AP EAPCET 2026 – Syllabus, Dates, Results

AP EAPCET – Complete Guide for Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Admissions

Everything you need about the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test – eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, dates, ranking and counselling – explained in simple words.

State Level Exam • Online CBT • JNTU Kakinada • Formerly AP EAMCET

📢 Next Exam Update: The notification, application dates, exam dates and result date for the next cycle are To be announced. Bookmark this page and the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET for the latest updates.

160

Questions (Engineering)

3 Hours

Exam Duration

CBT

Online Mode

75 : 25

EAPCET : Intermediate

Negative Marking

What is AP EAPCET?

AP EAPCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test. It was earlier called AP EAMCET. It is the state-level entrance exam used for admission to professional degree courses in Andhra Pradesh, such as B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, Pharm.D and agriculture-related degrees.

The exam is conducted online by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Your AP EAPCET rank decides which college and course you can get during counselling.

AP EAPCET at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Full Form	Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test
Earlier Name	AP EAMCET
Conducted By	JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE
Exam Level	State level (Andhra Pradesh)
Exam Mode	Online – Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Streams	Engineering (MPC) and Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC)
Syllabus Based On	Andhra Pradesh Intermediate (Class 11 and 12)
Frequency	Once every year
Official Website	cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET
Next Exam Dates	To be announced

Streams and Courses You Can Join

⚙️ Engineering Stream (MPC)

Students who studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in Intermediate can apply for B.Tech and related engineering and technology courses in Andhra Pradesh colleges.

🌿 Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream (BiPC)

Students who studied Biology, Physics and Chemistry can apply for B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Sc (Horticulture), B.V.Sc & A.H, B.F.Sc, B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D.

Important Dates

The official schedule for the next cycle will be released with the notification. Until then, use the table below. You can see the complete list on our AP EAPCET Exam Dates page.

Event	Next Cycle	Last Cycle (2026)
Notification	To be announced	3 Feb 2026
Application starts	To be announced	4 Feb 2026
Last date (without late fee)	To be announced	24 Mar 2026
Hall ticket download	To be announced	28 Apr 2026
Exam – Engineering	To be announced	12–15 May and 18 May 2026
Exam – Agriculture & Pharmacy	To be announced	19–20 May 2026
Result	To be announced	To be announced

Eligibility in Short

Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Indian citizen; local / non-local status as per Andhra Pradesh rules
Qualification	Passed or appearing in Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent
Subjects	MPC for Engineering; BiPC for Agriculture & Pharmacy
Minimum marks	45% (40% for reserved categories)
Minimum age	16 years on 31 December of the admission year (Engineering and B.Pharmacy)

Want the full details? Read the AP EAPCET Eligibility page.

Exam Pattern Snapshot (Engineering)

The Engineering paper has 160 questions of 1 mark each. Half of the paper is Mathematics, so your Maths score has the biggest effect on your rank.

Marks distribution – Engineering stream

Mathematics 80 marks (50%)

Physics 40 marks (25%)

Chemistry 40 marks (25%)

See the full pattern on the AP EAPCET Exam Pattern page.

How Your AP EAPCET Rank Is Calculated

Your rank is not made only from the entrance exam. APSCHE gives weightage to your Intermediate marks too.

Rank weightage

AP EAPCET score 75%

Intermediate (Class 12) marks 25%

💡 Qualifying marks: General category candidates need at least 40 out of 160 (25%) in AP EAPCET to get a rank. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates.

How to Apply – Step by Step

Check eligibility and pay the fee

Open the official AP EAPCET website, check that you are eligible and pay the application fee online.

Fill the online application

Enter your personal, academic and contact details carefully. Choose your stream and exam centre options.

Upload documents

Upload your photograph, signature and other documents in the size and format given in the brochure.

Submit and save

Submit the form and download the application copy for your records.

Use the correction window

If you made a mistake, correct it during the official correction dates.

Download the hall ticket

Download your hall ticket from the website before the exam and carry it with a valid ID.

Detailed help: How to Register · Registration Fees · Hall Ticket.

After the Exam: Key, Result and Counselling

🔑 Answer Key

APSCHE releases a preliminary key. You can raise objections within the given dates. In 2026, the objection fee was ₹300 per question, refunded only for valid objections.

📊 Result and Rank

The result and rank card are released online. Your rank uses the 75:25 formula.

🎓 Counselling

Counselling is held online by APSCHE for seat allotment in colleges based on rank, category and choices. Read more on our Counselling page.

Smart Preparation Tips

Study from the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) textbooks – the syllabus is based on them.
Download the official syllabus and tick off each chapter as you finish.
Give more time to Mathematics if you are in the Engineering stream, because it carries 80 of 160 marks.
Practise on the official mock test available on the AP EAPCET website to get used to the online (CBT) screen.
Solve previous papers in 3 hours to improve speed.
Do not ignore your Intermediate marks – they carry 25% weightage in the rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is AP EAPCET?

AP EAPCET is the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test. It is used for admission to B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, Pharm.D and agriculture-related courses in Andhra Pradesh.

Q. Is AP EAPCET the same as AP EAMCET?

Yes. AP EAMCET was renamed AP EAPCET. The exam is for the same purpose.

Q. Who conducts AP EAPCET?

JNTU Kakinada conducts the exam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

Q. Is AP EAPCET conducted online?

Yes. It is a computer-based test (CBT).

Q. Is there negative marking?

No. As per the last official brochure, there is no negative marking in the Engineering paper.

Q. How many questions come in the Engineering paper?

160 multiple-choice questions: Mathematics 80, Physics 40 and Chemistry 40.

Q. Can Intermediate second-year students apply?

Yes. Students appearing in Intermediate can apply, but their rank becomes valid only after they pass with the required marks.

Q. How is the AP EAPCET rank decided?

75% weightage is given to your AP EAPCET score and 25% to your Intermediate marks.

Q. When will the next AP EAPCET dates be announced?

The dates are To be announced. APSCHE will publish them on the official website with the notification.

Explore More About AP EAPCET

Eligibility → Age, marks and subjects	Exam Dates → Schedule and key dates	Exam Pattern → Marks and subject split
Syllabus → Complete official syllabus	Important Books → What to study from	Counselling → Seat allotment process

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Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official AP EAPCET portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

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