TS EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), Hyderabad. It is the primary admission test for undergraduate Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy programmes in Telangana. Previously known as TS EAMCET, it is one of the most competitive state-level entrances with over 2 lakh candidates appearing each year. Final ranking combines TS EAPCET score (75% weightage) with Class 12 board marks in relevant subjects (25% weightage), and admissions are conducted through centralised counselling organised by TSCHE.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration:180 minutes (3 hours)
Total Marks:160
Marking Scheme:+1 for a correct answer; no negative marking; all questions are objective (multiple-choice)
What's the difference between TS EAPCET and TS EAMCET?
Same exam, renamed. TSCHE rebranded EAMCET (Engineering, Agriculture & Medical) to EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy) after NEET took over medical admissions.
Is there negative marking?
No. Each correct answer is +1; wrong answers are not penalised. Attempt every question.
How is the final rank calculated?
75% weightage from TS EAPCET score and 25% from Class 12 board marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (Engineering stream).
Can students outside Telangana apply?
Yes, but state-quota seats are reserved for TS-domicile candidates. Non-locals can compete for unreserved seats in private colleges.
Which colleges accept TS EAPCET?
All state government engineering colleges (JNTUH, Osmania, Kakatiya etc.), private and autonomous colleges in Telangana (CBIT, Vasavi, GNITS etc.), and universities affiliated with TSCHE.