AP EAMCET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Subjects/Sections & Marking Scheme

Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test 2026 ( AP EAMCET )

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AP EAMCET Exam Pattern 2026 is published by JNTU Kakinada. The exam pattern is released on the official website. AP EAMCET 2026 exam pattern will include the complete details like the type of questions, subjects/sections, marking scheme and syllabus. Besides, knowledge of the AP EAMCET 2026 syllabus is also important to prepare for the exam.

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will conduct AP EAMCET 2026 for admission to engineering, agriculture and medical streams. Candidates can check here for the pattern for the engineering exam. Further, to know more about the AP EAMCET exam pattern 2026, check the details available on this page.

Also read: AP EAMCET study plan & time table

Table of contents
  • Highlights of AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • AP EAMCET Marking Scheme 2026
  • Exam Day Instructions: AP EAMCET 2026
  • AP EAMCET 2026 FAQs
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Highlights of AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern

Have a look at the AP EAMCET 2026 exam features in the table below:

Features

Details

Test mode

Computer-based mode

Test duration

3 hours

Test timings/schedule

09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

02:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Test Medium

English, Telugu and Urdu

Total questions

160 Questions

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Once I have selected and saved an answer, is it possible to change my options in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET?
A: 

Yes, the candidates can get back to the question that was previously saved and change the answer selected. After changing the option candidate should make sure that the answer is saved. In AP EAMCET, all the questions are MCQs, so it is easier to make changes to the selected answer. 

Q:   What are the languages for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET question paper?
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AP EAMCET Question Paper will be in Telugu, English and Urdu. The candidates who want to attend the exam in Urdu must select the specific centres where the question papers will be provided in Urdu. In all the other centres, the question will be in both English and Telugu. Candidates can choose their preferred language. 

Q:   What is the duration of Andhra Pradesh EAMCET?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 is conducted for 3 hours. The morning session of the exam is conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM. The afternoon session is conducted from 3 PM to 6 PM. There were 160 MCQs in the exam. It is a computer-based exam. There are 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the question paper. For each correct option, candidates were given 1 mark.

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AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern

All questions are of MCQs with 4 options each and candidates have to mark the correct option only.

Sectional Weightage:

The question paper of AP EAMCET for engineering and agriculture stream carries questions from subjects as under –

Sections

Questions

Physics

40

Chemistry

40

Mathematics

80

Total Marks

160

 

 
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Q:   What is the dress code for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam?
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There is no dress code to appear for AP EAMCET 2026. Candidates can follow this dress code.

  • Do not wear full sleeves or jackets.
  • Candidates can wear slippers or sandals and avoid shoes.
  • Avoid rings, chains, bangles, or watches.
Q:   Is it possible to increase the font size of the question during the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam?
A: 

The font size can be increased during the exam. There is an option to zoom in/zoom out the content on the computer screen.

Q:   During AP EAMCET exam, can a candidate switch to another subject or question?
A: 

Candidates can switch to different subject during exam. Candidates must click on subject name to change. Candidates can also switch to different question from same subject by clicking on question number in Question Palette. The question palette is on right side of screen. 

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AP EAMCET Marking Scheme 2026

  • Every question from all sections carries one mark, and for each correct option, candidates will get 1 mark

  • There is no negative marking scheme, i.e. 0 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers

  • Also, no marks are allotted or deducted in case of no attempts (leaving questions)

Sections

Marks

Physics

40

Chemistry

40

Mathematics

80

Total Marks

160

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I use any shortcuts or external tools during Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam?
A: 

No, the candidates will not be allowed to use any external tools or shortcuts. The candidates will be given a rough sheet to do all the calculations. The AP EAMCET exam tests the knowledge and problem-solving skills of the candidates. 

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Exam Day Instructions: AP EAMCET 2026

Some important instructions, which candidates should keep in their mind can be seen below:

  • Candidates appearing for AP EAMCET 2026 have to appear at least 2 hours before the scheduled exam timings for purpose of frisking.

  • They should carry their AP EAMCET 2026 hall ticket as allotted to them.

  • The candidates who have selected Urdu language as their test medium have to appear at the Kurnool test centre only.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, which questions will be taken into consideration for evaluation?
A: 

In AP EAMCET exam, questions saved will be evaluated. Answers saved by candidates will appear green. Questions that are not answered by candidates will remain blank and will not be evaluated. Therefore, candidates must save all answers. Candidates must check all answers in question paper before they submit answer sheet. 

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AP EAMCET 2026 FAQs

AP EAMCET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

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Q:   What is the mode of the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam?
A: 

AP EAMCET is conducted as online computer-based exam at respective test centres. All questions will appear on computer screen, and candidates must pick correct answer from options given on screen. candidates will be given a rough sheet to do all calculations. 

Q:   How many questions will be asked in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET?
A: 

A total of 160 questions will be asked in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026. All questions will be multiple choice questions. Physics and Chemistry will have 40 questions each. Mathematics will include 80 questions. Each correct answer will be given 1 mark.

Q:   What is the total number of questions in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam will be for 160 questions.

For Engineering candidates

Physics for 40 questions
Chemistry for 40 questions
Mathematics for 80 questions

For Agriculture and Pharmacy students

Physics for 40 questions
Chemistry for 40 questions
Biology for 80 questions (both Botany and Zoology)

Q:   How many marks will be awarded for each correct answer in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET?
A: 

In Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, each correct answer is given one mark. Final score of candidate is calculated based on total number of correct answers. Andhra Pradesh EAMCET considers marking two options for a question as incorrect. However, there will be no marks reduced for leaving a question unanswered. There will not be negative marking for incorrect answers.

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Answered 4 days ago

The rank u need to attain in the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET entrance exam would depend entirely on the category you belong to. 

The General HS quota candidates need to attain a rank of at least 105941 to be considered eligible for admission. Students can refer to the list below to know the category-wise r

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 4 days ago

ANGRAU Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various BTech course branches for the Home State quota. 

For the General category candidates belonging to the Home State quota, the overall cutoff varied from 49988 to 105941, wherein B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering was the t

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The TS EAMCET exam for the Agriculture and Pharmacy streams will be held on May 4 and 5.

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The TS EAMCET 2026 Engineering paper will be held from May 9 to 11.

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Anurag University offers scholarships are offered based on JEE or EAPCET exam rank:

EAPCET RankJEE RankConcessionValue of Scholarship (INR) per student
1-20001-25000100%INR 11.4 lakh
2001-1000025001-5000050%INR 5.70 lakh
10001-1500050001-7500025%INR 2.85 lakh
15001-2500075001-10000010%INR 1.14 lakh
50% Concession in tuition fee for government junior college students with EAPCET Ranks < 20000

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

AP EAMCET Admit Card 2026 will be released on April 28, 2026.  The admit card download link will be available on the website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET/. All the registered candidates can download the admit card.

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Mohit Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

To qualify for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, expected cutoff for the general categories is 40 marks out of 160. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST categories. They are usually expected to score around 30-35 marks to qualify in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET. 

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Shikha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Candidates must score atleast 25% of the total marks to qualify in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026. Since the exam is conducted for 160 marks, the qualifying score is 40 marks. 

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Parul Pandey

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 cutoff will be available after the counselling begins. Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 cutoff can be checked on the official counselling website of Andhra Pradesh EAMCET. The counselling website for this year will be active only after the results are announced.

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Rachit Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Candidates must pass or appear for the 10+2 board examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. They must secure at least 45% marks for the unreserved category and 40% for reserved categories to be eligible.

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Yatendra Singh

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