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AP EAPCET
Entrance Exam

AP EAPCET

JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE

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

Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

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AP EAPCET Marks vs Rank

Your rank is not decided by AP EAPCET marks alone. See how the combined score is calculated and what ranks different marks may give.

75 : 25 Formula  •  Worked Examples  •  Indicative Bands
📢 Please note: The rank bands below are only indicative, from published analyses. They exclude Intermediate weightage and change every year with paper difficulty. Official ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

The Combined Score Formula

APSCHE gives 75% weightage to your normalised AP EAPCET score and 25% weightage to your Intermediate marks in the relevant group subjects. A simple way to understand it:

Combined score (out of 100) ≈ 0.75 × (AP EAPCET marks ÷ 160 × 100) + 0.25 × (Intermediate group marks %)

Worked Examples (For Understanding)

AP EAPCET Marks (out of 160)Intermediate %Combined Score
14095%89.38
12090%78.75
10085%68.13
8080%57.50
6075%46.88
4060%33.75

These are simple examples. The official score uses normalised marks, so your real score can be slightly different.

How the weightage works
AP EAPCET score75%
Intermediate marks25%

Indicative Marks vs Rank (Without Intermediate Marks)

AP EAPCET MarksIndicative Rank Range
About 80 marks10,001 to 15,000
60 to 79 marks15,001 to 35,000
40 to 59 marks35,001 to 80,000
⚠️ Remember: Higher Intermediate marks can improve your rank a lot at the same AP EAPCET score. Use these bands only as a rough guide.

Why Normalisation Happens

The exam is held over several days and sessions. Some papers may be easier or harder, so APSCHE normalises scores across sessions to keep the ranking fair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the rank only from AP EAPCET marks?
No. 75% is the AP EAPCET score and 25% is your Intermediate marks.
Q. Can a low EAPCET score be improved by Intermediate marks?
Yes, to some extent, because Intermediate marks carry 25% weightage.
Q. Is the minimum qualifying mark the same for all?
General category needs 40 out of 160. SC/ST have no minimum.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank
Closing Ranks →
College chances
Result →
Rank card

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.

College-wise Closing Ranks

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AP EAPCET College-wise Closing Ranks

Closing ranks tell you the last rank at which a seat was allotted in a college and branch. Use them to plan your web options.

Closing Ranks  •  CSE Samples  •  Category-wise
📢 Next cycle: Official closing ranks are released after counselling rounds. They are To be announced. The values below are sample 2025 figures reported for the Open category and are for guidance only.

Sample: B.Tech CSE Closing Ranks (2025, Open Category)

CollegeBranchClosing Rank
Andhra University College of Engineering, VisakhapatnamB.Tech CSE2,937
JNTU College of Engineering, KakinadaB.Tech CSE2,970
Compare the two colleges (lower rank = more competitive)
AU College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam2,937
JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada2,970

How to Read Closing Ranks

🔢 Opening and closing rank
Opening rank is the best rank that got the seat. Closing rank is the last rank that got it.
🏷️ Category and gender
SC, ST and BC closing ranks are usually higher than Open category ranks.
🔁 Round and region
Closing ranks change across rounds and also by local region such as AU or SVU region.
📚 Branch
CSE and AI related branches usually close at lower (better) ranks than other branches.

How to Use Closing Ranks

1
Find your rank
Use your rank card.
2
Open last year's closing ranks
Look at the same category and gender as yours.
3
Prepare three lists
Dream, realistic and safe options.
4
Add all to web options
Enter them in the right order during counselling.
💡 Tip: Different websites show different rounds. Always check the official allotment data on the counselling portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a closing rank?
The last rank at which a seat was allotted in a college and branch.
Q. Do closing ranks change every year?
Yes. They change with demand, seats and difficulty of the exam.
Q. Where can I see official closing ranks?
On the official counselling portal and APSCHE notices.

Related Pages

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.