AP EAMCET 2026 (APEAPCET) — Application, Exam Date, Syllabus, Cutoff & Counselling
AP EAMCET 2026 (APEAPCET) by JNTU — apply at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Engineering & agriculture/pharmacy streams. AP domicile (10-year rule). Cutoff ranks, top colleges & APEAPCET counselling guide 2026.
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AP EAMCET 2026 (APEAPCET) — Andhra Pradesh Engineering & Medical CET
AP EAMCET 2026 — officially called APEAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) — is conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of the APSCHE for engineering (PCM) and agriculture/pharmacy (PCB) admissions in Andhra Pradesh colleges.
Quick summary: Apply at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. AP domicile (10 years residence OR 7 years school study) required for state quota. Two streams: Engineering and Agriculture/Pharmacy.
APEAPCET 2026 — Key Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Application form | February/March 2026 |
| Last date | March/April 2026 |
| APEAPCET Engineering exam | April/May 2026 |
| APEAPCET Agriculture/Pharmacy exam | April/May 2026 |
| Result & counselling | May/June 2026 |
Verify at sche.ap.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Engineering (PCM) | Agriculture / Pharmacy (PCB) |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 with PCM | Class 12 with PCB |
| Minimum marks | 45% in PCM (40% SC/ST/OBC) | 45% in PCB |
| AP domicile | 10 years residence OR 7 years study in AP | Same |
AP Local Area Quota
AP has a unique local area quota — seats reserved for students from within the same district or region:
- AU Region: Andhra University region (Coastal AP)
- SVU Region: Sri Venkateswara University region (Rayalaseema)
- ANU Region: Acharya Nagarjuna University region
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Engg.) | 80 | 80 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (Agri/Pharmacy) | 80 | 80 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- Marks: 1 mark per correct answer
Syllabus 2026
Based on AP State Board Class 11 & 12 syllabus:
Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Probability
Physics: Units & Measurements, Motion, Laws of Motion, Work & Energy, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Wave Optics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Modern Physics
Chemistry: Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Organic Chemistry, Coordination Compounds
Top Colleges Under APEAPCET
| College | Location |
|---|---|
| JNTU Kakinada | Kakinada |
| Andhra University College of Engineering | Visakhapatnam |
| RVR & JC College of Engineering | Guntur |
| VIT-AP University | Amaravati |
| Koneru Lakshmaiah University (KL) | Guntur |
| GITAM | Visakhapatnam |
Frequently Asked Questions
APEAPCET vs TS EAMCET — different exams?
Yes. AP EAMCET (APEAPCET) is for Andhra Pradesh colleges. TS EAMCET is for Telangana colleges. After the bifurcation of AP and Telangana in 2014, they hold separate exams. Students from both states can apply for both exams.
What is the local area quota in APEAPCET?
AP reserves seats for local area students — if you studied your last 4–7 years in a particular university region (AU/SVU/ANU), you get priority for colleges in that region's seats. This is separate from state quota and is a unique AP feature.
Helpline
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| APEAPCET helpline | 0863-2350103 |
| APSCHE portal | sche.ap.gov.in |
| JNTU Kakinada | jntuk.edu.in |
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