| Updated On - May 5, 2026
The TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET) examination has officially begun on May 4, 2026, with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) conducting the Agriculture & Pharmacy (A&P) stream paper for BiPC candidates across two shifts.
The exam is being held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates can check live updates, shift-wise paper analysis, and provisional score information on the official website, eapcet.tgche.ac.in. The full TS EAMCET 2026 schedule runs from May 4 to May 11, 2026 — A&P stream on May 4-5 and Engineering stream on May 9-11.
- The TS EAMCET 2026 question paper has 160 multiple-choice questions — 80 from Biology (40 Botany + 40 Zoology), 40 from Physics, and 40 from Chemistry — to be solved in 3 hours (180 minutes).
- There is no negative marking in TS EAMCET 2026. Each correct answer carries +1 mark.
- More than 3 lakh candidates are expected to appear for TS EAMCET 2026 across both streams, including over 80,000 for the Agriculture & Pharmacy stream alone.
Related Links
- Download TS EAMCET May 4 Shift 1 Question Paper 2026
- Download TS EAMCET May 4 Shift 2 Question Paper 2026
Note: TS EAMCET 2026 is conducted in English, Telugu, and Urdu languages.
In this article, we will cover all live updates on TS EAMCET 2026, including shift-wise paper analysis, student reactions, difficulty level review, expected cutoff trends, and provisional answer key release information for both BiPC and MPC streams.
The second shift of the TS EAMCET Exam has been over at 6 P.M.
- The TS EAMCET 2026 May 5 shift 2 exam will end at 6 pm.
- After the exam ends, students can check here details paper analysis.
As per the initial reaction of the student, in the May 5 TS EAMCET shift 1 exam:
- Physics was the toughest section
- Biology was moderate
- Chemistry has been rated as easy to moderate
- Overall, the paper was Moderate in difficulty level
A good score in the TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test) depends on the course (Engineering or Agriculture/Medical), competition level, and category.
| Marks Range | Expected Rank Range | Performance Level | College Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 – 180 | 1 – 500 | Excellent ⭐ | Top colleges (JNTU Hyderabad, Osmania University) |
| 140 – 159 | 500 – 2,000 | Very Good  |
Top branches in good govt. colleges |
| 120 – 139 | 2,000 – 5,000 | Good  |
Good colleges, decent branches |
| 100 – 119 | 5,000 – 15,000 | Average | Mid-tier colleges |
| 80 – 99 | 15,000 – 40,000 | Below Average | Private colleges |
| Below 80 | 40,000+ | Low | Limited options |
- TGCHE will hold the shift 2 TS EAMCET 2026 exam today from 3 pm.
- The exam will be held for 3 hours and will end at 6 pm.
Check important instructions for TG EAPCET 2026 May 5 exam below:
- Hall Ticket: Bring your printed 2026 admit card to the centre.
- Stationery: Carry only a blue or black ballpoint pen.
- Valid ID: Bring a government ID, preferably your Aadhaar card.
- Forbidden Items: No calculators, log books, tables, or electronic gadgets.Digital Devices: Mobile phones and pagers are strictly prohibited.
- Early Arrival: Reach the exam hall 90 minutes before the start.
- No Late Entry: Entry is barred once the exam officially begins.
- Preserve Document: Keep your hall ticket safe after the exam for counselling.
- The TG EAPCET 2026 May 5 AP stream exam today in shift 1 has ended.
- The analysis of this shift and memory-based questions with solutions will be available soon.
The first shift of the TS EAMCET exam for May 5 is already over. The second shift will start at 3 P.M.
These top colleges like JNTUH and OU for the CSE Branch close below 2,500 ranks, whereas for CBIT, Vasavi, and GRIET, they close to 2,500 to 5,500 ranks.
- The TG EAPCET answer keys 2026 for AP stream will be out after the exam ends on May 5.
- The answer keys with the question papers might be isssued on May or a few days later.
Check below the exam date and time for TS EAMCET 2026 exam:
For Engineering:
| Date | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 May | Forenoon (FN): 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | Afternoon (AN): 03.00 PM to 06.00 PM |
| 10 May | Forenoon (FN): 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | Afternoon (AN): 03.00 PM to 06.00 PM |
| 11 May | Forenoon (FN): 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | Afternoon (AN): 03.00 PM to 06.00 PM |
The shift 2 exam of TG EAPCET 2026 AP stream today starts. The exam will end at 12 noon.
The TS EAMCET 2026 day 2 exam will be held today, May 5, for the AP stream candidates. The shift 1 exam will start at 9 am.
Check below the TG EAPCET 2026 shift 1 exam analysis. Initial feedback indicates:
| Shift 1 analysis | Shift 2 analysis |
|---|---|
|
Overall: Moderate difficulty level. |
Overall: Moderate difficulty level. |
|
Biology: Intermediate/textbook-based (Moderate) |
Biology: Moderate with most questions directly from the class 12 textbooks. |
|
Chemistry: Generally manageable (Moderate). |
Chemistry: Easy to Moderate |
|
Physics: Toughest section of the day |
Physics: Moderate to tough |
The second shift of TS EAMCET 2026 Day 1 has concluded at 6:00 PM.
- With this, both shifts of the Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) stream paper have been successfully completed today.
- JNTUH has confirmed smooth conduct across all CBT centres.
- Candidates can now view their provisional score immediately after exit, generated based on the provisional answer key.
- The A&P stream paper continues tomorrow, May 5, 2026, in both shifts. The Engineering (MPC) stream begins on May 9, 2026.
Source: eapcet.tgche.ac.in
The day 1 second shift of TS EAMCET exam 2026 is now officially over. We will update the question paper and paper analysis soon.
- Scoring 140+ marks generally places candidates in the top 800 ranks with a good probability of CSE/ECE in top government colleges.
- A mark range of 120–130 gets a rank between 2,000–4,000, suitable for Tier-1 private colleges and related branches.
- Applicants with 70 marks can get placed in the range of 20,000–30,000 rank, where they have a choice in private colleges under the convenor quota.
- For JNTU Hyderabad free seats, a general category candidate requires a rank of less than 1,500 for sought-after branches such as CSE or IT.
| TS EAMCET Marks | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 160 – 155 | 1 – 50 |
| 154 – 150 | 51 – 200 |
| 149 – 140 | 201 – 800 |
| 139 – 130 | 801 – 2,000 |
| 129 – 120 | 2,001 – 4,000 |
| 119 – 110 | 4,001 – 6,500 |
| 109 – 100 | 6,501 – 10,000 |
| 99 – 90 | 10,001 – 15,000 |
| 89 – 80 | 15,001 – 20,000 |
| 79 – 70 | 20,001 – 30,000 |
| 69 – 60 | 30,001 – 40,000 |
| 59 – 50 | 40,001 – 50,000+ |
The TS EAMCET 2026 shift 2 exam will end at 6 pm.
After the exam we will cover the details students reactions and aanalysis of the shift here.
The candidates who took the TG EAPCET 2026 exam today in shift 1 were able to check their marks out of 160 after submitting the test.
Shift 2 of the Agriculture & Pharmacy paper is currently underway from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Based on Shift 1 trends and previous year analysis, candidates can expect the following difficulty pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Expected Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Botany | 40 | Easy to Moderate |
| Zoology | 40 | Moderate |
| Physics | 40 | Moderate to Tough |
| Chemistry | 40 | Easy |
| Total | 160 | Moderate |
The second shift of TS EAMCET 2026 has begun at 3:00 PM today across all designated CBT centres.
- Candidates appearing for the Agriculture & Pharmacy paper in Shift 2 will write the exam from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Reporting time for Shift 2 candidates was 1:30 PM (1.5 hours before the exam start time).
- JNTUH officials have confirmed that biometric verification, document checks, and CBT login were completed without major issues at most centres in Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Nizamabad, and other cities of Telangana.
Source: eapcet.tgche.ac.in
- The second shift for AP EAMCET has started at 3 P.M. The shift will end at 6 P.M.
- We will share the difficulty level and paper analysis here.
- Candidates must not carry the following items to the TS EAMCET 2026 exam centre. Any candidate found in possession of any forbidden material will be sent out of the examination hall.
- Log books
- Tables
- Calculators
- Pagers
- Cell Phones, etc.
- Try reaching the exam center at least 90 minutes before the test starts.
- The authorities have not issued any dress code guidelines for the TS EAMCET 2026 exam. However, we advise dressing comfortably. Wear light clothes with no zippers or metallic embellishments
Students should not forget the following items at the TS EAMCET 2026 exam centre:
- TS EAMCET hall ticket 2026
- Ball Point Pen (Blue or Black)
- Any ID proof issued by the Government, preferably Aadhaar
The first shift of TS EAMCET 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) ended at 12:00 PM today. Initial reactions from candidates appearing for the Agriculture & Pharmacy paper:
- Botany was rated as the easiest section, with most questions from NCERT-aligned topics like Plant Physiology, Reproduction, and Ecology.
- Zoology was termed moderate, with a noticeable focus on Human Physiology, Genetics, and Animal Kingdom classification.
- Physics was rated as the toughest section, with numerical-heavy questions from Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics.
- Chemistry was relatively easier, with around 50-60% formula-based questions from Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry, mostly NCERT-aligned.
- Most candidates reported that the 3-hour duration was sufficient to attempt all 160 questions.
Source: Collegedunia TS EAMCET Page
- The overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate
- Biology was moderate with textbook-based questions
- Physics was the toughest
- Chemistry was moderate
One of the unique features of TS EAMCET 2026 is the immediate display of provisional scores. Once a candidate submits the answer at the end of the shift, the system automatically calculates and shows the provisional score based on the provisional answer key.
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Candidate submits the final answer sheet at the end of 3 hours. |
| 2 | System auto-calculates score using provisional answer key. |
| 3 | Provisional score is displayed on the candidate's screen. |
| 4 | A copy of the response sheet and provisional score is emailed/SMS-ed. |
| 5 | Final answer key and result follow after objection window closes. |
Source: JNTUH Official Notification
The first shift of TS EAMCET 2026 concluded at 12:00 Noon today. Candidates who appeared for the Agriculture & Pharmacy paper in Shift 1 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) are now exiting the exam centres with their provisional scores. JNTUH officials reported smooth conduct of the first shift, with biometric verification, ID checks, and CBT login completed without major glitches at most centres across Telangana.
Source: eapcet.tgche.ac.in
TS EAMCET 2026 follows a uniform 160-mark pattern with subject distribution varying by stream. Here is the complete breakdown for both BiPC (Agriculture & Pharmacy) and MPC (Engineering) streams:
| Parameter | BiPC (A&P) | MPC (Engineering) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | CBT (Online) | CBT (Online) |
| Total Questions | 160 MCQs | 160 MCQs |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
| Botany | 40 Questions | — |
| Zoology | 40 Questions | — |
| Mathematics | — | 80 Questions |
| Physics | 40 Questions | 40 Questions |
| Chemistry | 40 Questions | 40 Questions |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +1 | +1 |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
| Total Marks | 160 | 160 |
| Languages | English, Telugu, Urdu | English, Telugu, Urdu |
The TS EAMCET 2026 examination has officially begun. Shift 1 commenced at 9:00 AM today with the Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) paper being conducted across all designated CBT centres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The shift will continue until 12:00 Noon. Candidates were required to report at the centre by 7:30 AM (1.5 hours before the exam start time) to complete biometric verification, frisking, and CBT login formalities. Late entry beyond 9:30 AM was not permitted.
Source: eapcet.tgche.ac.in
The TS EAMCET 2026 examination is being conducted from May 4 to May 11, 2026, with separate dates for the BiPC and MPC streams. Here is the complete schedule confirmed by JNTUH:
| Date | Stream | Shift 1 (9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon) | Shift 2 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2026 | Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) | BiPC Paper | BiPC Paper |
| 05 May 2026 | Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) | BiPC Paper | BiPC Paper |
| 09 May 2026 | Engineering (MPC) | MPC Paper | MPC Paper |
| 10 May 2026 | Engineering (MPC) | MPC Paper | MPC Paper |
| 11 May 2026 | Engineering (MPC) | MPC Paper | MPC Paper |
Source: TGCHE Official Schedule
Candidates appearing for TS EAMCET 2026 today and across the remaining schedule must carry the following documents and follow exam centre rules strictly:
| Required Documents | Prohibited Items |
|---|---|
| Printed TS EAMCET 2026 Hall Ticket (with photograph affixed) | Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness bands |
| Original valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License) | Calculators, log tables, electronic gadgets |
| Filled application form printout | Books, notes, study material, paper bits |
| Recent passport-size colour photograph | Geometry box, scale, writing pad, plastic pouch |
| Ballpoint pen (provided at centre) | Wallets, handbags, metallic accessories |
Note: Biometric verification (left thumb impression) and digital photograph capture will be done at the test venue. Candidates reporting after 9:30 AM (Shift 1) or 3:30 PM (Shift 2) will not be permitted to enter the examination hall.
TS EAMCET 2026 is being conducted across exam centres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The exam city is mentioned on the candidate's hall ticket. Major exam centre cities include:
- Telangana: Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Nizamabad, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Medak, Ranga Reddy, Sangareddy, Siddipet, Suryapet, Jagtial, Mancherial.
- Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Kakinada, Anantapur, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry.
- Outside (Select Cities): Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata.
The final exam centre allotted to each candidate is mentioned on the TS EAMCET 2026 hall ticket and cannot be changed.
According to JNTUH and TGCHE projections, TS EAMCET 2026 is expected to see one of the highest registrations in recent years. Historical participation data:
- Total candidates expected in TS EAMCET 2026: Over 3 lakh across both streams.
- Engineering (MPC) stream: ~2.2 lakh+ candidates expected.
- Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) stream: ~80,000+ candidates expected.
- In 2024, more than 3 lakh candidates appeared, with around 2.2 lakh for Engineering and 80,000+ for A&P.
- Around 2.5 lakh+ aspirants appeared in 2025.
The exam offers admission to B.Tech, B.Pharm, BSc Agriculture, BVSc & AH, B.Tech (Dairy Technology), and other professional UG courses across Telangana.
Source: Collegedunia TS EAMCET Page
Based on previous year trends, here is the expected marks vs. rank correlation for TS EAMCET 2026 candidates appearing today and in upcoming days:
| Marks Range (out of 160) | Expected Rank Range | Eligible Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| 150+ | Top 200 | Top government colleges (OU, JNTU campus, etc.) |
| 130 - 149 | 200 - 2,000 | Top private & government colleges |
| 110 - 129 | 2,000 - 5,000 | Reputed private engineering colleges |
| 90 - 109 | 5,000 - 15,000 | Mid-tier private colleges |
| 70 - 89 | 15,000 - 25,000 | Tier-3 private colleges |
| Below 70 | 25,000+ | Lower-tier colleges, course flexibility limited |
Qualifying marks: 25% of total marks (i.e., 40 out of 160) for General category. No minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates.
JNTUH will release the provisional answer key for TS EAMCET 2026 on the official website shortly after the conclusion of all shifts. Candidates can raise objections within the stipulated window. Here is the expected timeline:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key (A&P) | Within 1-2 days of last A&P shift |
| Provisional Answer Key (Engineering) | Within 1-2 days of last MPC shift |
| Objection Window | 3-5 days from each release |
| Final Answer Key Release | Last week of May 2026 |
| TS EAMCET 2026 Result Declaration | Late May / Early June 2026 |
| Counselling Begins | August 2026 (Tentative) |
The provisional score is shown to candidates immediately after each shift, but the final scorecard will be released only after the final answer key is published.
Source: JNTUH Official Notification
The Telangana Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET / TG EAPCET) 2026 begins today, May 4, 2026, marking one of South India's most important state-level entrance examinations.
- Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), the TS EAMCET 2026 hall tickets were released on April 23, 2026.
- Day 1 will be dedicated entirely to the Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) stream across both shifts.
- The Engineering (MPC) stream will follow on May 9, 10, and 11, 2026.
- Candidates are advised to verify their exam centre, reporting time, and required documents on their hall ticket before leaving home.
Source: eapcet.tgche.ac.in
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The TG EAMCET results are announced in May each year, a few weeks after the examination is conducted. Candidates can check their results online through the official website by entering their registration details. It is advised to regularly visit the official portal for the latest updates and exact result announcement date.