparent evaluation.
AP ECET 2026 will be conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will last for 3 hours (180 minutes). The paper will contain 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark, with no negative marking for incorrect answers. The medium of instruction will be English.
The AP ECET exam pattern differs for Engineering, Pharmacy, and B.Sc. (Mathematics) candidates.
Engineering Stream:
Subject
Marks
Mathematics
50
Physics
25
Chemistry
Engineering (specific to branch)
100
Total
200 Marks
Candidates from Engineering diploma backgrounds will receive questions from their respective specialization such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science.
Pharmacy Stream:
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology
The AP ECET exam pattern evaluates a student’s grasp on Pharmaceutical Sciences and key practical aspects required for B.Pharm lateral entry.
B.Sc. (Mathematics) Stream:
Analytical Ability
Communicative English
The AP ECET exam pattern is allotted for B.Sc. graduates with a Mathematics background aiming for B.Tech admissions.
Key Highlights for AP ECET 2026:
The AP ECET 2026 exam pattern ensures balanced assessment across technical, analytical, and communication domains, depending on the candidate’s stream.
Q1. What is the duration and total marks of the AP ECET 2026 exam?
Ans. The AP ECET 2026 exam duration is 3 hours, with a total of 200 marks distributed across subjects depending on the candidate’s stream.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in AP ECET 2026?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking in the AP ECET 2026 exam. Every correct answer carries 1 mark.
Q3. In what mode will the AP ECET 2026 exam be conducted?
Ans. The AP ECET 2026 exam will be conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various designated centers in Andhra Pradesh.
Q4. What are the sections included in the AP ECET 2026 Engineering paper?
Ans. The Engineering paper includes Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and a branch-specific Engineering section carrying 100 marks.
Q5. Who is eligible to appear for the B.Sc. Mathematics stream under AP ECET 2026?
Ans. B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates seeking lateral entry admission into B.Tech or B.E. courses are eligible to appear for this stream.
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