APRJC (Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior College Common Entrance Test)

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Updated On Date: 27/09/2025

APRJC 2026 Eligibility criteria

APRJC Eligibility Criteria 2026 

The APRJC 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior Colleges Common Entrance Test) eligibility criteria are highly specific, aiming to select candidates best prepared for residential junior college education in Andhra Pradesh. The following article is a detailed description of all mandatory conditions and related details for the upcoming admission cycle.

Core Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must be Indian citizens and have studied in the state of Andhra Pradesh only.
  • Eligible applicants must have completed the SSC/10th Class or equivalent qualifying examination during the academic year 2024-25.
  • Those who have qualified in previous years or through compartmental exams are not eligible to apply for APRJC 2026.
  • A minimum of 6.0 GPA is required for the general category in the qualifying exam, with at least 4.0 GPA in English.
  • Applicants who studied Urdu as one of the subjects in SSC or equivalent can opt for the Urdu medium in minority junior colleges.

Additional Eligibility Guidelines

  • All candidates, regardless of the stream or minority status, must attend APRJC 2026 for admissions.
  • Candidates seeking admission into courses such as MPC, BiPC, MEC, and CEC must fulfil SSC eligibility criteria and pass the entrance test.
  • Admission is strictly subject to the production of relevant documents at counselling; failure to submit can result in cancellation.
  • The eligibility conditions are subject to summary rejection if the candidate doesn't fulfil any stipulated norm, even if they clear the test.

Reservation Policy

  • Reservations are applicable to SC (15%), ST (6%), BC (A:7%, B:10%, C:1%, D:7%, E:4%), Physically Handicapped (3%), Sports (3%), and Children of Armed Personnel (3%).
  • The reservation in minority junior colleges also includes seats for eligible minority candidates who write the CET.
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FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible to apply for APRJC 2026?

Ans. Any candidate who is an Indian citizen, studied in Andhra Pradesh, and passed the SSC/10th Class examination during the academic year 2024-25 is eligible to apply.

Q2. Are compartmental pass outs or those who qualified before the academic year 2024-25 eligible?

Ans. No, candidates who passed the qualifying exam prior to 2024-25 or cleared compartmental exams are ineligible for APRJC 2026.

Q3. What is the minimum GPA required for general category applicants?

Ans. General category candidates must have scored at least 6.0 GPA out of 10 and a minimum of 4.0 GPA in English in their qualifying examination.

Q4. Can students who studied Urdu in SSC opt for Urdu medium in APRJC?

Ans. Yes, students who have studied Urdu can opt for Urdu medium in minority junior colleges during the admission process.

Q5. What documents are required for final admission after APRJC 2026?

Ans. Candidates must present their SSC mark list, proof of study in Andhra Pradesh, category certificates (if claiming reservation), and other relevant documents during counselling; failure to produce these will result in cancellation of admission.
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