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 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official A university nominated by APSCHE notices
The criteria below are as reported for the 2026 cycle. The 2027 notification may change them.
Nationality and residence
- Indian nationals, and candidates of Indian origin (PIO/OCI) as per the notification, can apply.
- Local status for seat reservation depends on study or residence in Andhra Pradesh, usually four consecutive years before the qualifying exam, or seven years of residence. Candidates from outside AP may appear but compete in the non-local share.
Qualification
- Engineering: Intermediate (10+2) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, or an equivalent exam recognised by the state.
- Agriculture and Pharmacy: Intermediate with Biology (BiPC), or Maths for some pharmacy options as per the notification.
- Final-year appearing candidates can apply but must pass before admission.
- Diploma holders usually enter through ECET (lateral entry) rather than EAPCET for the first year.
Minimum marks
Per the 2026 instruction booklet, candidates need at least 45 percent marks in the specified subjects taken together in the qualifying examination, and 40 percent for reserved category candidates.
Age
As reported for 2026, candidates must have completed 16 years by 31 December 2026 for engineering and pharmacy. Some agriculture-related degrees require 17 years. There is no upper age limit for most engineering seats.
Reservation and special cases
- Reservation categories: OC, EWS, BC-A to BC-E, SC and ST, plus special categories such as PwD, CAP, NCC, sports and Anglo-Indian.
- Repeaters and improvement candidates can apply if they meet the marks criteria.
- NIOS and other board students are accepted if the board is recognised and the qualification is equivalent.
- Candidates from Telangana or other states may take the test; they are considered non-local for the general share.