The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) is administered by JNTU, Ananthapur on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam serves as a gateway for Diploma holders in Engineering Technology/ Pharmacy and BSc Graduates to seek admission under the lateral entry scheme to the second year of BE/ BTech/ BPharmacy Programs offered at Universities and AICTE/PCI approved Institutions in Andhra Pradesh.