AP EAPCET 2026 Notification: Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Date, Fee & Admission Process
AP EAPCET 2026 notification has been released by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE for admission to Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy programmes offered by participating colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Eligible candidates can submit the online application form, check eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, fee details, and important instructions through the official portal.
AP EAPCET 2026 Notification — Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
| Program / Course | See Details |
| Total Seats | To be announced |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Appearing (Science Stream) or Relevant Diploma |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Apply Last Date | 24 March 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Official Site |
AP EAPCET 2026 Notification Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Application Start | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Fee Payment Start | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key & Response Sheet Release | May 25, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Answer Key Challenge / Objection Window | Closes May 27, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Exam Date | 12 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
AP EAPCET is the gateway for admission into undergraduate Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy programmes offered by universities and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must satisfy the educational qualifications, domicile requirements, and other eligibility conditions prescribed by APSCHE and JNTU Kakinada
Age Limit
Age calculated as on 31 Dec 2026
Engineering & Pharmacy Courses
- Candidates should have completed 16 years of age by 31 December 2026.
- No upper age limit.
Pharm.D Course
- Candidates should have completed 17 years of age by 31 December 2026.
Agriculture Courses
- Minimum age: 17 years.
- Maximum age: 22 years.
- SC/ST candidates: up to 25 years.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the final year of Intermediate (10+2) examination with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for Engineering courses, or Biology/related subjects for Agriculture and Pharmacy courses. Diploma holders in Engineering may also be eligible for specified courses as per the official notification. Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxation in qualifying marks as prescribed by APSCHE
AP EAPCET 2026 Notification Exam Timeline
Live status of every stage — from notification to result. Statuses update automatically each day.
May 12 – May 18, 2026
Successfully conducted online in morning (09 AM - 12 PM) and afternoon (02 PM - 05 PM) shifts.
May 19 – May 20, 2026
Shift-based computer entrance checks officially wrapped up nationwide.
May 25, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Master question papers and individual student response pages are live for score matching.
Closes May 27, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Time-critical. Objections submitted after 11:00 AM on Wednesday will be rejected.
June 1, 2026 (Tentative)
The final verified normalized answer keys and ranks are scheduled to publish together.
Selection Process
- AP EAPCET Computer Based Test
- Rank List Preparation
- Counselling Registration
- Web Option Entry
- Seat Allotment
- Document Verification
- Admission Confirmation
How to Apply for AP EAPCET 2026 Notification
- 1
- Visit the official AP EAPCET portal.
- 2
- Pay the application fee online.
- 3
- Fill the application form carefully.
- 4
- Upload required details and documents.
- 5
- Verify all information.
- 6
- Submit the application form.
- 7
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Complete application before: 24 Mar 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 3 Hours
Total Questions: 160
Engineering Stream
- Mathematics: 80 Questions
- Physics: 40 Questions
- Chemistry: 40 Questions
Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream
- Biology: 80 Questions
- Physics: 40 Questions
- Chemistry: 40 Questions
Marking Scheme
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- No negative marking
Syllabus is based on the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate curriculum prescribed for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects.
AP EAPCET 2026 Notification Previous Year Question Papers
Previous year question papers are available through the official AP EAPCET portal and can be used to understand the latest exam pattern and difficulty level.
Frequently Asked Questions
AP EAPCET is the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test for undergraduate admissions.
Candidates must have passed or appeared in the 12th Standard / Intermediate examination (10+2 framework) with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (PCM) for the Engineering stream, or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Botany/Zoology (PCB) for the Agriculture and Pharmacy streams.
Results are tentatively scheduled for 01 June 2026.
Candidates must have completed 16 years of age as of December 31 of the admission year. For specific professional courses like B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.V.Sc., the minimum age is 17 years.
The exam is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
No, there is no negative marking penalty for incorrect or unattempted questions in the computer-based entrance exam.