
AP EAMCET 2026: The exam body will release the AP EAMCET 2026 preliminary answer key on May 23, 2026. The final AP EAMCET answer key and result are expected to be announced on June 1, 2026. Prior to this the exam body conducted the AP EAMCET 2026 exam for Engineering and Agricluture streams from May 12 to 20, 2026. Check here all the details related to the AP EAMCET result, cut off, counselling and more.
- What is AP EAPCET (AP EAMCET)?
- AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AP EAMCET 2026 Highlights
- AP EAMCET 2026 Admission Process
- AP EAMCET Answer Key 2026 (On May 23)
- AP EAMCET Result 2026 (June 1 tentative)
- Counselling details of AP EAMCET 2026
- Eligibility Criteria for AP EAPCET Entrance Exam
- AP EAMCET 2026 Application Form
- AP EAMCET Admit Card 2026
- Exam Pattern of AP EAMCET 2026
- AP Engineering Entrance Test Syllabus 2026
- AP EAMCET 2026 Question Paper
- AP EAMCET FAQs
What is AP EAPCET (AP EAMCET)?
AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test) is renamed AP EAPCET, which stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test. AP EAMCET is entrance examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, for Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admission into various professional courses offered in University/ Private Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. AP EAMCET exam is conducted for admission into undergraduate programmes in engineering, pharmacy and agriculture across different colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh. AP EAMCET exam is conducted once a year.
AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP EAMCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 23 May ' 26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Answer Key Release |
| 23 May ' 26 - 25 May ' 26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Answer Key Challenge |
| 01 Jun ' 26 | AP EAPMCET Result 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 19 May ' 26 - 20 May ' 26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Exam date (Agriculture & Pharmacy stream) |
| 18 May ' 26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Exam date (Engineering stream) |
| 12 May ' 26 - 15 May ' 26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Exam date (Engineering stream) |
AP EAMCET 2026 Highlights
Check the highlights of AP EAMCET below:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Full Exam Name |
Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agricultural, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test) |
| Short Exam Name |
AP EAPCET (AP EAMCET) |
| Conducting Body |
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada |
| Official Website |
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ |
| Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Level |
State Level Exam |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Application Fee (General) |
General - INR 600 SC/ST - INR 500 BC - INR 550 |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Mode of Counselling |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours |
| Total Questions |
160 |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Negative Marking |
No |
| Courses Offered |
Engineering - Engineering, Bio-Technology, BTech (Dairy Technology), BTech (Agr. Engg.), BTech (Food Science and Technology) Medical/Pharmacy - Medical courses, BPharma, DPharma etc. Agriculture - BSc (Ag.) / BSc (Hort.) / BVSc & AH / BFSc / BTech (FST) / BSc (CA&BM) |
AP EAMCET 2026 Admission Process
Check admission process for AP EAMCET 2026 in the infographic shown below:
AP EAMCET Answer Key 2026 (On May 23)
Answer Key: 23 May ' 26
The AP EAMCET answer key 2026 will be released for MPC (engineering) and BiPC streams. Candidates will be able to download the AP EAMCET 2026 answer key online from official website or by using direct link shared here. Along with answer key, AP EAMCET Response sheet will also be released. The answer key for each shift of AP EAMCET 2026 will be made available separately in PDF format. The official question paper for AP EAMCET 2026 will be released by the authorities together with the answer key. Candidates can use the AP EAMCET answer key 2026 to check total marks, rank and to speculate the college for admission. In case of any objections, candidates can also challenge answer key.
AP EAMCET Result 2026 (June 1 tentative)
Result: 01 Jun ' 26
The AP EAMCET result tentative release date is June 1, 2026. The result link will be available on the official website and on this page. The candidates can download the results from the official website. Candidates must log in using credentials like application and roll number to check the result. Candidates who pass exam will be called for counselling. The candidates can check and download results from official website. The candidates who qualify in AP EAPCET 2026 and pass Intermediate or equivalent examination will be eligible to participate in counselling. The AP EAMCET counselling date will be in July 2026.
AP EAMCET 2026 Rank Card
The official rank card for AP EAMCET 2026 will be available on the official website. The tentative date of release of AP EAMCET Rank Card is June 1, 2026. Following the declaration of AP EAMCET 2026 exam results, the rank card will be released. AP EAMCET rank card 2026 download link will be updated on the apsche.ap.gov.in website by official authority. To download rank cards, candidates must have registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth.
Counselling details of AP EAMCET 2026
APSCHE conducts AP EAMCET 2026 counselling for candidates who appear for entrance test. APSCHE conducts counselling online to complete the admission process. AP EAMCET counselling process includes payment of processing fee, check verification status, candidate registration, option entry, seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college.
AP EAMCET 2026 Cutoff
AP EAMCET 2026 cutoff will be released by APSCHE for all categories after the result declaration. The qualifying percentage will be 25% of maximum marks considered for ranking. However, for candidates belonging to the SC/ST, there is no minimum qualifying mark. Admission will be limited to the seats reserved for the ST/SC categories. AP EAMCET 2026 cutoff is calculated based on difficulty of exam, availability of seats , number of candidates participating, and cutoff trends in previous years. After AP EAMCET 2026 results are published, colleges will release AP EAMCET 2026 cutoff.
AP EAPCET (EAMCET) 2026 Participating Colleges
The constituent and affiliated engineering, agriculture and medical colleges of the following universities offer admission to undergraduate courses through AP EAMCET 2026:
AP EAMCET 2026 Contact Information
AP EAMCET Office
Administrative Building, Ground Floor,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Kakinada - 533003. Andhra Pradesh
Ph : +91-884-2340535,2356255
Fax :+91-884-2340545
E-Mail : apeamcet15@gmail.com
Eligibility Criteria for AP EAPCET Entrance Exam
AP EAMCET 2026 eligibility criteria are the conditions set by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE for candidates seeking admission to engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses. To be eligible, candidates need to fulfil the requirements given below:
General Eligibility Criteria for AP EAPCET (AP EAMCET) 2026
Candidates should be Indian Nationals or Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
Candidates must be Andhra Pradesh/Telangana state residents and should meet the local/non-local status requirements by Educational Institutes in Andhra Pradesh under admission regulations.
Academic Eligibility Criteria AP EAPCET (AP EAMCET) 2026
Candidates should have passed or appeared in the qualifying examination of intermediate or 10+2 level or any equivalent examination as recognised by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana.
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination and must have taken the following subjects in the 10+2 level i.e. Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or any of the optional subjects or relevant vocational subjects in the Engineering and Technology stream.
Course-wise AP EAMCET 2026 Eligibility
| Stream and Course |
Eligibility |
Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering - BTech (Bio-Tech course) |
Passed Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as optional subjects along with bridge course exam in Mathematics conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Govt, of AP/Telangana only |
Must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission. |
| Pharmacy |
Passed in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as an optional subject or with Biological and Natural Sciences For the PharmD course, candidates must have obtained at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination (40% if candidates belong to a reserved category i.e. SC/ST) |
Must have completed at least 16 years of age at the time of admissions No upper age limit |
| Agriculture |
Candidates should have passed 10+2 qualifying examination with any of the subjects for the relevant course as under – For B.Sc.(Ag.) and B.Sc.(Hort) 1. Physical Sciences 2. Biological or Natural Sciences 3. Agriculture 4. Vocational Course in Agriculture For B.V.Sc. & A.H 1. Physical sciences 2. Biological or Natural Sciences 3. Vocational Courses in Veterinary Sciences For B.F.Sc. 1. Physical Sciences 2. Biological or Natural Sciences 3.. Vocational Courses in Fishery Sciences For B.Tech. (FS & T) 1. Mathematics 2. Physical Sciences or 1. Physical Sciences 2. Biological or Natural sciences |
Must have completed 17 years at the time of admission Upper age limit is 22 years for General, OBC and other candidates For SC/ST candidates, 25 years is the upper limit |
AP EAMCET 2026 Application Form
AP EAMCET Admit Card 2026
Exam Pattern of AP EAMCET 2026
AP Engineering Entrance Test Syllabus 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Question Paper
AP EAMCET FAQs
Yes, candidates can attend in special situations. The candidates can verify their certificates online. For the Certificate verification, the candidates would enter their hall ticket number and date of birth. In case the candidates find any difficulty during the Certificate verification process, they can visit the nearest service centre. Once the document verification process is completed, the candidate can see the print-verified option.
Candidates must visit official website of Andhra Pradesh EAMCET and click on link to download answer key for shift they appeared. Candidates can check answer key by downloading PDF. Solutions given in answer key can be compared with answers candidate marked in exam. This will help candidate to estimate his/her marks in exam.
AP EAMCET 2026 is conducted for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture. If the candidates want to appear for the engineering entrance test, they must study Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. For the agriculture and pharmacy exams, candidates must study Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
AP EAMCET application form 2026 was released on February 4. The application form was available on the official website up to April 10, 2026. The application form had to be filled online. Candidates had to pay the application fee to submit the form before the last date. Steps to fill the application form were registration, form filling and fee payment.
Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 cutoff will be on the total of candidates applying for the exam, those who appeared in the test, and the B.Tech seats. The entrance exam difficulty level and older Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cutoff trends also matter.
AP EAMCET Hall Ticket & Rank Card
Intermediate/10+2 Marks Sheet
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate (if applying under fee reimbursement scheme)
Caste Certificate (for reserved categories)
Residence Certificate or Local Status Certificate
You must carry the following things for AP EAMCET 2026
- AP EAMCET 2026 Admit Card (downloaded from the official AP EAMCET website).
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.).
- Black/Blue Ballpoint Pen (if applicable).
The candidate can know the seating details post Bar Code scanning and date verification in the Hall Ticket at the exam centre. The support staff will also be available to guide students to their respective computer labs/exam halls. The candidates are advised to reach the exam centre an hour before the exam to avoid last-minute confusion.
Andhra Pradesh EAMCET Rank Card includes
Name
Hall Ticket Number
Registration Number
Marks and Rank Information:
Marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology
Total marks
EAMCET rank and category rank
Marks from Class 12 used in final ranking
Qualifying Status
Category and Local/Non-Local Status
Online Registration
Certificate Verification
Web Option Entry
Seat Allotment
Self-Reporting and Reporting to the College
The items not allowed in the exam hall are given below.
- Electronic devices like a mobile phone, a smart watch, a calculator
- Books and Notes
- Food and drinks
- Bags and purses
Follow these AP EAMCET preparation tips.
- Revise every day.
- After completing a topic, be sure to revise it again.
- Identify weak topics and keep revising.
- Make flashcards of important topics and keep checking them.
Candidates who find any errors in AP EAMCET 2026 result must contact AP EAMCET helpline or conducting authority. They can request the necessary corrections. Candidates must submit supporting documents.
The difficult subject to prepare for in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 is Mathematics compared to Chemistry and Physics. Candidates must spend more time understanding the basics of maths. They should solve as many question papers as possible to improve their preparation.
A good score in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET depends on college and the course candidates want to apply. Getting above 140 out of 160 is an excellent score. A score between 90 and 110 is a good score to get admission to the preferred colleges and courses.