AP ECET Answer Key 2026 (OUT) Live Updates: Response Sheet Download Link Activated; Marks vs Expected Rank AnalysisAP ECET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: APSCHE has released AP ECET Answer Key 2026 today, April 27, and the download link is now active. You can now download the response sheet and master question papers.
AP ECET Answer Key 2026 PDF
| Name of the Subject | Answer Key |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | AP ECET Agriculture Engineering Answer Key 2026 |
| BSc Mathematics | AP ECET BSc Mathematics Answer Key 2026 |
| Ceramic Technology | AP ECET Ceramic Technology Answer Key 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | AP ECET Chemical Engineering Answer Key 226 |
| Civil Engineering | AP ECET Civil Engineering Answer Key 2026 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | AP ECET CSE Answer Key 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | AP ECET EEE Answer Key 2026 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | AP ECET ECE Answer Key 2026 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | AP ECET EIE Answer Key 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | AP ECET Mechanical Answer Key 2026 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | AP ECET Metallurgical Answer Key 2026 |
| Mining Engineering | AP ECET Mining Engineering Answer Key 2026 |
| Pharmacy | AP ECET Pharmacy Answer Key 2026 |
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The candidates can download the AP ECET answer key PDF and save it for future reference. Along with the answer key, the authority has also issued an AP ECET response sheet today. Comparing both the answer key and response sheet, the candidates can assess their performance level in the exam and can also count their probable marks obtained in the exam. In the answer key, if the candidates feel any answer is incorrectly marked, then they can raise an objection against the preliminary key. The last date of raising objections against the AP ECET answer key 2026 is April 29, 2026 (till 7 PM).
AP ECET Answer Key 2026: Quick Facts
Find out the major highlights related to the AP ECET answer key 2026 here in the following table:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Official time of releasing the AP ECET answer key | 5 PM (DELAYED) |
Official website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
Last date of raising objections on the preliminary key | April 29, 2026 (7 PM) |
Official date of releasing the AP ECET response sheet | April 27, 2026 |
Objection fee per question | Rs 300 |
Marking scheme |
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Candidates should not miss the last date of raising objections against the AP ECET answer key, under any circumstances. Otherwise, the authority will not accept any further request of accepting the challenge. Note that the AP ECET challenge fees will be refunded if the objection seems valid. The candidates should keep in mind that the committee’s decision on the validity of the objection is final, and no further requests will be entertained later.
AP ECET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates
10 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Placement History of Top Government University Colleges
College Name Median Package (2025-26) Highest Package Key Recruiters Andhra University (AUCE) Rs 9.3 LPA Rs 15 – ₹24 LPA Google, Amazon, Deloitte, KIA, TCS JNTU Kakinada (UCEK) Rs 4.5 – ₹5.5 LPA Rs 45 LPA Accenture, TCS, KIA Motors, L&T SVU Tirupati (SVUCE) Rs 5.0 – ₹6.0 LPA Rs 18 – ₹20 LPA Wipro, Cognizant, Infosys, Hyundai 09 30 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Placement History of Top Private Engineering Colleges
College Name Highest Package (Rs) Percentage of Placement Top Recruiters VR Siddhartha (VRSEC) 52.6 LPA 90% Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Capgemini GVP Visakhapatnam 24 LPA 85% CISCO, Hyundai, TCS, Mindtree GMRIT Rajam 40 LPA 95% Amazon, Google, GMR Group, Infosys Vishnu Inst. (VITB) 18 LPA 88% IBM, Virtusa, HCL, Tech Mahindra 09 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Annual Tuition Fees of Top Private Engineering Colleges (1/2)
College Name Total Course Fee (Lateral Entry - 3 Years) Velagapudi Ramakrishna (VRSEC), Vijayawada Rs 1.50 Lac to Rs 1.80 Lac Anil Neerukonda (ANITS), Visakhapatnam Rs 1.60 Lac to Rs 1.80 Lac Aditya Institute of Technology (AITAM) Rs 1.50 Lac to Rs 1.70 Lac 08 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Annual Tuition Fees of Top Private Engineering Colleges (1/1)
College Name Total Course Fee (Lateral Entry - 3 Years) Gayatri Vidya Parishad (GVP), Visakhapatnam Rs 1.80 Lac to Rs 2.10 Lac GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), Rajam Rs 1.90 Lac to Rs 2.05 Lac RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur Rs 1.80 Lac to Rs 2.00 Lac 08 20 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Annual Tuition Fees of Top Government & University Colleges (1/2)
College Name Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.) SVU College of Engineering, Tirupati Rs 15,000 to 30,000 ANU College of Engineering, Guntur Rs 26,000 to 40,000 08 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Annual Tuition Fees of Top Government & University Colleges (1/1)
College Name Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.) JNTUA College of Engineering, Anantapur Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 Andhra University College of Engineering Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 JNTUK University College of Engineering, Kakinada Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,400 07 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Passing Percentage of Past Three Years
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Expected Seat Matrix at RVR & JC, Guntur
- CSE: 18 seats
- ECE: 18 seats
- EEE: 12 seats
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Expected Seat Matrix at SRKR, Bhimavaram
- CSE: 24 seats
- ECE: 24 seats
- EEE: 12 seats
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Expected Seat Matrix at VR Siddhartha, Vijayawada
- CSE: 18 to 24 seats
- ECE: 18 seats
- EEE: 12 seats
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Expected Seat Matrix at GVPCE, Visakhapatnam
- CSE: 18 to 24 seats
- ECE: 18 to 24 seats
- EEE: 12 seats
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Reservation & Quota Breakdown (1/2)
Category Reservation OC-EWS 10% BC (A, B, C, D, E) 29% SC 15% ST 6% 05 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Reservation & Quota Breakdown (1/1)
Category Reservation Local 85% Unreserved 15% 05 24 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Answer Key 2026: Status
AP ECET answer key and response sheet have not yet been released. The authority is delaying the release of the same. Candidates stay connected with this live blog to get the latest updates.
04 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Expected Seat Matrix at JNTU Anantapur
- CSE: 6 seats
- ECE: 6 seats
- EEE: 6 seats
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Expected Seat Matrix at JNTU Kakinada
- CSE: 6 to 12 seats
- ECE: 6 to 12 seats
- EEE: 6 seats
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Expected Seat Matrix at AUCE, Visakhapatnam
- CSE: 12 to 18 seats
- ECE: 12 to 18 seats
- EEE: 6 to 12 seats
03 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
When will AP ECET result be released?
As per the announcement, the AP ECET result 2026 will be releeased on May 7, 2026, tentatovely between 11 AM and 12 PM on the official website.
03 20 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Electronics Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/4)
Marks_Range Expected_Rank Competition_Level 61-65 18000 - 25000 Very High 56-60 21000 - 28500 Very High 51-55 24000 - 32000 Very High 46-50 27000 - 35500 Very High 03 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Electronics Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/3)
Marks_Range Expected_Rank Competition_Level 91-95 4000 - 7500 High 86-90 5500 - 9250 High 81-85 7000 - 11000 High 76-80 8500 - 12750 High 71-75 10000 - 14500 High 66-70 11500 - 16250 High 02 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Electronics Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/2)
Marks Range
Expected Rank
Competition Level
121-125
500 - 1200
Moderate
116-120
750 - 1500
Moderate
111-115
1000 - 1800
Moderate
106-110
1250 - 2100
Moderate
101-105
1500 - 2400
Moderate
96-100
1750 - 2700
Moderate
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AP ECET Electronics Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/1)
Marks_Range Expected_Rank Competition_Level 166-170 1 - 10 Very Low (Elite) 161-165 11- 20 Very Low (Elite) 156-160 21 - 40 Very Low (Elite) 151-155 50 - 150 Low 146-150 100 - 210 Low 141-145 150 - 270 Low 136-140 200 - 330 Low 131-135 250 - 390 Low 126-130 300 - 450 Low 02 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Quick Comparison: University vs. Top Private in terms of Annual Fees
University Colleges (AU, JNTU) Top Private (GVP, SRKR, VRSEC) Rs 10000 to 30000 Rs 60000 to 1,20,000 01 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Top Colleges for Admission into EEE
College Type Name of the Colleges Top Pick - JNTU Kakinada
- SVU Tirupati
Top Private - Pragati Engineering College
- Surampalem
- Vasireddy Venkatadri (VVIT), Guntur
01 20 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Top Colleges for Admission into Mechanical & Civil Engineering
College Type Name of the Colleges Top Pick - AU College of Engineering (AUCE)
- JNTU Anantapur (JNTUA)
Top Private - SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram
Top for Women - RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur
01 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Top Colleges for Admission into ECE
College Type Name of the Colleges Top Pick - JNTU Kakinada (JNTUK)
- SVU College of Engineering (SVUCE), Tirupati
Top Private GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), Rajam Top for Women Anil Neerukonda Institute (ANITS), Visakhapatnam 12 40 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Top Colleges for Admission into CSE & IT
College Type Name of the Colleges Top Pick - AU College of Engineering (AUCE), Visakhapatnam
Top Private - Gayatri Vidya Parishad (GVPCE), Visakhapatnam
- VR Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada
Top for Women - Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women (SVECW), Bhimavaram
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Rank Wise College Distribution
Rank Marks Distribution Accepted Colleges High Rank 1 to 500 AUCE or JNTUK Mid Rank 500 to 1500 GVP, VR Siddhartha, or SVUCE 12 00 PM IST - 27 Apr'26
Top Private (University) Colleges accept AP ECET Marks
- Gayatri Vidya Parishad (GVPCE)
- VR Siddhartha Engineering College
- RVR & JC College of Engineering
- GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT)
- Anil Neerukonda (ANITS)
- Sagi Ramakrishnam Raju (SRKR)
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Top Government (University) Colleges accept AP ECET Marks
- AU College of Engineering (AUCE)
- JNTU College of Engineering (JNTUK)
- JNTU College of Engineering (JNTUA)
- SVU College of Engineering (SVUCE)
- ANU College of Engineering
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What is the topper zone marks criteria?
Marks_Range Expected_Rank_Range Category 160 - 200 1 to 20 Topper Zone 150 - 159 21 to 50 Top Tier 140 - 149 51 to 150 Top Tier 11 00 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Answer Key 2026: Qualifying Marks
Category Qualifying Percentage Qualifying Marks General/ BC categories 25% 50 marks out of 200 marks SC/ST categories No minimum qualifying marks 10 40 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
Target AP ECET Score for Top Colleges
Top Colleges Target Marks Andhra University (AU), Visakhapatnam 125+ JNTU Kakinada / Anantapur 105+ Top Private Colleges 90+ 10 20 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Answer Key 2026: What is the Good Score?
Marks Range Analysis 150 to 160+ Excellent 130 to 149+ Very Good 10 20 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
Can I send an email to raise objection against AP ECET preliminary key?
No there is no provision of sending the objections via email, post or in person. Only the objections send via official online portal will be accepted.
10 00 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
Required Login Credentials for AP ECET Login Credentials
- AP ECET registration number
- ECET hall ticket number
- Mobile number
09 40 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Answer Key 2026: Steps to Download Response Sheet
- Visit the official website
- Click on the "AP ECET 2026 response sheet download link"
- Enter the required login credentials such as the AP ECET hall ticket number and date of birth
- Click on the submit button
- AP ECET response sheet will be displayed on the screen
- Download the response sheet and save it for future reference
09 40 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Answer Key 2026: How to calculate score?
Total obtained score= (4 X Number of correct answers)
Note that no marks will be deducted since there is no negative marking for the incorrect answers.
09 20 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
When will release the AP ECET Final Answer Key 2026?
The AP ECET final answer key 2026 will be released on May 7, 2026 along with the release of result. Note that once the final key is released, the same cannot be challenged under any circumstances.
09 00 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
AP ECET Answer Key 2026 Challenge: Important Instructions
- Candidates should upload the supporting documents only in PDF or JPEG format.
- AP ECET answer key objection fee should be paid using the debit card/ credit card/ net banking.
- After submitting the challenge fees, the candidates should take a printout of it.
08 40 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
How to raise objection against AP ECET Answer Key 2026?
- Visit the official website
- Click on the "Key objections" link available on the homepage
- Enter the login credentials
- Choose the question ID
- Provide justification why the candidates want to challenge that specific answer
- Pay the objection fees
- Click on the submit button to submit the challenge
08 23 AM IST - 27 Apr'26
Is there any chance of delaying AP ECET answer key release?
Usully the AP ECET answer key is released at the said time on the official website. There is no instance of delaying in the AP ECET answer key release. Hence, the candidates are advised to keep check the official website since 4.45 PM today, or they can stay connected with this live blog to get the latest updates on the same.
