AP EAMCET 2026 Notification (Out): Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form
  • AP EAMCET Exam
  • AP EAMCET 2026 Notification (Out): Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form

AP EAMCET 2026 Notification (Out): Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form

Team Careers360Updated on 02 Mar 2026, 04:31 PM IST

AP EAMCET 2026 Notification - APSCHE has released the AP EAMCET 2026 exam notification on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET. The authority has announced the AP EAMCET 2026 registration, exam pattern, syllabus and other important details related to the AP EAMCET 2026. According to the official press release, the AP EAMCET 2026 exam for engineering will be held on May 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, 2026 while for agriculture & pharmacy it is scheduled on May 19 to 20, 2026. The last date for AP EAMCET 2026 registration has been extended to March 17, 2026. Candidates can check the AP EAMCET 2026 notification on this page. The notification includes the important details such as the registration date, form correction date, admit card, answer key, result and counselling schedule and among others. Aspirants of the AP EAMCET exam must stay updated with the notification.

AP EAMCET 2026 Notification (Out): Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form
AP EAMCET 2026 Notification

The entrance exam for admission to professional colleges across Andhra Pradesh will be conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK). The authority will release the AP EAMCET 2026 syllabus along with the brochure. For more details on the AP EAMCET exam notification 2026, keep reading below.

AP EAMCET 2026 Important Dates

The authority has revised the complete AP EAMCET 2026 schedule dates on the official website. Check the AP EAMCET revised important dates 2026 for registration, exam etc in the table below.

Andhra EAMCET 2026 Important Dates

Particulars

Schedule

AP EAMCET application 2026 date

February 4, 2026

AP EAMCET 2026 application last date

March 17, 2026

AP EAMCET application correction 2026 date

April 4 to 6, 2026

Last Date with Rs.1000 Late FeeMarch 21, 2026
Last Date with Rs.2000 Late Fee
March 25, 2026
Last Date with Rs.4000 Late Fee
March 30, 2026
Last Date with Rs.10,000 Late Fee
April 3, 2026

AP EAMCET admit card 2026 release date

April 28, 2026

AP EAMCET 2026 exam date

Engineering – May 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, 2026

Agri. and Pharma – May 19 & 20, 2026

AP EAMCET preliminary answer key release date

May 23, 2026

AP EAMCET results 2026 release date

June 1, 2026

AP EAPCET Counselling Dates 2026

Events

AP EAMCET Counselling Dates

Round 1

AP EAMCET Fee payment & counselling dates 2026 for MPC registration

July 2026

Document verification

July 2026

Web options entry

July 2026

Change in options saved previously

July 2026

AP EAMCET 2026 seat allotment

July 2026

Self-Reporting & Reporting at College

July 2026

Commencement of classes

August 2026

Round 2

AP EAMCET 2026 counselling, registration, and fee payment

July 2026

Verification of documents uploaded

July 2026

Exercising the web options by eligible candidates

July 2026

Change of options

August 2026

Seat allotment

August 2026

Self-Reporting & Reporting at College

August 2026

Third and final round

Online Payment of Processing Fee cum Registration and online certificate verification

To be notified

Online Verification of uploaded Certificates at notified Help Line centres

To be notified

Exercising the Web Options by the registered and eligible Candidates

To be notified

Change of Options for the candidates

To be notified

Allotment of seats

To be notified

Self-Reporting & Reporting at College

To be notified

AP EAMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

CriteriaAP EAPCET Eligibility

Nationality

  • Candidates should be a National resident of India.

  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders will be eligible to apply for AP EAMCET 2026.

Domicile Requirements

Candidates hailing from Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana will have to satisfy Local/ Non-Local status requirements

Age Limit

  • Candidates applying for Engineering and Pharmacy courses must meet the AP EAMCET age limit date as at least 16 years of age as of December 31, 2026, and there is no upper age limit for these programs.

  • There is no upper age limit for applying for AP EAPCET 2026 according to AP EAMCET reservation criteria.

  • For specific courses like B.Tech (Dairy Technology), B.Tech (Agr. Engineering), B.Tech. (Food Science and Technology), and B.Sc. (Agr. Engg), candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026. The upper age limit for all candidates is 22 years, and for SC/ST candidates, it is 25 years as of December 31, 2026.

Academic Qualifications

  • Candidates must have passed their class 12 from the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana, candidates appearing for their class 12 are also eligible to apply.

  • Candidates must have compulsorily studied Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry or related vocational courses in the field of Engineering as an optional subject.

  • Candidates who have qualified for any other examination recognized as equivalent by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana will also be deemed eligible to appear for the entrance test.
    OR

  • Candidates who have passed or are in their final year of the Diploma exam in Engineering conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana will also be eligible to appear for AP EAPCET 2026.

Marks Required

  • Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 45% aggregate score in all subjects combined. For candidates belonging to the reserved category AP EAMCET mark’s required is 40%.

Weightage

  • Candidates shall be ranked based on the EAPCET normalised marks (75% weightage) and 10+2 (25% weightage) in the order of merit.

Quick Links -

AP EAMCET Application Process 2026

The AP EAMCET application 2026 can only be submitted online. The application process includes registration, document upload, fee payment, etc. Candidates can check the below-mentioned steps to learn about the application process.

  • Visit the official AP EAMCET website.

  • Search for the AP EAMCET application link.

  • Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Add all the required information and documents.

  • Make the fee payment as requested and submit it.

  • Download and print the application form for reference.

AP EAMCET 2026 Mock Test
Boost your exam prep with the AP EAMCET 2026 Mock Test. Practice real exam-like questions, improve speed & accuracy, and get ready to score higher.
Try Now

AP EAMCET 2026 Application Form Fee

StreamOCOBSC/ST

Engineering

Rs 800

Rs 750

Rs 700

Agriculture

Rs 800

Rs 750

Rs 700

Both Engineering and Agriculture

Rs 1600

Rs 1500

Rs 1400

Kindly refer to the official website for accurate data and updated AP EAMCET application fee 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When was the EAMCET exam 2026 in AP?
A:

The AP EAMCET 2026 exam date has been announced as May 12 to 20, 2026.

Q: Who is eligible for EAMCET 2026?
A:

Candidates have to complete 10+2 with maths, physics, chemistry for B. Tech courses, and Biology, Physics, and Chemistry for Pharma Courses.

Q: When to apply for EAMCET 2026 in AP?
A:

The AP EAMCET 2026 registration has begun on February 4.

Q: How much is the fee for AP EAMCET 2026?
A:

The revised AP EAMCET 2026 application fee is INR 800 for General/OC candidates, INR 750 for BC candidates, and INR 700 for SC/ST candidates.

Q: Is AP EAMCET online or offline?
A:

The AP EAMCET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode.

Articles
|
Upcoming Engineering Exams
Ongoing Dates
HITSEEE Application Date

5 Nov'25 - 22 Apr'26 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
SMIT Online Test Application Date

15 Nov'25 - 12 Apr'26 (Online)

Certifications By Top Providers
B.Tech Engineering Technology
Via Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Certificate Program in Machine Learning and AI with Python
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Post Graduate Diploma Program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Via Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi
Computer Fundamentals
Via Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Programming Basics
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
C-Based VLSI Design
Via Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Udemy
 1525 courses
Swayam
 817 courses
NPTEL
 773 courses
Coursera
 697 courses
Edx
 608 courses
Explore Top Universities Across Globe

Questions related to AP EAMCET

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to AP EAMCET ?

Please clarify your question so that we can provide you with a clear answer. If you have a caste certificate, you can apply under that respective category. For your reference, we are sharing the link to the Careers360 article. You can find information there about the documet required for admission

Hi,

Based on your marks, your expected rank will be in 15,001 - 50,000 range. You can also check how to calculate your rank with the help of AP EAMCET Rank Predictor by visiting the Careers360 page.

Hi Student,

You can download the AP EAMCET Andhra University medical cut off 2024 from the below article.

AP EAMCET Andhra University medical cut off 2024

Based on the AP EAMCET (EAPCET) ranking, the top colleges are generally the government and established university colleges, followed by high-ranking private institutions. Admission to these colleges is strictly based on the AP EAMCET rank achieved.  The official AP EAMCET counselling process lists colleges by closing rank, allowing candidates to