The AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 is the gateway to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. Conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE, this exam attracts lakhs of students every year. Below is the updated information for the 2026 session.
Official Exam Dates 2026
Update: The notification is expected in the last week of February 2026.
- Online Registration: March – April 2026
- Engineering Exam: May 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18, 2026
- Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam: May 19 and 20, 2026
Application Fee Structure
Payment can be made via AP Online centers or through the official gateway using Credit/Debit cards.
| Stream | General (OC) | BC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (E) | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Agri & Pharmacy (AP) | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Both (E & AP) | ₹1200 | ₹1100 | ₹1000 |
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
1 Fee Payment: Pay the online fee to generate your unique Payment ID.
2 Payment Status: Check status to ensure the transaction is recorded.
3 Fill Application: Enter personal, academic, and contact details.
4 Upload Docs: Photograph (< 30KB) and Signature (< 15KB) in JPG format.
5 Print: Save the confirmation page for counseling reference.
Exam Pattern & Subject Weightage
The AP EAPCET 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 160 multiple-choice questions.
Maths
80 Qns
80 Qns
Physics
40 Qns
40 Qns
Chemistry
40 Qns
40 Qns
Reservation Policy
Admission is governed by the Presidential Order regarding local and non-local status:
- 🔹 Local Candidates: 85% of seats reserved in AU/SVU/OU regions.
- 🔹 Scheduled Castes: 15% reservation.
- 🔹 Scheduled Tribes: 6% reservation.
- 🔹 Women: 33.3% horizontal reservation in all categories.