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AP ECET Exam Pattern

Understand the question paper before you start – number of questions, marks, time and marking scheme for each stream.

Online CBT • 200 MCQs • 3 Hours • No Negative Marking

📢 Please note: The pattern below is from the latest information booklet. Pattern for the next cycle is To be announced.

200

Total Questions

200

Total Marks

3 Hours

Duration

1 Mark

Each Question

Pattern at a Glance

Feature	Details
Exam mode	Online – Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total questions	200
Total marks	200 (1 mark for each correct answer)
Duration	3 hours
Negative marking	No
Qualifying marks	25% (50 out of 200) for General; none for SC/ST

Engineering Stream (Diploma Holders)

Section	Questions	Marks
Mathematics (common for all branches)	50	50
Physics (common for all branches)	25	25
Chemistry (common for all branches)	25	25
Branch-specific Engineering paper	100	100
Total	200	200

Where the marks come from

Branch-specific paper100 marks

Mathematics50 marks

Physics25 marks

Chemistry25 marks

💡 Easy tip: Your branch paper alone is half of the exam. Strong preparation of your diploma subjects gives the biggest rank boost.

B.Sc (Mathematics) Stream

Section	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	100	100
Analytical Ability	50	50
Communicative English	50	50
Total	200	200

Pharmacy Stream

The Pharmacy paper also has 200 questions for 200 marks. It includes pharmacy subjects such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry (50 marks). Please check the information booklet for the full section-wise split.

Time Management

You have 180 minutes for 200 questions, which is about 54 seconds per question.

Start with the sections you know best.
Do not spend too long on one question.
Keep the last 10 to 15 minutes to review marked questions.
There is no negative marking, so do not leave any question blank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many questions are there in AP ECET?

200 MCQs for 200 marks.

Q. How much does the branch paper carry?

100 marks, which is half of the total.

Q. Is there negative marking?

No.

Q. What is the duration?

3 hours.

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Syllabus → Complete topic guide	Maths Syllabus → 9 units	Physics Syllabus → 6 units
Chemistry Syllabus → 7 units	Branch-wise Syllabus → Your 100-mark paper	Important Books → What to read

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.

Syllabus

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AP ECET Syllabus – Complete Guide

The AP ECET syllabus is based on the diploma curriculum. Here is an easy, unit-wise guide to Maths, Physics, Chemistry and your branch paper.

Diploma Based • Maths • Physics • Chemistry • Branch Paper

📘 Please note: AP ECET is based on the 3-year diploma curriculum of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh. The official syllabus is part of the information booklet on the AP ECET website. Changes for the next cycle are To be announced.

Maths units

Physics units

Chemistry units

100

Marks for branch paper

Syllabus Structure (Engineering Stream)

Section	Structure	Marks	Detailed Page
Mathematics	9 units, from Matrices to Statistics and Probability	50	Maths Syllabus
Physics	6 units, from Units and Vectors to Modern Physics	25	Physics Syllabus
Chemistry	7 units including applied topics such as Water Technology and Fuels	25	Chemistry Syllabus
Branch-specific paper	Your own diploma branch subjects	100	Branch-wise Syllabus

Weight of each section

Branch paper100 marks

Mathematics50 marks

Physics25 marks

Chemistry25 marks

Other Streams

B.Sc (Mathematics) stream: Mathematics (100 marks), Analytical Ability (50) and Communicative English (50).
Pharmacy stream: Pharmacy subjects such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry. See the information booklet for the full list.

How to Use This Syllabus

Start with your branch paper

It carries half of the marks.

Cover Maths daily

Calculus, Analytical Geometry and Matrices are important.

Use diploma textbooks

Questions are framed from the diploma curriculum.

Revise with notes

Make short notes and formula sheets.

Test yourself

Solve previous papers in full time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the AP ECET syllabus based on?

On the 3-year diploma curriculum of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh.

Q. Is the syllabus the same for all branches?

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are common. The 100-mark branch paper is different for each branch.

Q. Where is the official syllabus?

In the information booklet on the official AP ECET website.

Subject-wise Pages

Full Syllabus → All sections	Maths Syllabus → 9 units	Physics Syllabus → 6 units
Chemistry Syllabus → 7 units	Branch-wise Syllabus → 100-mark paper	Exam Pattern → Marks and time

Chemistry Syllabus

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AP ECET Chemistry Syllabus

Chemistry carries 25 marks and includes applied topics from the diploma course. Here are the 7 units with key topics.

25 Questions • 7 Units • Applied Chemistry

Questions

Units

12.5%

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Unit-wise Chemistry Syllabus

Unit	Key Topics
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding	Bohr model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, periodic properties, ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR, hybridisation
Unit 2: Solutions and Acids and Bases	Concentration terms, colligative properties, acid-base theories, pH, buffers
Unit 3: Electrochemistry	Electrolytic and galvanic cells, EMF, Faraday's laws, Kohlrausch's law, batteries
Unit 4: Water Technology	Hardness of water, softening methods, treatment of potable water, reverse osmosis
Unit 5: Corrosion	Types and causes, dry and wet corrosion, prevention methods
Unit 6: Fuels	Classification, calorific value, analysis of coal, liquid and gaseous fuels, combustion
Unit 7: Polymers and Environmental Chemistry	Polymerisation, plastics and rubber, air and water pollution, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion

⚠️ Remember: Topics such as Water Technology, Corrosion and Fuels are not part of school-level Chemistry. Use an Engineering Chemistry textbook.

How to Prepare Chemistry

Make one-page summaries of every unit.
Learn definitions and short facts, because many questions are direct.
Practise numericals in solutions, pH and electrochemistry.

Q. How many Chemistry questions come?

25 questions for 25 marks.

Q. Is applied Chemistry included?

Yes. Water Technology, Corrosion, Fuels and Polymers are included.

Full Syllabus → All sections	Maths Syllabus → 9 units	Physics Syllabus → 6 units
Chemistry Syllabus → 7 units	Branch-wise Syllabus → 100-mark paper	Exam Pattern → Marks and time

Maths Syllabus

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AP ECET Mathematics Syllabus

Mathematics carries 50 marks and is common to all engineering branches. Here are the 9 units with their key topics.

50 Questions • 9 Units • Common for All Branches

Questions

Units

25%

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Unit-wise Mathematics Syllabus

Unit	Key Topics
Unit 1: Matrices and Determinants	Types of matrices, operations, transpose and inverse, determinants, Cramer's rule and matrix method
Unit 2: Algebra	Partial fractions, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, complex numbers and De Moivre's theorem
Unit 3: Trigonometry	Ratios and identities, compound and multiple angles, inverse functions, heights and distances, equations
Unit 4: Analytical Geometry	Straight line, pair of lines, circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola
Unit 5: Differential Calculus	Limits and continuity, differentiation rules, implicit and parametric functions, maxima and minima, tangents and normals, errors
Unit 6: Integral Calculus	Standard integrals, substitution, by parts, partial fractions, definite integrals, area and volume
Unit 7: Differential Equations	Formation, first-order equations (separable, homogeneous, linear), second-order linear equations
Unit 8: Laplace Transforms	Transforms of standard functions, properties, inverse transforms and applications
Unit 9: Statistics and Probability	Mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation, probability theorems, binomial distribution

How to Prepare Maths

Give more time to Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Analytical Geometry.
Practise Matrices and Determinants carefully because they are formula based.
Practise 20 problems for every unit.
Aim to finish the Maths section in about 35 to 40 minutes.

Q. How many Maths questions come?

50 questions for 50 marks.

Q. Is Laplace Transform included?

Yes, it is Unit 8.

Full Syllabus → All sections	Maths Syllabus → 9 units	Physics Syllabus → 6 units
Chemistry Syllabus → 7 units	Branch-wise Syllabus → 100-mark paper	Exam Pattern → Marks and time

Branch-wise Syllabus

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AP ECET Branch-wise Syllabus (100 Marks)

The branch paper is half of AP ECET. It is based on your own diploma subjects. Here are the main topic areas for popular branches.

100 Marks • Diploma Branch Subjects

📢 Please note: This is a guide to the main topic areas. Every branch has its own detailed syllabus in the information booklet. Other branches, such as Chemical, Mining, Metallurgy and Pharmacy, are listed there too. Changes are To be announced.

Civil Engineering

Topic Area	Key Topics
Strength of Materials	Stress and strain, bending moment and shear force, deflection, columns, torsion
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics	Fluid properties, Bernoulli's equation, flow through pipes, open channel flow, pumps and turbines
Surveying	Chain, compass, levelling, theodolite, curves, total station
Building Materials and Construction	Stone, brick, cement, concrete, masonry, foundations
RCC and Steel Structures	Design of beams, slabs, columns and footings; steel joints and trusses
Transportation and Environmental Engineering	Highways, railways, water supply, sewage, irrigation, soil mechanics

Mechanical Engineering

Topic Area	Key Topics
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials	Force systems, equilibrium, stress-strain, beams, torsion, springs
Engineering Thermodynamics	Laws of thermodynamics, steam, power cycles, refrigeration, IC engines
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery	Bernoulli's equation, pumps, turbines, compressors
Theory of Machines and Machine Design	Mechanisms, cams, gears, balancing, governors, shafts, joints
Manufacturing Technology and Metrology	Casting, welding, machining, metal forming, limits and fits, measurement

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Topic Area	Key Topics
Basic Electrical Engineering	Ohm's law, KCL and KVL, network theorems, DC circuits
DC Machines and Measuring Instruments	DC generators and motors, speed control, meters
AC Circuits and Transformers	RMS values, RLC circuits, power factor, three-phase systems, transformers
AC Machines	Induction motors, synchronous machines
Power Systems	Power stations, protection, transmission, distribution, earthing
Power Electronics and Basic Electronics	SCR, TRIAC, rectifiers, inverters, diodes, transistors, logic gates

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Topic Area	Key Topics
Electronic Devices and Circuits	Diodes, BJT, FET, amplifiers, oscillators, rectifiers
Digital Electronics	Number systems, logic gates, K-maps, adders, flip-flops, counters
Linear Integrated Circuits	Op-amp circuits, comparators, 555 timer, regulators
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers	8085 and 8051 architecture, programming, interfacing
Communication Engineering	AM, FM, pulse and digital modulation, multiplexing, optical fibre, antennas

Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

Topic Area	Key Topics
Digital Electronics and Computer Organisation	Logic circuits, CPU organisation, memory, I/O
Data Structures through C	Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting and searching
Database Management Systems	ER model, SQL, normalisation, transactions
Operating Systems	Process scheduling, synchronisation, deadlock, memory management
Computer Networks	OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, routing, TCP and UDP
OOP, Web and Software Engineering	OOP concepts, C++ and Java basics, HTML, SDLC and testing

How to Prepare Your Branch Paper

Download your branch syllabus

Read it in the information booklet.

Use your diploma textbooks

Questions are framed from your diploma course.

Make unit-wise notes

Write short notes and formulas for each unit.

Solve branch papers

Practise previous papers in timed conditions.

Full Syllabus → All sections	Maths Syllabus → 9 units	Physics Syllabus → 6 units
Chemistry Syllabus → 7 units	Branch-wise Syllabus → 100-mark paper	Exam Pattern → Marks and time

Physics Syllabus

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AP ECET Physics Syllabus

Physics carries 25 marks and is common to all engineering branches. Here are the 6 units with key topics.

25 Questions • 6 Units • Common for All Branches

Questions

Units

12.5%

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Unit-wise Physics Syllabus

Unit	Key Topics
Unit 1: Units, Dimensions and Vectors	SI units, dimensional analysis, significant figures, vector addition, dot and cross product
Unit 2: Kinematics and Laws of Motion	Equations of motion, projectile motion, Newton's laws, friction, conservation of momentum
Unit 3: Work, Power and Energy	Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, collisions, simple harmonic motion, waves and acoustics
Unit 4: Heat and Thermodynamics	Thermal expansion, specific heat, heat transfer, laws of thermodynamics, Carnot engine, kinetic theory
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism	Coulomb's law, electric field and potential, capacitors, Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, induction, AC circuits
Unit 6: Optics and Modern Physics	Reflection, refraction, lenses, wave optics, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, radioactivity, semiconductor basics

How to Prepare Physics

Spend more time on Electricity and Magnetism and Modern Physics.
Learn units and dimensions properly.
Keep a formula notebook and solve numericals daily for 30 to 40 minutes.

Q. How many Physics questions come?

25 questions for 25 marks.

Q. Is Physics the same for all branches?

Yes. It is common to all engineering branches.

Full Syllabus → All sections	Maths Syllabus → 9 units	Physics Syllabus → 6 units
Chemistry Syllabus → 7 units	Branch-wise Syllabus → 100-mark paper	Exam Pattern → Marks and time

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