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The AP EAPCET 2025 Eligibility is decided by JNTU on behalf of the APSCHE.To be considered eligible, the candidates should fulfill age restrictions, educational requirements, and specified residency requirements.
- The minimum age for the candidates who are applying for Engineering and Pharmacy courses is 16 years as on December 31, 2025, and no maximum age limit.
- Yet, for courses like Agriculture, the minimum age is 17 years and a maximum age of 22 years for general candidates and 25 years for SC/ST candidates.
“About 70% of the applicants opt for the Engineering stream, 25-30% for Agriculture and Pharmacy courses.”
The candidates should have passed their 12th standard exams with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as subjects for Engineering, or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for Agriculture and Pharmacy streams, with a minimum of 45% marks for general candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
AP EAPCET 2025 Eligibility Latest Trends
AP EAPCET 2025 Eligibility
The AP EAPCET 2025 Eligibility is formed to make the candidates eligible according to the required academic, age, and residency criteria to sit for the entrance test. Information insights reveal that a high percentage of applicants (approximately 70-75%) seek admission under the Engineering stream, whereas 25-30% seek admission under the Agriculture and Pharmacy streams.
Who is eligible for AP EAMCET 2025?
The Eligibility Criteria for AP EAPCET 2025, previously AP EAMCET, are expected to be along the lines of past years.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidates should be Indian citizens or PIO/OCI holders. |
| Domicile Requirements | Candidates from Andhra Pradesh/Telangana must satisfy Local/Non-local status requirements. |
| Age Limit | Minimum age: 16 years as of December 31, 2024 (for Engineering & Pharmacy courses).Maximum age: 22 years for General candidates and 25 years for SC/ST candidates (as of December 31, 2024).For specific courses (e.g., B.Tech Dairy Technology, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering), the minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2024. |
| Academic Qualifications | Must have passed Class 12 from Board of Intermediate Education, AP/Telangana or equivalent. Candidates must have studied Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry (or related vocational subjects) for Engineering courses. Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering from the State Board of Technical Education, AP/Telangana are also eligible. |
| Marks Required | Minimum 45% aggregate marks for General category.Minimum 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates. |
| Weightage | 75% weightage for AP EAPCET normalised marks.25% weightage for 10+2 marks (Class 12). |
Domicile Requirement for AP EAPCET 2025
Candidates need to meet the local or non-local status requirements as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974. The rule specifies the eligibility criteria for the candidates based on their residence and educational qualifications.
Local Candidates: Those who have lived in Andhra Pradesh for a minimum of 4 years or who have passed their qualifying examination (like Class 12) from a school within the state are local candidates.
EAMCET Eligibility for Other States
The AP EAPCET 2025 is primarily intended for candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. However, aspirants from other states referred to as non-local candidates, can also apply, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria.
Non-Local Candidates: Any other candidate who is not eligible to become a local candidate falls under the category of non-local.
Over the past years, around 85% of applicants were local candidates and the remaining 15% non-local. The seat allocation in educational institutes tends to favor local candidates with a significant percentage reserved for them.
AP EAPCET 2025 Educational Qualifications
The given education qualifications are relevant to eligibility to participate in AP EAPCET 2025. Candidates planning to seek admission should first ascertain whether or not they fit into these prerequisites and prepare correspondingly to get their chances at their preferred programs improved.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Engineering (B.Tech/BE) | 1. Must have passed or be appearing for 10+2 or equivalent exam. 2. Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. 3. Minimum aggregate: 45% marks for General candidates, 40% for SC/ST. |
| Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 1. Must have passed or be appearing for 10+2 or equivalent exam. 2. Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as compulsory subjects. 3. Minimum aggregate: 45% marks for General candidates, 40% for SC/ST. |
| Agriculture & Medical (B.Sc. Agriculture, B.V.Sc.) | 1. Must have passed or be appearing for 10+2 or equivalent exam. 2. Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. 3. Minimum aggregate: 45% marks for General candidates, 40% for SC/ST. |
| Diploma Holders (Engineering) | 1. Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering from a recognized board (like the State Board of Technical Education and Training, AP/Telangana) are also eligible for Engineering courses. |
In the previous year, around 75% of candidates cleared the Engineering stream exam.
Candidates with higher marks are typically placed in top ranks which opens the door to more competitive courses and institutions.
AP EAPCET 2025 Reservation Policies
Reservation policies of AP EAPCET 2025 are made to provide fair access to higher education for different categories of candidates. The policies are as per the APSCHE guidelines and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- Category Reservation: Seats are earmarked for candidates of certain categories, such as Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), etc. The percentage of reservations can be precise and is determined by the applicable government rules.
- Horizontal Reservation: Horizontal reservations are offered in all categories for some reservations, i.e., women, differently-abled people, and children of defense personnel.
- Special Categories: Provision is made for candidates belonging to special categories such as NCC, CAP, Sports, etc., who can have different eligibility criteria and percentages of reservation.
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6% |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 29% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Other (General/Unreserved) | 40% |
| Women (Horizontal Reservation) | 33% of total seats |
| Differently Abled (PH) | 3% (Horizontal Reservation) |
- SC (Scheduled Castes): SC candidates can claim 15% reservation in Engineering as well as in Agriculture/Pharmacy courses. ST (Scheduled Tribes): 6% of seats are reserved for ST category candidates.
- BC (Backward Classes): The BC category is further sub-divided into BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E, and together they are given 29% reservation.
- EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 10% reservation of seats is provided for applicants belonging to the EWS category, which was added recently in order to bring social and educational parity.
- Women (Horizontal Reservation): 33% of the total number of available seats are reserved for women candidates in all categories.
- Differently-abled (PH): 3% of seats are horizontally reserved for differently-abled candidates (with a minimum of 40% disability).
“Around 30% of the total applicants belonged to reserved categories, with SC/ST applicants often having a lower cut-off than General category candidates.”
AP EAPCET 2025 Eligibility Age Limit
The AP EAPCET 2025 has specific age limit criteria for candidates aspiring to pursue undergraduate courses in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy.
Engineering and Pharmacy Courses:
- Minimum Age: The candidates should have attained 16 years of age as of December 31, 2025.
- Maximum Age: There is no maximum age limit for these courses.
Agriculture and Specific Engineering Courses (e.g., B.Tech. Dairy Technology, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. Food Science and Technology, B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering):
- Minimum Age: The candidates should have attained 17 years of age as of December 31, 2025.
- Maximum Age: The maximum age for all candidates is 22 years and for SC/ST candidates is 25 years as of 31 December 2025.
“In previous years, approximately 70% of applicants for Engineering and Pharmacy courses were within the age range of 16 to 22 years, aligning with the eligibility criteria.”
EAMCET Eligibility Courses
The AP EAPCET 2025 mandates specific subject combinations at the 10+2 (Intermediate) level for eligibility across various courses.
Subject Combinations for Eligibility
Engineering Courses (B.Tech.): The majority of AP EAPCET candidates choose the MPC stream, which is under the eligibility requirements for courses in engineering.
Agriculture & Allied Courses: A substantial number of candidates from the BPC stream choose agriculture-related courses, which indicate the eligibility conditions.
Pharmacy Courses (B.Pharmacy, Pharma-D): MPC and BPC students both are interested in pharmacy courses since the eligibility conditions include both combinations of subjects.
| Course | Mandatory Subjects in 10+2 / Equivalent | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. (Engineering Courses) | Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | Candidates who have completed or are appearing in a Diploma in Engineering recognized by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, are also eligible. |
| B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) | Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | Candidates must have completed 10+2 with MPC subjects. |
| B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) | Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | No additional subjects required. |
| B.Tech. (Food Science & Technology) | Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | Candidates must have completed 10+2 with MPC subjects. |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry) | Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (BPC stream) | Must meet minimum aggregate criteria. |
| B.Sc. (Community Science/Home Science) | Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (BPC stream) or Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | Candidates from both MPC and BPC streams can apply. |
| B.Pharmacy | Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (BPC stream) or Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | Either stream is acceptable. |
| Pharma-D (Doctor of Pharmacy) | Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (BPC stream) or Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC stream) | Minimum 45% aggregate required (40% for SC/ST). |
AP EAMCET 2025 Qualifying Marks
For General and OBC Candidates, they must obtain at least 25% of the total marks to be eligible for the examination. Since the exam is out of 160 marks, this would mean a minimum of 40 marks.
SC/ST Candidates, there is no minimum qualifying mark stipulated for candidates of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Nevertheless, their admission is restricted to the extent of reserved seats for such categories.
What are the cutoff marks for EAMCET 2025?
The relationship between marks obtained and corresponding ranks can vary each year based on factors such as the number of candidates, exam difficulty, and seat availability.
- Applicants with 160–150 marks are most likely to obtain top 10 ranks, allowing them to select highly competitive branches in top-notch institutions.
- Those with 149–140 marks will obtain ranks between 11–50, permitting admission into top colleges, albeit perhaps with less popular courses.
- A mark between 139–120 marks (rank 50–500) still allows admission in reputable colleges, but applicants might have to accept less competitive branches.
- Scores between 119–100 (rank 500–1500) could lead to opportunities in tier-2 colleges, while scores of less than 100 (rank 1500–30,000) indicate a greater dependence on private colleges or low-demand programs.
With decreasing marks, candidates would be inclined towards private colleges or newer fields with lower applications.
| Marks Range | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 160–150 | 1–10 |
| 149–140 | 11–50 |
| 139–130 | 50–100 |
| 129–120 | 101–500 |
| 119–110 | 501–800 |
| 109–100 | 801–1,500 |
| 99–90 | 1,501–3,000 |
| 89–80 | 3,001–7,000 |
| 79–70 | 7,001–10,000 |
| 69–60 | 10,001–20,000 |
| 59–50 | 20,001–30,000 |
In the previous year, out of 258,374 students who appeared for the Engineering stream exam, 195,092 candidates successfully cleared it, marking a pass rate of 75.51%.
How to Apply for EAMCET 2025?
The Application Form 2025 is likely to start in March 2025 and end by April 2025, with late submission and late fee arrangements stretching through May 2025.
Application Fee Payment
Pay the application fee using online payment modes like credit card, debit card, or net banking.
The application fee varies based on the stream and category:
| Stream | General Category | BC Category | SC/ST Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Agriculture | ₹600 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Both Engineering and Agriculture | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 |
AP EAPCET Application Correction
The candidates can correct their application forms within the designated correction period in May 2025. It is necessary to check all details entered before final submission to prevent the requirement for corrections.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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