AP ECET 2026 Chemical Engineering Question Paper with Solutions
Updated Apr 22, 2026 | Author Shivam Yadav
JNTU Anantapur, on behalf of APSCHE, has made the AP ECET 2026 Chemical Engineering question paper and solution set available ahead of the exam scheduled for April 23, 2026 . The exam runs in Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM .
AP ECET 2026 Chemical Engineering Question Paper with Solutions — what’s included
The paper contains 200 questions worth 200 marks across four sections. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking . This exam is for Diploma and B.Sc holders seeking lateral entry into engineering courses.
AP ECET 2026 Chemical Engineering Question Paper with Solutions: exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Engineering domain (Chemical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The engineering domain section focuses on Chemical Engineering topics and contains half of the paper (100 questions). The test is fully online and timed for 3 hours (9 AM–12 PM) in Shift 1.
How the paper and solutions help you
You can use the released question paper and solutions to check answer formats, sectional weightage and time management. Practising the full 200-question set under a 3-hour limit will mirror actual exam conditions and highlight weaker topics.
Who is eligible and purpose
AP ECET is meant for Diploma holders and B.Sc degree holders seeking lateral entry into the second year of engineering programs. The test is a state-level online entrance exam conducted by JNTU Anantapur for APSCHE.
Important dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Article updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| AP ECET 2026 Chemical Engineering exam (Shift 1) | April 23, 2026 — 9 AM to 12 PM |
What’s not in the release
The official release lists the question paper and solutions but does not specify an answer key release time, normalization method, or cutoff marks. Details such as detailed stepwise solutions for engineering problems, counselling schedule, and seat matrix are not part of this release.
FAQs
Q: How many questions are in AP ECET 2026 Chemical Engineering?
A:
200 questions
.
Q: What is the exam duration for Shift 1?
A:
3 hours (9 AM to 12 PM)
.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A:
No negative marking
.
Q: What is the marks per question?
A:
1 mark per correct answer
.
Q: Which sections are included?
A: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering domain (Chemical).
Q: Who conducts AP ECET 2026?
A:
JNTU Anantapur
on behalf of
APSCHE
.
Q: Who is eligible to appear?
A: Diploma holders and B.Sc degree holders seeking lateral entry.
Q: How many questions in the engineering domain section?
A:
100 questions (100 marks)
.