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AP EAPCET (EAMCET) Exam Guide

How AP EAPCET works — conducted by JNTU Kakinada for APSCHE, the engineering, agriculture and pharmacy streams, the computer-based format, the Intermediate syllabus base, and counselling.

Key facts

Conducting body: JNTU Kakinada, on behalf of APSCHE
Used for: Engineering, agriculture & pharmacy UG courses in Andhra Pradesh
Engineering stream: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
Official site: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

What AP EAPCET is

AP EAPCET (the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test, earlier called AP EAMCET) is conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). It is the route to undergraduate engineering, agriculture and pharmacy courses at colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Engineering aspirants take the Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry stream.

Who can apply

Candidates who have passed, or are appearing in, Class 12 (Intermediate) with the required subjects can apply for the relevant stream — the engineering stream needs Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, while the agriculture and pharmacy stream is biology-based. State domicile and reservation rules apply; confirm eligibility on the official site.

Passed or appearing in Class 12 (Intermediate) with the required subjects
Engineering stream = PCM; agriculture & pharmacy stream = biology-based
State domicile and reservation rules apply
Confirm current eligibility on the official site

Exam pattern and syllabus

AP EAPCET is a computer-based test based on the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate (Class 11 and Class 12) syllabus for the relevant subjects. The number of questions, marks, duration and marking scheme are published in the official information bulletin each year — confirm the current pattern before you plan.

Admission and counselling

An AP EAPCET rank is used in the APSCHE online counselling, where seats are allotted by rank, preference, category and availability. The counselling process and schedule are released each cycle.

Where to confirm the rules

The official AP EAPCET website (under APSCHE) is the authoritative source for eligibility, pattern, syllabus, counselling and dates. Use this guide as an overview and verify every specific on the official site.

Frequently asked questions

Is AP EAPCET the same as AP EAMCET?

Yes. AP EAMCET was renamed AP EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test). It is the same state entrance test for these streams in Andhra Pradesh.

Does AP EAPCET include medical admission?

No. Medical (MBBS/BDS) admission in India is through NEET. AP EAPCET covers the engineering, agriculture and pharmacy streams. Confirm the current streams on the official site.

What is AP EAPCET based on?

It is based on the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate (Class 11 and Class 12) syllabus for the relevant subjects. Use the official syllabus as your reference.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: AP EAPCET — APSCHE official site.

Last verified: 2026-06-06.