
AP EAMCET Exam Pattern 2026 is the basic structure of the question paper. It is published by JNTU Kakinada on the official website. AP EAMCET 2026 exam pattern gives complete details like type of questions, subjects/sections, marking scheme and syllabus. Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will conduct AP EAMCET 2026 for admission to engineering, agriculture and medical streams. Besides, knowledge of the AP EAMCET 2026 syllabus is equally important for devising a good preparation strategy. Further, to know more about the AP EAMCET exam pattern 2026, check the details available on this page.
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- Highlights of AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
- AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
- AP EAMCET 2026 FAQs
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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 |
AP EAMCET 2025 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme:
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Every question from all sections carries one mark, and for each correct option, candidates will get 1 mark
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There is no negative marking scheme, i.e. 0 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers
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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 |
AP EAMCET 2025 Exam Day Instructions
Some important instructions, which candidates should keep in their mind can be seen below:
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Candidates appearing for AP EAMCET 2025 have to appear at least 2 hours before the scheduled exam timings for purpose of frisking.
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They should carry their AP EAMCET 2025 hall ticket as allotted to them.
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The candidates who have selected Urdu language as their test medium have to appear at the Kurnool test centre only.
AP EAMCET 2026 FAQs
AP EAMCET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions
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.
The Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam consists of a total of 160 questions.
For Engineering candidates, the question distribution is as follows:
Physics: 40 questions
Chemistry: 40 questions
Mathematics: 80 questions
For Agriculture and Medical candidates, the distribution is:
Physics: 40 questions
Chemistry: 40 questions
Biology: 80 questions (which includes both Botany and Zoology)
In AP EAMCET, only the answers saved by the candidates will be considered for evaluation. The answers saved by the candidates will appear green in the question palette. The questions that were not answered by the candidates will remain blank and will not be considered for evaluation. Therefore, the candidates must save the answers.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can participate in the VSAT counselling even though if you have passed the JEE/EAMCET exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Some of the best books are NCERT books, however, students can also take help from supplementary books, but over burdening oneself is not recommended.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
If candidates have focused well in their 10 and 10+2 classes, they can easily qualify in the exam. The question paper is similar to popular engineering entrance exams such as JEE Mains, but the difficulty level is of easy to moderate.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
At the TS EAMCET exam centre, candidates need to follow the below guidelines -
- Reach the exam centre atleast 40-60 minutes before the reporting time.
- Carry your government issued IDs.
- Carry a passport size photo,
- Although the exam is in CBT based online mode, carry black and blue ball point pen.
- Avoid
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
No, once being alloted the TS EAMCET exam centres, candidates will not be able to change it. The decision is final from the exam body.
L
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The exam centre are located at major exam centres in Telangana State. While applying students will have to select the exam centre based on available options and their preferences.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The TS EAMCET exam centres are the dedicated venue where the TS EAMCET exam is being conducted.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
No, there is no negative marking in the TS EAMCET exam. Tshis gives candidates complete fredom to solve as many questions as they can, without the fear of loosing the marks.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The question paper will be in online mode and MCQ format. Here candidates can check the distribution of the questions for Engineering
Subjects | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
Mathematics | 80 |
Physics | 40 |
Chemistry | 40 |
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, for SC, ST, OBC, and local candidates as per state norms.
C
Contributor-Level 7
403 Institutes accepting AP EAMCET
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Rese...
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Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam • Public
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
Kakinada • Public
University College of Engineering, Adikavi Nannaya U...
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I have passed in JEE/EAMCET exam, can I appear for VSAT counselling?