The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) is preparing to release the official notification for the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET 2027), previously known as TS EAMCET. Administered by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, the state-level entrance exam is the gateway for admissions into professional undergraduate courses in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy across Telangana.
Candidates can check real-time notifications, dates, information booklets, and direct application links on Manabadi and the official admissions portal.
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TG EAPCET 2027: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | TG EAPCET 2027 (formerly TS EAMCET) |
| Full Form | Telangana Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of TGCHE |
| Exam Level | State-Level Entrance Exam |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Sc (Agriculture/Horticulture), Pharm.D, etc. |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT Online) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total Marks / Questions | 160 Questions (160 Marks) |
| Negative Marking | None (+1 for correct, 0 for incorrect/unattempted) |
| Notification Release | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Official Portals | tgeapcet.nic.in & manabadi.co.in |
TG EAPCET 2027 Important Dates (Tentative Schedule)
| Event | Tentative Timeline |
| Official Notification Release | to be Notified |
| Online Application Starts | to be Notified |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | to be Notified |
| Application Correction Window | to be Notified |
| Hall Ticket Download | to be Notified |
| Exam Dates (Agriculture & Pharmacy) | to be Notified |
| Exam Dates (Engineering) | to be Notified |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release | to be Notified |
| Result Declaration & Merit Ranks | to be Notified |
| Centralized Counselling Process | to be Notified |
Eligibility Criteria for TG EAPCET 2027
Aspirants must satisfy nationality, domicile, age, and academic qualifications before applying:
- Nationality & Domicile: Candidates must be Indian Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and satisfy Local/Non-Local status requirements in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh under state quota regulations.
- Age Limit:
- Engineering & Pharmacy Streams: Minimum 16 years of age as of December 31 of the admission year (no upper age limit for most courses).
- Agriculture & Allied Streams: Minimum 17 years of age (upper age limit of 22 years for general and 25 years for SC/ST candidates applies to select courses).
- Academic Qualifications:
- Must have passed or appeared for the final year of the Intermediate Examination (10+2) conducted by the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education or any equivalent exam recognized by the board.
- Engineering: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in group subjects (MPC: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) for general category; 40% marks for reserved categories (SC/ST/BC).
- Agriculture & Pharmacy: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in group subjects (BiPC: Biology, Physics, Chemistry) for general category; 40% marks for reserved categories.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The exam will be held across multiple shifts in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Question papers are available in bilingual formats (English/Telugu or English/Urdu).
- Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
- Total Questions: 160 Objective Type MCQs
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct response. No negative marking.
Stream-Wise Subject Distribution
- Engineering Stream (MPC):
- Mathematics: 80 Questions (80 Marks)
- Physics: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Chemistry: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Total: 160 Questions (160 Marks)
- Agriculture & Pharmacy Stream (BiPC):
- Botany: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Zoology: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Physics: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Chemistry: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Total: 160 Questions (160 Marks)
High-Weightage Syllabus Topics
The exam syllabus is aligned with 100% of the Class 11 and Class 12 Telangana Intermediate Board syllabus:
- Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry (Circles, Conics), Calculus (Definite/Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations), Vectors & 3D Geometry, Algebra (Matrices, Complex Numbers, Probability).
- Physics: Mechanics (Work, Energy, Power, System of Particles), Thermodynamics, Heat, Electricity & Magnetism, Oscillations & Waves, Modern Physics.
- Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Reaction Mechanisms, Functional Groups), Chemical Bonding, Solutions, Coordination Compounds, Electrochemistry, Periodic Classification.
- Biology (Botany & Zoology): Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Genetics & Evolution, Cell Biology, Diversity in the Living World, Biotechnology.
Qualifying Marks & Rank Determination
- General / BC Candidates: Must secure at least 25% marks (40 out of 160) to qualify and obtain a state merit rank.
- SC / ST Candidates: No minimum qualifying marks are mandated; all candidates who appear will be assigned a rank.
- Merit Calculation: The merit rank is calculated based 100% on normalized CBT marks across shifts. Intermediate board examination marks are not factored into the rank calculation.
How to Apply for TG EAPCET 2027 at Manabadi / Official Portal
- Fee Payment: Visit
tgeapcet.nic.inor follow the application link via Manabadi, select the stream (Engineering, Agriculture/Pharmacy, or Both), and pay the registration fee via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI or TS Online centres. - Payment Verification: Check your payment status using your transaction ID and mobile number.
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal information, academic details, qualifying exam roll number, community category, and preferred exam centres.
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo and signature in the prescribed dimensions and formats.
- Review & Submit: Review all entries carefully before submitting. Download and print the confirmation page for certificate verification and counselling reference.
Centralized Counselling & Seat Allotment
Following the announcement of results in June 2027, TGCHE will coordinate single-window online counselling:
- 85% Local Quota: Reserved for local candidates from the Osmania University (OU) area.
- 15% Unreserved Quota: Open to candidates from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh based on merit ranks.
- Counselling Stages: Registration and fee payment $\rightarrow$ Slot booking for Help Line Centre (HLC) $\rightarrow$ In-person Certificate Verification $\rightarrow$ Web Option Entry $\rightarrow$ Seat Allotment $\rightarrow$ Self-Reporting and College Admission.
Stay tuned to Manabadi for the instant release of the TG EAPCET 2027 Information Brochure, subject syllabus PDF, notification alerts, and mock tests.
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