The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur conducts Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test annually on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.
The JNTU, Anantapur offers admission for undergraduate engineering, agriculture and pharmacy courses in institutions of Andhra Pradesh through the AP EAPCET. For the year 2026, the APSCHE will release the notification shortly.
Here, we have discussed everything you need to know about the AP EAPCET 2026. Read this article to check the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and much more for this entrance exam.
AP EAPCET 2026 Overview
The JNTU Anantapur will conduct AP EAPCET 2026 for the aspirants who are seeking admission for the undergraduate engineering, agriculture and pharmacy course for academic year 2026-27. Refer to the table below for an overview.
| Exam Name | AP EAPCET 2026 |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | JNTU Anantapur |
| Exam Authority | APSCHE |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium of Exam | English & Telugu |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
Application Form
The application form for the AP EAPCET 2026 will be available on the official website at https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/. It is expected that the window to apply for this entrance exam will be available for four weeks.
Important Dates
The APSCHE will announce the important dates for the AP EAPCET 2026 with notification release. Refer to the table below for the expected schedule.
| Event | Expected Timeline |
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | April–May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| Engineering Exam | May 12–18, 2026 |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam | May 19–20, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | June 2026 |
| Seat Allotment & Reporting | June–July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the AP EAPCET 2026 for any programme, it is mandatory that you meet eligibility requirements:
- Engineering: 12th with PCM from a school recognised by the BIEAP or CBSE; shouldn’t be below 16 years as of December 31, 2025.
- Agriculture: Intermediate with PCB from a BIEAP or CBSE affiliated school; should be between the age of 17 and 22 as of December 31, 2026, the relaxation is applicable for 3 years for SC and ST.
- Pharmacy: Higher Secondary with PCB or PCM from a BIEAP or CBSE recognized school; the age requirement is applicable the same as the engineering.
Notes:
- It is mandatory that you have achieved at least 45% a score in the intermediate exam; if you belong to a reserved category the requirement for you is only 40%.
- The candidates must be an Indian citizen, and live in Andhra Pradesh.
- In order to apply for the BTech (Biotechnology), it is mandatory that you have studied Biology at the Class 12.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the AP EAPCET 2026, the payment of application fee is mandatory. Refer to the table below to check what you are required to pay.
| Category | Fee Amount |
| OC | ₹600 |
| BC | ₹550 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
The application fee can be paid using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI. Make sure you deposit it by the due date, because without it your application won’t be processed.
Exam Pattern
The AP EAPCET 2026 will be held in the computer-based test mode with an exam time duration of 3 hours. A total number of 160 MCQs will be asked from the different subjects, whose details:
Engineering:
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Mathematics | 80 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Total | 160 |
Agriculture & Pharmacy:
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 80 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Total | 160 |
Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark and no mark will be deducted for incorrect response, as there is no provision of negative marking. The medium of the exam is English and Telugu.
How to Apply?
To apply for the AP EAPCET 2026, the step-by-step instructions are given below. Go through it and submit the online application form.
- Go to the official website of the APSCHE CETs, which is https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/.
- Find and click on the option that reads ‘AP EAPCET 2026’ and go to the login page.
- Tap on the ‘Fee Payment,’ option and get redirected to the page to make payment.
- After paying the application fee login your acknowledgement number and date of birth.
- Fill in the application form by providing all the asked details, and upload required documents.
- Review your application and click on the Submit button to apply for the AP EAPCET 2026.