AP ECET 2026 Mechanical Engineering Question Paper
AP ECET 2026 Mechanical Engineering question paper is now available for download following the exam held on April 23, 2026 in Shift 2 (2 PM to 5 PM) . JNTU Anantapur conducted the test on behalf of APSCHE.
The paper was a state-level online exam for Diploma holders and B.Sc degree holders seeking lateral entry into engineering courses. The full paper contains 200 questions and carries 200 marks in total.
AP ECET 2026 Mechanical Engineering Question Paper: exam pattern
The exam had four sections and each correct answer carried 1 mark . There is no negative marking for wrong answers. You had three hours to complete the test (2 PM to 5 PM).
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Engineering domain (Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The engineering-domain section focused on Mechanical topics and made up half the paper. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry were objective and designed to test core aptitude relevant to lateral entry.
AP ECET 2026 Mechanical Engineering Question Paper: download and answer key
The question paper, along with the answer key and solution PDF, has been released on the official AP ECET portals managed by JNTU Anantapur and APSCHE. Check the official exam website or the JNTU Anantapur noticeboard to download the files and cross-check your responses.
If you appeared in Shift 2, compare your answers with the released key to estimate your raw score quickly. Remember: every correct answer gives you one mark and there is zero penalty for incorrect responses.
Who was eligible and why this exam matters
AP ECET is an online state-level test for candidates who completed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology or a B.Sc (with math) and want direct lateral entry into the second year of BE/BTech. The score determines admission and seat allocation during counselling managed by APSCHE.
Updated Apr 22, 2026 .
FAQs
When was AP ECET 2026 Mechanical exam held?
April 23, 2026 — Shift 2, 2 PM to 5 PM .
How many questions were in the paper?
There were 200 questions in total.
Is there negative marking?
No. AP ECET 2026 had zero negative marking .
Who conducts AP ECET?
JNTU Anantapur conducts AP ECET on behalf of APSCHE .
Who is eligible to appear?
Diploma holders in engineering/technology and B.Sc degree holders (with required subjects) seeking lateral entry.
How many marks is each question worth?
Each correct answer carries 1 mark ; total marks are 200 .
Where can I download the question paper and answer key?
Download the question paper, answer key and solution PDF from the official AP ECET portal or the JNTU Anantapur website.
What sections are there in the paper?
Physics (25), Chemistry (25), Mathematics (50) and Mechanical engineering domain (100).