AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling – Process for Andhra Pradesh Students
Everything AP students need to know about EAMCET 2026 counselling — process, colleges, rank calculation, and important dates.
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Process
AP EAMCET 2026 counselling is conducted online by APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education) at sche.ap.gov.in. The process covers all government, aided, and unaided private engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Counselling Phases
| Phase | Seats Covered | Expected Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | University seats (convener quota) – 70% of total seats | July–August 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Spot admissions & remaining convener quota seats | August 2026 |
| Management Quota | 30% seats filled by institute management | August–September 2026 |
| NRI Quota | 5% seats within management quota for NRI-sponsored | August–September 2026 |
Top Government Engineering Colleges in AP (2026)
- Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
- JNTU Kakinada – University College of Engineering
- SV University College of Engineering, Tirupati
- RGUKT IIIT Nuzvid, Ongole, RK Valley, Srikakulam
- Acharya Nagarjuna University Engineering College, Guntur
- University College of Engineering, JNTU Anantapur
AP EAMCET 2026 Category-wise Seat Distribution
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 6% |
| BC (Backward Classes) – A, B, C, D, E | 29% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% |
| General / Open Category | 40% |
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Frequently Asked Questions – AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling
Common queries about AP EAMCET 2026 counselling process
1What is AP EAMCET and who conducts it?
AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test) is conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education). It is the primary entrance test for admission to engineering and other professional courses in AP state colleges.
2Can AP EAMCET 2026 students also use their JEE Main score?
Yes. Some deemed universities and private colleges in Andhra Pradesh accept JEE Main scores directly for lateral entry or B.Tech admissions. However, AP state government colleges and most affiliated colleges require AP EAMCET rank for the state quota seats.
3What are the top engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
Top AP engineering colleges include: JNTU Kakinada (flagship), Andhra University College of Engineering (Visakhapatnam), Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering (Tirupati), NIT Warangal (though in Telangana, AP students get HS quota), RGUKT (IIIT) Nuzvid, Ongole, RK Valley, and Srikakulam.
4When does AP EAMCET 2026 counselling start?
AP EAMCET 2026 counselling typically starts in July–August after results are announced in June–July. The exact schedule is published on sche.ap.gov.in. Counselling runs in 3–4 phases covering university seats, management quota, and NRI quota.
5How is AP EAMCET rank calculated?
AP EAMCET rank is based on: 75% weightage to EAMCET score and 25% weightage to Class 12 marks (PCM aggregate). The final rank is calculated combining both. Students with better Class 12 marks get an advantage even if their EAMCET score is similar to another candidate.
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