
Content Writer | Updated On - May 25, 2026
The AP EAPCET 2026 preliminary answer key has been released, and candidates can now download their response sheets and answer key from the official website.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada, on behalf of APSCHE, has released the preliminary answer key for AP EAPCET 2026 (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy). You can now download the answer key and your response sheet from the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The exam was conducted on May 23, 2026, and response sheets were made available immediately. With the preliminary answer key now available, you can verify your answers and calculate your expected score. This is your opportunity to raise objections if you find any errors or discrepancies in the answer key. The objection window closes on May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Important Dates & Timeline
| Event | Date & Time |
| AP EAPCET Exam | May 23, 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release | May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Response Sheet Available | May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Objection Window Opens | May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Objection Window Closes | May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Final Answer Key | After objection review |
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To download the AP EAPCET 2026 answer key, candidates need to visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and click on the "Master Question Papers with Final Preliminary Keys" link available on the homepage. After selecting the relevant stream—Engineering, Agriculture, or Pharmacy—they can download the answer key PDF, save it for reference, and compare their responses with the official answers to estimate their likely score.
Candidates can also access their response sheets by logging into the official portal using their registration number and login credentials. After signing in, they need to navigate to the "Response Sheets" section, choose their exam stream, and download the response sheet PDF. This will help them cross-check their marked responses with the preliminary answer key.
If candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can raise objections through the official portal. To do this, they must log in to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, click on the "Key Objections" option, select the relevant question, and provide a clear explanation along with supporting documents, if required. Any applicable objection fee must be paid online, and the challenge must be submitted before May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates should also keep the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Candidates must note that only objections submitted through the official portal will be accepted. Objections sent through email or any other mode will not be considered. Each challenge should be specific, properly explained, and backed by valid evidence. Since the objection window closes at 11:00 AM IST on May 27, 2026, late submissions will not be entertained.
Once the objection window closes, APSCHE will review all submitted challenges and release the final answer key after evaluation. The final marks will be calculated based on this revised answer key, after which the AP EAPCET 2026 results will be announced on the official website. Candidates will then be able to download their scorecards and participate in the counselling process if they qualify.
For now, candidates should download both the answer key and response sheet, calculate their expected scores, submit objections if necessary, and keep checking the official website for updates regarding the final answer key, results, and counselling schedule.
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