AP EAPCET 2025: Notification, Online Application Link, Syllabus [Released], Schedule. AP Engineering Agriculture, Pharmacy Common Entrance Test 2025 Notification released and Online Application enabled. The Dates of Examination: 21-05-2025 to 27-05-2025 (9.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon & 2.00 P.M to 5.00) (No Sessions on 25-05-2025 & Only One Session on 24-05-2025)
A Common Entrance Test designated as “Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test” (AP EAPCET – 2025) will be conducted by JNT University Kakinada, Kakinada for the academic year 2025-2026 for admission into the First Year of Professional Courses i.e
The question paper consists of a total of 160 questions comprising 80 questions in Mathematics, 40 questions in Physics, and 40 questions in Chemistry.
All questions are of objective type (multiple choice) only and each question carries one mark. The syllabus in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry is furnished in Annexure-I. The model questions are given in Annexure-II.
A sample/mock test will be available on the https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in website for practice purposes and to give the candidate a look and feel of the On-Line (Computer Based) Examination.
Note:
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(ii) Candidates should have passed the Diploma examination in Engineering conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh. However, the candidates who have appeared for the Diploma examination in Engineering and who are awaiting their results may also apply for APEAPCET 2025, but their ranks obtained in APEAPCET-2025 will be valid only if they pass the Diploma examination in Engineering.
b) In the case of B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Agr. Engineering), B.Tech. (FS & T) and B.Sc. (Agr. Engg), candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission (2025) and an upper age limit is 22 years for all the candidates and 25 years in respect of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates as on 31st December of the year of Admissions (2025).
(i) For Pharm. D course candidates should have passed the Intermediate Examination (10+2 pattern) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as options conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, or any other examination recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent. However, the candidates who have appeared for the Final Year Intermediate Examination (10+2 Pattern) and who are awaiting their results may also apply for AP EAPCET 2025, but their ranks obtained in AP EAPCET 2025 will be valid only if they pass the Intermediate Examination.
(iii) The candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission (2025) to the above course.
SAME CENTRE FOR CANDIDATES APPEARING FOR BOTH ENGINEERING AND AGRICULTURE & PHARMACY: Candidates of E – Category who are eligible and desirous of taking the test in AP- Category, in addition to the test for E - Category should select the option Both (E & AP Category) together, during the submission of the Online Application Form, so that same Test Centre can be allotted to them for both the tests. If this instruction is not followed, the candidate may be allotted different Test Centres for E & AP category tests, and Convener, AP EAPCET- 2025 is not responsible for the allotment of different centers.
Applications should be submitted through Online mode only.
The following information must be kept ready for filling the details during Online submission:The On-Line (Computer Based) Examination will be conducted as per the schedule.
1. The test will start exactly at the time mentioned in the Hall Ticket and an announcement to this effect will be made by the invigilator.
2. The Entrance test is conducted for a duration of 3 hours and the question paper consists of a total of 160 questions comprising 80 questions in Mathematics, 40 questions in Physics, and 40 questions in Chemistry. All questions are having equal weightage.
3. There is only one correct response for each question out of four responses given.
4. There is no negative marking and No deduction from the total score will be made if no response is indicated for a question.
5. All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the center and on completion of the test, candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall. The candidates shall write their Hall Ticket number on the rough sheets used by them.
6. During the examination time, the invigilator will check the Hall ticket of the candidate to satisfy himself/herself about the identity of each candidate.
7. The candidates are governed by all Rules and Regulations of the Convener, EAPCET- 2025 with regard to their conduct in the Examination Hall. All cases of unfair means will be dealt with as per rules.
8. The candidates must sign and give his/her Left Hand Thumb impression on the Attendance Sheet at the appropriate place.
Detailed AP EAPCET 2025 Notification, PDF, Online Application Link, APEAPCET 2025 Syllabus, How to Prepare for AP EAPCET, FAQs discussed in detailed here in this article. The AP EAPCET is previously knows as AP EAMCET, But now the name has been changed as AP EAPCET.
ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURE & PHARMACY COMMON ENTRANCE TEST (being conducted by JNTUK on behalf of APSCHE)
AP EAPCET-2025 FOR ENTRANCE TEST RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL COURSES IN
- a) Engineering, Bio-Technology, B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech.(Agr.Engg.), B.Tech. (Food Science and Technology)
- b) B.Sc. (Ag)/ B.Sc. (Hort)/ B.V.Sc. & A.H/B.F.Sc
- c) B. Pharmacy, Pharm.D
AP EAPCET 2025: Notification
APEAPCET - 2025 (ENGINEERING) / Agriculture and PharmaA Common Entrance Test designated as “Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test” (AP EAPCET – 2025) will be conducted by JNT University Kakinada, Kakinada for the academic year 2025-2026 for admission into the First Year of Professional Courses i.e
- (i) Engineering, Bio-Technology, B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Agr. Engg.), B.Tech. (Food Science and Technology),
- (ii) B.Sc. (Ag)/ B.Sc. (Hort)/ B.V.Sc. & A.H/B.F.Sc & (iii) B. Pharmacy, Pharm. D.
PARTICULARS OF AP EAPCET - 2025
The Test will be conducted from 21-05-2025 to 27-05-2025 (No Sessions on 25th & Only One Session on 24th May) in two sessions every day i.e. 9.00 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 2.00 P.M to 5.00 P.M through Online mode only.The question paper consists of a total of 160 questions comprising 80 questions in Mathematics, 40 questions in Physics, and 40 questions in Chemistry.
All questions are of objective type (multiple choice) only and each question carries one mark. The syllabus in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry is furnished in Annexure-I. The model questions are given in Annexure-II.
A sample/mock test will be available on the https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in website for practice purposes and to give the candidate a look and feel of the On-Line (Computer Based) Examination.
Note:
Information about the Entrance testis also available on the Website
- Dates of Examination: 21-05-2025 to 27-05-2025 (9.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon & 2.00 P.M to 5.00)
- (No Sessions on 25-05-2025 &Only One Session on 24-05-2025)
AP EAPCET 2025 Important Dates
| AP EAPCET 2025 Activity | Date/Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification of APEAPCET 2025 | 12.03.2025 |
| Commencement of submission of Online Applications | 15.03.2025 |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications without Late fee | 24.04.2025 |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with late fee of Rs.1000/- | 01.05.2025 |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with late fee of Rs.2000/- | 07.05.2025 |
| Correction of Online Data already submitted by the candidates | 06.05.2025 to 08.05.2025 |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with late fee of Rs.4000/- | 12.05.2025 |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with late fee of Rs.10000/- | 16.05.2025 |
| Downloading of Hall tickets from the website /(through Whatsapp) | 12.05.2025 |
| Dates of APEAPCET 2025 (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | 19.05.2025 & 20.05.2025 |
| Date of Preliminary key Release (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | 21.05.2025 |
| Last date of Receiving Objections on Preliminary key (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | 25.05.2025 |
| Dates of AP EAPCET 2025 (Engineering) | 21.05.2025 to 27.05.2025 |
| Date of Preliminary key Release (Engineering) | 28.05.2025 |
| Last date of Receiving Objections on preliminary key (Engineering) | 01.06.2025 |
| Date of Final Key Release | 05.06.2025 |
AP EAPCET 2025: Eligibility Criteria - Academic and Age Limit
Academic Qualifications for appearing AP EAPCET 2025
Candidates satisfying the following requirements shall be eligible to appear for AP EAPCET-2025:- a. Candidates should be of Indian Nationality or Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders.
- b. Candidates should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh. The candidates should satisfy Local / Non-Local Status requirements as per the Government of Andhra Pradesh Orders for 2025-26.
- c. Candidate should have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the subjects specified taken together in the qualifying examination.
- d. For Engineering, B.Pharmacy (M.P.C), Pharm.D, B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Agr. Engineering), B.Tech. [Food Science and Technology (FS & T)], B.Sc. [Agriculture Engg] courses:
OR
(ii) Candidates should have passed the Diploma examination in Engineering conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh. However, the candidates who have appeared for the Diploma examination in Engineering and who are awaiting their results may also apply for APEAPCET 2025, but their ranks obtained in APEAPCET-2025 will be valid only if they pass the Diploma examination in Engineering.
Note : Students are permitted to Register with 16 years age group for the examination. However, The age requirements for Counselling and Admissions is as follows:
- Engineering: Candidates should have completed 16 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission (2025). There is no upper age limit.
- Agriculture: Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission (2025) and an upper age limit of 22 years for all the candidates and 25 years in respect of SC/ST candidates as on 31st December of the year of admission (2025).
- Pharmacy: Candidates should have completed 16 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission(2025). There is no upper age limit.
AP EAPCET 2025 Age Limit
a) In the case of Engineering, Pharmacy courses, candidates should have completed 16 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission (2025). There is no upper age limit.b) In the case of B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Agr. Engineering), B.Tech. (FS & T) and B.Sc. (Agr. Engg), candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission (2025) and an upper age limit is 22 years for all the candidates and 25 years in respect of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates as on 31st December of the year of Admissions (2025).
(i) For Pharm. D course candidates should have passed the Intermediate Examination (10+2 pattern) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as options conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, or any other examination recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent. However, the candidates who have appeared for the Final Year Intermediate Examination (10+2 Pattern) and who are awaiting their results may also apply for AP EAPCET 2025, but their ranks obtained in AP EAPCET 2025 will be valid only if they pass the Intermediate Examination.
(iii) The candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission (2025) to the above course.
AP EAPCET 2025 Registration Fee
Payment of Registration Fee for submission of Online Application Form is the first step and the Registration Fee is Rs. 600/- for students belonging to the open category (for SC/ST Candidates Rs 500/- and for BC Candidates Rs 550/-) which has to be paid through any kind of Online Payment Modes (Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking/ AP Online / TS Online etc.,) from any Recognized Bank.
- Rs. 600/- for students belonging to the Open category
- Rs 550/- for BC Candidates
- Rs 500/- for SC/ST Candidates
Documents required for AP EAPCET 2025 Online Application
The following information must be kept ready for filling the details during Online submission:
- a. Hall ticket Number of Qualifying Examination
- b. Hall ticket Number of S.S.C. or equivalent
- c. Date of Birth
- d. Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST/BC candidates e. Aadhar Number
- f. PH, NCC, Sports etc.
- g. Income Certificate (Upto One Lakh or Up to Two Lakhs or More than Two Lakhs(Rupees))
- h. Ration Card
- i. Study or Residence or relevant certificate for proof of local status (last 12 years)
AP EAPCET 2025 Online Application Process
Below are the Step by Step Procedure for submission of Online Application of AP EAPCET 2025
- Step - 1 Eligibility criteria and Fee Payment
- Step - 2 Know your payment status
- Step - 3 Fill Application (only after Fee Payment)
- Step - 4 Know Your Application Status
- Step - 5 Print Application Form (only after Submitting Application Form)
Online submission:
For Online submission, visit the website https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.- A candidate has to pay Rs.600/- as Registration Fee (for SC/ST Candidates Rs 500/- and for BC Candidates Rs 550/-) and late fee (if applicable) by opting any kind of Online Payment Modes (Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking/ AP Online / TS Online etc) from any Recognized Bank.
- After filling out the Online Application Form with the required details, the candidate is required to verify all the details carefully and press Submit button.
- A filled in Online Application Form will be generated which contains the Registration Number along with filled in details.
- The candidate is required to take a printout of the Filled In Online Application Form and it is to be submitted to the Invigilator during the examination after affixing a recent color photograph duly attested by the Gazetted Officer or Principal of the College where the candidate has studied qualifying examination.
- The candidate should use the Registration Number for future correspondence.
- Mere appearance and qualifying at AP EAPCET-2025 does not confer any right for admission into professional courses. The candidate has to fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down in the relevant G.O at the time of admission.
AP EAPCET 2025 Ranking Process
Ranking:
- a. Candidates shall be ranked based on the EAPCET normalized marks (75% weightage) and10+2 (25% weightage) in the order of merit as explained in Annexure-IV and Annexure-V.
- b. The rank obtained in AP EAPCET-2025 is valid for admission to the courses mentioned in the application form for the academic year 2025-2026 only.
- c. The rank card shall be downloaded from the website https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- d. Rank obtained with the benefit of relaxation of the minimum qualifying marks at AP EAPCET-2025 by any candidate claiming as SC/ST Category will be canceled in case the claim is found to be invalid at the time of admission to any course of study at any participating University / Institution.
AP EAPCET 2025 Online Exam Procedure, Negative Marking Details
1. The test will start exactly at the time mentioned in the Hall Ticket and an announcement to this effect will be made by the invigilator.
2. The Entrance test is conducted for a duration of 3 hours and the question paper consists of a total of 160 questions comprising 80 questions in Mathematics, 40 questions in Physics, and 40 questions in Chemistry. All questions are having equal weightage.
3. There is only one correct response for each question out of four responses given.
4. There is no negative marking and No deduction from the total score will be made if no response is indicated for a question.
5. All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the center and on completion of the test, candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall. The candidates shall write their Hall Ticket number on the rough sheets used by them.
6. During the examination time, the invigilator will check the Hall ticket of the candidate to satisfy himself/herself about the identity of each candidate.
7. The candidates are governed by all Rules and Regulations of the Convener, EAPCET- 2025 with regard to their conduct in the Examination Hall. All cases of unfair means will be dealt with as per rules.
8. The candidates must sign and give his/her Left Hand Thumb impression on the Attendance Sheet at the appropriate place.
AP EAPCET 2025 FAQs
| 1 | Which documents should a candidate carry to the AP EAPCET 2025 test center? |
| Ans: | Hall Ticket, Black/Blue Ball Point Pen, Filled in Online Application form along with attested copy of Caste Certificate (Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST category only) |
| 2 | What is the examination duration and timings? |
| Ans: | Exam Duration: 3 Hours (Mandatory) Exam Timings: FN session: 09.00 AM to 12:00 Noon AN session: 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM |
| 3 | How can I locate the Examination Center? |
| Ans: | Candidate can download and print the test center route map communicated along with Hall Ticket. |
| 4 | WillI able to attend any session for AP EAPCET 2025? |
| Ans: | No, You have to attend for the particular session for which Date and Time are mentioned in Hall Ticket. |
| 5 | Are working sheets supplied in examination centers? |
| Ans: | Yes. Candidates are supplied with worksheets. Candidates can make calculations and finally shall return them to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall, writing their HT Number on them. |
| 6 | What is the reporting time for the AP EAPCET 2025? |
| Ans: | Candidates will be permitted to AP EAPCET 2025 Test center at least two hours before the commencement of the test. Candidates will not be allowed into the Test center after the commencement of the test. |
| 7 | Where can candidate find the seating details? |
| Ans: | Candidate can know the seating details post BAR Code scanning and date verification in Hall Ticket at exam center. Support staff will also be available to guide students to their respective computer labs. |
| 8 | Where will Student Photos be taken? |
| Ans: | After documents verification at the entrance of AP EAPCET 2025 Test center, students will be guided toward LAB/Exam Hall. Invigilators will take Photograph of the student inside the exam hall. |
| 9 | If I get a difficult question paper, will it be taken care during valuation process? |
| Ans: | APEAPCET-2025 is being conducted in multiple sessions based on the same syllabus, same pattern for candidates having same eligibility criteria. A candidate will be eligible to appear only in one session. Since the question paper will be different for each session, there is a possibility that the candidates compare themselves about the variation in the difficulty level of questions. However, it may be noted that utmost care will be taken so that all the papers are of same standard. Further, it is decided to adopt a normalization process to eliminate any such variations in the difficulty level of various sessions. The Normalization procedure that has been adopted for AP EAPCET-2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 is being continued for AP EAPCET-2025 also. |
| 10 | When and where willI get my Login credentials to the Computer Based Test? |
| Ans: | Login ID and Password will be announced 15 min before the commencement of the examination in the Test center |
| 11 | Can I see my question paper in Telugu language also? |
| Ans: | Question paper is bilingual. Student can see the question in both English and Telugu languages. Question Paper will be displayed to the student in both English and Telugu. |
| 12 | Is there any negative marking for AP EAPCET 2025? |
| Ans: | There is NO negative marking. |
| 13 | Can I increase my question font size during the examination? |
| Ans: | Yes, Question font size can be increased / decreased using [Zoom In (+) / Zoom Out (-)] buttons at the top right of the screen. |
| 14 | Can I change my options once I select and save an answer? |
| Ans: | Yes, candidate can change the option selected at any point of time during the test by simply clicking on another option and saving it. |
| 15 | How can I know whether my answer is saved or not? |
| Ans: | After selecting an option and Clicking “Save & Next” button, that respective question number will turn into Green Color in the Question Palette located on the right hand side of the computer screen. |
| 16 | Which questions will be considered for evaluation? |
| Ans: | ONLY Questions for which answers are saved (displayed in green ) will be considered for evaluation. |
| 17 | Can I track my time during examination? |
| Ans: | Timer in the top right corner will display the time left for test closure for your convenience. |
| 18 | Can I switch to other subject or question in between the examination? |
| Ans: | Candidate can change the subject (section) or question number within a subject by clicking on the respective subject name, anytime within the duration of the test. |
| 19 | Can I see the entire question paper in a single go? |
| Ans: | Yes, Click on Question Paper button for complete view of question paper along with options situated at the top right corner of the computer screen. (Note: Candidate cannot answer any question in this view) |
| 20 | What if there is any problem with my computer during the examination? |
| Ans: | If you face any problem with your computer, please don’t be panic. ≈ Just report the issue to your invigilator by raising your hand. ≈ You will be given another system. ≈ Your timer will restart at the same point and you will not be losing any time. ≈ Also, all the questions answered / marked for review will remain the same in the new system. ≈ In other words, you are not going to lose anytime or miss any question which you have answered / marked for review. So there is absolutely no reason to be panic. |
| 21 | Am I allowed to carry calculator? |
| Ans: | No. Calculators are not allowed. You need to strictly adhere to the instructions mentioned in your AP EAPCET 2025 Hall ticket and Instructions provided in the website. Any electronic gadget like mobile phone, digital watches etc., are also not permitted. |
