AP EAMCET 2024 - Syllabus, Eligibility, Application form, 2024 Notification
Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture Medical Common Entrance Test |
Commonly Known As | TS EAMCET |
Organizing Authority | JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of APSCHE |
Official Website | https://apeamcet.nic.in/Default.aspx |
Exam Type | State Level Entrance Examination |
Programs Offered | Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine |
Mode of Exam | Computer based |
Number of questions | 160 |
Total Marks | 160 |
Type of questions | MCQ |
Exam duration | 3 hours |
Exam Date | 2nd May to 7th May 2018 |
What is APEAMCET?
AP EAMCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture Medical Common Entrance Test. It is a state level entrance examination conducted on the behalf of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education). After successfully passing this exam, students can get admission in courses of various engineering streams as well as agriculture and medical courses. Both private and government institutions of the state offer seats to successful candidates of AP EAMCET.
Structure of APEAMCET exam
AP EAMCET will be conducted as a computer-based examination (online mode). The date of examination will be notified to the candidates on the official website. There will be no provision of re-examination for absentee candidates.
The pattern of the examination will depend on the course chosen by the candidate. The test’s duration will be 3 hours. Question papers will consist of 160 questions. Each question will be having equal weightage. Maximum marks for the papers will be 160 marks.
All the questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type consisting of four options with only one correct answer. Following will be the marking scheme:
- For every correct response to a question, the candidate will get 1 mark.
- There will be no penalty for wrong/incorrect answers.
- Questions for which multiple responses are marked will be treated as an incorrect response.
- In case of ambiguity in the questions, board’s decision will be final.
Following will be the scheme of the question paper according to the course chosen:
For Engineering Course
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
Physics | 40 | 40 |
Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
Mathematics | 80 | 80 |
Grand Total | 160 | 160 |
For Medical Course
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
Physics | 40 | 40 |
Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
Biology | 80 | 80 |
Grand Total | 160 | 160 |
For Agriculture Course
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
Physics | 40 | 40 |
Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
Botany | 40 | 40 |
Zoology | 40 | 40 |
Grand Total | 160 | 160 |
The medium of the question paper will be in English. A candidate has to attempt the respective paper to be eligible for admission in that particular course. Only those candidates will be considered qualified who will score a minimum acceptable mark as set by the examination conducting body.
APEAMCET 2018 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for appearing in AP EAMCET are as follows:
Nationality
- Indian citizens are eligible to write AP EAMCET 2018.
- Persons of Indian Origins (PIO) /Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) can also apply for the examination but they are not eligible for a reservation of any type.
Domicile
Students belonging to the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana should have domicile certificate to avail the benefits of the reservation.
Age Limit
- Candidates must complete their age of 17 years on 31st December of the year of their first semester.
- There is no upper cap on the age limit for appearing in the examination.
Eligibility criteria for applying for various courses are as follows:
Course | Eligibility |
For Engineering and Pharmacy courses |
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For Medical and Agriculture courses |
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Application forms and submission procedure
Here is the gist of the steps involved in online application:
- Fill the online form with correct details by registering on Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education website.
- Carefully fill all the personal and academic details.
- Upload recently clicked coloured passport size photograph, thumb impression, and signature.
- Complete the payment process by using a preferred mode.
- Keep the application form safely so that it can be used in the later process of selection.
Forms for AP EAMCET 2018 will be filled in online mode. The application will be available in the first week of February 2018 on the official website of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. Applicants have to submit only one application. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of the candidate.
The details filled in the application form should be according to the matriculation certificate. Any discrepancy detected will lead to rejection of the application. Candidates have to upload their scanned photo, thumb impression and signature in prescribed format while registering for the examination.
Here are some important points regarding submission of the application:
Particular | Date |
Last date for correction in the application form
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2nd week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 500/- | 1st week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 1000/- | 2ndweek of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 5000/- | 3rd week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 10,000/- | 4th week of April 2018 |
Last date to submit the application form | 3rd week of March 2018 |
The examination fees will be different for different courses. Here is the summary of the examination fees for application for Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical courses:
Courses | Application Fees |
Engineering | Rs 350/- |
Agricultural | Rs 350/- |
Medical | Rs 350/- |
Engineering and Agricultural, Medical | Rs 700/- |
Candidates belonging to SC/ST category will be given concession in the examination fees. For details visit the official website and read the notification carefully. Examination fees can be paid using any one of the following methods:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
Admit Card
Admit card for AP EAMCET will be released on the official website. Candidates have to regularly visit the official website for updates on downloading of the hall ticket. Admit cards are expected to be released in the third week of April 2018. Only those candidates will be issued admit cards who would have successfully completed the payment process.
Test city and center will be clearly mentioned on the admit card. In no case, the test city or the test venue will be changed. Candidates won’t be allowed to attempt the exam at any alternative center.
For downloading of the admit card, the registration number will be required. Therefore, candidates should carefully note down their respective registration number. Admit card will not be mailed to the candidate or no separate communication will be done regarding this. The admit card will bear the following information-
- Roll Number
- Name
- Father’s Name
- Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Test City
- Test center address
- Test timings along with the reporting time
- Conduct and pre-requisites for the examination
AP EAMCET is expected to be conducted in last week of April 2018. The examination will be conducted only once. Hence, those candidates who don’t turn up for the examination will be automatically disqualified from the selection process.
Admission Procedure
Results of AP EAMCET 2018 will be declared in the second week of May 2018. After the declaration of results, a merit list will be prepared. Before publishing the merit list, the board will release a preliminary answer key in the last week of April 2018.
Candidates can cross check their answers and can register their objection, if any, by the 1st week of May 2018. In the merit list, only those candidates will get a position who will secure the minimum required marks as set by the examination conducting authority.
Admission in the respective courses will be done on the basis of candidate’s rank secured in the final merit list. A counselling process will begin in which seats will be allocated to candidates by Central Allotment Process. Candidates will have to choose their respective stream and reserve their seat in respective college.
Candidates can then complete the admission procedure by visiting the particular college and submitting the examination fees and other relevant documents. Application form, hall ticket, and the rank card are to be preserved until admission procedure is over.
Notification
The notification for the examination is expected to be released in the fourth week of January 2018. The official notification for AP EAMCET2018 can be downloaded by visiting the official website: http://sche.ap.gov.in/EAMCET
Syllabus
AP EAMCET is an objective type entrance test. The duration of the entrance test will be of three hours. There will be four parts in the question paper namely – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).The exam will be conducted in online (computer based) mode only.
The syllabus of AP EAMCET 2018 is designed in accordance with the pattern followed in class 11th and 12th under CBSE curriculum. Following will be the syllabus of AP EAMCET 2018:
Physics | |
Units & Measurement
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Kinematics
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Newton’s Laws of Motion
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Impulse and Momentum
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Work and Energy
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Rotational Motion
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Gravitation
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Mechanics of Solids and Fluids |
Oscillations
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Waves
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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Electrostatics
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Current Electricity
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Magnetic Effect of Current
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Electromagnetic Induction | Optics
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Modern Physics | Electronic Devices |
Chemistry | |
The States of Matter
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Atomic Structure |
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
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Thermodynamics
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Physical and Chemical Equilibria
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Electrochemistry
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Chemical Kinetics
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Surface Chemistry
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Hydrogen and s-block elements
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P, d and f block elements
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Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons
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Stereochemistry
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Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen and Nitrogen
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Biological, Industrial and Environmental chemistry
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Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry |
Biology | |
Diversity in Living World | Cell: The Unit of Life; Structure and Function
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Genetics and Evolution
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Structure and Function – Plants
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Structure and Function – Animals
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Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants
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Reproduction and Development in Humans
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Ecology and Environment
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Biology and Human Welfare
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Biotechnology and its Applications
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Mathematics | |
Sets and Functions | Sets |
Relation & Functions | Trigonometric Functions |
Algebra (I) | Principle of Mathematical Induction |
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Linear Inequalities |
Permutation & Combination | Binomial Theorem |
Sequence & Series | Co-ordinate Geometry (I) |
Straight Lines | Conic Section |
Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry | Calculus (I) |
Limits and Derivatives | Mathematical Reasoning |
Statistics | Probability (I) |
Relations and Functions | Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
Algebra (II) | Matrices |
Determinants | Calculus (II) |
Continuity and Differentiability | Applications of Derivatives |
Integrals | Applications of the Integrals |
Differential Equations | Vectors |
Three – dimensional Geometry | Linear Programming |
Probability (II) |
APEAMCET 2018 Important Dates
Candidates must go through the following table carefully as it gives away information about the important dates related to AP EAMCET 2018.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Notification of AP EAMCET | 4th week of January 2018 |
Commencement of submission of online application form | 1st week of February 2018 |
Last date to submit the application form | 3rd week of March 2018 |
Correction in details of online application form | 1st week of April to 2nd week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 500/- | 1st week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 1000/- | 2nd week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 5000/- | 3rd week of April 2018 |
The last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 10,000/- | 4th week of April 2018 |
Admit card available from | 3rd week of April to 4th week of April 2018 |
Date of examination | Last week of April 2018 |
Publication of Answer key | Last week of April 2018 |
Last date for receiving objection on preliminary key | 1st week of May 2018 |
Announcement of Ranks | 2nd week of May 2018 |
List of APEAMCET Examination Centres
AP EAMCET 2018 will be conducted in the third week of April 2018 across all the major cities of Andhra Pradesh (AP). Candidates are advised to choose their center according to their convenience. Examination center once allotted will not be changed in any circumstances. Following is the list of examination centers for AP EAMCET 2018:
Districts | Regional/Exam Centres | ||
1 | 2 | 3 | |
ANANTAPUR | Anantapuramu | Hindupur | Gooty |
CHITTOOR | Chittoor | Madanapalle | Tirupathi |
EAST GODAVARI | Kakinada | Rajamahendravaramu | Amalapuram |
GUNTUR | Guntur | Narasaraopeta | Bapatla |
KRISHNA | Gudivada | Kanchikacherla | Vijayawada |
KURNOOL | Kurnool | Nandyal | Emmiganur |
SRI POTTI SRI RAMULU NELLORE | Gudur | Kavali | Nellore |
PRAKASAM | Chirala | Ongole | Markapur |
SRIKAKULAM | Rajam | Srikakulam | Tekkali |
VISAKHAPATNAM | Visakhapatnam | Anakapalli | Madhurawada |
VIZIANAGARAM | Vizianagaram | Kothavalasa | Bobbili |
WEST GODAVARI | Bhimavaram | Eluru | Tadepalligudem |
YSR KADAPA | Kadapa | Proddatur | Rajampeta |
HYDERABAD | Hyderabad | – | – |
Contact Details
Any type of communication or doubts or queries regarding AP EAMCET 2018 shall be addressed to the institution’s office at the address given below:
AP EAMCET BOARD,
Administrative Building, Ground Floor
JNTUK, Kakinada – 533003
East Godavari Dist, AP
Contact no:
0884-2340535 (O)
0884-2356255 (O)
18004256755 (Toll-Free)
Website: http://sche.ap.gov.in/EAMCET/
E-Mail: onlineapeamcet2017@gmail.com
Candidates are advised to thoroughly go through the FAQ section given on the official website of AP EAMCET before contacting the admission directorate for clarification of any doubt.
List of colleges accepting APEAMCET score
Successful candidates will be admitted into various engineering, medical, and pharmacy courses in institutes who accept AP EAMCET examination score. Following is the list of institutions that accept AP EAMCET score:
S.No. | Participating Institutes of AP EAMCET |
1 | JNTU College of Engineering |
2 | University College of Engineering Osmania University |
3 | AU College of Engineering |
4 | Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering |
5 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Sciences |
6 | Vasavi College of Engineering |
7 | University College of Technology |
8 | GokarajuRangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology |
9 | KoneruLakshmaiah University – College of Engineering |
10 | JNTUH College of Engineering |
APEAMCET Results
The final result of AP EAMCET 2018 will be declared around the second week of May 2018. Candidates will be able to check their results and download their scorecard from the official website. After the conduction of the examination, candidates are expected to regularly visit the official website for updates regarding declaration of results and counselling process that will follow soon after the declaration of results.
Cut-Off
Students can have an idea of the cut-off of AP EAMCET 2018 by having a look at the previous year cut-off. Following cut-off list comprises of category wise cut-off.The cut-off varies from category to category. Mainly the cut off depends on these following factors:
- The number of candidates appearing in the AP EAMCET entrance exam all across the state.
- The difficulty level of the questions asked in the online test.
- The availability of seats in the institute.
- The number of applicants applying for AP EAMCET.
- Recent trends of cut-off.
Following cut-off list comprises of cut-off for various courses for AP EAMCET last year.
Category | Cut-Off |
General (UR)/ OBC Category | 45 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 40 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 35 |
Score Validity
The validity of the examination score stands for the particular academic year only. Hence, the validity of AP EAMCET 2018 score will be for the academic year 2018-19 only. Every candidate will get only one chance to appear for AP EAMCET for a particular academic year. Request for multiple attempts in any scenario will not be entertained by the admission directorate.
Reservation/Seat Distribution
The distribution of the seats will take place according to the following norm:
Category | Reservation Offered |
Schedule Caste (SC) | 15% |
Schedule Tribe (ST) | 6% |
Backward Class (BC) | 29%(BC-A: 7%, BC-B: 10%, BC-C: 1%,
BC-D: 7% & BC-E:4%)
|
Physically handicapped | 3% |
NCC, Sports &Extracurricular activities | 5% |
Ex-servicemen & defence personnel residing in the State |
3% |
*Candidates have to carry their category certificate while attending counselling process.
APEAMCET 2018 Counselling Schedule
Candidates will be able to view their scores once the result is hosted on the official website. This score will be the basis of their selection in AP EAMCET. The scores can also be viewed by simply logging on to the official website.
After the successful conduction of AP EAMCET, the results will be declared around the second week of May 2018. Those candidates who will be scoring above the cut off mark will be shortlisted for counselling according to the order of merit.
Based on the merit list, candidates will be issued counselling letter for attending the counselling process. The mode of counselling process will be notified on the official website. Allotment list will be released on the official website after every round of counselling process. Candidates can check their status for admission from this list.
Candidates attending the counselling process have to ensure that they are in possession of all the required documents like:
- 10th class marksheet and passing certificate
- 12th class marksheet and passing certificate
- Hall Ticket
- Score Card
- Counselling Letter
Hall ticket, Score Card, Counselling Letter must be preserved until the final process of counselling and seat allotment is over.
Sample Paper
The sample papers and previous year question papers are available online. Candidates can visit the given there and download the previous year papers of AP EAMCET and also the sample papers related to the same. They are advised to attempt these papers before taking the actual test. This will help them to get accustomed to the level of the questions asked in the examination.