Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
TG EAPCET (formerly TS EAMCET) is conducted by JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). It is the sole gateway for admissions to engineering seats in JNTUH, Osmania University College of Engineering, CBIT Hyderabad, and top engineering institutions in the Hyderabad IT corridor.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 160 Marks| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80 Questions | 80 Marks | 180 Mins (Integrated) |
| Physics | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 180 Mins (Integrated) |
| Chemistry | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 180 Mins (Integrated) |
+1 mark per correct answer, 0 for wrong. Total 160 marks. Normalization applied across multiple test shifts.
Negative Marking Rule: No negative marking
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Top 1,000 ranks secure Computer Science at Osmania University or JNTUH Hyderabad. Top 5,000 ranks secure CSE at premier private colleges like CBIT and VNR.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qualifying mark in TG EAPCET?
The qualifying mark for general category is 25% of the maximum marks (40 marks out of 160). No minimum qualifying mark is prescribed for SC/ST candidates.
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