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AP EAMCET 2026 Results: 1.82 Lakh Qualify in Engineering, Girls Outperform Boys

Published on: 01 Jul 2026, 09:48 AM

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) released the results of the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) on July 1, 2026. Candidates can check their results on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The examination was conducted from May 12 to May 20, 2026.

In the Engineering stream, 1,82,317 students qualified, representing a pass rate of 70.52%. For the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream, 63,546 students qualified, with a pass rate of 89.59%. Notably, female candidates outperformed male candidates in the Engineering stream, achieving a pass rate of 71.65% compared to the overall figure.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Lokesh Nara congratulated the successful candidates on social media, highlighting the performance of girls in the Engineering stream.

The Engineering stream exam was held on May 12 to May 15 and May 18, while the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream exam took place on May 19 and May 20. The provisional answer key was released on May 25, and the objection window remained open until May 27.

To check results, candidates must visit the official website, click on the 'AP EAMCET Results 2026' link, enter their registration number, date of birth, and captcha, then submit. The scorecard includes the candidate's name, roll number, parents' names, category, subject-wise marks, and total marks. Candidates are advised to contact authorities if they find any errors.

The final marks are calculated using a 75:25 weightage: 75% from the entrance exam and 25% from Class 12 results. A minimum of 25% (40 out of 160) is required to pass. Those who fail to achieve this minimum will not receive a rank and will be ineligible for counselling.

The counselling process will commence after the result declaration. It includes registration, document verification, mock seat allotment, and seat confirmation. Candidates who secure seats in their preferred colleges must pay the fees to confirm their admission.

Source: Indian Express

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