AP EAPCET 2027 Application Timeline: Registration Dates, Exam Schedule and Result

AP EAPCET 2027 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam is the gateway to B.Tech, B.E., B.Pharmacy, and B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) programmes across universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Based on the AP EAPCET 2026 cycle — where registration opened on 4 February 2026, the Engineering stream exam ran from 12–18 May 2026, and the Agriculture & Pharmacy stream on 19–20 May 2026 — the projected 2027 schedule follows a similar calendar. Official dates will be confirmed by APSCHE on its portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates are advised to check the portal regularly for notifications.

AP EAPCET 2027 Important Dates (Projected)

The table below lists the full AP EAPCET 2027 application timeline based on the previous year’s schedule. All dates are tentative until officially announced by APSCHE.

Note: All dates above are projected based on AP EAPCET 2026 schedule. Official 2027 dates will be published at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

AP EAPCET 2027 Exam Date

AP EAPCET 2027 is expected to be held in May 2027, conducted in two slots per day — a morning session and an afternoon session. The exam is held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple exam centres in Andhra Pradesh.

• Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) stream: Typically spans 5–6 days in the second and third week of May.
• Agriculture & Pharmacy (B.Sc. Ag / B.Pharmacy) stream: Usually held over 2 days in the third week of May.

In 2026, the Engineering stream was conducted on 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18 May (with no sessions on 16–17 May), and the Agriculture & Pharmacy stream was held on 19 and 20 May 2026. The 2027 dates are expected to follow a similar pattern.

AP EAPCET 2027 Registration: How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official APSCHE portal. Here is a step-by-step outline of the AP EAPCET 2027 registration process:

1. Visit the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
2. Click on the AP EAPCET 2027 Registration link when it becomes active.
3. Enter qualifying exam details (10+2 or equivalent board, roll number, year of passing).
4. Fill in personal and contact details and select exam stream (Engineering or Agriculture & Pharmacy).
5. Upload the required documents: recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and caste certificate if applicable.
6. Pay the application fee online (through net banking, debit card, or credit card) and submit the form.
7. Download and save the completed application form for future reference.

AP EAPCET 2027 Application Fee

The application fee for AP EAPCET 2027 is expected to remain consistent with the 2026 fee structure. The base fee and late-fee slabs based on the previous cycle are listed below.

Official fee amounts will be confirmed in the AP EAPCET 2027 notification. Candidates should pay within the regular deadline to avoid late fee charges.

AP EAPCET 2027 Hall Ticket

The AP EAPCET 2027 admit card (hall ticket) is expected to be available for download in the last week of April 2027, approximately two weeks before the exam. In 2026, hall tickets were released on 28 April 2026.

To download the hall ticket, candidates will need to log in to the official portal with their application number and date of birth. The hall ticket is a mandatory document to carry to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.

Details printed on the AP EAPCET 2027 Hall Ticket:

• Candidate’s name and photograph
• Application/registration number
• Exam date, time slot, and reporting time
• Exam centre name and address
• Stream (Engineering / Agriculture & Pharmacy)
• Important exam-day instructions

AP EAPCET 2027 Answer Key

JNTUK releases a preliminary answer key for AP EAPCET within 3 to 5 days after the last exam session. In 2026, the preliminary key was released on 23 May 2026 and objections were accepted until 25 May 2026. Following the same timeline, the 2027 preliminary answer key is expected in the last week of May 2027.

Candidates who disagree with a response in the preliminary key may submit objections with documentary evidence through the official portal. The final answer key is released after the objection review process and is used to compute the final scores.

AP EAPCET 2027 Result

The AP EAPCET 2027 result is expected to be announced in June 2027, approximately 2–3 weeks after the exam concludes. Results are declared on the official APSCHE portal and contain each candidate’s rank, marks obtained in each section, and qualifying status.

How to check AP EAPCET 2027 result:

1. Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
2. Click on the AP EAPCET 2027 Result link.
3. Enter your Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth.
4. Submit and view your scorecard on screen.
5. Download and save the rank card for counselling registration.

AP EAPCET 2027 Counselling & Seat Allotment

AP EAPCET 2027 counselling is conducted by the APSCHE through an online web options process. Shortlisted candidates based on their rank and eligibility submit college and branch preferences online. Seat allotment is done through a centralised process based on rank, category, and preference order.

The counselling process for AP EAPCET 2027 is expected to begin in June 2027 and seat allotment is likely to be completed by July 2027.

Stages in AP EAPCET 2027 Counselling:

1. Registration & Document Verification: Candidates register for counselling and submit documents including mark sheets, caste certificate, income certificate (if applicable), and residence proof.
2. Web Options (College and Branch Preference): Candidates fill in their preferred colleges and branches in order of priority.
3. Seat Allotment: Provisional allotment based on rank and preferences. Multiple rounds may be conducted to fill vacancies.
4. Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates report to their allotted institute with original documents and pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm admission.

AP EAPCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions to apply for AP EAPCET 2027:

• Nationality: Indian citizen. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) must have studied in Andhra Pradesh for at least 7 years.
• Domicile: Must be a local candidate of Andhra Pradesh or a non-local candidate meeting specified residence criteria under AP rules.
• Age: No upper age limit for Engineering; Agriculture stream candidates must not have been born after 31 December 2010 (indicative — subject to official notification).
• For Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.): Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science as core subjects. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
• For Agriculture & Pharmacy: Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as core subjects. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).

AP EAPCET 2027 Exam Pattern

AP EAPCET 2027 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) with objective-type (multiple-choice) questions. The exam pattern for each stream is as follows:

• Total Questions: 160
• Total Marks: 160
• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking
• Medium: English and Telugu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on AP EAPCET 2027

When will AP EAPCET 2027 registration start?
Based on the previous year’s schedule, AP EAPCET 2027 registration is expected to begin in the first week of February 2027. Official dates will be announced at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

When will the AP EAPCET 2027 exam be held?
AP EAPCET 2027 is projected to be held in the second and third weeks of May 2027. The Engineering stream typically runs for 5–6 days and the Agriculture & Pharmacy stream for 2 days.

Who conducts AP EAPCET 2027?
AP EAPCET 2027 is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

Is there negative marking in AP EAPCET 2027?
No. AP EAPCET follows a scheme of +1 for each correct answer and zero for incorrect or unanswered questions. There is no negative marking.

When will AP EAPCET 2027 results be declared?
AP EAPCET 2027 results are expected in June 2027, approximately 2–3 weeks after the exam. Results will be available on the official portal.

What is the official website for AP EAPCET 2027?
The official website is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. All notifications, application links, hall ticket downloads, and results are published here.