AP & TG EAPCET 2025: Complete Guide, Dates, Eligibility, Tips
An easy-to-understand guide for both the flagship exams of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for students and parents!
INTRODUCTION
Ever dream of making a career in the dynamic fields of engineering, agriculture or pharmacy? Well, if you’re a student residing in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana or for that matter you are a parent wishing for your child’s bright academic path, then in all probability you must have heard the name of Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) or Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (EAPCET) or specifically AP EAPCET and TG EAPCET!
What are they, What’s the difference between AP EAPCET and TG EAPCET, or is there any difference at all? Well, both of these exams provide a gateway to a wide range of professional courses in many career fields, offered by various universities and private colleges in their respective states. Let’s decode them!
EAMCET or EAPCET – What is it?
In the undivided Andhra Pradesh, a unified entrance test was conducted for admission into engineering, agricultural, and medical streams, known as the EAMCET (Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test).
Before the introduction of EAMCET, individual colleges and universities often conducted their own entrance examinations, which included multiple application fees, varying exam schedules, and considerable stress for students who had to appear for numerous tests.
Hence, in 1986, the Andhra Pradesh Government launched the Engineering Medical Common Entrance Test (EMCET) for providing admission to students in engineering and medical institutions. Later, admission to Agriculture courses was also included, and the exam came to be known as the Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET).
After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014 into the separate states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State, the EAMCET exam was split into two state-level exams:
- AP EAMCET
- TS EAMCET
As you know, NEET (UG) was introduced in 2013 and became the mandatory entrance exam for admission to medical institutions across India. Therefore, in 2021, the Andhra Pradesh Government decided to remove the letter M in EAMCET, which stands for medicine, and instead added P, which stands for ‘Pharmacy’. Thereafter, in Andhra Pradesh, the name of the exam became AP EAPCET in 2021. The Telangana Government also decided to change the name of the exam from EAMCET to EAPCET from 2024 onwards.
In addition, the Telangana Government, in 2024, also decided to use the abbreviation TG instead of TS for Telangana. Hence, the name for both the exams currently stands as
- AP EAPCET
- TG EAPCET
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Exam Conducting Body
AP EAPCET is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
Similarly, TG EAPCET is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Appear in AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET?
First things first. Let’s understand the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ for appearing in AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET. Aspirants must meet these criteria, as failure to do so will result in disqualification, regardless of the attained score.
| Particulars | Details |
Minimum Age | For Engineering & Pharmacy (B. Pharm/Pharm. D) courses: Candidate must be 16 years of age (as of December 31st of the year of admission). For Agriculture & Veterinary Science (B. Sc. Agri, B.V. Sc., etc.) courses: Candidate must be 17 years of age (as of 31st December of the year of admission) |
Maximum /Upper Age | For Engineering & Pharmacy (B. Pharm/Pharm. D) courses: No specific upper age limit for most courses For Agriculture & Veterinary Science (B. Sc. Agri, B.V. Sc., etc.) courses: upper age limit of 22 years for all candidates and 25 years for SC/ST candidates |
Educational Qualification | For Engineering courses: Passed/appearing 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (or their equivalent subjects) as optional subjects(Candidates who have passed or are appearing for a Diploma in Engineering by the SBTET (State Board of Technical Education and Training) are also eligible for Engineering courses) For Agriculture & Pharmacy courses: Passed/appearing 10+2 with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (or equivalent) as optional subjects |
Minimum Marks Required (in PCB) | For Engineering and Pharmacy (B. Pharm/Pharm. D):General Category/BC: 45%SC/ST: 40% For Agriculture & Medical courses (B. Sc. Agri, B.V. Sc., etc.):Admission is based solely on the rank in the EAPCET exam(No minimum percentage criteria specified for the qualifying examination (passing marks are required) |
Nationality | Indian citizens, NRIs, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) |
Exam Pattern
Both AP EAPCET and TG EAPCET are Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and are held over a period of several days in multiple shifts.
- Exam Format
| Particulars Details | |
| Total duration: | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total questions: | 160 |
| Subjects: | Engineering Stream: Mathematics (80 questions), Physics (40 questions), Chemistry (40 questions) Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream: Biology (Botany 40, Zoology 40, total = 80 questions), Physics (40 questions), Chemistry (40 questions) |
| Question type: | Multiple Choice (MCQs) |
| Languages: | English, Telugu, Urdu (Selected centres) |
- Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for AP EAPCET and TG EAPCET is pretty straightforward. It involves:
| Particulars Details | |
| +1 | for every correct answer |
| 0 | for questions not attempted |
| No negative marking | |
Based on this marking scheme, the maximum possible score you can get, in both AP EAPCET & TG EAPCET, is 160 marks (160 correct answers x 1 mark per question; total is 160 marks)
Minimum qualifying marks in the AP EAPCET & TG EAPCET
For AP EAPCET & TG EAPCET itself, General and BC category students must obtain a minimum of 25% of the maximum marks. In other words, 25% is the qualifying criterion required for General and BC category students to be considered for ranking. For SC/ST candidates, there is no requirement for any minimum qualifying marks to be considered for ranking.
How to Apply for AP EAPCET & TG EAPCET?
Step-by-step process to apply online in AP EAPCET & TG EAPCET is as follows:
- Visit the official website:
- For AP EAPCET, visit: Click Here
- For TN EAPCET, visit: Click Here
- Pay fee: pay the application fee online and get the payment reference ID
- Fill the application form, including your personal/academic details
- Upload your photo, signature and relevant documents
- Download confirmation page
Timeline
Timeline for Important Announcements for AP EAPCET 2025:
| Particulars Details | |
| Notification Release | March 12, 2025 |
| Application Registration Begins | March 15, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (without late fee) | April 24, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 1000/-) | May 1, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 2000/-) | May 7, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | May 6 to May 8, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 4,000/-) | May 12, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 10,000/-) | May 16, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | May 12, 2025 |
| Exam Date (Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream) | May 19, to May 20, 2025 |
| Exam Date (Engineering Stream) | May 21, to May 27, 2025 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | May 27, 2025 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release (Engineering) | May 28, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Result & Rank Card Declaration | June 8, 2025 |
| Counselling Process | July 7, 2025 onwards |
Timeline for Important Announcements for TG EAPCET 2025:–
| Particulars Details | |
| Notification Release | February 20, 2025 |
| Application Registration Begins | February 25, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (without late fee) | April 4, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | April 6 to April 8, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 250/-) | April 9, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 500/-) | April 14, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 2500/-) | April 18, 2025 |
| Last date to fill the application form (with a late fee of Rs. 5000/-) | April 24, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | April 19, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release (Engineering) | April 22, 2025 |
| Exam Date (Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream) | April 29 to April 30, 2025 |
| Exam Date (Engineering Stream) | May 2 to May 5, 2025 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | May 4, 2025 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release (Engineering) | May 5, 2025 |
| Result & Rank Card Declaration | May 11, 2025 |
| Counselling Process | June 28, 2025 onwards |
Note: Dates may vary slightly every year. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly.
Reservation Policy for AP EAPCET and TG EAPCET
Admission in the institutions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is as per the guidelines laid down by the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, respectively. Till now the details were as follows:
- Local and Non-Local Quota:
- 85% of seats in University and Private Colleges in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana are reserved for ‘Local Candidates’ (of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, respectively).
(A local candidate is defined by her/her place of study for a minimum period of four consecutive years preceding the qualifying examination (Intermediate/10+2) or by residence.)
- The remaining 15% of seats are treated as Unreserved (Technical Term: Non-Local). These seats are open to candidates from both Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other parts of India, subject to satisfying the specific domicile and eligibility criteria.
Within both quotas, there are category wise reservations:-
| Category Quota | |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 6% |
| BC | Overall: 25%BC-A: 7%BC-B: 10%BC-C: 1%BC-D: 7%BC-E: 4% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 3% |
| Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) | 2% |
| National Cadet Corps (NCC) | 1% |
| Sports & Games | 0.5% |
| Women’s Reservation: 33.33% of seats are reserved for female candidates (applicable horizontally across all categories) | |
- Important Changes effective 2025-26
The Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have made significant changes in the 15% non-local quota. Starting from the 2025-26 academic year, both the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have effectively abolished the 15% non-local quota, which allowed students from other states (including each other) to compete for admission into the states’ institutions.
Andhra Pradesh has effectively done away with students from other states taking admission in Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana has made the procedure too cumbersome, effectively discouraging students from other states.
After AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET Exam: Counselling
After the AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET results are announced, you have to appear in the counselling, which is the next step for admissions into the institutions of both the states.
Counselling for EAPCET or EAMCET is conducted by the respective state counselling authorities:
- AP EAPCET counselling is conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh State.
- TG EAPCET counselling is conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Telangana State.
- Counselling Process
Counselling process for AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET is a multiple-steps process which involves:
- Registration & Fee Payment: You need to pay the processing fee (₹1200 for OC/BC, ₹600 for SC/ST) and provide the required details.
- Certificate Verification: Documents like your rank card, admit card, class 10th and 12th certificates, domicile & caste certificate (if applicable), amongst other requirements, are verified at designated helpline centers or online, as the case may be.
- Choice Filling: You need to fill your choices of colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Seat Allotment: Based on your choice of filling preferences, you are allotted a seat in an institution.
- Self-Reporting & Admission in the institution: You need to physically report to the allotted institution/college within the stipulated time and pay the requisite tuition fee.
Career Options after clearing the cut-off in EAPCET
- B. Tech/B. E.: Core Engineering Jobs
- B. Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture/Fisheries): If agriculture & related fields are your focus, then this is the stream for you.
- B.V. Sc. & A.H.: Veterinary science courses
- B. Tech. (Food Technology): If the dynamic field of Food Processing, Preservation, Quality Control, and Packaging attracts you, this is the option for you.
- B. Pharm.: This prepares you for a career in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and related (R&D, quality control, regulation, etc.) businesses.
- Pharm. D.: It is a higher-level pharmacy course and a boost to your career in fields like Clinical Pharmacist, patient care roles in hospitals, Medical Writing, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions-FAQs
1. Can I appear for AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET more than once?
A:- Yes, you can appear for AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET more than once. Neither the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education nor the Telangana State Council of Higher Education explicitly limits the number of attempts for the AP EAPCET or TG EAPCET.
2. Is there an upper age limit for the AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET 2025 exam??
A:- For Engineering and Pharmacy courses, there is no upper age limit.
For Agriculture and Medical courses, there is an upper age limit of 22 years for General category students and 25 years for SC/ST candidates.
3. Is there negative marking in AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET 2025?
A:- Absolutely no, there is no negative marking in AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET. For every correct answer, you will get +1 mark, and you will be awarded 0 marks for any unanswered or incorrect questions.
4. What is a good score in AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET to get into top institutions?
A:- This depends on various factors like your category (like General, SC, ST or BC), the choice of institution (like Government College or private college), stream (Engineering, Agriculture, or Pharmacy) and the particular year’s cut off. A score of 130+ is something which will get a seat in the top government colleges. On the other hand, a score of 110+ is considered good for admission into top private institutions.
5. Can I prepare without coaching?
A:- Yes! There have been instances when students have cleared AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET through self-study. However, expert guidance (in terms of coaching, online assistance, Mock Tests, etc., through a platform like www.myexams.ai) is always a good choice to gain the necessary confidence and knowledge to crack these exams.
6. Do I need to carry specific documents to the AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET exam center?
A:- Yes, you must carry your admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.). Also, check the instructions provided on the back of your admit card for detailed information.
7. Is there any dress code for appearing in the AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET exam?
A:- The official information brochures AP EAPCET / TS EAPCET do not provide detailed dress code instructions, unlike JEE or NEET UG. However, the general instructions mention that you must not bring any electronic devices like mobile phones, smart watches or restricted items.
8. Do AP and TG EAPCET have the same counselling process?
A:- No, these are two different exams conducted by two different state exam conducting bodies. Both these exams follow different counselling processes and different seat allotments altogether.
9. Does the rank in AP / TG EAPCET determine admission to all courses equally?
A:- No, Different courses being offered through AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET have different cut-offs. Although a good rank increases your chances of admission into your desired institutions and stream, the final output depends on multiple factors like category, branch preference or institutions of your choice, amongst other factors.
Myth Busters on AP EAPCET/ TG EAPCET
Myth: Only toppers at the intermediate level can get top ranks in AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET!
Truth: It’s always good to perform well at the intermediate level, which means your fundamentals are clear and you are ready to blaze past the AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET hurdle. However, your performance at AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET will depend on the focused preparation as per the exam format.
The online assistance in terms of exam format-based mock tests and sample papers will considerably help you in cracking your desired exam.
Myth: Only students from big cities like Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, etc. or Hyderabad, Warangal, etc. crack AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET!
Truth: Geographical location does not have anything to do with success in AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET. There are a lot of examples out there of students who have achieved success in these exams. In other words, even if you are not from urban cities, you can perform well with the help of online resources (like www.myexams.ai).
Myth: Coaching is a must to crack AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET!
Truth: No! However, coaching from a reputed institute does provide expert mentorship and the benefit of studying in a competitive environment. However, there are ample examples to prove that self-study with proper discipline, hard work and regular practice with mock tests (like those provided by www.myexams.ai) will help you crack AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET.
Myth: Exams like AP / TG-EAPCET are just the simpler versions of JEE Main!
Truth: No! JEE Main focuses on some specific skill sets. In fact, there are a bunch of differences between JEE Main (which is based on the NCERT class 11th and 12th syllabus) and AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET (which emphasises more on the respective state boards).
Essentially, broader differences include exam pattern, speed-related requirements and questions’ difficulty levels. You need to prepare with various mock tests and previous year papers of AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET, get adapted to the exam pattern and focus on more State Board specific topics to perform well in AP EAPCET / TG EAPCET.
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