TS EAPCET 2027
Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET, earlier TS EAMCET / TS EAPCET)
The Telangana entrance test for engineering, agriculture and pharmacy is now officially called TG EAPCET (earlier TS EAMCET, then TS EAPCET). JNTU Hyderabad conducted the 2026 test for TGCHE. This hub covers dates, fee, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, result and counselling, mainly for the Engineering stream.
- Conducted by
- JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) for the 2026 cycle; the conducting university is nominated each year
- Mode
- Computer-based test (online) at test zones in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 3 hours (one session per candidate per stream)
TS EAPCET 2027 Preparation
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education notices
Strong Intermediate fundamentals and speed in CBT decide your rank.
Strategy
- Prioritise Maths (80 marks).
- Attempt all questions as there is no negative marking.
- Learn from previous TS EAMCET and TG EAPCET papers.
- Take mock tests on the official site.
Subject tips
- Maths: calculus, coordinate geometry and algebra give maximum marks.
- Physics: mechanics, electrostatics, modern physics.
- Chemistry: organic reactions and periodic trends.
Books
- Telangana Intermediate textbooks
- NCERT Physics and Chemistry
- Past papers of EAMCET and EAPCET
Time per section
The paper has 160 questions in 180 minutes, about 67 seconds each, and every question carries one mark. Mathematics has 80 questions, so half the paper is Maths: budget roughly 85 minutes for it, 50 for Physics and 45 for Chemistry. Do the quick Chemistry and formula-based Physics items first, and return to long Maths calculations. Because there is no negative marking, mark an answer for every question before time ends.
Mock routine and mistakes
- Take one full CBT mock each week from January and two a week in April and May, using the official mock to learn the interface.
- Review each mock the next day and keep a list of wrong chapters.
- Remember that the exam is held in multiple sessions and normalised, so do not judge your result by comparing raw scores with friends in other sessions.
- Avoid neglecting Intermediate board marks, since you need to qualify there and the tie-break rule may use them.
Back-up options
Write JEE Main as well so that JoSAA, CSAB and other state counselling stay open, and keep a private university test such as VITEEE, SRMJEEE or BITSAT as a fall-back. Apply to TG EAPCET counselling in the first phase, with a safe, target and reach mix in the web options.
Plan
| Period | Focus |
|---|---|
| Now to December | Complete syllabus, Class 11 revision |
| January to March | Boards plus weekly tests |
| March to April | Mock tests |
| April to May | Past papers |
Mistakes to avoid
- Skipping Class 11 topics
- Ignoring CBT practice
- Leaving questions unanswered