The AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering exam is in progress – held from May 12 to May 15, 2026, and May 18, 2026 – and the Agriculture & Pharmacy exam is scheduled from May 19 to May 20, 2026. The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET 2026) is conducted in computer-based (CBT) mode by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE for admission to B.Tech, B.Tech (Dairy / Agr Engg / Food Sci / Biotech), B.Sc Agriculture / Horticulture / CA&BM, BVSc & AH, BFSc, B.Pharm, and Pharm.D programmes at colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The provisional AP EAPCET answer key will be released on May 23, 2026, and the AP EAPCET 2026 result on June 1, 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The exam was formerly known as AP EAMCET.
Latest: AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering exam in progress (May 12 – 15 + May 18). Provisional answer key on May 23, 2026 – track answer key here. Result on June 1, 2026 – track result here.
AP EAPCET 2026
What is the AP EAPCET 2026 Entrance Exam?
The AP EAPCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test. It is the State-level entrance exam conducted annually by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTU Kakinada) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). AP EAPCET 2026 is held in computer-based test (CBT) mode in two streams – Engineering (MPC) and Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) – for admission to undergraduate programmes including B.Tech, B.Tech (Dairy Technology, Agr Engg, Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology), B.Sc (Agriculture, Horticulture, CA&BM), BVSc & AH, BFSc, B.Pharm, and Pharm.D at participating colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The full topic list is on the AP EAPCET 2026 Syllabus page.
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AP EAPCET 2026 Exam Dates
The complete official schedule released by JNTU Kakinada / APSCHE is summarised below. Latest updates remain available at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
| Exam Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AP EAPCET 2026 Notification | February 3, 2026 |
| Start of Online Registration | February 4, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (without Late Fee) | March 24, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 1,000 | March 28, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 2,000 | April 1, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 4,000 | April 6, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 10,000 | April 10, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | April 11 – 13, 2026 |
| AP EAPCET 2026 Admit Card Release | April 28, 2026 (Released) |
| Engineering Exam Dates | May 12 – 15 + May 18, 2026 |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam Dates | May 19 – 20, 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release | May 23, 2026 (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy) |
| Last Date for Objections on Preliminary Key | May 25, 2026 |
| AP EAPCET 2026 Result | June 1, 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Here you can find direct links to download the latest notifications and official releases for AP EAPCET, ensuring you stay updated.
- AP EAPCET 2026 Notification
- Information Brochure for Engineering
- Information Brochure for Agriculture, Pharmacy
- Official Website of AP EAPCET
AP EAPCET 2026 Application Form & Registration
The AP EAPCET 2026 application form was released by JNTU Kakinada / APSCHE on February 4, 2026. The registration deadline (without late fee) closed on March 24, 2026, after which the application could still be submitted with progressively higher late fees of Rs. 1,000 (till March 28), Rs. 2,000 (till April 1), Rs. 4,000 (till April 6), and Rs. 10,000 (till April 10, 2026). A correction window was provided on April 11 – 13, 2026. The full application process involved registration, payment, filling personal / academic / contact details, uploading photograph / signature / thumb impression, and final submission online.
AP EAPCET 2026 Application Form Direct Link – Click here to fill the application form of AP EAPCET.
AP EAPCET 2026 Application Form Correction
The AP EAPCET 2026 application correction window was open from April 11 to April 13, 2026, allowing registered candidates to edit details such as name, photograph, signature, date of birth, category, and qualifying examination data to align with their original certificates. The correction window has now closed.
AP EAPCET 2026 Application Form Correction Link – Click here to access the edit window.
AP EAPCET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Engineering Stream | Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 160 MCQs | 160 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 160 | 160 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 correct • No negative marking | +1 correct • No negative marking |
| Subject Split | Mathematics 80 + Physics 40 + Chemistry 40 | Botany 40 + Zoology 40 + Physics 40 + Chemistry 40 |
| Medium | English, Telugu & Urdu | English, Telugu & Urdu |
| Shifts per Day | 2 (9 AM – 12 PM, 2 PM – 5 PM) | 2 (9 AM – 12 PM, 2 PM – 5 PM) |
AP EAPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian National / PIO / OCI.
- Domicile: Andhra Pradesh / Telangana resident meeting local / non-local status requirements.
- Qualifying Exam: Pass in Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised Board.
- Subjects for Engineering (MPC): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects in Intermediate.
- Subjects for Agriculture / Pharmacy (BiPC): Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology) in Intermediate.
- Minimum Marks: General candidates – 45% aggregate; SC / ST / BC – 40% aggregate (in Group subjects of Intermediate).
- Age limit: Minimum 16 years as on 31 December of the year of admission; upper age limit per stream as specified in the brochure.
- Qualifying mark in EAPCET: At least 25% of maximum marks for General candidates (no minimum for SC / ST).
AP EAPCET 2026 Admit Card
The AP EAPCET 2026 admit card was released by JNTU Kakinada on April 28, 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket by logging in with their Registration Number / Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth. The admit card carries the candidate’s name, photograph, signature, registration number, exam date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre. Full download steps and exam-day checklist are on the AP EAPCET 2026 Admit Card page.
AP EAPCET 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
The AP EAPCET 2026 preliminary answer key will be released on May 23, 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in for both Engineering and Agriculture & Pharmacy streams. Candidates can match their responses, raise objections by May 25, 2026 (with the required objection fee and supporting documents), and then use the final answer key to estimate their score using the +1 / 0 marking scheme. The complete download and challenge workflow is on the AP EAPCET 2026 Answer Key page.
AP EAPCET 2026 Result & Rank Card
The AP EAPCET 2026 result will be announced on June 1, 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in in the form of a rank card. Separate results are issued for the Engineering and Agriculture & Pharmacy streams. Each rank card shows the candidate’s subject-wise marks, total score (out of 160), normalised score, and All-AP rank. The rank card is the basis for the centralised APSCHE counselling that follows. Detailed steps for checking the result and the counselling procedure are on the AP EAPCET 2026 Result page.
AP EAPCET 2026 Syllabus & Preparation
The AP EAPCET 2026 syllabus for Engineering is based on the Andhra Pradesh Class 11 & 12 Intermediate curriculum for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. For the Agriculture & Pharmacy stream, the syllabus covers Botany, Zoology, Physics, and Chemistry at the Intermediate level. The full chapter-wise topics, official prospectus PDFs, and an embedded reader for the Engineering syllabus are on the AP EAPCET Syllabus 2026 page. For practice, refer to the AP EAPCET Sample Paper, take the AP EAPCET Mock Test, and revise with the AP EAPCET previous year question papers.
AP EAPCET 2026 Counselling & Admission
- Conducted online by APSCHE / Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission for qualified candidates.
- Steps: Counselling registration → certificate verification → web options entry → seat allotment → self-reporting / reporting to allotted institute.
- Multiple rounds (Phase I, Phase II, final phase, and stray vacancies / spot round) are conducted.
- Seat allotment is based on AP EAPCET rank, intermediate marks weightage (75:25 normalisation), and category-wise reservation.
- Participating institutes include JNTU campuses, university constituent colleges, private engineering colleges, agricultural universities, and pharmacy institutes in Andhra Pradesh.
AP EAPCET 2026 – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP EAPCET (formerly AP EAMCET) |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE |
| Full Name of Body | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Questions / Marks | 160 MCQs / 160 marks (No negative marking) |
| Engineering Exam Dates | May 12 – 15 + May 18, 2026 |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam Dates | May 19 – 20, 2026 |
| Admit Card | Released – April 28, 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key | May 23, 2026 |
| Result | June 1, 2026 |
| Application Fee (per stream) | Rs. 600 General / Rs. 550 BC / Rs. 500 SC, ST, PwD (indicative; check brochure for revised slabs) |
| Region of Exam | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Type of Exam | Engineering Entrance Exams |
AP EAPCET 2026 FAQs
AP EAPCET 2026 is being conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE on the following dates: Engineering stream from May 12 to May 15, 2026, and on May 18, 2026; Agriculture and Pharmacy stream on May 19 and May 20, 2026. The exam is held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two daily shifts (9 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 5 PM).
AP EAPCET 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based test (CBT) with 160 multiple-choice questions for 160 marks (+1 for each correct answer, no negative marking). The Engineering paper consists of Mathematics (80) + Physics (40) + Chemistry (40); the Agriculture & Pharmacy paper consists of Botany (40) + Zoology (40) + Physics (40) + Chemistry (40). The question paper is available in English, Telugu, and Urdu.
The AP EAPCET 2026 result will be declared on June 1, 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in in the form of a rank card. The result is preceded by the preliminary answer key on May 23, 2026 and the objection window closing on May 25, 2026.
Candidates must be Indian National / PIO / OCI and meet Andhra Pradesh / Telangana domicile requirements. They must have passed (or be appearing in) Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent. For Engineering (MPC) – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/BC). For Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) – Physics, Chemistry, Biology with the same percentage. Minimum age is 16 years as on 31 December of the admission year.
General category candidates must secure at least 25% of the maximum marks (i.e., 40 out of 160) to qualify in AP EAPCET 2026. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST candidates, but they will be ranked based on their performance for counselling.
AP EAPCET 2026 rank is calculated using a 75:25 weightage formula – 75% weightage to the EAPCET score and 25% weightage to the Intermediate (Class 12) marks in the relevant Group subjects, after normalisation across shifts. Tie-breaking rules listed in the prospectus are applied if two or more candidates have the same composite score.
Yes. AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test) was renamed to AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) some years ago. The exam is still commonly referred to as AP EAMCET in many places. Both names refer to the same state-level entrance exam conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE.
AP EAPCET 2026 is the gateway for admission to undergraduate professional programmes in Andhra Pradesh – B.Tech (all branches), B.Tech in Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology; B.Sc in Agriculture, Horticulture, CA&BM; BVSc & AH; BFSc; B.Pharm; and Pharm.D – at JNTU campuses, government and private engineering colleges, agricultural universities, and pharmacy institutes participating in APSCHE counselling.
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