AP EAPCET Eligibility Criteria 2023 mandate a candidate to complete class 12th from a recognized board or university. Along with it, candidates must also satisfy the local/non-local status as laid down by the Telangana or Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions. Candidates satisfying the Eligibility Criteria standards can apply online for AP EAPCET 2023 on the official website.
AP EAPCET 2023 is conducted every year for courses such as Engineering, Bio-Technology, B.Tech (Dairy Technology), B. Tech (Agr. Engineering), B. Tech (Food Science and Technology), B.Sc (Ag), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.V.Sc and A.H/B.F.Sc and B. Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Check AP EAPCET 2023 Exam Date
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Course | Age Limit |
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Engineering | The candidates should have a minimum age of at least 16 years on 31st December of the year of admission to the above course |
B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Agrl. Engineering), B.Tech. (FS & T) and B.Sc. (Agrl. Engg), Pharm.D | The candidates should have a minimum age of at least 17 years on 31st December of the year of admission |
Candidates have to make sure they fulfil the following AP EAPCET 2023 Eligibility criteria for nationality -
Category | Details |
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Nationality | Candidates have to be of Indian Nationality/Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders |
State Wise Eligibility Criteria | Candidates should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana |
Documents Required | Study or Residence or relevant certificate for proof of local status (last 12years) |
In relation to a local area (AU/OU/SVU), candidates will be considered as a local candidate if they have:
The candidates, who do not fall under local candidates category, have to meet the following criteria for being considered as a local candidate
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Category | Details |
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Eligible Courses | Engineering, B.Pharmacy (M.P.C), Pharm.D, B.Tech. (Dairy), B.Tech. (Agrl. Engineering), B.Tech. [Food Science and Technology (FS & T)], B.Sc. [Agriculture Engg] |
Educational Qualification (either one of the following) | Passed or appeared in the final year of Intermediate examination with their 10+2 pattern having Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as optional subjects or other vocational courses |
Passed or appeared in the final year of Diploma examination in respective field conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana or any equivalent examination recognized by State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana. | |
Minimum Marks | At least 45% (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the subjects specified taken together in the qualifying examination |
For AP EAPCET 2023, the prescribed qualifying percentage of marks considered for ranking is 25% of the maximum marks. There is no minimum qualifying mark prescribed for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. However, the admission for them is limited to seats reserved for such categories.
The agriculture exam will be conducted in the online mode. Candidates satisfying the following requirements are eligible to appear for AP EAPCET:
For B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.Sc. (Ag) / B.Sc. (Hort) / B.F.Sc. / B.Tech. (FS&T) courses: Candidates should have passed or just appeared for the final year of intermediate examination (10+2 pattern) or any examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh / Telangana, with any two / three of the subjects indicated against each course noted below:
Course | Subjects |
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B.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hort) | Physical Sciences |
Biological or Natural Sciences | |
Agriculture | |
Vocational Course in Agriculture | |
B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Physical Sciences |
Biological or Natural Sciences | |
Vocational Course in Agriculture | |
B.F.Sc. | Physical Sciences |
Biological or Natural Sciences | |
Vocational Courses in Fishery Sciences | |
B.Tech. (FS & T) or B.Pharmacy & Pharm-D | i. Mathematics ii. Physical Sciences OR |
i. Physical Sciences ii. Biological or Natural sciences |
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A certain percentage of seats in AP EAPCET Participating Colleges are reserved for the candidates of the underprivileged section. These include SC, ST, PWD and OBC. The relaxation provided to them is based on government norms.
For AP EAPCET 2023, no official data for seat reservation will be released on the official website. Here, we are providing based on previous years, a curated list. We will update AP EAPCET Reservation details once the official notification for the same is out.
Category | Reservation (%) | Type of Institute |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) | 6 | Non-minority |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | Professional unaided non-minority |
Other Backward Class (OBC) | 25 | - |
Physically Handicapped (PH) (horizontal reservation in ST, SC and OBC categories) | 3 | - |
Candidates whose father is working under BSF, CRPF and staying in Andhra Pradesh at least from last 5 years or will an Ex-servicemen | 2 | - |
The other reservations provided to the candidates of different sections as per the Seat Reservation of AP EAPCET are as mentioned below:
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NOTE: Applicants must notice that the reservation norms will not be applicable if the candidates are selected on the basis of the merit and if the total female candidates are lesser, then their reservation will be passed on to the male applicants of the same category.
Ques. What is the maximum age to apply for AP EAPCET 2023?
Ans. There is no upper age limit for applying for AP EAPCET 2023.
Ques. What are the qualifying marks for SC students in the AP EAPCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Pharm.D?
Ans. There are no minimum cutoff marks for reserved category students in AP EAPCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria Pharm.D for the specified number of reserved seats.
Ques. Will I fit AP EAPCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for the engineering courses if I had taken Mathematics, Physics and Biology in class 12?
Ans. No, only the students who have taken Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in their qualifying examinations fit the AP EAPCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for admission to the engineering courses.
Ques. Is there a sports quota for AP EAPCET 2023?
Ans. Yes, there is a 0.5% seat reservation for candidates applying through the sports quota for AP EAPCET 2023.
Ques. Is there a female quota for AP EAPCET 2023?
Ans. Yes, there is a 33% reservation within all categories for female candidates for AP EAPCET 2023.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.