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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

Paper Analysis

Syllabus

Updated 7 November 2026Published 7 November 2026

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.
9
Maths units
6
Physics units
7
Chemistry units
100
Marks for branch paper

Syllabus Structure (Engineering Stream)

SectionStructureMarksDetailed Page
Mathematics9 units, from Matrices to Statistics and Probability50Maths Syllabus
Physics6 units, from Units and Vectors to Modern Physics25Physics Syllabus
Chemistry7 units including applied topics such as Water Technology and Fuels25Chemistry Syllabus
Branch-specific paperYour own diploma branch subjects100Branch-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

1
Start with your branch paper
It carries half of the marks.
2
Cover Maths daily
Calculus, Analytical Geometry and Matrices are important.
3
Use diploma textbooks
Questions are framed from the diploma curriculum.
4
Revise with notes
Make short notes and formula sheets.
5
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

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.

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