AP EAPCET 2026 Complete Guide Exam Dates, Eligibility, and Syllabus
FAQs on AP EAPCET 2026 Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result & Counselling
1. What is AP EAPCET 2026?
AP EAMCET 2026, officially called AP EAPCET 2026, is a state-level entrance exam conducted by JNTU Kakinada for admission into undergraduate Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Is AP EAMCET and AP EAPCET the same?
Yes. AP EAMCET has been renamed as AP EAPCET. Only the name has changed; the exam purpose, syllabus, and admission process remain the same.
3. When will the AP EAPCET 2026 notification be released?
The AP EAPCET 2026 notification is expected to be released in March 2026 on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
4. What is the AP EAPCET exam date 2026?
The AP EAPCET 2026 exam is likely to be conducted in May 2026 for both Engineering and Agriculture & Pharmacy streams.
5. Who is eligible to apply for AP EAPCET 2026?
Candidates who have passed or are appearing for 10+2 with PCM (Engineering) or BiPC (Agriculture/Pharmacy) are eligible. Diploma holders in Engineering or Pharmacy are also eligible as per course rules.
6. What is the age limit for AP EAPCET 2026?
Minimum age for Engineering and Pharmacy courses: 16 years
Minimum age for Agriculture and Dairy Technology courses: 17 years
There is no upper age limit for most courses, except specific agriculture programmes.
7. What is the minimum qualification required for AP EAPCET 2026?
Candidates must have passed or appeared for Intermediate (10+2) with relevant subjects or hold a Diploma in Engineering or Pharmacy, depending on the course applied for.
8. How can I apply for AP EAPCET 2026?
Candidates can apply online by:
Visiting cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Completing registration
Filling the application form
Paying the application fee
Uploading required documents
9. What is the application fee for AP EAPCET 2026?
Engineering or Agriculture: ₹600 (General)
BC: ₹550
SC/ST: ₹500
Fees vary if applying for both Engineering and Agriculture streams.
10. What is the exam pattern of AP EAPCET 2026?
AP EAPCET 2026 is conducted in online CBT mode, consists of 160 multiple-choice questions, carries 160 marks, and has a duration of 3 hours.
11. Is there negative marking in AP EAPCET 2026?
No. There is no negative marking in AP EAPCET 2026. Unattempted or incorrect answers do not attract penalties.
12. What is the syllabus for AP EAPCET 2026?
The syllabus is based on the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum of the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
13. When will the AP EAPCET 2026 hall ticket be released?
The AP EAPCET 2026 hall ticket is expected to be released in May 2026, a few days before the exam.
14. How can I check AP EAPCET 2026 result?
Candidates can check the result by:
Visiting cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET
Logging in with hall ticket number and credentials
Downloading the result PDF
15. When will the AP EAPCET 2026 result be declared?
The AP EAPCET 2026 result is expected to be declared in June 2026.
16. What is AP EAPCET rank card 2026?
The AP EAPCET 2026 rank card shows the candidate’s rank, marks, and qualification status. It is mandatory for counselling and admission.
17. How does AP EAPCET counselling 2026 work?
AP EAPCET counselling is conducted online and includes:
Registration and fee payment
Certificate verification
Web option entry
Seat allotment
Reporting to the allotted college
18. What factors affect AP EAPCET 2026 cutoff?
The cutoff depends on:
Number of candidates
Exam difficulty level
Seat availability
Category
Course and college preference
19. Which colleges accept AP EAPCET 2026 scores?
AP EAPCET scores are accepted by government, private, and university-affiliated colleges across Andhra Pradesh for Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy admissions.
20. Is AP EAPCET compulsory for Engineering admission in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. AP EAPCET is the primary entrance exam for admission into Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh, except for a few management quota seats.
