AP EAPCET Exam Guide 2026
AP EAPCET 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
- Purpose
- Admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy
- Exam Name
- AP Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2026
- Exam Dates
- May 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18, 2026
- Eligibility
- Students who have completed or are appearing for the qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent)
- Particulars
- Details
- Exam Manager
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK)
- Mode of Exam
- Online (Computer Based Test)
- Registration
- Opens on the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Conducting Body
- Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)
- Official Website
- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
- Event
- Date
- Admit Card Release
- Around May 2026
- Notification Release
- March 2026
- Application Start Date
- March 2026
- Engineering Exam Dates
- May 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, 2026
- Application Correction Window
- May 2026
- Result Declaration (Tentative)
- June 2026
- Last Date with ₹1,000 Late Fee
- May 2026
- Last Date with ₹2,000 Late Fee
- May 2026
- Last Date with ₹5,000 Late Fee
- May 2026
- Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam Dates
- May 19 and 20, 2026
- Last Date to Apply (without late fee)
- April 2026
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Citizen / PIO / OCI |
| Domicile | Andhra Pradesh or Telangana (local or non-local) |
| Minimum Age (Engineering / Pharmacy) | 16 years as of 31 Dec 2026 |
| Minimum Age (Agriculture & Dairy Tech) | 17 years as of 31 Dec 2026 |
| Upper Age Limit (Agriculture / Dairy Tech) | 22 years (General), 25 years (SC/ST) |
| Minimum Marks | 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST) |
| Academic Qualification (Engineering) | 10+2 or Diploma with Maths, Physics, Chemistry |
| Academic Qualification (Agriculture & Allied) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture |
| Academic Qualification (BPharmacy) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths |
| Academic Qualification (PharmD) | 10+2 or DPharm with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Stream | General | BC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Agriculture | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Engineering + Agriculture | ₹1200 | ₹1100 | ₹1000 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Details that can be corrected | Document Required |
|---|---|
| Community | Caste certificate |
| Candidate Name | SSC marks memo |
| Father’s Name | SSC marks memo |
| Date of Birth | SSC certificate |
| Photograph | Scanned photograph |
| Signature | Scanned signature |
| Qualifying Hall Ticket Number | Hall ticket |
| Stream | Qualifying exam hall ticket |
📊 Ap eapcet exam syllabus
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability, Vectors, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry |
| Physics | Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Polymers |
| Botany | Plant Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Plant Diversity, Reproduction in Plants |
| Zoology | Human Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Human Health & Diseases |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particulars | Engineering Stream | Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 160 | 160 |
| Total Marks | 160 | 160 |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
| Medium of Exam | English & Telugu (Urdu available at Kurnool center) | English & Telugu (Urdu available at Kurnool center) |
| Subject-wise Distribution | Mathematics – 80 Physics – 40 Chemistry – 40 | Botany – 40 Zoology – 40 Physics – 40 Chemistry – 40 |
| Total Subject Questions | 160 | 160 |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| Concepts of Physics – H.C. Verma | Concise Inorganic Chemistry – J.D. Lee | Class XI & XII Maths – R.D. Sharma |
| IIT JEE Physics – D.C. Pandey | EAPCET Chemistry – Arihant | Arihant Mathematics Handbooks |
| Problems in General Physics – I.E. Irodov | Organic Chemistry – O.P. Tandon | 35 Years Chapterwise Solved Papers |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is AP EAPCET 2026?
AP EAPCET 2026 is an entrance exam for students who want to study engineering, agriculture, or pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh colleges.
Q2.When will the AP EAPCET 2026 exam be held?
The exam will be held in May 2026. The main exam dates are May 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18. Students should check the official website for their exact date.
Q3.How can I apply for AP EAPCET 2026?
Students can apply online by visiting cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. They need to register, fill in their details, pay the fee, upload documents, and submit the form.
Q4.Is there any negative marking in the AP EAPCET exam?
No, there is no negative marking in AP EAPCET 2026. Each correct answer will give one mark.
Q5.When will the AP EAPCET 2026 result be announced?
The result is expected to be released in June 2026 after the exam is over. Students can check their result online using their registration number and hall ticket number.
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