TS EAMCET 2027 Notification Released: Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

TS EAMCET 2027 notification has been officially released on October 23, 2026. The exam is now officially known as TG EAPCET 2027. JNTU Hyderabad conducts TG EAPCET on behalf of TGCHE (Telangana State Council of Higher Education).

TG EAPCET 2027 is the mandatory entrance exam for B.E., B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, B.Sc (Agriculture), Pharm-D, and allied programmes in Telangana. All seats are filled through TG EAPCET rank and TGSCHE state counselling.

• Minimum marks required: 45% aggregate in 10+2 with relevant subjects. SC, ST, and BC candidates need 40% aggregate.
• Age limit: Minimum 16 years as of December 31, 2027 for Engineering and Pharmacy. AM stream requires a minimum of 17 years. Upper limit is 22 years for AM stream (25 years for SC and ST). No upper age limit for Engineering.
• Domicile requirement: Candidates must hold Telangana or AP local-candidate status. Original certificates are verified at counselling. The non-local quota was removed as of 2025. Only local-status candidates are considered for seat allotment.
• Qualifying marks in exam: General candidates must score at least 25% (40 marks out of 160) in TG EAPCET to qualify for counselling. SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying marks requirement.
• Application fee: INR 800 for General and OBC candidates. INR 400 for SC and ST candidates. Late-fee windows add INR 500 or INR 1000 to the base fee.
• Board marks not added to rank: The TG EAPCET rank is based solely on the exam score. Board marks serve only as a tiebreaker.

TS EAMCET 2027 Official Portal: eapcet.tgche.ac.in

TS EAMCET 2027 Important Dates

The TG EAPCET 2027 notification was released on October 23, 2026. The 2026 notification came on February 14, 2026, for reference. All 2027 dates below are tentative. Confirm the final schedule at eapcet.tgche.ac.in once published.

Key insight: The TG EAPCET 2027 notification arrived in October 2026. This is roughly four months earlier than the 2026 cycle. Candidates have more preparation time this year. Begin subject preparation now to target a rank in the top 10,000.

TS EAMCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet all eligibility conditions before applying for TG EAPCET 2027. The criteria below are based on the 2026 official notification. They apply until the 2027 notification officially revises them.

TS EAMCET 2027 Engineering and AM Stream Eligibility

The eligibility criteria above reflect the TG EAPCET 2026 official notification. Candidates should verify any changes at eapcet.tgche.ac.in once the 2027 brochure is published.

• Diploma holders (Lateral Entry): Diploma holders seeking lateral entry to B.Tech second year apply through ECET, not TG EAPCET.
• Non-local candidates: The non-local quota for EAPCET seats was removed as of 2025. Only candidates with valid Telangana or AP local-candidate status are eligible for seat allotment. Verify this at the official 2027 notification.
• Private unaided colleges: NRI and management quota seats at private colleges fall outside the state counselling process. Individual colleges manage these seats.

Key insight: Candidates who studied Class 11 and 12 outside Telangana may not have local-candidate status. This was the most common reason for seat cancellation at TG EAPCET counselling. Check local-status eligibility before applying for TS EAMCET 2027.

TS EAMCET 2027 Programme and Stream Eligibility

How to Apply for TS EAMCET 2027

The TS EAMCET 2027 application is fully online. Candidates register at eapcet.tgche.ac.in, fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee. The application form opens in February 2027 (Tentative).

TS EAMCET 2027 Step-by-Step Application Process

• Step 1: Visit eapcet.tgche.ac.in and click the TG EAPCET 2027 registration link.
• Step 2: Enter Aadhaar number, mobile number, and email ID. Verify with OTP.
• Step 3: Fill the application form with accurate personal and academic details.
• Step 4: Upload a scanned photo (10 KB to 50 KB, JPEG) and signature (5 KB to 20 KB, JPEG).
• Step 5: Select the exam stream: Engineering (E) or Agriculture and Medical (AM).
• Step 6: Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit card, or UPI.
• Step 7: Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

TS EAMCET 2027 Application Fee

The fees above are based on the TG EAPCET 2026 notification and are subject to revision. Visit eapcet.tgche.ac.in for exact 2027 fee details once the official notification is published.

Key insight: In the 2026 cycle, the no-late-fee window was open for over 40 days from the application start date. Candidates who missed it paid an extra INR 500 or INR 1000. Apply before the base deadline in 2027 to avoid unnecessary charges.

TS EAMCET 2027 Documents Required

• Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
• Class 12 mark sheet or provisional pass certificate
• Aadhaar card (mandatory for registration)
• Caste or category certificate for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates
• Local candidate status certificate (study or residence certificate for Telangana or AP)
• Passport-size photograph and signature scanned in JPEG format
• Income certificate (required at counselling for fee-reimbursement eligibility)

TS EAMCET 2027 Exam Pattern

TG EAPCET 2027 is a computer-based test (CBT) of 160 marks. There is no negative marking. The exam is available in English, Telugu, and Urdu.

TS EAMCET 2027 Engineering Stream Pattern

TS EAMCET 2027 Agriculture and Medical Stream Pattern

• Exam duration: 3 hours for each stream.
• Question type: Multiple choice questions (MCQ). One correct answer per question.
• Marking scheme: 1 mark per correct answer. No marks deducted for wrong answers.
• Exam medium: English, Telugu, and Urdu.
• Qualifying marks: 25% (40 marks) for General candidates. No minimum for SC and ST candidates.

Key insight: Mathematics carries 80 out of 160 marks in the Engineering stream. That is 50% of the total score. Rank in TG EAPCET Engineering is largely decided by Mathematics performance. Candidates targeting the top 5,000 ranks typically score above 70 in Mathematics alone.

TS EAMCET 2027 Counselling and Selection Process

TG EAPCET rank is the sole basis for seat allotment in Telangana. TGSCHE (Telangana State Council of Higher Education) conducts all counselling. No government or aided college runs its own counselling.

TS EAMCET 2027 Rank Calculation

• The TG EAPCET rank is based entirely on marks scored in the entrance exam.
• Board marks are not added to the TG EAPCET score. They serve only as a tiebreaker.
• Tiebreaker order: higher marks in the relevant qualifying subjects first. Then age, with older candidates preferred.
• Normalisation is applied when the exam runs across multiple sessions.

TS EAMCET 2027 Counselling Steps

• Step 1 - Online registration: Candidates register on the TGSCHE counselling portal after results are declared.
• Step 2 - Certificate verification: Original documents are verified at designated district helpline centres. Domicile and category certificates are checked at this stage.
• Step 3 - Web options (choice filling): Candidates submit college and branch preferences online. Choices can be edited before the final lock date.
• Step 4 - Seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on TG EAPCET rank, category, and submitted preferences. Round 1 allotment is published online.
• Step 5 - Reporting and fee payment: Allotted candidates pay the tuition fee deposit and report to the college to confirm admission.
• Step 6 - Subsequent rounds: Seats not confirmed in Round 1 are carried to Round 2 and a final spot-admission round.

Key insight: Reporting to a college after Round 1 allotment is largely irreversible at government institutions. The tuition fee deposit paid at reporting is forfeited if a candidate exits after joining. Skip reporting in Round 1 if the allotted option is not satisfactory. Better seats typically open in Round 2 as other candidates move to different allotments.

TS EAMCET 2027 Category-wise Seat Reservation

TS EAMCET 2027 Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement

The Telangana government provides fee reimbursement for eligible TG EAPCET-qualified students. These schemes are separate from the EAPCET admission process. Apply for them after confirming college admission.

• SC and ST fee reimbursement: Full tuition fee is reimbursed for SC and ST candidates at government and aided colleges. Annual parental income must be below the prescribed ceiling.
• BC fee reimbursement: Partial or full tuition fee reimbursement for BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E candidates. Income ceiling conditions apply.
• EBC scholarship: Candidates from families with annual income below INR 1,00,000 may qualify for partial fee support under the EBC scheme.
• Private college fee reimbursement: Available at government-approved private colleges for eligible SC, ST, and BC students. Verify the college’s inclusion in the scheme before relying on reimbursement.

Apply for Telangana government scholarships through the official TS ePass portal after admission is confirmed. Scholarship amounts and income ceilings are revised each academic year.