The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET), also referred to as AP EAPCET, is one of the most important entrance exams at the state level. For the year 2026, the registration for the exam started on February 4, 2026. This is the starting point for the admission process for thousands of students. This entrance exam is the main gateway to getting admission into engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy courses in various colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh. With the opening of the registration process, students need to take immediate action to register themselves.
Key Dates for AP EAPCET 2026
Event
Date
Registration begins
February 4, 2026
Last date to apply (without late fee)
March 7, 2026
Application correction window (tentative)
March 26-28, 2026
Hall ticket release (tentative)
April 28, 2026
Engineering exam dates
May 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, 202
Agriculture & Pharmacy exam dates
May 19 and 20, 2026
Provisional answer key release (tentative)
May 23, 2026
Objection window closes (tentative)
May 25, 2026
Result announcement (tentative)
June 1, 2026
AP EAPCET Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: The candidate must have completed or be appearing for Class 12 with the required subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry for Engineering; Biology, Physics, Chemistry for Agriculture & Pharmacy).
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian national or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
Age Limit: The minimum age required for engineering courses is 16 years, and for agriculture and pharmacy, the age requirement is as per APSCHE guidelines.
AP EAPCET 2026 Application Process
Step 1- The candidates interested in applying for AP EAPCET 2026 are supposed to visit the official website AP EAPCET - 2026
Step 2- Click on the “step 1” and enter personal details, educational qualifications, and contact details.
Step 3- Additionally, they will also be required to upload scanned images of their photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
Step 4- After they have entered all the required details, they are supposed to pay the application fee online.
Step 5- After the application fee is submitted then candidates must download the confirmation page for future reference.
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark; no negative marking.
Importance of AP EAPCET 2026
AP EAPCET is more than just an entrance exam for students as it is the door to higher education opportunities available in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Annually, lakhs of students appear for the exam to grab a seat in the top colleges.
The AP EAPCET exam is a crucial step for students to get admissions in top colleges based on their merit. Students who are planning to pursue a career in engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy need to work hard and fill out their application forms on time. The AP EAPCET 2026 exam is scheduled to take place in May, and students need to work hard and fill out their application forms on time to achieve success.
