Exam Pattern
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Understand the question paper before you start – number of questions, papers, marks and time.
Online CBT • 200 MCQs • 3 Hours📢 Please note: The pattern below is from the 2026 notification and reports. 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 (9 AM to 12 noon in 2026) |
| Medium | English only |
| Number of papers | 11 papers for diploma branches, B.Sc (Mathematics) and pharmacy |
Paper 1: Diploma Engineering
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Engineering (branch) paper | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Where the marks come from (diploma engineering)
Engineering (branch) paper100 marks
Mathematics50 marks
Physics25 marks
Chemistry25 marks
Paper 2: B.Sc (Mathematics)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 100 | 100 |
| Analytical Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Communicative English | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Paper 3: Pharmacy
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | 50 | 50 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 50 | 50 |
| Pharmacognosy | 50 | 50 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Branch Papers
In 2026, branch papers were held for ECE, EIE, CSE, EEE, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, Metallurgy, Pharmacy and B.Sc (Mathematics). The exact list is in the information booklet.
Qualifying Marks
To get a rank, General category candidates need at least 25% of the aggregate marks (50 out of 200), as reported for 2026.
Time Management
You have 180 minutes for 200 questions, which is about 54 seconds per question.
- Start with the subjects you know best.
- Give more time to the branch paper, which carries half of the marks.
- Keep 10 minutes to review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many questions are there?
200 MCQs for 200 marks.
Q. How long is the exam?
3 hours.
Q. Do I write one paper or several?
One paper, based on your qualification and branch.
Keep Preparing
| Full Syllabus → All papers | Maths Syllabus → Common subject | Physics Syllabus → Common subject |
| Chemistry Syllabus → Common subject | Exam Pattern → Marks and time | Important Books → What to read |
Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.