Conducting Body: JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE State Level Entrance Exam 2026
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AP EAPCET: Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test

Comprehensive student gateway for B.Tech / B.E., B.Pharm, B.Sc Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh (AU, JNTUK, JNTUA, VR Siddhartha) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
B.Tech / B.E., B.Pharm, B.Sc Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh (AU, JNTUK, JNTUA, VR Siddhartha) Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 160 Frequency: Once a Year (May) Fee: ?600 (General) / ?500 (SC/ST)
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AP EAPCET 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test
Conducting Authority JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE
Category & Stream Engineering
Admissions & Course Types B.Tech / B.E., B.Pharm, B.Sc Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh (AU, JNTUK, JNTUA, VR Siddhartha)
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 160 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May)
Application Fee ?600 (General) / ?500 (SC/ST)
Official Web Portal https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria for AP EAPCET 2026

Passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as options with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved).

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
160 MCQs: Mathematics (80), Physics (40), Chemistry (40).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+1 mark per correct answer, No negative marking.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Board of Intermediate Education AP Class 11 & 12 PCM.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is AP EAPCET and who conducts it?
AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE for admission to B.Tech / B.E., B.Pharm, B.Sc Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh (AU, JNTUK, JNTUA, VR Siddhartha) programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in AP EAPCET 2026?
Passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as options with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved).
What is the mode and duration of the AP EAPCET examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 160 marks.
What is the official website for AP EAPCET 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

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