Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders (ECET FDH)

Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders or the ECET FDH is the common entrance examination organized by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University. This is conducted for the admission of Diploma holders to the B.E/ B.Tech courses from the second year i.e. lateral entry admission in various engineering colleges in the state. This is also the common entrance test for the lateral entry admission of diploma holders to the Bachelor of Pharmacy course in different Pharmacy colleges. The B.Sc. Mathematics graduates can also appear for this examination.

Structure and Pattern of Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders

Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders is conducted every year in the state usually in the month of April. This is an objective type written examination. The candidates need to pick the correct answer from the four or five choices given for each questions. There will not be any negative marking for the wrong answers. The syllabus of the examination is based on 12th level academics. Based on the merit marks obtained by the students in this examination, they are given admission to the desired B.E/ B.Tech courses in any of the AICTE approved colleges in the state.

Qualification Criteria for Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders

Students must fulfill a few qualification criteria for attending this examination. They must have pursued engineering Diploma from a reputed institution and passed the concerned examination with not less than 60%. For the lateral entry admission in B.Pharm course, students must have obtained D.Pharm diploma degree with at least 60%. Those who have pursued the B.Sc. Mathematics degree can also apply for this examination.

Application Procedure of Engineering Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders

The information brochure including the information about syllabi, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, etc. along with the application form can be procured by paying an application fee of Rs.300/-. It can be bought from any of the designated main post offices or the designated main Andhra Bank branches in the state. Students need to carefully fill and sent the application form with necessary documents of proof to the specified address of the JNT University, Hyderabad before the last date.

Official Information on Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Hyderabad

• Address: The Convener, Room No 1, First Floor, Academic Staff College Building, JNT University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500085, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Phone No. (Administrative Officer): 80081 03804
• Email: ecet2011@jntuh.ac.in
• Website URL: www.jntuh.ac.in/ecet