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 Counselling
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A university nominated by APSCHE notices
AP EAPCET counselling is conducted online by APSCHE on cap.apcfss.in. The 2026 MPC schedule was revised during the cycle, so dates below are marked as reported.
Process
- 1
Registration and fee
Register on the counselling portal and pay the processing fee.
- 2
Certificate verification
Verify certificates online or at a helpline centre as notified.
- 3
Web options
Enter college and branch options in order of preference.
- 4
Edit and freeze
Modify options on the change day, then the options freeze.
- 5
Seat allotment
Check the allotment order and download it.
- 6
Fee and self-reporting
Pay the tuition fee and self-report, then report to the college.
Phases (2026, as reported)
| Step | Reported date |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 registration (MPC) | 20 July to about 1 August 2026 |
| Certificate verification | 22 July to about 2 August 2026 |
| Phase 1 allotment | About 9 August 2026 |
| Self-reporting | About 10-15 August 2026 |
| Phase 2 allotment | About 26 August 2026 |
Sources disagree on several dates because the schedule was revised. Confirm on cap.apcfss.in.
Documents
- Rank card and hall ticket
- SSC and Intermediate marks memos
- Study certificates from Class 6 to Intermediate or residence certificate
- Caste and EWS certificates, income certificate if applicable
- Transfer certificate and Aadhaar
BiPC stream
Agriculture and pharmacy counselling runs separately and later. The 2026 BiPC dates reported by portals differed (registration around 12 August, allotment late August), so follow the official schedule.
Key rules
- Local and non-local reservations apply
- Phase 2 is open to those who did not get or want to change seat
- Spot admissions follow the final phase
- JEE Main scores are not used for the convener-quota seats, but some institutions accept them separately
More AP EAPCET counselling guides
- AP EAPCET 2026 Web Options (Choice Filling) Guide – Strategy & TipsComplete guide to AP EAPCET 2026 web options (choice filling) on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Rank-wise strategy, local vs non-local seats, how many options to fill, lock...Read guide
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- AP EAPCET 2026 Phase 1 Allotment – Result, Acceptance & Next StepsAP EAPCET 2026 Phase 1 allotment guide: how to check result on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, tuition fee payment, self-reporting, freeze vs upgrade, and Phase 2 eligibility.Read guide
- AP EAPCET 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Phase 2 Result GuideAP EAPCET 2026 Round 2 (Phase 2) allotment results, self-reporting guidelines, college reporting deadlines, sliding rules, and spot admissions on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.Read guide
- AP EAPCET 2026 Seat Matrix – College & Category-wise SeatsAP EAPCET 2026 seat matrix: ~1.5 lakh engineering seats in AP, category-wise reservation (OC, EWS, BC-A to BC-E, SC, ST), local vs non-local (85:15), top colleges &...Read guide