APECET-2026 Results Declared, 91.72% Candidates Qualify

The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (APECET)-2026 results were declared on May 8, 2026, by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Anantapur (JNTUA), which administered the exam for the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). A total of 29,750 candidates qualified out of 32,434 who appeared, yielding a pass rate of 91.72%.

The exam, held on April 23, 2026, was conducted for diploma and B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates seeking lateral admission into the second year of engineering and pharmacy programs across 14 streams. Attendance stood at 96.09%, with 33,751 registered candidates. Among men, 19,735 qualified (90.93% pass rate); among women, 10,015 passed (93.34% pass rate).

Results are accessible at the official portal, through the AP MyCET mobile application, and via WhatsApp by messaging 9552300009. Rank cards are available for download online. Preliminary answer keys were published post-exam, with objections processed until April 29; an expert committee reviewed submissions and made corrections to five pharmacy questions from the afternoon session.

Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh confirmed the results in a social media post, congratulating successful candidates. The counseling schedule for seat allotment is expected to be announced by APSCHE within the next week.