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TG (Telangana) EAPCET

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TG EAPCET is Telangana's entrance for engineering, agriculture and pharmacy seats in the state, conducted by JNTUH for TGCHE.

At a glance
Conducted by JNTUH (on behalf of TGCHE)
Exam mode Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration 3 hours
Total questions 160
Sessions per day Two (forenoon 09:00–12:00, afternoon 15:00–18:00)
Stages Computer-based test → counselling
Medium Bilingual: English–Telugu or English–Urdu (candidate chooses one)
Normalisation Yes, across sessions (same syllabus, same pattern)

Important dates (2026 cycle)

Event Date
Notification in newspapers 14-02-2026
Online applications open 19-02-2026
Last date without late fee 04-04-2026
Edit window for submitted applications 06-04-2026 to 08-04-2026
Last date with late fee ₹250 10-04-2026
Last date with late fee ₹500 15-04-2026
Last date with late fee ₹2,500 20-04-2026
Last date with late fee ₹5,000 24-04-2026
Last date with late fee ₹10,000 02-05-2026
Hall ticket download (Engineering) 27-04-2026 onwards
Hall ticket download (Agriculture & Pharmacy) 23-04-2026 onwards
Engineering exam dates 09-05-2026 to 11-05-2026
Agriculture & Pharmacy exam dates 04-05-2026 & 05-05-2026

Note: Candidates registering with late fee ₹2,500/₹5,000/₹10,000 get test centre in Hyderabad IV zone only.

Official sources

Exam pattern

A computer-based test in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for engineering (Biology replaces Mathematics for agriculture and pharmacy).

Subject Questions Marks
Mathematics 80 80
Physics 40 40
Chemistry 40 40
Total 160 160
  • Each question carries one mark.
  • All questions are objective type (multiple choice).
  • No negative marking.

Courses offered (Engineering stream)

B.E. / B.Tech. in: Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering.

Other professional courses: B.Pharmacy (50% seats via MPC), Pharm-D (50% MPC / 50% BiPC), B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.F.Sc., B.Sc. (Nursing).

Eligibility (Engineering / B.Pharmacy MPC / B.Tech Dairy / Ag. Engg / FT)

Criterion Requirement
Nationality Indian / PIO / OCI card holder
Domicile Must satisfy Telangana local / non-local status (Telangana Educational Institutions Order, 1974 as amended)
Qualifying exam Passed or appeared Intermediate (10+2) with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (or related vocational in Engineering/Tech) from Board of Intermediate Education, Telangana, or equivalent. Diploma in Engineering from SBTET Telangana also accepted.
Minimum marks 45% in MPC taken together ( 40% for reserved categories )
Age (Engineering / Pharmacy) 16 years completed as on 31-12-2026. No upper age limit.
Age (B.Tech Dairy Tech / Ag. Engg / FT) 17 years as on 31-12-2026; upper limit 22 years ( 25 years for SC/ST )

Syllabus

Telangana Intermediate (Class 11–12) syllabus, NCERT-aligned. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as per the official syllabus published on the TG EAPCET website.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Mathematics carries the most weight (80/160) — prioritise it.
  2. Cover the full Telangana Intermediate / NCERT syllabus for all three subjects.
  3. Practice previous years' TG EAPCET papers (available on the official site under "Mock Test" or from the instruction booklet model questions).
  4. Take the official mock test on the website to get familiar with the CBT interface.

Free resources