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AP EAPCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria for the AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) 2025, previously known as AP EAMCET are generally expected to be in line with previous years. 

The eligibility criteria are set by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK), in consultation with the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). JNTUK has a track record of successfully conducting AP EAPCET for eight years consecutively. Eligibility Criteria include specific educational qualifications, age, nationality, and academic requirements. Aspirants must understand and adhere to these standards to apply for the exam. JNTUK, as the organizing authority, will detail these eligibility requirements in the official notification. Below, the comprehensive eligibility guidelines for AP EAPCET qualification are outlined. 

Criteria

Description

Nationality

  • Must be a resident citizen of India
  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are also eligible.

Domicile Requirements

  • Candidates should be from Andhra Pradesh/Telangana and meet
  • Local/Non-Local status requirements.

Age Limit

  • For Engineering and Pharmacy courses: At least 16 years old as of December 31, 2025; no upper age limit
  • For B.Tech (Dairy Tech.), B.Tech (Agr. Engg.), B.Tech. (Food Science & Tech.), B.Sc. (Agr. Engg.):

Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2025

The Upper age limit is 22 years (25 years for SC/ST candidates).

Academic Qualifications

  • Must have passed Class 12 from the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana or equivalent. Candidates appearing for Class 12 are also eligible.
  • Mandatory study of Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry or related vocational courses in Engineering.
  • Eligible if passed or in the final year of the Engineering Diploma by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana.

Minimum

Marks Required

  • General Category: Minimum of 45% aggregate in all subjects
  • Reserved Category: Minimum of 40% aggregate.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible for AP EAPCET 2025, candidates should either have completed or be in the last year of their Class 12 or its equivalent, as recognized by a valid educational board or university. The necessary subjects for qualification are Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

Candidates must have attained the age of 16 by December 31, 2025. However, for specialized programs such as B.Tech in Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Food Science & Technology, candidates need to be at least 17 years old by the same date.

Candidates must be Andhra Pradesh or Telangana residents to be eligible for AP EAPCET 2025.

Yes, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related vocational courses in Engineering are mandatory for AP EAPCET 2025 eligibility.

To be eligible for AP EAPCET 2025, candidates must be Indian nationals, persons of Indian origin (PIO), or overseas citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.

Candidates must have a minimum aggregate score of 45% (40% for candidates from reserved categories) in all subjects combined.

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