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AP ECET

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

Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

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AP ECET Marks vs Rank

Learn how your marks turn into a rank and how to estimate where you may stand.

Qualifying Marks  •  Rank Rule
📢 Please note: Official ranks are given by APSCHE with the result. Rank bands change every year. Ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

How Rank Is Decided

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.

Qualifying Marks

General category candidates need at least 25% of the aggregate marks, which is 50 out of 200, to get a rank. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates.

How to Estimate Your Position

1
Count your correct answers
Use the preliminary key to estimate your marks.
2
Compare with last year
Read the result page to see how many candidates qualified.
3
Plan your options
Use closing ranks once ranks are out.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank
Closing Ranks →
College chances
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.

College-wise Closing Ranks

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AP ECET College-wise Closing Ranks

Closing ranks tell you the last rank at which a seat was allotted. Use them to plan your options.

Closing Ranks  •  Category-wise
📢 Next cycle: Official closing ranks are released after counselling rounds and are To be announced. Closing ranks differ by branch, category and phase of counselling.

How to Read Closing Ranks

🔢 Opening and closing rank
Opening rank is the best rank that got the seat. Closing rank is the last rank that got it.
🏷️ Category and gender
SC, ST and BC closing ranks are usually higher than Open category ranks.
🔁 Round and phase
Closing ranks change across phases of counselling.
📚 Course
Popular courses close at better ranks than others.

How to Use Closing Ranks

1
Find your rank
Use your rank card.
2
Open last year's closing ranks
Look at the same category and gender as yours.
3
Prepare three lists
Dream, realistic and safe options.
4
Add all to web options
Enter them in the right order during counselling.

Related Pages

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.