AP EAPCET 2027 Notification Released: Exam Dates, Eligibility and How to Apply

AP EAPCET 2027 notification was officially released on October 14, 2026, by JNTU Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE, marking the start of the registration cycle for admission to Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy programmes across Andhra Pradesh.

The AP EAPCET 2027 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) notification details the exam schedule, eligibility conditions, application procedure, and fee structure for the upcoming cycle. Students seeking admission to B.Tech, B.Pharm, or B.Sc Agriculture courses in AP colleges must register through the official APSCHE portal. The exam is expected in May 2027 and will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

• Notification Released: October 14, 2026
• Conducting Body: JNTU Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Exam Date (Expected): May 2027
• No Negative Marking — all questions carry 1 mark each
• Official Portal: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

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AP EAPCET 2027 Important Dates

The schedule below is based on previous-year trends. Confirmed dates will be published on the official APSCHE portal as the cycle progresses.

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AP EAPCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Students must satisfy all the conditions listed below. Failing to meet even one criterion can result in cancellation at the document verification stage during counselling.

Nationality and Domicile

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• Must be a local candidate of Andhra Pradesh — studied for at least four consecutive years in AP schools or colleges ending with the qualifying exam, or be a child of an AP government employee posted outside the state.
• Non-local students may apply for the limited non-local seats reserved in AP colleges.

Age Limit

• There is no upper age limit for AP EAPCET 2027.
• Students must have been born on or before December 31, 2009 (based on 2026 norms — confirm in the official notification).

Qualifying Exam — Stream-wise Requirements

Students appearing in their Class 12 board exams in 2027 may apply provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed only after they produce final mark sheets showing the minimum required percentage.

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How to Apply for AP EAPCET 2027

The AP EAPCET 2027 application process is entirely online. No offline or postal applications are accepted. Follow the steps below carefully to complete your registration without errors.

1. Go to the official APSCHE portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
2. Click on the AP EAPCET 2027 Registration link when it goes live in November 2026.
3. Register using your mobile number and email ID to receive your login credentials via OTP.
4. Log in and fill in all sections of the application form — personal details, academic details, address, and exam centre preferences.
5. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
6. Upload supporting documents — caste certificate, income certificate, and study certificate as applicable.
7. Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit card, or credit card through the payment gateway.
8. Review every detail carefully before final submission. Corrections after submission are allowed only during the designated correction window.
9. Download and save the application confirmation receipt for use at the exam centre and during counselling.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate (date of birth proof)
• Class 12 mark sheet or admit card (if appearing in 2027)
• Recent passport-size photograph (white background)
• Scanned signature on plain white paper
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students)
• Income certificate (where applicable)
• Aadhaar card or any valid government photo ID

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AP EAPCET 2027 Application Fee

The fee structure below is based on 2026 cycle norms and is expected to remain unchanged. The fee is non-refundable once paid, regardless of whether you appear for the exam.

Students are advised to apply before the regular deadline to avoid paying the late fee. Payment is accepted through the official portal’s payment gateway only — no offline fee submission is allowed.

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AP EAPCET 2027 Exam Pattern

AP EAPCET 2027 will be a 3-hour Computer-Based Test with no negative marking. The exam is offered in two streams — Engineering, and Agriculture and Pharmacy. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium: English and Telugu
• Negative Marking: None — attempt all questions
• Duration: 3 hours per session

Since there is no negative marking, students should attempt every question. Mathematics carries the highest weight in the Engineering stream at 80 marks, making it the most important subject for rank improvement.