TS EAPCET 202h6 Eligibility Criteria
The exam dates are out by the authority. The application form will soon open in the state for the various courses.
TG EAPCET 2026 is an entrance test for Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common in Telangana state formerly TS EAMCET) eligibility criteria are not yet officially released by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) or Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (the conducting body).
The exam is conducted by JNTU on behalf of TSCHE. The application form is expected in February or March 2026
Meanwhile, you can check the exam dates as mentioned below
The exam dates are tentatively set for:
- Agriculture & Pharmacy streams: May 4–5, 2026
- Engineering stream: May 9–11, 2026
Until the official 2026 brochure comes out on eapcet.tsche.ac.in (or eamcet.tsche.ac.in), eligibility rules will likely follow the same pattern as recent years (2024–2025). No big changes are expected. Here’s a course-wise breakdown based on steady info from trusted sites like Careers360, Collegedunia, and official patterns.
General Eligibility (Applies to All Courses)
- Nationality: Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
- Domicile/Local Status: Must satisfy local/non-local status of Telangana (or Andhra Pradesh in some cases). Typically requires residing/studying in Telangana for at least 4 consecutive years or parents’ residency for 10 years (excluding employment outside). Non-locals/OCI treated separately with limited seats.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks in Intermediate (10+2): 45% aggregate in relevant group subjects for General/BC categories; 40% for SC/ST categories. (No minimum for SC/ST in some ranking aspects, but 25% qualifying in EAPCET for rank list—waived for SC/ST.)
- Other: Candidates appearing in 10+2 (Intermediate 2026) are eligible. Diploma holders in relevant fields (from Telangana/AP State Board) can also apply.
TS EAPCET 2026 engineering eligibility
1. Engineering Stream (B.Tech / B.E. in various branches)
| Requirement | Details |
| Nationality | Indian Nationality, or PIO/OCI Card Holders. |
| State Residency | Must belong to Telangana state. Satisfy Local/Non-Local status per Telangana Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974 (as amended). |
| Qualification (Engineering, B.Pharm MPC, B.Tech Dairy/Agri Engg/FT/Biotech/Biomedical/Pharma Engg) | – Passed/appearing in 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (MPC) or related vocational courses (by Telangana Board of Intermediate Education or equivalent). – OR Passed/appearing in final year Diploma in Pharmacy (by Telangana State Board of Technical Education or equivalent). – Minimum marks: 45% (unreserved), 40% (reserved) in group subjects. |
| Age Limit (Engineering & Pharmacy) | Minimum 16 years as of Dec 31, 2026. No upper limit. |
| Age Limit (B.Tech Dairy Tech/Agri Engg/FT) | Minimum 17 years as of Dec 31, 2026. Upper limit: 22 years (all), 25 years (SC/ST). |
| Qualification (Pharm-D) | – Passed/appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (by Telangana Board or equivalent). – OR Passed/appearing in final year Diploma in Pharmacy (Telangana State Board or equivalent). |
| Age Limit (Pharm-D) | Minimum 17 years as of Dec 31, 2026. |
TS EAPCET agriculture pharmacy eligibility 2026 BiPC PCM
2. Agriculture Stream (B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.F.Sc., B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering/Dairy Technology/Food Technology, etc.)
- Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as on December 31, 2026 (no upper limit mentioned for most, but 22/25 years for certain B.Tech branches as above).
Eligibility for Agriculture & Related Courses in TS EAMCET 2026
(Based on 2024-2025 patterns; pass/appearing in 10+2 or equivalent. Need any 2/3 subjects listed below. Minimum marks: 45% (unreserved), 40% (reserved) in specified group – MPC/BiPC.)Course Required Subjects (Choose 2/3) B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (a) Physical Sciences
(b) Biological/Natural Sciences
(c) Agriculture
(d) Vocational AgricultureB.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (a) Physical Sciences
(b) Biological/Natural Sciences
(c) Agriculture
(d) Vocational AgricultureB.Sc. (Forestry) (i) Physics, (ii) Chemistry, (iii) Biology
OR
(i) Mathematics, (ii) Biology, (iii) Physics, (iv) ChemistryB.V.Sc. & A.H. (a) Physical Sciences
(b) Biological/Natural SciencesB.F.Sc. (a) Physical Sciences
(b) Biological/Natural Sciences
(c) Vocational Fishery SciencesB.Tech. (Food Technology) / Biomedical Engg. / Pharmaceutical Engg. (a) Mathematics, (b) Physical Sciences
OR
(a) Physical Sciences, (b) Biological/Natural SciencesB.Sc. (Nursing)
(Per G.O.Ms. No. 39, dt. 18-04-2022)(a) Physics, (b) Chemistry, (c) Biology
OR
(a) Mathematics, (b) Biology, (c) Physics, (d) Chemistry
Common Qs
Is there an upper age limit for certain Agriculture B.Tech branches?
For specific B.Tech programs like B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech (Dairy Technology), and B.Tech (Food Technology):Upper age limit: 22 years for general candidates; 25 years for SC/ST candidates (as of December 31, 2026).Minimum age: 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
What are the required subjects for eligibility in the Agriculture stream?
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (BiPC), ORPhysics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), OR Vocational courses in Agriculture (or related fields) as optional subjects.
Is Mathematics mandatory for Agriculture courses in TS EAPCET 2026?
No—Mathematics is optional in most cases. For B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/B.V.Sc., BiPC (Biology group) is the primary requirement. For B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering etc.), PCM is often preferred or required, but BiPC candidates may be eligible in some colleges—check the official brochure for program-specific rules.
3. Pharmacy Stream (B.Pharm, Pharm.D)
- Age Limit: Minimum 16–17 years (aligned with engineering/pharma; 17 years for Pharm.D in some patterns).
- Educational Qualification: Passed/appearing in Intermediate (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) OR Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (BiPC).
- Minimum Marks: 45% (General); 40% (Reserved) in group subjects.
- Alternative: For B.Pharm—Diploma in Pharmacy from Telangana/AP State Board.
- Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry + Mathematics/Biology (both streams eligible, but PCM preferred for some colleges).
Common Questions
Candidates must have completed 16 years of age as on December 31, 2026 (or by the time of admission). There is no upper age limit for B.Pharm
There is no upper age limit for B Pharma programme
Physics and Chemistry are compulsory.Candidates can have either Mathematics (PCM group) or Biology (BiPC group). PCM is often preferred by some colleges for better alignment with certain curricula, but BiPC is fully valid and widely accepted.
Yes, candidates with a Diploma in Pharmacy from the Telangana/AP State Board of Technical Education and Training (or equivalent) are eligible as an alternative qualification for B.Pharm
There is little difference in age: B.Pharm requires 16 years minimum; Pharm.D requires 17 years.
Yes—standard Telangana reservations: SC 15%, ST 6–7.5%, OBC 27–29%, EWS 10%, PwD horizontal, etc. Relaxed marks (40% instead of 45%) apply for reserved categories in 10+2.
Key Notes:
- The exam is a single test with separate papers/streams: Engineering (Maths + Physics + Chemistry) vs. Agriculture/Pharmacy (Biology + Physics + Chemistry, with optional Maths weightage in some).
- Reservations apply standardly: SC 15%, ST 6–7.5%, OBC 27–29%, EWS 10%, PwD horizontal, etc.
- No limit on attempts; candidates can reappear.
- For exact confirmation (especially any 2026 updates like changes in marks, age, or subjects), wait for the official notification on eapcet.tsche.ac.in or tsche.ac.in. Check there regularly from February 2026 onwards.
- If you’re from a reserved category or have diploma background, verify specific relaxations in the brochure.
FAQs
You can expect it in the February 2026 or Early March 2026
General/BC: ₹900 (Engineering) or ₹900 (Agri/Pharm) or ₹1800 (both streams).SC/ST: ₹500 or ₹1000 (both).
Yes, the local candidates must produce the domicile certificate
Qualifying Exam: Passed/appearing in 10+2 (Intermediate) with required subjects. Marks: 45% aggregate in group subjects (40% for SC/ST) for General.
