AP ECET which stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Ananthapuramu (JNTUA) on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education or APSCHE. Through this exam, all the Diploma holders of Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and B.Sc Graduates can seek admission under the lateral entry quota to the 2nd year of BE/ BTech/ BPharmacy Programmes offered at the universities in Andhra Pradesh.