Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern 2026

AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern

The AP ECET 2024 exam pattern has been released for all three subjects. The question paper will have a total of 200 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark. No marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions.

The time allotted for completing the AP ECET 2024 question paper is 3 hours. There is no sectional time limit. The exam will be held in online CBT (Computer Based Test) mode.

AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern for Engineering Stream

The AP ECET Engineering paper is held in online mode, i.e., computer mode. The exam pattern details are given in the AP ECET Brochure.

For the Engineering paper, there are 4 sections. The Engineering Branch section has the highest weightage with 100 questions.

• Sections/Subjects:
• Section 1 - Physics
• Section 2 - Chemistry
• Section 3 – Mathematics
• Section 4 – Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Electronics & Communications/Computer Science/ Chemical/Metallurgical/Mining/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Ceramic Technology/ Biotechnology as the case may be) – Separate Paper for Each branch
• Number of Questions: 200 questions
• Nature of Questions: Objective type
• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• Exam Medium: The question papers at all exam centers will be in English only.
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark. For each incorrect answer or unattempted question, 0 marks will be deducted.

Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern for Pharmacy Stream

The AP ECET Pharmacy paper is also conducted in online mode, i.e., computer mode. The detailed paper pattern is given below.

• Sections/Subjects:
• Section 1 - Pharmaceutics
• Section 2 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Section 3 – Pharmacognosy
• Section 4 – Pharmacology
• Number of Questions: 200 questions
• Nature of Questions: Objective type
• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• Exam Medium: The question papers at all exam centers will be in English only.
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark. For each incorrect answer or unattempted question, 0 marks will be deducted.

Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Sc. (Mathematics) Stream

This paper is also conducted in online mode, i.e., computer mode. The detailed paper pattern is given below.

For candidates who have chosen BSc with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects, there will be 3 sections. Mathematics and Engineering Branch section has the highest weightage of 50 and 100 questions respectively.

• Sections/Subjects:
• Section 1 - Mathematics
• Section 2 – Analytical Ability
• Section 3 – Communicative English

AP ECET Exam Pattern

The AP ECET exam is an objective type test. It contains 200 questions and must be completed in 3 hours.

The question paper is available in English only at all exam centres. Each question carries 1 mark, and no marks are deducted for incorrect or unattempted answers.

Subject-wise Distribution

AP ECET 2024 Marking Scheme

Each question has four options, and candidates must select the most appropriate one. There is no negative marking in AP ECET 2024.

Candidates can score up to a total of 200 marks. To qualify for AP ECET Counselling, candidates must score above the minimum qualifying marks.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The qualifying percentage for AP ECET 2024 is 25% of the maximum marks considered for ranking. For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, no minimum qualifying mark is prescribed.

However, admission for SC and ST candidates is limited to the number of seats reserved for those categories.

AP ECET Mock Tests

The coordinating body releases official mock tests for AP ECET. These tests help candidates understand the online exam mode.

Mock tests are released stream-wise and subject-wise on the official portal at sche.ap.gov.in/ecet.

AP ECET 2024 Exam Tips

Candidates should understand all aspects of the AP ECET Exam Pattern before appearing for the exam. Here are some instructions for the engineering stream:

• Start with the Chemistry section as it takes less time. This section does not involve heavy calculations or complex problems. Strong basic chemistry concepts and knowledge of Organic Chemistry rules and Physical Chemistry formulas reduce time spent on this section.
• Physics can be tricky at times in AP ECET 2024. Clear concepts help in tackling heavy questions in this section. A handbook with important formulas helps in remembering basic concepts and supports regular practice.
• Mathematics is considered the toughest section. Divide the topics into three parts based on your preparation level.

1. Topics you are best at
2. Topics that need a little practice
3. Topics you are very bad at

Dividing topics by strength helps in planning preparation in a steady manner. Writing important formulae, squares, and cubes on the study table wall helps in subconscious revision.

AP ECET 2024 Recommended Books

The table below lists books recommended for AP ECET preparation.