AP ECET 2021 – Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University (JNTU), Anantapur, has released the AP ECET 2021 application form on 12 July 2021. The last date to fill application form is 12 August 2021 (without late fee). The exam will be held on 19 Sept 2021. Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2021 is conducted for lateral entry admission in engineering and pharmacy courses. Diploma and B.Sc. (Maths) degree holders, fulfilling the eligibility criteria, can apply for the exam. Check the AP ECET 2021 exam date, syllabus, the application process, and more details from this page.
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AP ECET 2021
Candidates who qualify AP ECET 2021 get admission in 2nd year regular B.E. / B.Tech and B.Pharmacy course. Check all the important dates for AP ECET 2021 from the table below.
| AP ECET 2021 | Dates |
| Releasing of Notification | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Releasing of Application Form | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Last Date for Application Submission without late fee (Rs. 550) | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Change in Exam Centre | 18-20 Aug 2021 |
| Last Date for Application Submission with late fee (Rs. 1000/ +550 Registration Fee) | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | 18-20 Aug 2021 |
| Availability of hall ticket | 9 Sept 2021 |
| Exam Date | 19 Sept 2021 |
| Releasing of Preliminary Answer Key | 20 Sept 2021 |
| Final date of receiving objection against the answer key | 23 Sept 2021 |
| Result Declaration | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Downloading of rank cards | 5 Oct 2021 |
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AP ECET 2021 Application Form
Applications forms for AP ECET 2021 has been released at the official website of the exam. The application process for AP ECET 2021 is given below.
- Click on the link given above
- Then, pay the fee and jot down the reference id number
- Enter the payment reference number, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number and date of birth to fill the application form.
- Then, fill the necessary details in the application form.
- Upload the images of photograph and signature and preview the application form
- Lastly, take the printout of the confirmation page
Application fee: Application fee is Rs 550 as per last year. It can be paid via debit card / credit card / net banking.
Image Specification: Candidates have to upload the images in the given below format:
| Particulars | Size/Format |
| Passport Size Photiograph | Less than 50 Kb | JPG/ JPEG |
| Candiadte’s Signature | Less than 30 Kb | JPG/ JPEG |
AP ECET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Check the eligibility criteria given below for AP ECET 2021.
To be able to write the exam:
Residential requirements: Candidates must be an Indian national and they should satisfy the local / non-local status requirements.
Education qualification:
- Diploma in Engineering and Technology / Pharmacy, or
- 3-year B.Sc Degree examination with Mathematics as one of the subject
- Students must have 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC category) in qualifying exam.
All diploma holders in any branch of Engineering/Technology, who qualify in AP ECET are eligible for admission into B.Tech. Information Technology and Computer Science and Engineering branches.
Eligibility for writing various AP ECET 2021 papers:
AP ECET 2021 Application Form Correction
The application form correction window will open between 18 to 20 August 2021, candidates can do correction on their own in the application form. However, there are some corrections that cannot be done by the students and an email request must be made for such corrections.
Category 1: Corrections that cannot be done by self and students have to make request for such corrections
Wite an email to Covernor, AP ECET 2021 through e-mail. Send the email to [email protected] In the email mention the following and attached scanned documents for the type of correction applicable:
- Payment ID
- Qualifying Exam HT Number (Diploma/Degree)
- Mobile Number
- Date of Birth
- SSC HT Number.
Category 2: These types of correction can be done by the candidates on their own.
Such corrections can be done in the below given fields:
- Qualifying Exam – year of appearing / passing
- The medium of instructions in qualifying exam
- Place of 10+2 study
- Mother’s name
- Birth state and district
- Gender
- Community / reservation category
- Special reservation category
- Aadhaar card details and EWS details
- Mobile number / email id
- Address for correspondance
- 10+2 / degree hall ticket number and year of passing
- SSC hall ticket number
- Study details
- Annual income
- non-minority / minority
- Local area status
AP ECET 2021 Admit Card
The official authority will release the admit card for AP ECET 2021 on 9 Sept 2021 at the official website i.e sche.ap.gov.in. Candidates need to login with their registration number and DOB to download the same. It is provided in pdf format and comprises of crucial details like name of candidate, name and address of the test centre, timings, signature and photograph etc. No candidate is allowed inside the exam centre without their hard copy of AP ECET 2021 admit card, valid identity proof and a passport size photograph.
General instructions for AP ECET 2021 exam day:
On the day of examination, candidates need to follow the instructions given below.
- Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall after 10.00 AM
- The candidates cannot leave the exam centre before 1.00 PM.
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidates to check that they are answering the correct question paper.
- It is advised not to create any kind of indiscipline during the examination.
AP ECET 2021 Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern for AP ECET 2021 given below.
Language of exam: The question paper will be available in English only.
Duration of Exam: The duration of the exam is 3 hours
Question Type: There are multiple-choice questions in the test
Number of Question: There are 200 multiple choice questions
Marking Scheme: One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and no mark will be deducted for incorrect answer.
Candidates can check the distribution of question and marks as below:
Engineering Stream:
| Subjects | Max. Marks |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Engineering (Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics & Communication/ Computer/Chemical/Metallurgical / Mining/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Ceramic Technology/Bio-Technology as the case may be) | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
For Pharmacy Stream
| Subjects for the test | Max. Marks |
| Pharmaceutics | 50 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 50 |
| Pharmacognosy | 50 |
| Pharmacology | 50 |
| TOTAL | 200 |
For B.Sc.(with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects) Stream
| Subjects for the test | Max. Marks |
| Mathematics | 100 |
| Analytical Ability | 50 |
| Communicative English | 50 |
| TOTAL | 200 |
AP ECET 2021 Syllabus
Check the last year syllabus given below for AP ECET.
AP ECET 2021 Preparation Tips
Check some of the preparation tips given below for AP ECET 2021.
- Practice from the previous year’s question papers. It gives you an idea about the exam and difficulty level of the exam.
- Attempt mock tests as much as you can. It increases your accuracy and speed needed to solve the paper.
- Clear each and every doubt! Candidates have to clear every doubt related to questions. Any query in this regard will create a lot of confusion. Start from the weaker sections and prepare accordingly.
- Try not to prepare from many books as it creates a lot of confusion. Stick to two or three books maximum and practice from those books only.
- Stick to the syllabus as provided by the exam conducting body.
AP ECET 2021 Exam Centre
AP ECET 2021 exam is expected to be conducted in 14 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Check below the last year list of exam centres:
| District | Places |
| Anantapur | Anantapur, Gooty, Hindupur, Puttaparthi |
| Chittoor | Chittoor, Madanapalle, Puttur, Tirupati |
| East Godavari | Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Amalapuram |
| Guntur | Guntur, Narasaraopeta |
| Hyderabad | L B Nagar |
| Krishna | Gudlavalleru, Kanchikacherla, Mylavaram, Vijayawada, Machilipatnam |
| Kurnool | Kurnool, Nandyal |
| Prakasam | Chirala, Markapuram, Ongole |
| Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore | Gudur, Kavali, Nellore |
| Srikakulam | Rajam, Srikakulam, Tekkali |
| Visakhapatnam | Anakapalli, Anandapuram, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam |
| Vizianagaram | Bobbili, Vizianagaram |
| West Godavari | Bhimavaram, Eluru, Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem |
| YSR Kadapa | Kadapa, Proddatur, Rajampeta |
AP ECET 2021 Qualifying Marks / Cut – Off
The candidates need to get a minimum of 25% aggregate marks in the four subjects (three subjects for B.Sc. Mathematics). In other words, the candidates need to get a total of 50 marks out of 200. There is no qualifying marks for SC / ST candidates.
AP ECET 2021 Answer Key
The answer key for AP ECET releases in the online mode at sche.ap.gov.in/ECET. The answers keys have the correct answer to all the questions asked in the exam. To download the answer key login details are not needed as it is published in PDF format. AP ECET 2021 answer key can be used to cross-check the answers and get an idea of the scores in the exam even before the result is out.
Challenging the answer key: The candidates can challenge the provisional answer key if they find any mistakes in it. A proper time period is set within which candidates have to submit their objections. After considering the errors, a final answer key is released. Based on the final answer key the calculation of the scores for the result is done.
AP ECET 2021 Result
Result of Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test 2021 is announced online at sche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Candidates can check AP ECET 2021 result by providing details like registration number and ECET hall ticket number. After the declaration of result, the rank card for the qualified candidates is published.
In case, if two or more candidates obtain the same number of marks, then, the tie-breaking criteria according to different streams are applied. The same is explained below:
Resolving Tie in Engineering Stream
- First, the marks obtained in engineering subjects are considered.
- In case of a further tie, the marks obtained in the Mathematics subject are observed.
- If the tie still continues, the marks obtained in physics subject is taken into account.
Resolving Tie in Pharmacy Stream: Rank is decided in case of a tie, by considering the qualifying exam marks at the time of admission.
Resolving Tie in B.Sc. (with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects) Stream:
- Marks obtained in Mathematics subject is considered.
- If tie is still there then at the time of admission qualifying exam marks is considered.
AP ECET 2021 Courses Offered
The following engineering/ pharmacy courses are offered after qualifying AP ECET 2021. Mentioned below are the courses list.
B.Tech / Pharmacy courses:
| Code | Name of the Course |
| ANE | Aeronautical Engineering |
| ASE | Aerospace Engineering |
| AUT | Automobile Engineering |
| BIO | Bio – Technology |
| BME | Bio – Medical Engineering |
| CEE | Civil Environmental Engineering |
| CER | Chemical (Ceramic) Technology |
| CHE | Chemical Engineering |
| CIV | Civil Engineering |
| CPE | Chemical Petro Engineering |
| CSE | Computer Science and Engineering |
| ETM | Electronics and Telematics |
| GIN | Geo – informatics |
| INF | Information Technology |
| IPE | Industrial Production Engineering |
| IST | Instrumentation Engineering and Technology |
| MCT | Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering |
| MEC | Mechanical Engineering |
| CSS | Computer Science and System Engineering |
| CST | Computer Science and Technology |
| ECE | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| ECM | Electronics and Computer Engineering |
| ECS | Electronics Control System Engineering |
| EEE | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| EIE | Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
| MET | Metallurgical Engineering |
| MIN | Mining Engineering |
| MMT | Metallurgy and Material Engineering |
| NAM | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
| PCT | Petrochemical Technology |
| PET | Petroleum Engineering/ Technology |
| PHM | B.Pharmacy |
| PWR | Power Engineering |
| TEX | Textile Engineering |
Diploma courses
| Branch Code | Branch Name |
| AEI | Applied Electronics and Instrumentation |
| AUT | Automobile Engineering |
| BME | Bio – medical Engineering |
| CER | Ceramic Technology |
| CIV | Civil Engineering |
| COT | Chemical (Oil Technology) Engineering |
| CPP | Chemical (Plastic & Polymers) Engineering |
| ECE | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| EEE | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| EMB | Electronics (Embedded Systems0 |
| FWT | Footwear Technology |
| INF | Information Technology |
| JDM | Jewelry Design and Manufacturing |
| MEC | Mechanical Engineering |
| MIN | Mining Engineering |
| PCT | Petrochemical Technology |
| PHM | Pharmacy |
| PT | Printing Technology |
| AEI | Applied Electronics and Instrumentation |
| BIO | Biotechnology |
| CCT | Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) |
| CHE | Chemical Engineering |
| CME | Computer Engineering |
| CPC | Chemical (Petroleum) Engineering |
| CST | Chemical Engineering in Sugar Technology |
| ECM | Electronics and Computers Engineering |
| EIE | Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
| ETM | Electronics and Telematics |
| INE | Industrial Engineering |
| IPE | Industrial production Engineering |
| LT | Leather Technology |
| MET | Metallurgical Engineering |
| MSW | Mechanical (Sandwich) Engineering |
| PET | Petroleum Technology |
| PKT | Packaging Technology |
| TXT | Textile Technology |
AP ECET 2021 Seat Reservation
The admission in the courses are allotted according to the following seat reservation.
| Particulars | Percentage |
| Local candidates | 85% |
| Un-reserved candidates | 15% |
About JNTU Anantapur
Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University is a state university situated at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded in the year 1946, however, it became a constituent college of JNTU in the year 1973. The university offers various B.Tech and M.Tech courses. In the year 2008, it got the autonomous status by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technologies Act, 2008. The university follows the motto, “Excellence in action is Yoga”.
Official Website: sche.ap.gov.in
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AP ECET 2021 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : AP EAMCET refers to Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test.
Ans : The candidates who want to take admission in 2nd year Lateral Entry into B.E., B.Tech and B.Pharm courses.
Ans : There are 200 questions in AP ECET.
Ans : AP ECET is objective in nature which means there are multiple-choice questions.
Ans : The candidates need to get 50 out of 200 to qualify AP ECET 2021.
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