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AP EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test), earlier called AP EAMCET, is the state-level entrance exam for admission to B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, Pharm.D and B.Sc (Agriculture/Horticulture), B.V.Sc & A.H and B.F.Sc courses in Andhra Pradesh. It is held online by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.

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Last updated: 7 Nov 2026

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Result

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AP EAPCET Result and Rank Card

See how the AP EAPCET result is released, what the rank card shows, how to download it and how your final rank is calculated.

Rank Card  •  75 : 25 Formula  •  Online Result
📢 Next cycle: The result date is To be announced. In 2026, APSCHE declared the AP EAPCET results on 1 July 2026.
1 July 2026
Result date (2026)
1,82,317
Qualified in Engineering (2026)
70.52%
Engineering pass percentage (2026)

How to Check the AP EAPCET Result

1
Open the official website
Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET and click the result or rank card link.
2
Enter your details
Enter your hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth as asked.
3
View the rank card
Check your subject-wise marks, total marks and All-AP rank.
4
Download and save
Download the rank card and keep a printed copy for counselling.

What Is Shown on the Rank Card

DetailMeaning
Candidate detailsName, photograph, registration and hall ticket number, stream
Subject-wise marksMarks you scored in each subject
Total marksOut of 160
Normalised scoreScore after normalisation across sessions and the 75:25 formula
All-AP rankYour overall rank, and category-wise rank
Qualification statusWhether you have qualified

How the Final Rank Is Made

Rank weightage
AP EAPCET (normalised) score75%
Intermediate marks in group subjects25%

The Engineering rank uses your Intermediate marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. General category candidates need at least 40 out of 160 in AP EAPCET to qualify. SC/ST candidates have no minimum qualifying mark. Read more in Exam Pattern.

AP EAPCET 2026 Result Snapshot

Highlight2026
Result declared on1 July 2026
Engineering – candidates qualified1,82,317 (70.52%)
Engineering Rank 1 combined score95.6975
Agriculture & Pharmacy topper combined score92.5398

See the full toppers list on our AP EAPCET Toppers page.

After the Result

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was the AP EAPCET 2026 result declared?
On 1 July 2026.
Q. How do I check my result?
Use your hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth on the official website.
Q. How is the rank calculated?
75% weightage to the AP EAPCET score and 25% to Intermediate group-subject marks.
Q. What is the qualifying mark?
40 out of 160 for General category. No minimum for SC/ST.

Related Pages

Toppers →
Top rankers		Counselling →
Next step		Marks vs Rank →
Understand your score
Closing Ranks →
College chances		Response Sheet & Key →
After the exam		Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank

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.

Response Sheet

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AP EAPCET Response Sheet and Answer Key

After the exam, check the preliminary key, compare it with your responses and raise objections within the time limit.

Preliminary Key  •  Objections  •  Fee ₹300 per Question
📢 Next cycle: Key release and objection dates are To be announced. In 2026, the preliminary key was released on 25 May 2026 at 11 a.m. and the last date for objections was 27 May 2026 at 11 a.m.
25 May
Preliminary key (2026)
27 May
Last date for objections (2026)
₹300
Per objection (2026)

How to Use the Key and Response Sheet

1
Open the official website
Check the Key and Objections link announced by APSCHE after the exam.
2
Compare your answers
Match your marked options with the preliminary key for each question.
3
Estimate your score
Count correct answers. There is no negative marking in the Engineering paper, so your marks equal your correct answers.
4
Raise objections if needed
If you think a key is wrong, raise an objection before the last date and pay the objection fee.

Objection Rules (2026)

RuleDetails
Last date27 May 2026 at 11 a.m.
Fee₹300 per objection
RefundOnly if the objection is found valid
DecisionThe committee's decision on validity is final
💡 Tip: Raise an objection only when you are sure. Keep a textbook reference ready to support your claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was the 2026 preliminary key released?
On 25 May 2026 at 11 a.m., for Engineering and for Agriculture & Pharmacy.
Q. Is there a fee to raise an objection?
Yes. In 2026, it was ₹300 per question, refunded only for valid objections.
Q. Does the key show my final rank?
No. The final rank comes with the result and rank card.

Related Pages

Result →
Rank card		Exam Dates →
All dates		Question Papers →
Practice

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.

Toppers

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AP EAPCET Toppers 2026

Meet the top scorers of AP EAPCET 2026 and see what their combined scores tell us about the 75:25 rank formula.

Result: 1 July 2026  •  Combined Score
📘 Note: The combined score uses 75% weightage for AP EAPCET marks and 25% for Intermediate marks. Toppers for the next cycle are To be announced.

Engineering Stream – Top 5 (2026)

RankCandidateCombined Score
1Jonnala Roshan Manideep Reddy95.6975
2Korukonda Sravya95.5697
3Venna Praveen Kumar Reddy94.7446
4Thunga Durga Suprabhath94.6075
5Telluri Shreyas Reddy94.3287
Combined scores of the top 5 (out of 100)
Rank 195.70
Rank 295.57
Rank 394.74
Rank 494.61
Rank 594.33

Agriculture & Pharmacy – Topper (2026)

RankCandidateCombined Score
1Sambangi Jaswanth Naidu92.5398

What Toppers Teach Us

  • Their scores show that both AP EAPCET marks and Intermediate marks matter.
  • Consistent revision of Intermediate textbooks helped them in both exams.
  • Practice with timed mock tests is common among top rankers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who was the AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering topper?
Jonnala Roshan Manideep Reddy, with a combined score of 95.6975.
Q. Who topped Agriculture & Pharmacy in 2026?
Sambangi Jaswanth Naidu, with a combined score of 92.5398.
Q. When were the toppers announced?
Along with the result on 1 July 2026.

Related Pages

Result →
Rank card		Important Books →
What to read		Exam Pattern →
Marks and time

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.

Seat Matrix

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AP EAPCET Seat Matrix

A seat matrix shows how many seats each course in each college has and how they are divided by category. Learn how to read it.

Seats by Course  •  Category-wise  •  Local / Non-Local
📢 Next cycle: The official seat matrix for the next counselling is To be announced. APSCHE publishes it on the counselling portal before seat allotment.

What Is in a Seat Matrix?

ColumnMeaning
College and courseThe institute and branch such as CSE, ECE, Mechanical
Total intakeNumber of seats in that course
Convener quota seatsSeats filled through AP EAPCET counselling
Category-wise seatsOC, SC, ST, BC-A to BC-E and EWS seats
Gender-wise seatsSeats for girls and general seats
Local and non-local85% local and 15% unreserved seats

How Seats Are Divided

Local and non-local split
Local candidates85%
Unreserved15%

Within these seats, reservation applies as per the rules on our Reservation page: SC 15%, ST 6%, BC 29% (BC-A to BC-E), EWS 10%, and one third seats for women.

How to Use the Seat Matrix

1
Find your target colleges
Pick colleges and branches you like.
2
Check seats in your category
Look at how many seats are available for your category and gender.
3
Compare with closing ranks
Match with last year's ranks. See Closing Ranks.
4
Prepare your web option list
Use it in counselling. See Counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I see the seat matrix?
On the official counselling portal and the APSCHE website when published.
Q. Do seat numbers change every year?
Yes. Seats and intake change with approvals and new courses.

Related Pages

Reservation →
Category rules		Seat Allotment →
Result of counselling		Counselling →
Process

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.

Seat Allotment

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AP EAPCET Seat Allotment

Know how your seat is decided, how to check the allotment result and what to do next.

Rank Based  •  Web Options  •  Allotment Order
📢 Next cycle: Seat allotment dates are To be announced. In 2026, first phase allotment for the Engineering (MPC) stream was released in early August 2026.

How Seats Are Allotted

🥇 Your rank
Higher rank gets priority for seats.
📋 Your web options
Seats are checked in the order of options you entered.
🏷️ Your category and region
Reservation, gender and local status rules are applied.
🏫 Seat availability
Only seats shown in the seat matrix are allotted.

What to Do After Allotment

1
Check the result
Log in to the counselling portal and download your allotment order.
2
Read the instructions
Check the reporting dates, fee and documents mentioned.
3
Complete self-joining
Do the self-joining or fee payment as asked on the portal.
4
Report to the college
Visit the college with original documents within the dates given.
💡 Good to know: If you do not report within the given dates, your seat may be cancelled as per the rules. Read your allotment order carefully.

If You Do Not Get a Seat or Want a Better One

  • Check if later phases are announced and register again if required.
  • Prepare a fresh and longer web option list.
  • Watch the official notices on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where do I see my seat allotment?
On the official counselling portal after login.
Q. When is Phase 1 allotment?
To be announced. In 2026, it was in early August.
Q. What if I do not report?
The seat may be cancelled. Please follow the reporting instructions.

Related Pages

Counselling →
Full process		Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution		Closing Ranks →
College chances

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.

Counselling

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AP EAPCET Counselling

Your rank gets you a seat only through counselling. Learn the full online process – registration, verification, web options, seat allotment and reporting to college.

Online Counselling  •  Phase-wise  •  Web Options
📢 Next cycle: Counselling dates are To be announced. In 2026, APSCHE ran the counselling online in phases, using the AP Centralised Admission Portal (cap.apcfss.in). Notices were also published on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
Online
Counselling Mode
Phase-wise
Phase 1, later phases and spot
6 Steps
From registration to reporting

Counselling Process – Step by Step

1
Registration and processing fee
Register on the counselling portal and pay the processing fee online. In 2026, registration needed details such as your Intermediate board and hall ticket number, year of passing, date of birth, mobile number and Aadhaar number.
2
Certificate verification
Upload and verify your certificates online. Some verification is done through helpline centres.
3
Web options
Enter your preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. This is the most important step.
4
Change of web options
A short window is given to edit your options before they are frozen.
5
Seat allotment
APSCHE releases the allotment result on the portal based on rank, category and your options.
6
Self-joining and reporting
Download the allotment order, pay the fee if needed and report to the college within the given dates.

Documents to Keep Ready

🎓 Academic
AP EAPCET rank card and hall ticket, Intermediate marks memo, SSC (Class 10) certificate, transfer certificate and study certificates.
📜 Category and local
Caste or community certificate, EWS or income certificate if needed, local status or residence proof.
🪪 Identity
Aadhaar and recent photographs.
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and a few photocopies ready. Upload clear scans so that verification is not delayed.

Phases of Counselling (2026 Pattern)

PhaseWhat Happens
Phase 1First round of web counselling, with seat allotment for the stream
Later phasesFurther rounds for vacant seats. Fresh web options may be required, as per notice
Final / spot roundsRemaining vacant seats are filled as notified
Dates for next cycleTo be announced

Smart Web Option Tips

  • Prepare your list in advance using last year's closing ranks.
  • Add more options than you expect to need. A longer list is safer.
  • Keep dream colleges first, then realistic ones, then safe ones.
  • Check the seat matrix and reservation rules for your category.
  • Do not share your login details with anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who conducts AP EAPCET counselling?
APSCHE conducts it online. In 2026, the portal used was the AP Centralised Admission Portal.
Q. Is counselling compulsory?
Yes. Only candidates who register and exercise web options can get a seat.
Q. Can I change web options?
Yes, during the change of options window. After the freezing time, no changes are allowed.
Q. Are first phase options carried to the next phase?
Please read the notice of each phase. In 2026, fresh web options were required for the later phase.

Related Pages

Seat Allotment →
Result and reporting		Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution		Reservation →
Category rules
Closing Ranks →
College chances		Result →
Rank card		Participating Colleges →
Where you can study

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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