AP ECET Exam 2026 Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation Strategy

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Last Updated on 12th December 2024

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test

AP ECET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) is an entrance exam for diploma holders and BSc degree holders to get admission into the second year of engineering and pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. The eligibility criteria for AP ECET 2026 are set by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

To appear for the exam and secure admission through the AP ECET 2026 counselling process, candidates are required to meet all the admission requirements, including educational qualifications, domicile status, nationality, and age criteria.

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test

AP ECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the AP ECET 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

Nationality and Domicile

The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
The candidate must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana and satisfy local/non-local status requirements as per government guidelines.

Educational Qualification

1. Diploma Holders:

Candidates should have completed a 3-year diploma in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy from a State Board of Technical Education or an equivalent recognized institution.
Diploma candidates in pharmacy are eligible for pharmacy courses only.

2. BSc Graduates:

Candidates should have passed a 3-year BSc degree with mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
BSc degree holders are eligible for engineering courses only.

Minimum Marks

General Category: Candidates must have scored at least 45% marks in their qualifying exam.
Reserved Category: Candidates need a minimum of 40% marks in their diploma/BSc programs.

Age Limit

Candidates must be 18 years old.
There is no upper age limit to apply for AP ECET 2026.

Note: Final-year diploma/BSc students can also apply, but they must submit proof of qualification at the time of admission.

Documents Required for AP ECET 2026

To apply for the AP ECET 2026 exam and participate in the counselling process, candidates must keep the following documents ready. These will be used to verify the personal details, academic qualifications, and eligibility of the candidates.

Document	Purpose
SSC/10th Class Mark Sheet	Proof of date of birth
Diploma/Degree Provisional Certificate	Proof of qualifying examination
Diploma/Degree Mark Sheet	Academic qualification verification
Study Certificates (Class IX to Diploma/Degree)	Proof of local status
AP ECET 2026 Hall Ticket	For identity verification during counselling
AP ECET 2026 Rank Card	To confirm the candidate’s score and rank
Transfer Certificate (TC)	Required for admission into allotted college
Category Certificate (if applicable)	For SC/ST/BC candidates claiming reservation
Aadhaar Card	Identity verification
Passport Size Photographs	For official records

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test

AP ECET Syllabus

The AP ECET syllabus 2026 is basically crafted on the basis of core subjects of engineering, pharmacy, and BSc (Mathematics) subjects. Candidates preparing for the exam must know the syllabus for better preparation and understanding of exam pattern.

The AP ECET 2026 syllabus is different for each group of candidates. Below is the comprehensive overview of the syllabus for all streams.

AP ECET 2026 Syllabus for Diploma Holders

The AP ECET 2026 syllabus for diploma holders is divided into two streams – Engineering and Pharmacy. This section provides detailed information of the syllabus for both diploma streams of AP ECET exam.

For Engineering Stream

The syllabus for diploma holders in engineering is different for each stream. In addition to this, there are some common subjects for all streams, such as mathematics, chemistry, and physics.

The table below gives a detailed stream-wise syllabus for AP ECET 2026 diploma holders in engineering.

Subject	Topic
Agricultural Engineering	Workshop Technology, Engineering Mechanics and Material Testing Principles of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines Principles of Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology and Management of Watersheds Surveying and Levelling, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering and Practices On-Farm Irrigation and Drainage Practices and Micro Irrigation Principles and Practices Agricultural Implements and Agricultural Machinery Greenhouse Technology, Principles of Electrical Engineering and Farm Electricity Farm Power, Solar and Wind Energy, Tractor Systems, Operations and Maintenance Solid Waste Utilization and Bio-Energy Engineering Properties and Processing of Seeds and Agricultural Process Engineering
Bio-Technology	Basic Industrial Biotechnology Bio-Physics Genetics and Cell Biology Microbiology Bio-Reactor Engineering Molecular Biology (Genetic Engineering) Plant Bio-Technology Animal Bio-Technology Bioinformatics Enzyme Engineering
Ceramic Technology	Ceramic Raw Materials White Ware & Heavy Clay Ware Refractories Glass Technology Cement Technology Fuels, Furnaces & Pyrometry Advanced Ceramics Ceramic Science
Chemical Engineering	Material Technology Chemical Process Principles Organic Chemical Technology Inorganic Chemical Technology Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Mechanical Unit Operations Thermodynamics and Reaction Engineering Mass Transfer Instrumentation & Process Control Environmental Studies and Pollution Control Engineering Energy Technology & Plant Operation
Civil Engineering	Strength of Materials Theory of Structures Reinforced Concrete Structures Surveying Hydraulics Irrigation Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Digital Electronics Software Engineering Computer Organization and Microprocessors Data Structures through C Computer Networks Operating Systems DBMS Object Oriented Programming through C++ Java Programming Web Technologies
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Basic Electrical Engineering D.C. Machines, Batteries & Measuring Instruments A.C. Circuits and Transformers A.C. Machines Power System Generation & Protection Transmission and Distribution Electric Traction Electrical Estimation Basic Electronics and Digital Electronics Power Electronics and Micro Controller
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electronic Devices and Circuits Circuit Theory Electronic Measuring Instruments Industrial and Power Electronics Communication Systems Advanced Communication Systems Digital Electronics Microcontrollers and Microprocessors Data Communications and Computer Networks
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	Electrical Engineering Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering Electronics Digital Electronics Electronic Measuring Instruments Process Instrumentation Process Control Communications and Linear IC Applications Analytical & Biomedical Instrumentation Micro controllers & PLC’s
Mechanical Engineering	Workshop Technology and Conventions in Drawing Production Technology and Computer Aided Manufacturing Systems Engineering Materials and Solid Mechanics Theory of Machines and Design of Machine Elements Thermodynamics and Heat Power Engineering Hydraulics and Fluid Power Systems Steam Boilers, Nozzles, Turbines and Condensers Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industrial Management and Engineering Energy Sources and Power Plant Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering	Elementary Principles of Metallurgy Fuels, Refractories, and Pyrometry Metallurgical Thermodynamics Physical Metallurgy Heat Treatment Technology Ferrous Extractive Metallurgy Non-Ferrous Extractive Metallurgy Mechanical Metallurgy Material Testing Foundry Technology Welding Technology
Mining Engineering	Elements of Mining Fundamentals of Geology Underground Coal Mining Methods Underground Metal Mining Methods Mine Environmental Engineering Mine Hazards and Rescue Mine Surveying Mining Machinery Surface Mining and Rock Mechanics Mining Legislation, Safety, and Management
Mathematics (Common Subject)	Matrices and Partial Fractions Trigonometry and Complex Numbers Analytical Geometry Differentiation and Its Applications Integration and Its Applications Differential Equations
Chemistry (Common Subject)	Atomic Structure Chemical Bonding Solutions Acids and Bases Electrochemistry Water Technology Corrosion Polymers Fuels Environmental Chemistry
Physics (Common Subject)	Units and Dimensions Elements of Vectors Kinematics and Friction Work, Power, and Energy Simple Harmonic Motion and Acoustics Heat and Thermodynamics Modern Physics

For Pharmacy Stream

For diploma holders in pharmacy, the AP ECET syllabus 2026 covers the following sections:

Section	Topic
Pharmaceutics	Hospital Pharmacy Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Bio Chemistry and Clinical Pathology Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmacognosy	Social Pharmacy Community Pharmacy & Management
Pharmacology	Human Anatomy & Physiology Clinical Pharmacy

AP ECET 2026 Syllabus for BSc Graduates

The subject-wise syllabus for BSc graduates are tabulated below.

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Differential Equations of First Order and First Degree Differential Equations of the First Order But Not of the First Degree Higher Order Linear Differential Equations Elements of Number Theory Binary Operations Groups Subgroups Permutations Cyclic Groups Isomorphism Groups of Cosets Normal Subgroup and Factor Group Homomorphisms Vector Differentiation Vector Integration Solid Geometry The Real Numbers Sequences and Series Limits Continuous Functions Differentiations The Riemann Integral Rings Integral Domains Some Non-Commutative Examples Homomorphisms of Rings Rings of Polynomials Factorization of Polynomials Over a Field Vector Spaces Linear Transformation and Matrices Determinants Inner Product Spaces
Analytical Ability	Data Sufficiency Sequence and Series Data Analysis Coding and Decoding Problems Date, Time, and Arrangement Problems
Communicative English	Grammar Vocabulary Error Analysis Usage Reading Comprehension Rearrangement of Parts in Sentences Functional English

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test

AP ECET 2026 Preparation Tips

Preparing for the AP ECET requires a smart strategy, consistent practice, and familiarity with the exam pattern. Here are some of the best strategies for AP ECET 2026 exam preparation.

Create a realistic study timetable and stick to it consistently.
Make quick revision notes and revise them weekly.
Attempt mock tests under timed conditions and analyze performance to improve weak areas.
Practice with AP ECET model papers to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
Focus on the core concept of the important topics from the syllabus.
Solve AP ECET previous question papers regularly to understand the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.

By following these tips, students can easily prepare for and crack AP ECET 2026 exam. Along with these tips, students can also use various books and online resources to strengthen their preparation. The top AP ECET 2026 preparation books are Arihant AP ECET Preparation Guide and AP ECET Engineering Books by VGS.

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AP ECET Exam 2026 Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation Strategy