AP ECET 2026 registration is currently ongoing for candidates seeking lateral entry admission to engineering courses. The last date to submit the AP ECET application form without a late fee is 12 March 2026. The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test is conducted for admission into the second year of regular B.E and B.Tech programmes offered by university engineering colleges in the state.
AP ECET 2026 Application Form Important Dates
Candidates can check the complete schedule for AP ECET 2026 application submission and late fee deadlines below. The application process allows candidates to submit the form even after the regular deadline by paying the applicable late fee.
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Event |
Date |
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Submission of Application (Without Late Fee) |
12 March 2026 |
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Last Date with Late Fee of INR 1000 |
16 March 2026 |
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Last Date with Late Fee of INR 2000 |
20 March 2026 |
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Last Date with Late Fee of INR 4000 |
24 March 2026 |
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Last Date with Late Fee of INR 10000 |
28 March 2026 |
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Application Correction Facility |
29 March 2026 |
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AP ECET 2026 Exam Date |
23 April 2026 |
Candidates who miss the initial deadline can still submit the application during the late fee window.
AP ECET 2026 Admit Card and Exam Details
The AP ECET 2026 admit card will be released on 9 April 2026. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket using their login credentials from the official portal. The entrance exam will be conducted on 23 April 2026 for admission to lateral entry engineering programmes.
AP ECET 2026 Application Form Details
The AP ECET 2026 application form is available online on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Candidates must complete the registration process by providing accurate personal and academic information. During the application process, candidates are required to submit the following details:
- Qualifying examination details (Diploma or Degree)
- Hall ticket number of the qualifying exam
- SSC or Class 10 hall ticket number
- MeeSeva certificate number
- Passport-size photograph and signature as per specifications
- Ration card details of the family
Candidates must note that Aadhaar card is mandatory for completing the AP ECET 2026 registration process.
How to Apply for AP ECET 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out the application form for AP ECET 2026. Before starting the form, applicants should keep the required documents ready for a smooth application process.
- Visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET
- Pay the registration fee through the available payment options
- Generate login credentials for the application process
- Fill out the application form and upload required documents
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference
AP ECET 2026 Registration Fee
Candidates must pay the registration fee before proceeding with the application form submission. The category-wise application fee for AP ECET 2026 is provided below:
- INR 800 for OC category candidates
- INR 750 for BC category candidates
- INR 700 for SC and ST category candidates
The fee can be paid through AP Online services or the online payment gateway available on the official website. AP ECET is an important entrance examination for diploma and degree holders seeking lateral entry admission to engineering courses in Andhra Pradesh.