AP EAPCET 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

AP EAPCET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) mandates clear eligibility standards to ensure that aspirants possess the necessary academic background, age, and domicile status for undergraduate programs in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy offered by colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must strictly fulfil each parameter to participate in the entrance test and subsequent admissions.

Nationality and Domicile:

• The applicant must be an Indian national. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders are also eligible.
• Candidates must belong to Andhra Pradesh or Telangana and satisfy the local/non-local status guidelines defined by the state for educational admissions.

Age Criteria:

• Engineering and Pharmacy aspirants must complete 16 years by December 31, 2026.
• Agriculture and allied streams require a minimum age of 17 years by the same date, with an upper limit of 22 years (General/OBC) and 25 years (SC/ST).

Academic Qualifications:

• For Engineering: Candidates should have passed or be appearing in the final year of 10+2/intermediate with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. A diploma in Engineering recognized by AP/Telangana’s Board of Technical Education is also acceptable.
• For Agriculture & Allied: Passed or appearing in 10+2/intermediate with Physical/ Biological Sciences, Agriculture, or other relevant vocational subjects according to the stream.
• For Pharmacy: Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Biology; or hold a recognized diploma in Pharmacy.

Minimum Marks Requirement

• General category: At least 45% aggregate in qualifying examination across relevant subjects.
• SC/ST candidates: Minimum 40% marks in qualifying subjects.

Other Key Points:

• Applicants appearing for their qualifying (12th/Diploma) exam in 2026 are eligible but must provide proof of passing at the time of admission/counseling.
• Candidates must produce all necessary documents—such as certificates of study, caste, income, and identity—during counseling and admission.
• Meeting eligibility does not guarantee admission; selection depends on performance, seat availability, and other admission norms.

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FAQs:

Q1. What is the minimum educational qualification for AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering applicants?
Ans. Candidates should have passed or be appearing in 10+2/intermediate (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) or possess a recognized diploma in Engineering.

Q2. What are the age requirements for AP EAPCET 2026 in the Agriculture stream?

Ans. Applicants must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026. The upper age limit is 22 years for General/OBC and 25 years for SC/ST candidates.

Q3. Are candidates from states outside Andhra Pradesh and Telangana eligible?

Ans. Eligibility is restricted to those who fulfil Andhra Pradesh or Telangana domicile/local status requirements; others are generally not permitted unless they satisfy these criteria.

Q4. Can students currently in Class 12 or Diploma final year apply for AP EAPCET 2026?

Ans. Yes, students appearing in their qualifying examination in 2026 can apply, but must produce passing proof at the time of counseling/admission.

Q5. What is the minimum percentage required in the qualifying exam for AP EAPCET 2026?

Ans. General category applicants need at least 45% aggregate marks, while SC/ST candidates require a minimum of 40% in relevant subjects.