Applicants who wish to apply for the exam can submit their application without late fee till 5 April. The same date was 28 March earlier.

TSECET happy news, last date extended

About the exam
The exam is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TS CHE). The exam is conducted for students holding diploma in engineering/technology/pharmacy and for B.Sc (Mathematics) degree holders.

Important dates
The date for application submission began on 24 February this year. While the last date to submit application fee was earlier 28 March, now that has been extended to 5 April.

The last date to submit the application with a late fee with of Rs 500 is 8 April, with late fee of Rs 1,000 is 18 April, with late fee of Rs. 5,000 is 25 April, with late fee of Rs 10,000 is 28 April.

Candidates can undertake correction in the data provided on the online mode from 9 to 12 April. The date for downloading hall tickets is 20 to 27 April.

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Application fee
Candidates who wish to apply for the exam has to pay a registration fee. The fee is Rs 800 for other category candidates and Rs 400 for candidates of SC,ST and PH categories.

Method to apply
The process to apply for the exam is online and candidates willing to apply for this have to remember that. To apply, candidates have to logon to ‘https://ecet.tsche.ac.in/TSECET/TSECET_HomePage.aspx’ Applicants have to pay the fees first and then commence the process of application.

Candidates have to obtain payment registration ID after making the fee payment. Modes to pay are debit card, credit card, internet banking and TSOnline, APOnline centres. After the payment ID is obtained candidates can commence the process of applying for the exam.

Post application, candidates have to take the printout of the final copy and preserve it for their purpose.

The test
The test will be for three hour duration and will be held on 2 May in two shifts. The morning shift is from 10 am to 1 pm and is for people willing to join ECE, EIE, CSE and EEE. The evening shift is for 3 pm to 6 pm and is for the candidates willing to join the streams of CIV, CHEM, MEC, MIN, MET, PHM and BSM.

Pattern of exam
Exam pattern will alter for the students of diploma, B.Sc Mathematics and Pharmacy. Diploma students have to answer questions related to Maths, Physics, Chemistry and an Engineering subject which are Civil /Electrical & Electronics/Mechanical/Electronics & Communication/Computer Science/Chemical/Metallurgical /Mining/Electronics & Instrumentation. The total paper is for 200 marks.

For BSc mathematics question paper will have questions related to mathematics, analytical ability and communicative english for 200 marks. For Pharmacy students the paper will comprise questions on Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology and Toxicology for a total of 200 marks. The link to access the pattern of the exam is here.

Candidates can have more information about the exam on the link ‘https://ecet.tsche.ac.in/UI/Documents/Detailednotification25022020.pdf’

The technology was developed by Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team from the Department of Chemical Engineering in IIT Kanpur.

To facilitate its widespread adoption, IIT Kanpur has signed a technology transfer MoU with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

The pact was signed in the presence of Prof. Raja Angamuthu, Associate Dean of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur and Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh (Inventor).

Device

The Soil Nutrient Sensing Device is a compact, smartphone-compatible innovation that provides real-time soil nutrient analysis, addressing the critical gap in timely soil testing for Indian farmers, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Traditionally reliant on district laboratories, farmers often face delays in receiving soil health assessments, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Portability

Designed for portability and ease of use, the device can assess multiple soil parameters simultaneously, storing data on a cloud server, with a single charge supporting up to 250 tests, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

This pioneering device leverages Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to deliver instant soil health insights directly to a smartphone, eliminating the need for chemical reagents and complex testing processes.

By enabling precise nutrient management, the technology has the potential to transform agriculture, enhancing crop productivity, reducing fertilizer overuse, and contributing to both improved farmer incomes and environmental sustainability, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

By providing instant, reagent-free testing with Near Infrared Spectroscopy, this technology empowers farmers to make informed decisions, optimize fertilizer use, and boost productivity, he said.

Through our collaboration with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies, we aim to transform Indian agriculture and take this pioneering innovation to global markets, supporting the vision of sustainable farming practices, he said.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team for this groundbreaking development, he said.

Inventor

Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh (inventor) said their development is a culmination of years of research and hard work aimed at addressing the real challenges farmers face in soil health assessment.

It’s truly gratifying to see this innovation, which offers immediate and accuratesoil analysis, now being transferred to ScaNxt Scientific Technologies for broader adoption, said Prof Jayant Kumar of IIT Kanpur.

This device not only empowers farmers with instant insights but also supports the creation of a national soil stack, aiding in better fertilizer management and promoting sustainability, he said.

I am excited to witness the positive impact it will have, both on the ground and at the policy level, as it contributes to a more sustainable and efficient agricultural landscape, he said.

Their collaboration with IIT Kanpur through the joint MoU will allow us to advance soil testing technologies further, integrating micro and secondary nutrient analysis into our BhuParikshak device, he said.

By combining NIR Spectroscopy, IoT, and AI/ML, we aim to provide farmers with even more precise and actionable data to optimize nutrient management and drive sustainable agricultural growth, he said.

Market and collaboration

The Indian soil testing equipment market, currently valued at approximately USD 114.43 million as of 2024, is set for significant expansion.

Driven by the increasing demand for efficient agricultural productivity solutions and the need for climate resilience, this market is projected to reach USD 145.83 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.08%.

This collaboration sets the stage for a transformative shift in soil health management, equipping farmers with immediate, data-driven insights and promoting sustainable agricultural practices both in India and globally.

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