AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026: Registration, Cutoff, Result , Answer Key & Response Sheet, Dates, Question Paper, Seat Allotment

AP EAMCET differs from other state and national-level entrance exams based on the following factors.

• AP EAMCET is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, on behalf of AP EAMCET.
• Students who take AP EAMCET apply for engineering, agriculture and pharmacy in Andhra Pradesh colleges.
• The AP EAMCET syllabus is based on the Andhra Pradesh Boards. 

The candidates can follow these steps if they face any technical issues during the AP EAMCET exam.

• Stay Calm
• Inform Invigilator
• Follow Test Centre Protocol
• Keep a track of time, request extra time if needed

The candidates can use these preparation tips

• Create a learning plan and follow it strictly.
• Understand the exam pattern by solving previous year question papers.
• Practice regularly

Andhra Pradesh EAPCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test.  AP EAP CET was previously known as Andhra Pradesh EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test). AP EAMCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).  AP EAMCET is conducted for admission into various professional courses offered in Colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a computer-based test (CBT) for admission into the first year of professional courses. The AP EAMCET exam is conducted annually.  The AP EAMCET syllabus is based on the curriculum of Class 11 and Class 12.

The candidates who qualify in the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 examination can participate in the counselling process. The candidates must also fulfil the other eligibility criteria to appear for counselling. The other eligibility criteria are that the candidates must have cleared class 12 or equivalent with 45% marks in group subjects. The reserved category students must score above 40% in group subjects.

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.

AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration can be done from July 2026.  The exam date for the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 exam will be in May 2026. The counselling process of Andhra Pradesh EAMCET includes registration, seat allotment, and filling web options. The conducting authority will activate the links for the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2025 registration and web options entry on the dates mentioned. 

The tentative date of release of the AP EAMCET 2026 result is June 2026. The announcement regarding the result is made in a press conference. The result of Andhra Pradesh EAPCET 2026, which is the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test, is published on the official website. 

The AP EAMCET result will have the following details

• Score/Marks obtained in each section (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology).
• Total marks obtained.
• Rank achieved based on the normalised score.
• Qualifying status (whether you have cleared the cutoff).
• Your category rank, if applicable.

• Visit the official portal: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET
• Log in using your registration number and hall ticket number
• Download the rank card directly from the site after logging in 

The preliminary Andhra Pradesh EAMCET answer key is released soon after the exam to allow candidates to check answers and raise objections if they find any discrepancies. The final answer key is released after reviewing all objections, and it is used for calculating the actual exam results.

AP EAMCET Answer Key for Agriculture and Pharmacy Stream will be released in May 2026, tentatively. The candidates can raise objections against the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET Agriculture and Pharmacy Stream answer key few days after the release of the answer key. 

AP EAMCET Answer Key is released on the official website. The candidates must click on the AP EAMCET 2026 answer key link based on the shift they appeared for. Once they find the link, they can click on it to download the AP EAMCET 2026 answer key. The AP EAMCET answer key is released in a PDF format. Candidates should save the answer key for future reference. It is important to note that the answer key is generally released a few days after the completion of the exam.

There is a minimum education requirement for AP EAMCET 2026.  The candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent. A Diploma in engineering is also considered for engineering admission through AP EAMCET 2026.

It is not necessary to send a hard copy of the AP EAMCET 2026 application form to the concerned authority. The candidates must submit the form only online. It is better to keep a printed copy of the completed application form for the reference of the candidates. 

AP EAMCET application form payment can be made using net banking, credit card or debit card. The official website will have a link to make the application form fee payment. Candidates must click on the link and enter all the payment details to make the payment. The AP EAMCET application form submission can be done only after the fee payment.

To fill out the AP EAMCET application form, you will need the following documents.

ID Proof (eg. Aadhar Card)

Hall Ticket Number of Class 10

Hall Ticket Number of Class 12

Caste Certificate (if needed)

Income Certificate (if needed)

Domicile Certificate

Study Details

Passport-size photo scanned

Scanned Signature

Candidates have to carry a valid photo ID proof like an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, etc., along with their Andhra Pradesh EAMCET admit card to the exam centre. It is mandatory to take the admit card to the exam centre. The candidates will not be permitted inside the exam centre without the admit card and a valid ID proof. The candidates have to check all the details on the admit card before taking it to the exam centre.

If in case anything is printed wrongly on the admit card of AP EAMCET exam, candidates must immediately contact the helpline body for the same. They should also check the details printed on an admit card thoroughly. 

To download the AP EAMCET Admit Card, follow these simple steps:
Visit the Official Website
Click on the Admit Card Link
Enter Your Login Details
Submit the Information
Download and Print the Admit Card

Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019 question papers are available on the Shiksha page. Candidates can click on the links to download and practice from previous years' Andhra Pradesh EAMCET question papers. The candidates must practice the past years' AP EAMCET question papers to score well in the exam. 

The AP EAMCET exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each of the MCQs will have four options. The candidates are required to choose the correct answer from four options. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

The concerned authority will release the AP EAMCET 2026 question papers along with the answer key and response sheet. The AP EAMCET 2026 question paper will be released on the official website. The candidates can check the answers written for the exam by comparing them with the answer key. Candidates who are preparing for the AP EAMCET 2026 must practice Andhra Pradesh EAMCET previous year question papers to check their preparation level, for time management, and to understand the difficulty level of the exam.

The important dates for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET will be as follows

Application Form: Will be available in March and April

Exam Date: Typically held in May each year.

Result Declaration: Within 2–3 weeks after the exam in June

Counselling Registration: Begins soon after results.

The exam will be conducted in May 2026 for the MPC (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) stream and the BiPC (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) stream on different dates. The Andhra Pradesh EAPCET 2026 registration begins in March. The last date to register for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2025 without a late fee will be in April 2026. 

The AP EAMCET syllabus covers subjects based on the stream you choose (Engineering or Agriculture/Pharmacy). 

For Engineering Stream:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

For Agriculture and Pharmacy Stream:
Botany
Zoology
Physics
Chemistry

The syllabus is based on the topics from the intermediate level (Class 11 and 12) of the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education.

To get the detailed syllabus for the AP EAMCET exam, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the official AP EAMCET website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
• On the homepage, look for the Syllabus section, which has the detailed syllabus for both the Engineering and Agriculture streams.
• Once you find the syllabus link, you can download the PDF version for both streams (Engineering or Agriculture/Pharmacy).

There were no official announcements regarding any changes in the AP EAMCET syllabus 2026. The syllabus will be available on the official website soon. If there are any changes made to the syllabus, they will be updated on the official website, and candidates should make sure to prepare accordingly.

AP EAMCET will be conducted in 3 languages: English, Telugu, and Urdu. The candidates who want to take the exam in Urdu can only appear for the exam at Kurnool at the specified exam centres. The question paper will be in Telugu and English in all the other centres. 

No, there is no negative marking in the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam. For every correct answer, candidates receive one mark, but no marks are deducted for incorrect responses or unanswered questions. This applies to both the engineering and agriculture streams of the exam.

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)

Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 best books are NCERT of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Once you are done with the NCERT then the candidates can refer to EAMCET Physics (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) by Arihant Experts, EAMCET Physics Andhra and Telangana Chapter wise 28 Years' Solutions and 5 Mock Tests, EAMCET Chemistry Andhra and Telangana Chapter wise 28 Years' Solutions and 5 Mock Tests, EAMCET Mathematics Andhra and Telangana Chapter wise 28 Years' Solutions and 5 Mock Tests, Deepthi Series, Concepts of Physics by H. C. Verma, Problems in General Physics by I. E. Irodov, Mathematics by R. S. Agarwal, Mathematics by D. C. Pandey, Physical Chemistry by P. W. Atkins, Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee and Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd.

One can manage time in the examination by practising the question papers prior to appearing in the exam. It will help in assessing which section is consuming more time, and then work on that part to save time. They must make sure that they solve many questions from each topic to increase the speed of solving during the exam.

A coaching class is not required if the child has the capacity to self-study effectively. However, coaching classes will give extra study materials, sample question papers, etc, that will be very helpful in AP EAMCET 2026 preparation. The candidates can attend offline or online coaching as per their convenience. 

APSCHE releases cutoff marks for AP EAMCET. It is a minimum score to pass exam. Students with high scores are considered for admission in the participating institutes. Various factors are considered to prepare the Andhra EAPCET cutoff marks. Check the list of participating colleges in this article.

In Andhra EAMCET exam, students have to obtain a minimum of 25% marks. But there is no minimum passing mark for reserved category students. So you have to get a minimum of 50 marks in the test. 

• Get high marks in the AP EAMCET exam.
• Utilise category-specific reservations.
• Apply for colleges with slightly higher closing ranks in counselling.

AP EAMCET Rank Card will be valid for one academic year. This means that the AP EAMCET rank obtained in the exam can only be used for admissions in the same academic year in which the exam is conducted. The candidate will not be allowed to submit the same rank card in consecutive years.

AP EAMCET Rank Card is used for the admission of candidates in colleges. The candidates are called for the AP EAMCET counselling based on the AP EAMCET Rank. Candidates must submit it at the Help Line Centres during the AP EAMCET Counselling process. 

AP EAMCET Rank Card is released by the APSCHE. Rank Card will include the rank obtained by the student in the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 exam. It is an important document for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET Counselling and admission process. 

Some colleges offer scholarships based on merit or special categories such as sports, economically disadvantaged groups, or reserved categories. Scholarship details are often available on individual college websites or during the counselling process.

No, the cutoff score varies for colleges and courses. The Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 cutoff is decided by the colleges. The cutoff will be decided based on factors like demand for the particular course, number of applicants, availability of seats, etc. The Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cutoff is released on the official website every year. 

If you are not happy with the seat allotted to you, you can apply for the next round of Andhra Pradesh EAMCET counselling. However, there is no guarantee you will get admission to your preferred college or the course of your choice. Seats are allocated based on availability and demand. 

There is no dress code to appear for AP EAMCET 2026, but the candidates can follow these instructions regarding dress code.

• Wear simple clothes (avoid full sleeves or jackets).
• Avoid shoes; candidates can wear slippers or sandals.
• Avoid accessories like rings, chains, bangles, or watches.

The AP EAMCET (EAPCET) exam will be for 3 hours. No extra time will be given to complete the exam. There are no breaks allowed during the 3-hour window. Candidates must remain seated and complete the paper in one sitting. Since the exam is conducted in online mode, the timer will be displayed on the screen to help you keep track. Be mindful of the time while answering questions, and try to leave time for reviewing marked questions.

Here are some effective strategies for managing time during the AP EAMCET exam

• Try to answer the questions from your strongest subject first
• Understand the exam pattern and set time for each section
• If the question is tough, skip and come back to it later
• Stay focused and calm
• Keep answering at a consistent pace.

AP EAMCET exam includes MCQs. Each question will have four choices, out of which one will be correct. The questions will be concept-based, numerical problems, fact-based and application-based.

No, the online Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam system does not provide a virtual rough workspace within the computer interface. However, candidates are given physical rough sheets for calculations and rough work. Before the exam starts, invigilators will give rough sheets to every candidate. These sheets can be used to solve mathematical problems during the test.

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.

Yes, the candidates can send queries through email. The Email ID will be provided on the official website. The candidates can send an email to clarify their doubts on the application form, admit card, exam dates etc.

If the help desk is not reachable, try contacting them during non-peak hours. You may also check the website for alternative numbers. During the exam period, new contact information may be updated on the official website. Generally, they provide a dedicated phone number and email for candidate support during the exam period.

Any new updates on Andhra Pradesh EAMCET will be provided on the official website. The same data will be updated on this page. The candidates can check this space to know the recent events in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam. 

Hundreds of Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh accept the AP EAMCET score. The number of colleges changes every year. The complete list of participating institutes is updated on the official website every year. The list will also include the cutoff score for the particular institute.

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).

You can reach the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2026 help desk via the official contact number and email provided on the official website. They have provided a dedicated phone number and email for candidate support during the exam period.