AP ECET Exam Pattern 2024, Check Marking Scheme, Stream-wise Questions, Books

AP ECET 2024 exam pattern has been released for all three subjects. The question paper of AP ECET 2024 exam will have a total of 200 MCQs of 1 mark weightage. Also, no marks will be deducted for any incorrect or unattempted questions. Time allotted for completing AP ECET 2024 question paper is 3 hours irrespective of any sectional time limit.

If you have chosen BSc with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects, there will be 3 sections. Mathematics and Engineering Branch section has the highest weightage of 50 and 100 questions respectively. Likewise, for Engineering and Pharmacy papers, there will be 4 section. AP ECET 2024 will be held in online CBT mode. You can also check and attempt different subject-wise AP ECET 2024 mock tests available at the official website.

Understanding AP ECET 2024 exam pattern is necessary to understand the weightage of questions and prepare strategically. During the exam, we always advise you to start with the Chemistry section as it consumes less time. The section does not involve heavy calculations and complex problems. Suppose your concepts about basic chemistry is strong and you are well educated about the rules of Organic Chemistry along with formulas of physical chemistry. In that case, you will have to invest less time in the section. Check AP ECET 2024 exam tips for a good score

AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern for Engineering Stream

• AP ECET Engineering paper is held in online mode i.e. computer mode.
• As per AP ECET Brochure, exam pattern such as question paper, and duration of exam details are given below:

Detailed AP ECET Paper Pattern

• Sections/ Subjects
  • Section 1 - Physics
  • Section 2 - Chemistry
  • Section 3 – Mathematics
  • Section 4 – Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Electronics & Communications/Computer Science/ Chemical/Metallurgical/Mining/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Ceramic Technology/ Biotechnology as the case may be) – Separate Paper for Each branch
• Number of Questions – 200 questions
• Nature of Questions – Objective type
• Exam Duration – 3 hours
• Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in English only.
• Marking Scheme – Each question carries 1 mark. For each incorrect answer or unattempted question, 0 marks will be deducted.

Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

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Pharmacy Exam Pattern

AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern for Pharmacy Stream

AP ECET Pharmacy paper is also conducted in online mode i.e. computer mode. Detailed AP ECET Paper Pattern is given below:

• Sections/ Subjects
  • Section 1 - Pharmaceutics
  • Section 2 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Section 3 – Pharmacognosy
  • Section 4 – Pharmacology
• Number of Questions – 200 questions
• Nature of Questions – Objective type
• Exam Duration – 3 hours
• Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in English only.
• Marking Scheme – Each question carries 1 mark. For each incorrect answer or unattempted question, 0 marks will be deducted.

Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

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AP ECET 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Sc. (Mathematics) Stream

This paper is also conducted online mode i.e. computer mode. The detailed paper pattern is given below:

• Sections/ Subjects
  • Section 1 - Mathematics
  • Section 2 – Analytical Ability
  • Section 3 – Communicative English
• Number of Questions – 200 questions
• Nature of Questions – Objective type
• Exam Duration – 3 hours
• Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in English only.
• Marking Scheme – Each question carries 1 mark. For each incorrect answer or unattempted question, 0 marks will be deducted.

Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

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AP ECET 2024 Marking Scheme

• For each question, four options are provided. You must select the most appropriate option.
• Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking in AP ECET 2024.
• Candidates can score up to a total of 200.
• Candidates have to score above minimum qualifying marks to be able to qualify for AP ECET Counselling.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in AP ECET

• Qualifying percentage of marks for AP ECET 2024 is 25% of the maximum marks considered for ranking.
• However, for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, no minimum qualifying mark is prescribed.
• But their admission will be limited to the extent of seats reserved for such categories.

AP ECET Mock Tests

The coordinating body will release official mock tests for AP ECET. It is provided to make the candidates understand and comprehend with the online mode exam. They are released stream/ subject wise at the portal (sche.ap.gov.in/ecet). Know more

AP ECET 2024 Exam Tips

Candidates appearing for AP ECET should understand and remember all the aspects of AP ECET Exam Pattern. Here are some important instructions for candidates appearing for the exam. Some points to remember for engineering stream:

• Collegedunia advised students to start with Chemistry section as it consumes less time. The section does not involve heavy calculations and complex problems. If your concepts about basic chemistry is strong and you are well educated about the rules of Organic Chemistry along with formulas of physical chemistry, you will have to invest less time in the section.
• Physics can be a little tricky in AP ECET 2024 at times. However, with clear concepts, you can tackle heavy questions in the section easily. Getting/ Making a handbook that contains important formulas will surely help. It will not only help you remember the basic concepts and formulas but with regular practice.
• Mathematics is considered the toughest section of all as mentioned earlier. It is advisable to divide the topics into three parts as mentioned above. You can divide the topics into sections

1. I am best at these
2. Okay. I need a little practice for these
3. I am very bad at it.

• Dividing topics as per your strength would help you strategize your preparation in a monotonous and healthy manner. Writing important formulae, squares, cubes over the wall of your study table will help you revise in your subconscious every time you look at those.

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