AP ECET 2026 Application Form Released; Register Till 02 March
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• Updated on 5 Feb, 2026, 2:03 PM, by Arman Kumar
AP ECET 2026 registration has commenced for lateral entry admissions into second-year engineering programmes. Candidates can apply online without late fee until 02 March 2026, while the exam will be conducted on 23 April 2026.
AP ECET 2026 application process has officially started for candidates seeking lateral entry into second-year BE and BTech programmes. The registration window is open online, and eligible candidates can submit their forms within the prescribed timeline to appear for the entrance examination. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, has activated the AP ECET 2026 application form for the 2026–27 academic session. The entrance test is conducted at the state level for diploma and BSc graduates aspiring for direct admission into engineering courses across Andhra Pradesh.
AP ECET 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
Candidates planning to appear for AP ECET 2026 must keep track of all key dates related to registration, examination, and result declaration. The complete schedule is outlined below for reference.
- Commencement of online applications: 04 February 2026
- Last date to apply without late fee: 02 March 2026
- Last date with late fee of INR 1,000: 06 March 2026
- Last date with late fee of INR 2,000: 10 March 2026
- Last date with late fee of INR 4,000: 14 March 2026
- Last date with late fee of INR 10,000: 18 March 2026
- Application correction window: 20 March 2026
- Hall ticket release: 09 April 2026
- AP ECET 2026 exam date: 23 April 2026
- Preliminary answer key release: 27 April 2026
- Last date to submit objections: 29 April 2026
- Result declaration: 07 May 2026
AP ECET 2026 Exam Details
Candidates who successfully submit the application form will be eligible to appear for the AP ECET 2026 examination. The test will be conducted on 23 April 2026 in two sessions on the same day. Hall tickets will be issued online to registered candidates prior to the exam.
How to Fill AP ECET 2026 Application Form?
Applicants must complete the online registration process carefully before the deadline. The application procedure involves multiple steps that must be followed in sequence.
- Visit the official website – cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Click on the AP ECET 2026 application link and pay the registration fee
- Receive login credentials after successful payment
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload required documents as per prescribed specifications
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
AP ECET 2026 Application Fee Details
The application fee for AP ECET 2026 varies by category and has been revised for this year. Candidates can check the category-wise fee structure below.
- OC candidates: INR 800
- BC candidates: INR 750
- SC/ST candidates: INR 700
Candidates are advised to complete the AP ECET 2026 registration process well before the deadline to avoid late fees and technical issues.
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