AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)
Conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)
About AP EAPCET
AP EAPCET 2026 was conducted in May 2026 for admission to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy programmes at government and private colleges in Andhra Pradesh. AP has a large number of engineering colleges across Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Guntur with strong IT sector connections. Top AP engineering colleges accessible via AP EAPCET include GITAM University Visakhapatnam, Andhra University College of Engineering, JNTU Anantapur, and VIT-AP. The Andhra Pradesh government offers fee reimbursement for SC/ST/BC students — significantly reducing education costs at government colleges.
Eligibility
- Class 12 from Andhra Pradesh state board OR AP domicile holder
- Physics and Mathematics compulsory for Engineering (PCM); Physics, Chemistry, Biology for Agriculture/Pharmacy
- Minimum 45% aggregate in relevant group subjects
- Age: minimum 16 years | No upper age limit
- Students from other states with AP domicile certificate also eligible
Exam Pattern
Mode
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — multiple days across AP centres
- Duration: 3 hours | Total questions: 160 | Total marks: 160
Engineering Paper (PCM)
- Mathematics: 80 questions | 80 marks
- Physics: 40 questions | 40 marks
- Chemistry: 40 questions | 40 marks
Agriculture/Pharmacy Paper (PCB)
- Biology: 80 questions | 80 marks
- Physics: 40 questions | 40 marks
- Chemistry: 40 questions | 40 marks
Marking Scheme
- Correct: +1 | No negative marking
- Syllabus: AP State Board Class 11 and 12 — Intermediate curriculum
Counselling
- Conducted by APSCHE through web-based counselling
- Government engineering college fee: ₹35,000–70,000 per year + hostel
- Fee reimbursement available for qualifying categories from AP government
Official Resources
Always verify exam dates and details from the official source before applying.
AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) — FAQs
What is AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)?+
AP EAPCET 2026 was conducted in May 2026 for admission to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy programmes at government and private colleges in Andhra Pradesh. AP has a large number of engineering colleges across Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Guntur with strong IT sector connections. Top AP engineering colleges accessible via AP EAPCET include GITAM University Visakhapatnam, Andhra University College of Engineering, JNTU Anantapur, and VIT-AP. The Andhra Pradesh government offers fee reimbursement for SC/ST/BC students — significantly reducing education costs at government colleges.
What is the eligibility for AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)?+
- Class 12 from Andhra Pradesh state board OR AP domicile holder
- Physics and Mathematics compulsory for Engineering (PCM); Physics, Chemistry, Biology for Agriculture/Pharmacy
- Minimum 45% aggregate in relevant group subjects
- Age: minimum 16 years | No upper age limit
- Students from other states with AP domicile certificate also eligible
What is the exam pattern of AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)?+
Mode
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — multiple days across AP centres
- Duration: 3 hours | Total questions: 160 | Total marks: 160
Engineering Paper (PCM)
- Mathematics: 80 questions | 80 marks
- Physics: 40 questions | 40 marks
- Chemistry: 40 questions | 40 marks
Agriculture/Pharmacy Paper (PCB)
- Biology: 80 questions | 80 marks
- Physics: 40 questions | 40 marks
- Chemistry: 40 questions | 40 marks
Marking Scheme
- Correct: +1 | No negative marking
- Syllabus: AP State Board Class 11 and 12 — Intermediate curriculum
Counselling
- Conducted by APSCHE through web-based counselling
- Government engineering college fee: ₹35,000–70,000 per year + hostel
- Fee reimbursement available for qualifying categories from AP government
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