AP EAPCET 2026 exam dates will be announced in March 2026. AP EAPCET Agriculture and Pharmacy exam will be conducted on the second week of May, and the Engineering exam will be conducted in the last week of May 2026.
The AP EAPCET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada for admission to various engineering, agriculture, Medical and pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh.
Application schedule
It opens in March 2026
Yes JEE Main 2026 score is also accepted in the state
Candidate must check all the details of AP EAPCET 2026 given here right from application schedule,exam date,result and counselling. We have given few colleges in engineering,Agriculture and pharmacy courses with their rank.
The EAPCET 2026 is conducted by the Authority functioned on the behalf of the APSCHE (AP State Councill of Higher Education). For Candidates Must have 12th Passed Out Certificate with minimum score of 45%.
All Candidate can apply for this application with different application registration fee. The AP EAMCET 2026 will be available from the month of March 2026. Candidates can check eligibility, application fee, Marking scheme, seats etc. in this article.
Eligibility Criteria
AP EAMCET 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Releasing of Notification | March Mid, 2026 |
| Online application form submission starts | Mid March , 2026 |
| Application form submission last date | April Last week 2026 |
| With Late Fee (Rs. 1000/-) Last date | First week of May, 2026 |
| Late Fee (Rs. 2000/-) | May first week, 2026 |
| With Late Fee (Rs. 4000/-) | Second week of May, 2026 |
| Last Date With Late Fee (Rs. 10,000/-) | May Mid, 2026 |
| Application form correction facility | In May 2026 |
| Admit card release date | May, 2026 |
| Date of exam Engineering on a separate Date and Agriculture and Pharmacy on a separate Date | Engineering- May Third Week Agriculture & Pharmacy- May Mid 2026 |
| Preliminary key publication date | Engineering – Last week of May to First week of June Agriculture & Pharmacy – May Mid 2026 |
| Result Announcement | To be Announced |
| Counselling | To be Announced |
How to Apply for AP EAMCET 2026 ?
1 Visit the official website of AP EAMCET i.e. cets.apsche.ap.gov.in .
2 Now click on the link for “AP EAMCET 2024 Registration” available on the homepage.
3 Fill in the required info in the application form.
4: Enter the academic and personal particulars.
5 Upload the mandatory documents in the form.
6 Pay the application fee by online or offline mode.
7 Preview the filled particulars before submitting the application form.
8 Print the application form for future reference.
AP EAMCET 2026: Educational Qualification
Engineering Courses
- Candidates must have passed or appeared in 10+2 or equivalent examinations with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as core subjects.
- A minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the qualifying exam is required.
- Age Limit: Must be 16 years old as of December 31, 2026. No upper age limit applies.
Agriculture and Medical Courses
- Candidates must have studied Biology, Physics, and Chemistry at the 10+2 level.
- Similar percentage criteria (45% for general, 40% for reserved).
- Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2025.
AP EAMCET 2026: Marking Scheme
- Online: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Duration Of Exam – 3 hours.
- There are 1 mark for every correct answer.
- No-Negative Marking.
The AP EAPCET counselling for 2026
It is conducted online after the exam results are declared. Qualified candidates must register for counselling, pay the required counselling fee (Rs 1200 for OC/BC and Rs 600 for SC/ST), and submit their documents for verification.
The counselling process includes registration, document verification, web options entry (college and course preferences), seat allotment based on rank and choices, and reporting to the allotted institute with the required documents.
Colleges
| College Name | Location | Key Highlights |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) | Kakinada / Anantapur | NAAC A+ accredited, top-ranked state university with strong academic and placement records |
| Andhra University College of Engineering | Visakhapatnam | Established university with a strong reputation in engineering education |
| SRM University | Amaravati | Private university with modern infrastructure and good placement packages |
| Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) | Visakhapatnam | Specialized institute focused on petroleum and energy studies |
| Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | Guntur | NAAC A+ rated with good industry connections |
| Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering | Visakhapatnam | NAAC A++ accreditation, well known for placements |
| VR Siddhartha Engineering College | Vijayawada | Another reputed college with consistent academic performance |
| Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering | Tirupati | Accredited and recognized for quality engineering courses |
| GMR Institute of Technology | Rajam | Good choice for mid-range ranks in AP EAPCET |
| Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences | Visakhapatnam | NBA and NAAC accredited with industry collaborations |
Agriculture Colleges
- Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur: The premier agricultural university in AP with multiple campuses offering BSc Agriculture and other related courses. It is ICAR and UGC approved and highly rated for faculty and academics.
- Sri Venkateswara Agricultural College, Tirupati: Part of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, well-known for quality education in agriculture.
- Agricultural College, Bapatla, Guntur: Another prominent college under ANGRAU, government-run, offering various agriculture courses.
- Centurion University of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam: A private university offering agriculture programs.
- Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), Anantapur: Known for innovation and multiple agriculture-related courses.
- Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, Guntur: Offers agriculture courses, NAAC A+ accredited.
- Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, West Godavari: Specializes in horticulture and allied agricultural sciences.
- Godavari Global University, Rajahmundry: Offers agriculture programs with modern infrastructure.
Cut off for Engineering colleges
| College/Branch | Good Rank Range (OC) |
| CSE-JNTU Kakinada | 1,500 – 2,500 |
| ECE-JNTU Kakinada | 2,500 – 3,500 |
| JNTU Kakinada – Mechanical | 4,000 – 5,000 |
| CSE-Andhra University | 2,000 – 3,000 |
| Andhra University – Civil | 5,000 – 6,000 |
| Private Colleges (e.g., VIT AP) | 3,500 – 6,500 (varies) |
| Mid-Tier Colleges (e.g., RVR & JC) | 6,000 – 12,000 |
Agriculture Rank for admission
- The minimum qualifying score for general category candidates is 40 out of 160 marks (25%) in AP EAPCET 2025.
- Competitive candidates usually score above 120 marks, which translates to better ranks for top agriculture colleges.
- For government agriculture colleges under Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), good ranks for admission to BSc Agriculture and related courses often fall below about 8,000 to 10,000 rank range.
- Reserved category candidates have relaxed qualifying criteria and seat reservations.
- Admission cutoffs and closing ranks vary by college, category, and year but typically top agriculture colleges have closing ranks under 10,000 in the general category
Pharmacy Colleges and Their Rank 2026
| College Name | Location | Approximate Cutoff Rank Range (B.Pharm) |
| Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Visakhapatnam | Under 4,000 (general category) |
| Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Guntur | 5,000 to 15,000 |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur | 8,000 to 18,000 |
| Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam | Tirupati | 10,000 to 20,000 |
| Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy | Etcherla (Srikakulam) | 10,000 to 20,000 |
| Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research | Anantapur | 15,000 to 25,000 |
These ranks vary based on category and seat availability. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, is considered the top government pharmacy college in AP with a relatively low cutoff rank due to high demand and reputation.
Many good pharmacy colleges require candidates to qualify AP EAPCET with ranks typically under 20,000 for general category admissions.
For the exact cutoff ranks per college and branch (B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm), candidates should refer to official counselling and seat allotment results on the AP EAPCET portal.
In conclusion, a rank under 5,000 is good for top government colleges like Andhra University, while ranks up to 20,000 can secure seats in other reputed private and state pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Exam Overview
| For B. V. Sc. and B.Sc. (Horticulture), A.H, and B. F. Sc, courses. | Class 12th |
| Engineering and B.Sc. (Agriculture Engineering) course | class 12th with subjects such as Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. |
| Pharma-D Course | 10+2with PCB Diploma in Pharmacy. |
| B. Pharma Course | 12th PCB |
| Application Fee | |
| Engineering | General – Rs. 600/- BC – Rs. 550/- SC/ ST – Rs. 500/- |
| Agriculture | General – Rs. 600/- BC – Rs. 550/- SC/ ST – Rs. 500/- |
| Engineering + Agriculture | General – Rs. 1200/- BC – Rs. 1100/- SC/ ST – Rs. 1000/- |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Test Language | English and Telugu |
| Total questions | 160 questions |
| Question types | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Distribution of questions | Chemistry – 40 questions, Physics – 40 questions Mathematics – 80 questions |
| AP EAMCET Exam Conducted by | JNTU, Kakinada on behalf of APSCHK |
| Number of participating | 378 |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Official Website | https://eapcet-sche.aptonline.in |
