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The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (APECET)-2026 results were declared on Friday (May 8, 2026) by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Anantapur (JNTUA), which conducted the exam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
A total of 33,751 applicants applied for the exam, of which 32,434 appeared, a participation rate of 96.09%. A total of 29,750 candidates qualified, an overall pass percentage of 91.72%.
Students can check theirs results here and download theirs rank cards here. Results are also available on AP MyCET app and through WhatsApp on 9552300009.
Among the male candidates, 19,735 qualified with a pass percentage of 90.93%, while in the female category, 10,015 qualified with a higher pass percentage of 93.34%.
Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh also announced the results in a post on X and congratulated the qualified candidates.
📢 AP ECET-2026 results published!
✅ 32,434 students appeared | 29,750 students qualified | 91.72% agree
📥 Sort cards on 👉 https://t.co/KdFYkqBm47
📱 Also on WhatsApp: 9552300009
Kudos to all qualified students! 🎉#APECET2026#AndhraPradesh
— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) May 8, 2026
The examination was held on April 23 across 14 streams for diploma holders and B.Sc. Graduates of the field (Mathematics) who are looking for lateral entry into the second year of study in engineering and pharmacy. After the exam, the provisional answer keys were released and objections from the students were accepted till 29th April.
After review by an expert key verification committee, the final keys were prepared and the results processed accordingly. Officials said only a few objections were received and changes were made to five pharmacy questions in the afternoon session.
Published – 08 May 2026 17:33 IST
