AP ECET Exam Pattern 2025: Duration of Exam, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test 2025 ( AP ECET )

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 11:29 IST

AP ECET Exam Pattern 2025 - Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will release the AP ECET 2025 exam pattern along with the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam can refer to the AP ECET exam pattern for their preparations. The exam pattern of AP ECET 2025 comprises number of questions, marking scheme, duration of exam and others. AP ECET 2025 exam will be conducted in online computer-based mode. Referring to AP ECET exam pattern 2025 helps candidates to understand the scheme of exam. Candidates should refer to the best books to prepare for AP ECET 2025 exam.

AP ECET exam pattern comprises topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and engineering stream. Applicants must note that the engineering stream paper of AP ECET 2025 will be provided as per their subjects. Along with the exam pattern, candidates can also refer to the AP ECET preparation tips 2025. As per the AP ECET exam pattern, applicants will be awarded one mark for every correct answer while there will be no negative marking. Candidates can practice AP ECET mock test 2025  to evaluate their performance. For more details about AP ECET exam pattern 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below.  

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Q:   Where can I check the Andhra Pradesh ECET exam pattern?

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AP ECET exam pattern is prepared and released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates will be able to check the details regarding the examination mode, duration, marking scheme, sections, types of questions and more through the Andhra Pradesh ECET exam pattern. Candidates are advised to check the exam pattern carefully before commencing their preparation process for Andhra Pradesh ECET. This will allow the candidates to understand how the examination will be conducted and accordingly prepare for it.

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Q:   When is Andhra Pradesh ECET exam 2025 scheduled?

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Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will soon release the Andhra Pradesh ECET 2025 exam date at the official website. Andhra Pradesh ECET exam date will be notified along with the notification. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their AP ECET admit card 2025 along with their valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. AP ECET 2025 exam will be conducted in online computer-based mode. 

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Q:   What are the Engineering papers available in Andhra Pradesh ECET?

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According to the official authorities, Andhra Pradesh ECET paper will consist of four sections - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Paper. Out of the available Engineering papers, the candidates will be able to choose from the following courses - Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics & Communication/ Computer/Chemical/Metallurgical /Mining/ Electronics & Instrumentation/  Ceramic Technology/Bio-Technology. The syllabus to be studied for the examination will be different as per the course selected by the authorities.

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Q:   What will be the medium of language for Andhra Pradesh ECET?

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According to the official Andhra Pradesh ECET exam pattern, the authorities will conduct the examination in English. All questions will be in English language and no other regional language will be used for the examination. Candidates are advised to prepare for the examination in English, since they will need to understand the questions. In case of any problems in the examination hall, the candidates can ask the invigilators for help. 

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AP ECET Exam Pattern 2025 – Highlights

Particulars  Details
Mode Computer-Based Test
Duration  180 Minutes
Medium  English
Sections

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Selected Paper

Type of Questions

Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Number of Questions

200

Marking Scheme

One mark will be given for every correct answer. There will be no negative marking

Q:   What is the duration of Andhra Pradesh ECET paper?

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According to the official Andhra Pradesh ECET exam pattern, the duration of the entrance examination is 3 hours. Candidates will have to attempt 200 questions within the allotted duration. No extra time will be provided to the candidates to complete the entrance examination. There will be no specific allotted time for every section, however, the entire paper has to be completed within 3 hours. To ensure that the candidates are prepared to complete the examination on time, they are advised to work on their time management skills.

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Q:   Will Andhra Pradesh ECET be held online?

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Yes. Andhra Pradesh ECET will be held as a computer-based test for all registered and eligible candidates. The authorities will conduct the entrance examination at various centres. During the exam, the candidates will have to attempt 200 objective multiple-choice questions. The question paper will be prepared based on the topics of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and the selected engineering paper. Out of the given options, the candidates will have to select the correct one. 

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Q:   What is the official Andhra Pradesh ECET marking scheme?

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The authorities will release the official Andhra Pradesh ECET marking scheme online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. As per the official marking scheme, one mark will be allotted to every correct response. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. It is to be noted that unattempted questions will not be negatively marked. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt as many questions as they can to have a higher chance of securing their desired scores.

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AP ECET Exam Pattern 2025 - Division of Questions for Engineering Stream

the official notification. Candidates appearing in the exam can refer to the AP CET 2025 exam pattern from the table provided below.  

Subjects for the test 

Maximum Marks 

Remarks 

Mathematics 

50 

Common to all branches 

Physics 

25 

Common to all branches 

Chemistry 

25 

Common to all branches 

Engineering (Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics & Communication/ Computer/Chemical/Metallurgical /Mining/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Ceramic Technology/Biotechnology as the case may be) 

100 

Separate question papers for each branch of Engineering 

Total 

200 

Q:   What is the division of questions in the Andhra Pradesh ECET paper?

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AP ECET question paper will be divided into four sections - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Paper. The candidates will have to answer 50 questions from Mathematics and 25 each from Physics and Chemistry sections. Meanwhile for the selected Engineering paper, the candidates will have to attempt 100 questions. The questions for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry section will be common for all branches. Andhra Pradesh ECET will consist of objective multiple-choice questions and the total duration of the examination is 3 hours. 

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Q:   What are the sections in the Andhra Pradesh ECET paper?

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There will be four sections in the Andhra Pradesh ECET paper. During the examination, the candidates will have to answer objective multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering paper. While the questions from Mathematics (50 questions), Physics (25 questions) and Chemistry (25 questions) will be common for all branches, the Engineering paper questions will be different for each course. A total of 100 questions have to be answered for the Engineering paper section.

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AP ECET Syllabus 2025

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will release the AP ECET 2025 syllabus in the official notification. Candidates will check the details about the subjects and topics that must be studied for the exam through the AP ECET syllabus. The candidates will have to prepare topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and their selected course. To be well prepared for the exam, the candidates are advised to check the syllabus along with the AP ECET 2025 exam pattern. While the AP ECET syllabus 2025 of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will be the same, the syllabus of the selected course will vary as per the preference. 

Q:   Which are the common subjects in the Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus?

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In the Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus, the common subjects that all candidates need to study and prepare are Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The questions from these three subjects will be common to all branches. The candidates should check the official Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus to know the units and topics to be studied for the entrance examination. The syllabus will be similar with the 12th standard qualifying examination syllabus prepared by the recognised board. 

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Q:   Do I need to study the entire Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus for the examination?

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Yes, the candidates are advised to check and prepare the entire Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus for the entrance examination. This will allow the candidates to know the subjects and their topics in depth and have a higher chance of performing well in the examination. Since the question paper will be prepared based on the official syllabus, it will be advantageous for the candidates to be familiar with the Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus. However, the candidates can identify topics that might have more weightage and allot more preparation time for them. 

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Q:   What is the official Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus?

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The authorities will release the official Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Through the Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus, the candidates will be able to understand the subjects, units and topics that need to be studied for the entrance examination. Andhra Pradesh ECET syllabus consists of four sections - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and a selected Engineering paper. The syllabus of the engineering paper will be different as per the courses selected by the candidates.

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AP ECET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

  • Candidates must reach the examination venue before the exam starts. 
  • Always read the exam day instructions carefully and follow them. 
  • Before solving the paper, the candidate are advised to go through the AP ECET question paper. 

Q:   I forgot to print my Andhra Pradesh ECET admit card. Can I take a soft copy to the examination centre?

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No. Candidates are required to print out and present a physical copy of their Andhra Pradesh ECET admit card at the examination centres. The authorities will not accept soft copies of the hall ticket for entry. Therefore, the candidates are advised to immediately download and print out a few copies of the Andhra Pradesh ECET 2025 hall ticket for the entrance examination. Candidates who forgot to print the admit card are advised to immediately print out a copy before arriving at the examination centre. 

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Q:   Which items are prohibited in the Andhra Pradesh ECET exam centre?

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While reporting at the Andhra Pradesh ECET exam centre, the certain items that the candidates will not be allowed to bring. No electronic items such as mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, laptops, etc., will be allowed inside the Andhra Pradesh ECET exam centre. Candidates are advised to check the Andhra Pradesh ECET exam day guidelines carefully before reporting to the examination centre. If any prohibited items are found with the candidates inside the centre, then it might be confiscated by the authorities. In case the candidates have carried any prohibited items, they are advised to leave it with their guardians or with the centre officials.

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Q:   What documents do I have to carry along with the Andhra Pradesh ECET admit card?

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While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates are required to present their Andhra Pradesh ECET 2025 admit card. Along with the Andhra Pradesh ECET 2025 hall ticket, the candidates will also have to present their photo identity proof. The candidates can use any one government issued valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Student ID, etc. If the candidates are unable to present any of the documents, then they are not allowed to attempt the entrance examination.

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