AP EAPCET 2027
Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET, formerly AP EAMCET)
AP EAPCET is the Andhra Pradesh state entrance test for engineering, agriculture and pharmacy seats. Engineering (MPC) aspirants take a 160-mark computer-based paper with no negative marking, and the rank drives APSCHE online counselling.
- Conducted by
- A university nominated by APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education). JNTU Kakinada conducted the 2026 test on behalf of APSCHE
- Mode
- Computer-based test (online) at test centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 3 hours (one session per candidate per stream)
AP EAPCET 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A university nominated by APSCHE notices
AP EAPCET decides admission to most undergraduate professional seats in Andhra Pradesh. Engineering aspirants take the MPC paper; agriculture and pharmacy aspirants take the BiPC paper.
About AP EAPCET
AP EAPCET, earlier called AP EAMCET, is the common entrance test of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, conducted each year by a university it nominates. Students who finish Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry take the Engineering paper, while Biology students take the Agriculture and Pharmacy paper. The rank, combined with Intermediate marks, is used for convener-quota seats in government, university and private unaided colleges through online counselling on cap.apcfss.in. The 2026 cycle ran from February to August, with JNTU Kakinada as the convener. The 2027 notification has not been released yet.
AP EAPCET 2027 at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET, formerly AP EAMCET) |
| Conducted by | A university nominated by APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education). JNTU Kakinada conducted the 2026 test on behalf of APSCHE |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode | Computer-based test (online) at test centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Duration | 3 hours (one session per candidate per stream) |
| Language | English and Telugu (Urdu is offered for some papers; check the notification) |
| Courses | B.E./B.Tech (MPC stream); B.Pharmacy, Pharm.D, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Veterinary and allied courses (BiPC stream) |
| Accepted by | Government, university and private unaided professional colleges in Andhra Pradesh admitting through APSCHE convener-quota counselling (JNTU Kakinada, JNTU Anantapur, Andhra University, SV University, VIT-AP, SRM-AP and others as per the seat matrix) |
| Official website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET |
Key dates
AP EAPCET 2027 notification
Expected Jan-Mar 2027
AP EAPCET 2027 exam
Expected May 2027
AP EAPCET 2027 result
Expected June-July 2027
What AP EAPCET is
AP EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) is the common entrance test of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). It was called AP EAMCET until 2020; the name changed in 2021 once medical admissions moved fully to NEET UG.
APSCHE hands the conduct of the test to a university each year. JNTU Kakinada was the convening university for the 2026 cycle. Follow the 2027 notification for the convener of the next cycle.
Why it matters
The AP EAPCET rank is the key to convener-quota (category A) seats in government, university and private unaided engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh. Roughly 70 percent of seats in private unaided colleges are filled through this rank, and the rest by management quota under the state rules.
Seats are split between local and non-local candidates under the Andhra Pradesh reservation order (G.O.Ms.No. 20 dated 12 May 2025, listed on the official 2026 page: 85 percent of seats reserved for local candidates and 15 percent unreserved for local and non-local candidates). The order is notified each year.
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Streams | Engineering (MPC) and Agriculture and Pharmacy (BiPC) |
| 2026 notification | 3 February 2026 (applications from 4 February 2026) |
| 2026 exam | Engineering 12-15 and 18 May; Agriculture and Pharmacy 19-20 May |
| Questions and marks | 160 MCQs, 160 marks, no negative marking |
| 2026 result | 1 July 2026 (delayed from the first-announced June date) |
| 2026 qualified (Engineering) | 1,82,317 of 2,58,545 appeared (70.52 percent), as reported |
| Counselling | Online, in phases, on cap.apcfss.in |
Figures are from the 2026 cycle and media reports of APSCHE announcements. The 2027 notification governs the next cycle.
How admission works
- Apply online and appear in the CBT for your stream.
- Download the rank card after the result. The rank combines the normalised EAPCET score and Intermediate marks.
- Register for APSCHE counselling, verify certificates, enter web options and wait for the allotment.
- Pay the tuition fee, self-report on the portal and report to the college with original documents.
Explore AP EAPCET 2027
- AP EAPCET DatesRegistration, exam and result timeline
- AP EAPCET Application FormSteps, fee, documents and photo rules
- AP EAPCET EligibilityWho can apply, attempts and age
- AP EAPCET Exam PatternSections, marks and marking scheme
- AP EAPCET SyllabusSubject-wise units and topics
- AP EAPCET Admit CardDownload steps and exam-day carry list
- AP EAPCET ResultScorecard, rank and what comes next
- AP EAPCET CutoffQualifying marks and admission cutoffs
- AP EAPCET CounsellingRounds, choice filling and documents
- AP EAPCET PreparationStudy plan, strategy and mistakes
- AP EAPCET All GuidesEvery guide, predictor and article
Frequently asked questions
Is AP EAPCET the same as AP EAMCET?
Yes. AP EAMCET was renamed AP EAPCET in 2021 because medicine (the M) is no longer part of the exam. Older websites and students still use both names.
Which stream is for engineering?
The Engineering stream (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) is for MPC students. BiPC students take the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream.
Is AP EAPCET the new name for AP EAMCET?
Yes. The exam was renamed AP EAPCET in 2021.
Who conducts AP EAPCET?
APSCHE appoints a university each year. JNTU Kakinada conducted the 2026 test.
How many questions are in the Engineering paper?
160 MCQs for 160 marks over 3 hours, with no negative marking.
What is the minimum qualifying mark?
40 out of 160 (25 percent) for non-SC/ST candidates. SC and ST candidates have no minimum.
Do Intermediate marks count in the rank?
For 2026, the official 2026 instruction booklet says the rank was 75 percent EAPCET and 25 percent Intermediate group marks. The weightage was waived in 2021 and 2022, so check the 2027 notification.
What was the AP EAPCET 2026 application fee?
Rs 800 for open category, Rs 750 for BC and Rs 700 for SC/ST candidates per stream, as stated in the official 2026 instruction booklet.
When was the 2026 result declared?
On 1 July 2026, later than the originally planned June date.
Where is counselling held?
Online on cap.apcfss.in under APSCHE, in phases.
Can students from Telangana apply?
Yes, they can appear as non-local candidates for the unreserved share.
Is AP EAPCET 2027 notification out?
Not as of 17 October 2026. The 2026 notification came in early February, so 2027 is likely to follow a similar timeline.
Is JEE Main accepted in AP?
AP convener-quota engineering seats use the AP EAPCET rank. JEE Main is used for NITs, IIITs and some institutes through JoSAA.
What is the age limit?
As reported for 2026, 16 years by 31 December of the admission year for engineering, with no upper limit.