The AP ECET 2027 syllabus lists the topics for each paper of the lateral entry test: common Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for engineering diploma holders, a separate branch paper, four Pharmacy sections, and Maths, Analytical Ability and English for B.Sc graduates. The 2027 syllabus is expected with the notification in February 2027; the 2026 syllabus is the reference.
AP ECET Syllabus 2027
Unit-wise topics and marks for every AP ECET paper, the exam pattern and the official syllabus PDFs.
What is in the AP ECET Mathematics syllabus for diploma holders?
Mathematics carries 50 marks and is common to all engineering branches. Calculus and trigonometry carry the most marks. The units and marks below are from the 2026 syllabus.
| Topic | Main sub-topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Matrices | Types, determinants, adjoint and inverse, Cramer’s rule, matrix inversion method | 5 |
| Partial fractions | Resolving proper rational fractions into partial fractions | 2 |
| Trigonometry | Compound, multiple and sub-multiple angles, transformations, trigonometric equations, inverse functions | 10 |
| Complex numbers | Modulus, conjugate, amplitude, polar and Euler forms | 2 |
| Analytical geometry | Circles, standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola | 6 |
| Differentiation and applications | Limits, standard derivatives, chain rule, partial derivatives, tangents and normals, rate of change, maxima and minima, errors | 10 |
| Integration and applications | Standard forms, substitution, integration by parts, definite integrals | 8 |
| Differential equations | Order and degree, formation, variable separable and linear first order equations | 7 |
What is in the AP ECET Physics syllabus?
Physics carries 25 marks and is common to all engineering branches.
| Unit | Main sub-topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Units and dimensions | Fundamental and derived quantities, SI units | 2 |
| Elements of vectors | Scalars and vectors, triangle and parallelogram laws | 4 |
| Kinematics | Acceleration due to gravity | 2 |
| Work, power and energy | Potential and kinetic energy, conservation of energy | 4 |
| Acoustics | Noise pollution, beats, echo, Doppler effect, reverberation, Sabine’s formula | 5 |
| Heat | Gas laws, absolute temperature, ideal gas equation | 5 |
| Modern physics | Photoelectric effect, total internal reflection, optical fibres, superconductivity | 3 |
What is in the AP ECET Chemistry syllabus?
Chemistry carries 25 marks and is common to all engineering branches.
| Unit | Main sub-topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic structure | Bohr’s theory, quantum numbers, Aufbau, Hund’s and Pauli’s rules, orbitals | 3 |
| Chemical bonding | Ionic and covalent bonds | 2 |
| Solutions | Mole concept, molarity, normality | 3 |
| Acids and bases | Arrhenius theory, pH, buffers | 2 |
| Electrochemistry | Electrolysis, galvanic cell | 3 |
| Water technology | Hardness of water and softening, ion exchange | 3 |
| Corrosion | Electrochemical theory, rusting, prevention | 2 |
| Polymers | Polymerisation, plastics (PVC, Teflon, polystyrene), elastomers | 4 |
| Fuels | Classification and uses, biogas | 1 |
| Environmental chemistry | Air and water pollution, BOD, COD, ozone depletion | 2 |
What is in the AP ECET B.Sc (Mathematics) stream syllabus?
B.Sc graduates write three subjects instead of the diploma papers. Mathematics is at B.Sc level and carries half the marks.
| Subject | Main topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Differential equations, group theory, rings, vector calculus, solid geometry (plane and sphere), real analysis, Riemann integral, linear algebra | 100 |
| Analytical Ability | Data sufficiency, sequences and series, data analysis, coding and decoding, date, time and arrangement problems | 50 |
| Communicative English | Grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, idioms and phrasal verbs, reading comprehension, sentence rearrangement, functional English | 50 |
What is in the AP ECET Pharmacy syllabus?
Diploma holders in Pharmacy write four sections of 50 marks each: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology. There is no Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry section for this stream. Each section has its own syllabus PDF on the official site.
What is the AP ECET 2027 exam pattern and marking?
Every stream has 200 objective questions for 200 marks in a three-hour computer based test. Engineering diploma holders split it as Mathematics 50, Physics 25, Chemistry 25 and the branch paper 100. The qualifying mark for a rank is 50 out of 200, with no minimum for SC and ST candidates.
Where can I download the AP ECET syllabus PDF?
APSCHE posts the syllabus paper by paper on the Syllabus page of cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. These are the 2026 PDFs; the 2027 versions are expected with the notification.
| Paper | Official 2026 syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| Mathematics (diploma) | Official PDF |
| Physics (diploma) | Official PDF |
| Chemistry (diploma) | Official PDF |
| Agricultural Engineering | Official PDF |
| Biotechnology | Official PDF |
| Ceramic Technology | Official PDF |
| Chemical Engineering | Official PDF |
| Civil Engineering | Official PDF |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Official PDF |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Official PDF |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Official PDF |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | Official PDF |
| Mechanical Engineering | Official PDF |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Official PDF |
| Mining Engineering | Official PDF |
| Pharmacy Section I: Pharmaceutics | Official PDF |
| Pharmacy Section II: Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Official PDF |
| Pharmacy Section III: Pharmacognosy | Official PDF |
| Pharmacy Section IV: Pharmacology | Official PDF |
| B.Sc: Mathematics | Official PDF |
| B.Sc: Analytical Ability | Official PDF |
| B.Sc: Communicative English | Official PDF |
How should I prepare for AP ECET 2027?
- Start with your branch paper. It carries 100 of the 200 marks and decides ties first.
- Revise Mathematics next: differentiation and trigonometry alone carry 20 of its 50 marks.
- Use your diploma textbooks for the branch paper and the common subjects.
- Practise on a computer, since the exam is online, using the official mock tests on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET.
Solve the branch-wise AP ECET previous year question papers from 2018 to 2026 in timed three-hour sittings.