AP EAMCET 2026 Day 1 Analysis: Physics Takes Centre Stage as Toughest Section; Overall Moderate Paper
AP EAMCET 2026 kicked off on May 12 with a moderate difficulty level across both shifts. Physics was the most challenging subject due to conceptual questions, while Math was lengthy but manageable. Chemistry remained scoring. Experts suggest 120+ attempts are competitive for top engineering seats.
Overall Moderate Paper on Day 1
The AP EAMCET exam for the 2026 session has begun and the test was successfully conducted on Day 1 for both the shifts. As per various media reports, close to over 2 lakh candidates appeared for the engineering stream. As per the reviews received from candidates who appeared in the exam across both the shifts the test was of moderate difficulty level, though many noted a slight increase in complexity compared to previous years.
AP EAMCET Shift-Wise Exam Analysis
| Feature |
Shift 1 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
Shift 2 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty |
Moderate |
Moderate |
| Physics |
Most Challenging: High focus on Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, and Law of Inertia. |
Rank-Decider: Moderate-to-difficult with application-based problems. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate but Lengthy: Time-consuming questions from Calculus and Coordinate Geometry. |
Standard Pattern: Required careful time management due to length. |
| Chemistry |
Easiest: Scoring section focused on Organic Chemistry and Periodic Classification. |
Relatively Scoring: Followed a standard, approachable pattern. |
| Good Attempts / Key Note |
120+ Questions: Recommended for a competitive score with high accuracy. |
BiPC Alert: Botany and Zoology sections were reported to be on the tougher side. |
AP EAMCET 2026 Dates
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| AP EAMCET Engineering (MPC) Exams |
May 12 - May 18, 2026 |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) Exams |
May 19 - May 20, 2026 |
| AP EAMCET Preliminary Answer Key Release |
May 23, 2026 (Expected) |
| AP EAMCET Result Declaration |
June 1, 2026 (Tentative) |
What’s Next?
The engineering exams will continue through May 13, 14, 15, and 18. Candidates for upcoming shifts can now access memory-based question papers and preliminary answer key solutions from shiksha.com to gauge the weightage of topics.
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Vikrant Shukla - Deputy Manager
Role: News Writer & Editor
Education: Graduation in Mass Communication, Master's in Political Science
Expertise: Engineering Exams
About: Vikrant has 9+ years of experience in content
Read Full Bio