AP EAPCET 2026 Appplicaiton form started on 4 February 2026 with the notification released. AP EAPCET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education).
You get admission into the following courses
- B.Tech (Engineering)
- B.Pharmacy
- B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, etc.
- Other allied professional courses in Andhra Pradesh.
Important Dates (2026)
Registration began on February 4, 2026.
Schedule
- Registration start date: February 4, 2026 started
- Engineering exam dates: May 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18, 2026
- Agriculture & Pharmacy exam dates: May 19 and 20, 2026
- Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT / online)
- Result declaration (expected): June 2026
- Counselling & seat allotment: Likely July–August 2026 (exact dates will be announced later)
Note: Application correction window, hall ticket release, and late fee deadlines will be updated on the official site soon. The exam has been scheduled slightly earlier compared to some previous years.
Official Website
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET
This is the main portal for:
- Online application
- Downloading syllabus & instruction booklets
- Hall ticket
- Mock tests
- Previous notifications
You can start your registration directly there.
AP EAPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Basic Requirements)
- Nationality: Indian (or specified categories)
- Age limit:
- Minimum 16 years as on December 31, 2026 (for most courses)
- For B.Sc Agriculture & related courses: Minimum 17 years as on December 31, 2026
- Educational qualification: Passed or appearing in 10+2 (Intermediate) with relevant subjects
- Engineering: Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
- Agriculture & Pharmacy: Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or related vocational subjects)
- Minimum marks: Usually 45% aggregate in group subjects (40% for reserved categories) — check exact criteria in the notification
Exam Pattern
- Total questions: 160
- Total marks: 160 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 3 hours
- No negative marking
- Medium: English & Telugu (English + Urdu also available in some cases)
Subject breakup:
| Stream | Subjects | No. of Questions |
| Engineering | Mathematics | 80 |
| Physics | 40 | |
| Chemistry | 40 | |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy | Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 80 |
| Physics | 40 | |
| Chemistry | 40 |
Syllabus
The syllabus is based on the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education curriculum (similar to class 11 & 12).
Official PDFs are available on the website:
- Engineering stream syllabus → https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET (look for Engineering Stream (E) Syllabus)
- Agriculture & Pharmacy stream syllabus → Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream (AP) Syllabus
Focus on high-weightage chapters in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology.
How to Apply (Brief Steps)
- Visit https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET
- Pay the application fee (category-wise: around ₹600–₹1200; exact amount will be shown during registration)
- Fill personal, academic & other details
- Upload photo & signature
- Submit and take printout
FAQs
The application form opened with release of Notification on 4 February 2026
The exam will take place in May 2026 from 12 to 20 May
The agriculture exam will happen on 19 and 20 May 2026
The pharmacy exam will take place along with engineering exam
