AP EAMCET 2026 Engineering Exam Starts Today; Check Shift Timings here

The AP EAMCET 2026 engineering exams begins today, May 12. The Shift 1 runs 9 AM-12 PM, while the Shift 2 will be from 2 PM onwards. Candidates must bring their hall tickets and reach centres by 8 AM for shift 1, and 12 PM for shift. No late entry is allowed. Good luck to all engineering aspirants appearing for the exam.

Check Shift Timings here

The AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 engineering entrance exam starts today, May 12, 2026, across various centres in Andhra Pradesh. Conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE, the exam marks the beginning of the admission process for professional engineering courses in the state. As reported by several media, a record-breaking 3.53 lakh candidates have registered for the 2026 session, with the engineering stream seeing the highest volume of applicants. 

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AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Schedule

The AP EAMCET exam for the 2026 session is scheduled to run over five days: May 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18.

AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates must strictly adhere to the protocols to avoid disqualification:

• Carry their AP EAMCET 2026 Hall Ticket and a valid photo ID proof.

• No candidate will be allowed entry after the commencement of the exam. Authorities have recommended reaching the venue two hours early for verification.

• Electronic gadgets, calculators, smartwatches, and logbooks are strictly banned. Calculation work must be done only on the provided rough sheets.

• Wear light-coloured clothes. Multiple-pocketed trousers like cargo pants or jeans are discouraged to maintain exam integrity.

The test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will consists of 160 multiple-choice questions across three subjects: