The Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted once a year for admission to professional undergraduate courses in various private and government institutions in the state.
If you wish to get admission to an engineering, agriculture, or pharmacy course at any university or institution in Telangana for the academic year 2026-27, you will need to apply for this entrance examination, the application form for which will be made available very soon.
The number of candidates participating in this entrance exam is in the thousands. It is likely that, as in previous years, a large number of candidates will apply for this exam in 2026 as well. Here, we have shared important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other details.
TG EAPCET 2026 Overview
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad is all set to conduct TG EAPCET 2026 on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education. Refer to the table below for an overview.
| Exam Name | TG EAPCET 2026 |
| Full Form | Telangana Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Authority | JNTU Hyderabad |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 160 |
| Total Marks | 160 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Medium of Exam | English & Telugu |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
| Official Website | https://eapcet.tgche.ac.in |
Application Form
The appointment form for the TG EAPCET 2026 will be available on the official website at https://eapcet.tgche.ac.in/. It is highly expected that it will be available probably in mid-February 2026, and last for at least four weeks.
Important Dates
The TCHE will soon announce the important dates for the TG PGECET 2026. Refer to the table below to check the expected timeline for this entrance exam.
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | April 2026 |
| Application with Late Fee | April 2026 |
| Correction Window | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Late April 2026 |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam | 4–5 May 2026 |
| Engineering Exam | 9–11 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Counselling Starts | June / July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the TG EAPCET 2026, it is mandatory to meet the eligibility criterias. Refer to the table below to check if you are eligible to apply for engineering, agriculture or pharmacy courses.
| Course | Nationality & Domicile | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| B.E. / B.Tech (Engineering) | Indian citizen; Telangana local / non-local rules applicable | Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | No age limit |
| B.Pharmacy | Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Biology/Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026 | |
| Pharm.D | Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Biology/Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | ||
| B.Sc Agriculture | Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Biology, Physics, Chemistry | ||
| B.Sc Horticulture | Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Biology, Physics, Chemistry | ||
| B.Sc Forestry | Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
Application Fee
In order to apply for the TG EAPCET 2026, the payment of the application fee is mandatory. Refer to the table below to check what you need to pay to apply for this entrance examination.
| Category | Amount |
| OC / OB | ₹900 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
The OC stands for Open Category, BC for Backward Class, SC for Scheduled Caste and ST for Scheduled Tribes. You can pay the required amount using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI.
Exam Pattern
The TG EAPCET 2026 will be conducted online by JNTU Hyderabad. The total duration will be 3 hours. It will consist of 160 MCQs. The subjects for engineering (E) and agriculture & pharmacy (A&P) are different, and the details are shared in the tables given below.
Engineering
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 80 | 80 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
Agriculture & Pharmacy
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Biology | 80 | 80 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
Each question asked in this entrance examination will carry one mark. There is no provision for negative marking. The medium will be English and Telugu.
How to Apply?
In order to apply online for the TG EAPCET 2026, the step-by-step instructions are available below.
- First, you need to go to the official website of TG EAPCET.
- On the homepage, you will see an option for fee payment; click on it to go to the next page.
- After providing your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number details, you will have to pay the required application fee.
- After paying the application fee, you will log in and start filling out your application form.
- You will need to provide your educational qualifications and other details in the application form.
- Now, you have to upload your photograph and signature along with the necessary documents.
- Finally, review your application form and then click on the submit button to complete the application process.