AP EAPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria for AP EAPCET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test), formerly known as AP EAMCET, have been specified in the official notification.

The eligibility criteria are prescribed by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK) in consultation with the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). JNTUK continues to conduct AP EAPCET on behalf of APSCHE. The eligibility criteria include specific requirements related to educational qualifications, age limit, nationality, and academic standards. Aspirants must carefully review and comply with these conditions before applying for the examination. The detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the official AP EAPCET 2026 notification.

1.0AP EAPCET Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Stream

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed their Intermediate (12th grade) in Engineering/Technology or an equivalent course, as recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.

Subject Requirements: Candidates must have completed their Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry studies as optional or relevant vocational courses.

Alternative Qualification: Candidates who are either appearing for or have passed the final year of the Engineering Diploma examination conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana are also eligible. 

2.0AP EAPCET Eligibility Criteria for Agriculture/ Medical Stream

Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed their 12th-level examination from a board or institution accredited in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.

Subject Requirements for Pharm.D: Students should have completed their Intermediate (12th grade) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as optional subjects or an equivalent, as recognized by the BIE of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.

Alternative Qualification for Pharm.D: Eligibility also extends to students in the final year or who have passed the Pharmacy Diploma examination conducted by the SBTET in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.