AP EAMCET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to March 24 by JNTU Kakinada
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, acting on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), has announced a further extension for the registration deadline of the AP EAMCET 2026 examination. The new final date for submitting applications without incurring any late fee is now March 24, 2026. This extension provides eligible candidates with additional time to complete their registration process for admissions to undergraduate programs across the state.
Late Fee Structure for AP EAMCET 2026 Applications
Candidates who miss the March 24 deadline can still apply by paying a late fee, which escalates in a phased manner. The late fee schedule is as follows:
- Applications submitted by March 28, 2026 will attract a late fee of ₹1,000.
- For submissions until April 4, 2026, the late fee increases to ₹2,000.
- A late fee of ₹4,000 applies for applications filed by April 6, 2026.
- The final opportunity to register, with a late fee of ₹10,000, is available until April 10, 2026.
Furthermore, candidates will have a window from April 11 to April 13, 2026 to make corrections to their already submitted applications. This allows students to update any details before the admit cards are released on April 28, 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for AP EAMCET 2026
Prospective applicants who have not yet registered can follow these steps to complete their AP EAMCET 2026 application:
- Visit the official portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the initial registration by providing personal details.
- Fill out the comprehensive application form with educational qualifications and preferred course information.
- Upload the required documents, including a recent photograph, signature, and marks memo.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online through the available payment gateways.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Schedule and Format
The AP EAMCET 2026 examination will be conducted in multiple sessions across different dates. The engineering stream exams are scheduled from May 12 to May 15, 2026. For agriculture and pharmacy courses, the papers will be held on May 19 and May 20, 2026.
The test will be administered in two daily sessions: a morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and an afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. AP EAMCET serves as the primary entrance examination for admission to B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, and agriculture programs in Andhra Pradesh, attracting a significant number of applicants each year.
Candidates are strongly advised to verify the eligibility criteria, ensure the accuracy of all submitted documents, and complete the payment process exclusively through the official portal to avoid any discrepancies.
