AP ECET Registration 2026 without late fee closed on 12 March 2026, as announced by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Anantapur. Candidates seeking lateral entry admission to second-year engineering and pharmacy programmes can still apply by paying a late fee through the official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 application process remains open for candidates who missed the initial deadline. The exam authority has provided multiple deadlines with increasing late fees to allow applicants to complete the registration process.
AP ECET 2026 Registration and Exam Dates
Candidates who missed the original application deadline can still submit their forms by paying a late fee according to the revised schedule. The important dates for AP ECET 2026 registration and examination are provided below.
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Event |
Date |
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Last date to apply without late fee |
12 March 2026 |
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Last date with INR 1000 late fee |
16 March 2026 |
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Last date with INR 2000 late fee |
20 March 2026 |
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Last date with INR 4000 late fee |
24 March 2026 |
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Last date with INR 10000 late fee |
28 March 2026 |
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Application form correction window |
29 March 2026 |
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AP ECET 2026 Exam Date |
23 April 2026 |
Candidates are advised to complete the application process as early as possible to avoid higher late fees.
Steps to Fill AP ECET 2026 Application Form
Candidates applying for the exam must complete the online application form through the official portal of APSCHE. The application process involves registration, form submission, and document upload. Before filling out the form, candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and have the necessary documents ready.
- Visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Check the eligibility criteria and proceed to fee payment
- Register online to receive login credentials
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam details
- Upload the required documents and submit the application form
After successful submission, candidates should keep a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
AP ECET 2026 Registration Fee
The application fee for the AP ECET 2026 exam varies according to the candidate’s category. Applicants must pay the required fee during the online registration process.
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Category |
Registration Fee |
|
OC Category |
INR 800 |
|
BC Category |
INR 750 |
|
SC/ST Category |
INR 700 |
Candidates submitting the application after the initial deadline must also pay the applicable late fee in addition to the registration fee.
AP ECET 2026 Mock Test for Practice
Candidates who have registered for the exam can also access the AP ECET 2026 mock test available on the official portal. The practice tests help candidates understand the exam structure and prepare effectively.
The mock test is available without login credentials, and separate demo test links are provided for each discipline. By attempting these practice papers, candidates can gain familiarity with the question pattern, syllabus coverage, and marking scheme of the AP ECET examination.