TS EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)
Conducted by JNTUH on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE)
About TS EAPCET
TS EAPCET 2026 was conducted in May 2026 for admission to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy programmes at colleges in Telangana. Hyderabad — India's fourth-largest city and a major IT/pharma hub hosting Microsoft India HQ, Google India, Amazon, ICICI, Deloitte, and hundreds of MNCs — creates strong campus placement opportunities even for mid-tier engineering colleges accessible via TS EAPCET. Key institutions include CBIT Hyderabad, Vasavi College, MVSR Engineering College, MGIT, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute, and JNTUH-affiliated colleges.
Eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (Engineering) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Agriculture/Pharmacy)
- Passed from Telangana state board OR Telangana domicile holder
- Minimum 45% in relevant group subjects (40% for SC/ST)
- Age: minimum 16 years | No upper age limit
Exam Pattern
Mode
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — multiple days across Telangana centres
- Duration: 3 hours | Total questions: 160 | Total marks: 160
Engineering Paper
- Mathematics: 80 questions | 80 marks
- Physics: 40 questions | 40 marks
- Chemistry: 40 questions | 40 marks
Marking Scheme
- Correct: +1 | No negative marking
Counselling
- Conducted by TSCHE (web counselling)
- OSMANIA University, JNTUH engineering colleges accessible via TS EAPCET
- Private engineering college fees: ₹60,000–1.5 lakh per year in Hyderabad
Official Resources
Always verify exam dates and details from the official source before applying.
TS EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) — FAQs
What is TS EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)?+
TS EAPCET 2026 was conducted in May 2026 for admission to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy programmes at colleges in Telangana. Hyderabad — India's fourth-largest city and a major IT/pharma hub hosting Microsoft India HQ, Google India, Amazon, ICICI, Deloitte, and hundreds of MNCs — creates strong campus placement opportunities even for mid-tier engineering colleges accessible via TS EAPCET. Key institutions include CBIT Hyderabad, Vasavi College, MVSR Engineering College, MGIT, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute, and JNTUH-affiliated colleges.
What is the eligibility for TS EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)?+
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (Engineering) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Agriculture/Pharmacy)
- Passed from Telangana state board OR Telangana domicile holder
- Minimum 45% in relevant group subjects (40% for SC/ST)
- Age: minimum 16 years | No upper age limit
What is the exam pattern of TS EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)?+
Mode
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — multiple days across Telangana centres
- Duration: 3 hours | Total questions: 160 | Total marks: 160
Engineering Paper
- Mathematics: 80 questions | 80 marks
- Physics: 40 questions | 40 marks
- Chemistry: 40 questions | 40 marks
Marking Scheme
- Correct: +1 | No negative marking
Counselling
- Conducted by TSCHE (web counselling)
- OSMANIA University, JNTUH engineering colleges accessible via TS EAPCET
- Private engineering college fees: ₹60,000–1.5 lakh per year in Hyderabad
Which colleges accept TS EAPCET scores?+
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