AP ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, Qualification

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - May 1, 2024

AP ECET eligibility criteria 2024 has to be checked by the candidates before applying for AP ECET 2024 examination. AP ECET stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test. AP ECET was conducted by JNTU on behalf of APSCHE for candidates to get admission into various B.Tech, B.E, and B.Pharma programs via lateral entry mode i.e. direct admission in the second year.

AP ECET 2024 Eligibility Criteria Highlights

AP ECET qualification criteria 2024 includes the basic minimum requirements that an aspiring candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the exam which includes nationality, age limit, and academic qualifications. The basic AP ECET 2024 eligibility criteria that the applicants must satisfy have been mentioned below. 

AP ECET 2024 General Eligibility

The general eligibility criteria the candidates must keep in mind while applying for AP ECET 2024 examinations are as follows. 

Nationality: Candidates must be of Indian nationality. 

Domicile: Candidates must belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh and satisfy the local/ non-local status requirements.

Marks Required: Candidates must have completed the Diploma in Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 45 percent to be considered for admission (for the reserved category it is 40 percent marks).

AP ECET 2024 Academic Qualifications

Candidates who will be appearing for AP ECET 2024 examination are required to have a diploma in the respective disciplines for admission into B.E./ B.Tech and B.Pharm courses. 

  • Candidates must have a qualified diploma in engineering and technology from the Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education or any other diploma from an AICTE accredited institution recognised by the Andhra Pradesh Government.
  • Must have passed a three-year B.Sc. degree exam from a recognised university with Mathematics as one of the disciplines.
  • Candidates who have not yet completed their Diploma but plan to do so before admission will be eligible to apply for AP ECET 2024.

AP ECET 2024 Eligibility for Lateral Entry for B.Tech and B.E. Courses: AP ECET eligibility for B.Tech and B.E. courses required that the candidates must obtain a diploma in Engineering and Technology or any equivalent diploma from any AICTE.

AP ECET 2024 Eligibility for Lateral Entry for B.Pharm Courses: The candidates must obtain a diploma in Pharmacy, or any equivalent diploma from any AICTE or Government of Andhra Pradesh approved/ recognised institution. B.Pharm and B.Sc degree holders are not eligible for admission in B.Pharm. 

Age Limit for AP ECET 2024

The candidates must be 18 years of age and a maximum of 22 years of age for the general category and 25 years of age for the reserved category.

AP ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Diploma Holders

AP ECET will be held for candidates to get a lateral entry into various courses. Diploma-holders could also apply for the programs offered through this entrance exam. Given below is the information on specific diploma required for a candidate to be eligible to pursue the desired course

AP ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Diploma Holders
Paper Eligible Diploma
Bio-technology Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering
B.Sc. B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects
Ceramic Technology Ceramic Technology
Chemical Engineering Ceramic, Leather, Textile, Chemical Engineering, Chemical-petrochemical, Chemical-plastics & Polymers, Chemical-oil Technology, Chemical-sugar Technology, Petroleum Technology, Petrochemical Technology
Computer Science and Engineering Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer, Special Diploma In Electronics with Computer, Information Technology
Civil Engineering Civil, Civil-construction Technology
Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering, Special Diploma In Electronics-biomedical, Tv and Sound, Industrial Electronics, Communication Engg, Embedded Systems, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Telematics
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation, Special Diploma In Electronics-industrial Electronics, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Pharmacy Pharmacy
Mechanical Engineering Automobile Engineering, Foot Wear Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Production Engineering, Jewelry Design and Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich), Packaging Technology, Printing Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Metallurgical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Production Engineering

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