AP EAPCET Pharmacy

The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET), formerly known as the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test, has been modified as the Andhra Pradesh EAPCET. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), administers the state-level test for admission to the more than 425 private institutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh that provides Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy programmes. 

JNTU is the only governing authority that conducts the AP EAPCET exam on behalf of the AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) after the reorganisation of the Andhra Pradesh state. The medical entrance exam is separated from the earlier exam and included in the NEET exam. Pharmacy is included in engineering and agriculture. Our scope of discussion on this topic will cover entrance examinations for pharmacy only. More information about the exam is given here on the page below.

JNTU Ananthpur will release the exam brochure on its official website on March 10, 2023. Till the time it is getting released, candidates can have a look at the exam overview in the table below:

Exam Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test)
Commonly Named as	AP EAPCET (EAMCET)
Conducting Body	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Ananthapur
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Exam Level	State Level Exam
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee (General)	General – INR 600 SC/ST – INR 500 BC – INR 550
Mode of Exam	Online
Mode of Counselling	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Courses Offered	Engineering – Engineering, Bio-Technology, B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech (Agr. Engg.), B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) Medical/Pharmacy – Medical courses, BPharma, DPharma etc. Agriculture – BSc (Ag.) / BSc (Hort.) / BVSc and AH / BFSc / BTech (FST) / BSc (CA and BM)

• AP ECET 2023 registration started on March 10, 2023.
• The AP EAPCET 2023 exam will be conducted from May 15 to 19, 2023, for the Engineering stream and on May 22 and 23, 2023, for the Pharmacy stream.

The following table represents the important dates for the AP EAPCET Pharmacy for the 2023 exam:

Events	Important Dates
Notification Release Date	March 10, 2023
Online Application Form Release Date	March 11, 2023
Application Form Submission Last Date Without Late Fee	April 15, 2023
Application Form Submission Last Date With Late Fee of Rs. 500	April 30, 2023
Application Form Submission With Late Fee of Rs. 1000	May 1 to 5, 2023
Application Form Submission With Late Fee of Rs. 5000	May 6 to 12, 2023
Correction of Submitted Application Form	To Be Announced
Release of AP EAMCET 2023 Hall Ticket	To Be Announced
AP EAMCET 2023 Exam Date	May 15 to 25, 2023
Declaration of Preliminary Answer Key	To Be Announced
Last Date to Raise Objections	To Be Announced
AP EAMCET Rank Card and Result Announcement	To Be Announced
AP EAMCET Counselling Registration Dates (Round 3)	To Be Announced
Web Options Entry for AP EAMCET	To Be Announced
AP EAMCET 2023 Seat Allotment	To Be Announced

Let us look at some of the AP EAPCET eligibility criteria for Pharmacy:

Age Criteria for AP EAPCET Pharmacy

Candidates for the B. Pharma course must be at least 16 years old on the date of admission or such other date as the CET committee may specify. There is no maximum age. Candidates for the Pharma D course must be at least 17 years old as of the 31st December of the year of admission (2023).

AP EAPCET Pharmacy: Educational Qualification

• Candidates can apply for the entrance exam if they have passed or will appear for the final exam for the +2 degree with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as their major subjects from the board of intermediate education.
• Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the final examination for a diploma program from the recognised state board are eligible to appear for the entrance test.

AP EAPCET Pharmacy: Number of Attempts

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the AP EAPCET examination. Since the appearing candidates have no upper age limit, they can attempt the examination as often as they want.

Language Proficiency for AP EAPCET Pharmacy

The question paper includes questions in English and Urdu. Candidates who studied the qualifying examination in Urdu and need translating assistance will be assigned a Test Centre, but only in Kurnool city.

Online registration for the AP EAPCET pharmacy exam will commence on March 11 and continue till April 15, 2023. This section highlights the process of filling out the application form and the procedures that must be followed accordingly.

How To Fill Out AP EAPCET 2023 Application Form?

Candidates must follow the steps below to complete the AP EAPCET application form. 

• 1st Step: Log in to the candidate portal on the official website using your credentials.
• 2nd Step: Click on the “Fee Payment” tab. Pay the application fee online through a debit card, credit card or internet banking.
• 3rd Step: Fill out the application form for AP EAPCET 2022 with the necessary details.
• 4th Step: Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
• 5th Step: Click on the “Submit” button. 

Candidates should save their login credentials and print the application form for future reference. The applicants must affix a recent, coloured passport-size photo on the printout of the application form. The candidates must produce the complete application form duly attested by Gazetted Officer or the Principal of the College where the candidate had studied for the qualifying exam.

Dos and Don’ts of AP EAPCET 2023 Form Filling

Applicants should apply for AP EAPCET 2023 online by accessing sche.ap.gov.in. The applicant must submit only one application, as multiple application forms will be rejected. Any attempt to violate this rule can lead to the candidate being disqualified, with legal action being taken.

Candidates should have the following ready before completing the online application form:

1. A computer/laptop with a stable internet connection
2. Qualification details
3. A clear passport photograph (scanned copy) in JPG/JPEG format (size less than 30kb)
4. A scanned copy of signature JPG/JPEG format (size less than 15kb)
5. Valid Email ID
6. Valid mobile number
7. Net banking account, UPI or a valid debit/credit card 

Please Note

1. The final submission of the online application form will remain incomplete if all steps are not completed.
2. The application fee will not be refunded once it has been paid.
3. The entire process of application for AP EAPCET 2023 will be online, and candidates are not required to send/submit any copies of the document(s) to APSCHE through post/fax/email.
4. APSCHE can use the data generated for analysis and research.

All applicants who have submitted the online applications and paid the fees will be allowed to appear for AP EAPCET 2023. The admit cards will be uploaded on the official website per the schedule. 

Applicants are advised to ensure their eligibility and category (if applying under the reserved category) per the requirements of the institutions where the candidate is seeking admission. APSCHE will not be responsible for any incorrect/wrong information the student(s) furnished in their online application form. Letters or emails in this regard shall not be entertained.

For Pharmacy (Along With Agriculture) Stream: The question paper consists of a total of 160 questions comprising 40 questions in Botany, 40 in Zoology, 40 in Physics and 40 in Chemistry. All questions are of objective type (multiple choice) only, and each question carries one mark. Hence, the total marks for the pharmacy stream will be 160. There is no negative marking.

The following table shows the detailed exam pattern for the AP EAPCET exam:

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks for Every Question	Total Marks
Botany	40	1	40
Zoology	40	1	40
Physics	40	1	40
Chemistry	40	1	40
Total	160		160

The course outline includes important subjects and chapters in terms of exams. It is highly advised to review the AP EAPCET 2023 curriculum before beginning the preparation. A thorough understanding of the material will aid candidates in creating a practical preparation plan. It includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. For further information, see the AP EAPCET syllabus 2023.

There are two reasons why revision from literature is important. First off, it aids applicants in recalling data, statistics, subjects, and approaches they discussed in the past. Second, if done correctly, it will boost their confidence and lessen their worry, making them more prepared for the test.

For more details on AP EAPCET books, refer to this page.

The essential portions of the chapter are excerpted from the previous year’s question papers. As a result, it aids the candidate in understanding the crucial sections of the curriculum. The student emphasises the curriculum’s crucial components once they can comprehend these sections. As a result, they succeed in getting high scores on the exam.

Refer to this article on AP EAPCET previous year papers to access all previous year’s question papers.

A greater understanding of the types of questions that will be asked on the examination can be gained by taking formative assessments. They also aid in raising test scores for competitive examinations. The format of the yearly AP EAPCET is used to create mock exams. However, one should begin administering practice exams before three months have passed as doing so demands adequate time and educates candidates on several new concepts. They may practise administering practice exams by using Embibe’s mock examinations.

AP EAPCET Sample Paper Series
AP EAPCET Online Full Test 1
AP EAPCET Online Full Test 2
AP EAPCET Online Full Test 3
AP EAPCET Online Full Test 4
AP EAPCET Online Full Test 5

Candidates can get the AP EAPCET mock test series here

AP EAPCET is one of the most competitive exams in Andhra Pradesh. Every year nearly 1.5 lakh students appear for the exam, which is evident in the level of competition. Therefore, candidates must have a brilliant study plan in place. Also, many students often question ‘how to start the preparation?’ or ‘how to study effectively?’

Team Embibe helps candidates succeed in any competitive exam with the help of preparation tips curated after extensive research and brainstorming. Candidates must refer to the following sections to understand the study process and ways to manage their time well.

AP EAPCET Pharmacy 2023 Exam Taking Strategy

The candidates must have a good command of the various concepts, as the questions of the AP EAPCET exam are based on the students’ in-depth knowledge and analytical skills. There are a lot of helpful tools that can aid aspirants in preparing for the exam. Some of these are:

• Embibe mock test
• Embibe test series
• A sample/mock test will be available on the www.sche.ap.gov.in/eapcet website for practice purposes and to give the candidate a look and feel of the online (Computer Based) Examination.
• Additional AP EAPCET mock test available at Mock Test

AP EAPCET Exam 2023 Detailed Study Plan

Students can prepare themselves for the AP EAPCET Pharmacy exam with the help of the following steps:

• Regular study through test books.
• Regular mock tests are provided on the AP EAPCET website.
• Embibe tests: Embibe has designed various tests suitable for similar exams. Candidates can go through those and bridge their gap during the preparation phase. 

Admit Card Date

Downloading of the 2023 AP EAMCET admit card will begin at least 15 days before the exam. Those who have successfully completed the application process will be able to download it from the official website.

AP EAPCET admit card is the gateway to the examination hall. The admit card contains detailed information such as:

• Name and address of the examination centre
• Date and time of the examination
• Application number
• Candidate’s photo for identification at the examination centre
• General instructions on do’s and don’t during the exam. The notification on admit card will be released soon.

Get more details on AP EAPCET admit card here. 

The list of exam centres is given below:

District	Centre 1	Centre 2	Centre 3	Centre 4	Centre 5
Anantapur	Anantapur	Gooty	Hindupur	Puttaparthi	Tadiparthy
Chittoor	Chittoor	Madanapalle	Puttur	Tirupati	–
East Godavari	Amalapuram	Kakinada	Rajahmundry	–	–
Guntur	Guntur	Narasaraopeta	–	–	–
Krishna	Gudlavalleru	Machilipatnam	Mylavaram	Tirupur	Vijayawada
Kurnool	Kurnool	Nandyal	Yemmiganur	–	–
Nellore	Gudur	Kavali	Nellore	–	–
Prakasam		Chirala	Markapuram	Ongole	–
Srikakulam	Rajam	Srikakulam	Tekkali	–	–
Visakhapatnam	Anakapalle	Anandapuram	Gajuwaka	Visakhapatnam City	–
Vizianagaram	Bobbili	Vizianagaram	–	–	–
West Godavari	Bhimavara m	Eluru	Narasapuram	Tadepallig udem	–
YSR Kadapa	Kadapa	Proddatur	Rajampet	–	–
Hyderabad	LB Nagar	Nacharam	Secunderabad	–	–

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The AP EAPCET answer key 2023 can be found on the official website once released. The Andhra Pradesh Council of Higher Secondary Education will release the AP EAPCET 2023 exam solutions under the ‘Master Question Papers with Preliminary Keys’ section on the EAPCET exam portal. Candidates can also download their individual ‘Response Sheets’ by entering their Registration Number and EAMCET Hall Ticket number.

More details on the AP EAPCET exam answer key can be found here

The AP EAPCET B.Pharm entrance exam result release schedule will be announced by Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University (JNTU), Anantapur. According to the most recent information, the AP EAPCET 2023 B.Pharm results and rank cards will be released on the official link.

Using the registration number and EAMCET hall ticket number, the candidates can access the AP EAPCET Pharmacy results and download rank cards.

Check the AP EAPCET result for more details.

The toppers list for the AP EAPCET 2023 exam will be released along with the results. The AP EAPCET 2022-23 results have been revealed, and candidates may view the list of top scorers who achieved the highest scores on the test. Read this section to learn which candidates placed in the top ten in the Engineering and Agriculture streams of the AP EAPCET 2022.

AP EAPCET 2022 Toppers (Pharmacy and Agriculture)

In the following table, candidates can check the list of AP EAPCET 2022 toppers for the Pharmacy and Agriculture stream:

Ranks	Name of the Topper
1	Vajrala Dinesh Karthik Reddy
2	Matta Durga Sai Kirthi Teja
3	Aasu Hindu
4	Kallam Tarun Kumar Reddy
5	Gunukutla Tatva Mayukta
6	Chilaka Pardender Ajay
7	VSV Sri Seshank Gopi Shetty
8	Sareddy Sai Vignesh Reddy
9	Samala Satvik Reddy

AP EAPCET 2022 Pharmacy and Agriculture Statistics

In the following table, candidates can check the statistical data of the AP EAPCET 2022 exam for the Pharmacy and Agriculture stream:

Particulars	Details
Total Registered Candidates	93,532
Total Marks	160
Passing Marks	40
Highest Marks Secured by Topper	155.07
Number of Students Who Appeared for AP EAPCET Exam 2022	87,744
Number of Candidates Who Passed in Agriculture Stream	83,411
Percentage Qualified	95.06

Check more details on AP EAPCET toppers list here.

The counselling schedule for AP EAPCET Pharmacy 2022 is yet to be released. Once the exam authorities issue it, this section will be updated with the same. There are various processes involved in the counselling process for the state-level engineering test, such as registration, paperwork, seat assignment, etc. An essential step in the admissions process is counselling. Candidates who have passed the AP EAPCET must complete this stage to move on to the next level, college admission.

Check more details on AP EAPCET Pharmacy Counselling here. 

Some of the best pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh accepting AP EAPCET scores are:

S. No.	Name of the Institute
1	Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Bhimavaram
2	Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati
3	Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tirupati
4	GIET School of Pharmacy, Rajahmundry
5	Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
6	KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada
7	Dr KV Subba Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Lakshmipuram
8	Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati
9	Vijaya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Women, Vijayawada
10	Srinivasarao College of Pharmacy, Pothinamallayyapalem
11	Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet
12	Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Tirupati
13	SIMS College of Pharmacy, Guntur
14	Krishna Teja Pharmacy College, Tirupati
15	AM Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy, Narasaraopet

Check the top list of colleges that accept the AP EAPCET scores here.

Following are some of the commonly asked questions on the AP EAPCET Pharmacy exam:

Q.1: What is the difference between AP EAPCET and AP EAPCET exams?

Ans: The AP EAPCET exam was conducted until 2020 as a combined medical and engineering entrance exam. In 2021, the Medical entrance exam was separated, and the exam was given the new name AP EAPCET. This covers Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy.

Q.2: What are the best books for AP EAPCET Chemistry?

Ans: You can go through the Chemistry book by O.P. Tandon, Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee and Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur.

Q.3: What topics must I study under Physics as per AP EAPCET Syllabus?

Ans: Make sure to cover the important topics prescribed in the AP EAPCET Physics syllabus, like Modern Physics, Mechanics 1 and 2, ElectroMagnetism, Optics, Heat and Thermodynamics.

Q.4: Where can I practice the AP EAPCET mock tests?

Ans: You can get the AP EAPCET online test series on Embibe.

Q.5. What is the entrance exam date for the AP EAPCET 2023 B. Pharmacy exam? 

Ans: AP EAPCET B. Pharmacy entrance exam dates are from May 23 to 25, 2023.

Also, check:

AP EAPCET Application Form 2023	AP EAPCET Books & Study Material
AP EAPCET 2023 Syllabus	AP EAPCET Exam Pattern
AP EAPCET Seat Allotment	AP EAPCET Cut-off

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