Telangana Stateengineering★ Diploma to B.Tech Lateral Bridge

Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders (AP ECET / TS ECET) (ECET)

Lateral entry admission directly into the 2nd Year (3rd Semester) of regular B.Tech / B.E / B.Pharmacy for Diploma holders & B.Sc (Maths) graduates.

Conducting Body

APSCHE (AP) & TGCHE (Telangana)

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Frequency

Annual (May)

Verified Date

2026-10-12

Official Examination Pattern

Duration

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Questions Count

200 MCQs (Maths 50, Physics 25, Chemistry 25, Core Engineering Branch 100)

Marking Scheme

+1 for correct, NO negative marks

Medium

English

Age Limit

No maximum age restriction.

Diploma in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).

Common Foundation: Engineering Mathematics (50M), Physics (25M), Chemistry (25M)

Discipline Core (100M): Branch-specific diploma curriculum (Civil, EEE, Mechanical, ECE, CSE, Chemical, Mining)

Lateral 2nd year B.Tech admission across all state university & top private colleges

Save 1 full academic year compared to standard 4-year degree path

Eligible for State fee reimbursement schemes

Always verify notifications, dates, and application forms directly on the official conducting agency website.

Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) (JEE Main)

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) (AP EAPCET)

JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE

Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TS EAPCET) (TS EAPCET)

JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of TGCHE

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) - NEET UG (NEET UG)

National Testing Agency (NTA)