AP EAPCET Rank Card 2025
AP EAPCET Rank Card 2025 revealed competitive closing ranks, with Computer Science Engineering (CSE) in top colleges closing around rank 5,200 for the General category in the final phase. For Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), final ranks extended past 6,260. Candidates needed a minimum of 40 marks out of 160 (25%) to qualify for ranking in the General and OBC categories. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
The following table outlines the key dates for AP EAPCET 2026, with some dates marked as tentative as the full schedule is still unfolding.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 4, 2026 |
| Application Start | February 4, 2026 |
| Application Close (without late fee) | March 24, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | April 11-13, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 28, 2026 |
| Engineering Exam Dates | May 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 2026 |
| Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam Dates | May 19, 20, 2026 |
| Result Announcement | After June 18, 2026 (Tentative) |
AP EAPCET Rank Card 2025: Branch-wise / Course-wise Cutoff
The closing ranks for various engineering branches in AP EAPCET 2025 indicate the admission thresholds for different courses. This data represents the latest available information, as 2026 cutoffs are yet to be released.
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank (Final Round) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 5,200 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 6,260 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6,000 (AU College of Engineering) |
AP EAPCET Rank Card 2025: Category-wise Cutoff
Category-wise cutoffs for AP EAPCET 2025 show the rank variations for admission across different reservation categories. This data represents the latest available information, as 2026 cutoffs are yet to be released.
| Category | General Category Closing Rank (CSE, Final Round) | General Category Closing Rank (ECE, Final Round) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OC | 5,200 | 6,260 |
| OBC | Lower Ranks Expected | Lower Ranks Expected |
| SC | Significantly Lower Ranks Expected | Significantly Lower Ranks Expected |
| ST | Significantly Lower Ranks Expected | Significantly Lower Ranks Expected |
| EWS | Lower Ranks Expected | Lower Ranks Expected |
AP EAPCET Rank Card 2025: Round-wise Cutoff
The round-wise closing ranks for AP EAPCET 2025 demonstrate the progression of admission cutoffs through different counselling stages. This data represents the latest available information, as 2026 cutoffs are yet to be released.
| Counselling Round | CSE General Closing Rank | ECE General Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 2,665 | 2,042 |
| Final Round | 5,200 | 6,260 |
AP EAPCET Rank Card 2025: Year-on-Year Trend
Analyzing the year-on-year trends for top branches provides insight into the increasing competitiveness of AP EAPCET admissions.
| Branch | 2023 (General Closing Rank – Est.) | 2024 (General Closing Rank – JNTUK) | 2025 (General Closing Rank – AU College of Engg.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | ~2,500 | 1,101 | 1,650 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~3,500 | 2,233 | 3,000 |
Counselling Dates 2026
The tentative schedule for AP EAPCET 2026 counselling is provided below, subject to change following the official result declaration.
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration | July 2026 |
| Web Options / Choice Filling | July 2026 |
| Document Verification | July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | September 2026 |
| Reporting / Self-Reporting | Post Seat Allotment |
| Classes Begin | To be announced |
FAQs
Q: When will the AP EAPCET 2026 cutoff be released?
A: The AP EAPCET 2026 cutoff will be released by APSCHE after the results are declared and during the counselling process, which is expected to begin in July 2026, with results anticipated after June 18, 2026.
Q: What are the qualifying marks for AP EAPCET 2025?
A: For General and OBC categories, candidates needed to secure a minimum of 40 marks out of 160 (25%) to qualify for ranking in AP EAPCET 2025.
Q: How is the AP EAPCET rank calculated?
A: The AP EAPCET rank is determined based on the normalized marks obtained in the entrance exam. In previous years, a 75:25 weightage formula was used, with 75% for EAPCET marks and 25% for Class 12 board marks, but for 2026, rankings are based entirely on normalized AP EAPCET marks.
Q: What details are included on the AP EAPCET Rank Card?
A: The AP EAPCET Rank Card typically includes the candidate’s name, hall ticket number, stream, subject-wise marks, total marks obtained, qualifying status, normalized marks, and the overall AP EAPCET rank.
Q: Is there a minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates in AP EAPCET?
A: No, there is no specific minimum qualifying mark for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories; however, they must secure a non-zero score to be considered for ranking.
Q: When is AP EAPCET 2026 counselling expected to start?
A: AP EAPCET 2026 counselling is tentatively expected to begin in July 2026, following the declaration of results, though the schedule may shift due to the delayed result announcement.
