AP EAMCET 2026 May 13 Exam - Shift 1 & 2 Analysis, Key, and Updates

Eligibility

There are no job postings or employment opportunities associated with this notification. AP EAMCET is an engineering entrance examination conducted for admission to B.Tech and related programs in Andhra Pradesh. Please refer to the official notification for any candidate-specific eligibility criteria such as educational qualifications and local/non-local rules.

Important Dates and Schedule

• Exam date: 13-05-2026 (Shift 1: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Shift 2: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm).
• Reporting times: 7:00 am for Shift 1 and 12:00 pm for Shift 2.
• Registration desk closes: 8:55 am (Shift 1) and 1:55 pm (Shift 2).
• Exam duration: 3 hours.

Notes: All timings are local. Official updates will be released on the APSCHE portal. If any further dates are announced, they will be updated on the official site.

Exam Pattern and Key Resources

• Sectional composition: Physics (40), Chemistry (40), Mathematics (80); total 160 MCQs.
• Marking scheme: +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking.
• Paper pattern is common for all exam days and generally bilingual (English and Telugu).

How to Access Papers and Keys

• Official question papers and answer keys will be released on the AP EAPCET portal after the exam.
• Memory-based and unofficial answer keys are usually released on the day of the exam by various coaching institutes. Treat them as provisional references.

Answer Key and Objections

• The preliminary answer key is released first; objections can be raised within the specified window. Final answer key is published later and used for results.

Exam Day Guidelines

• Carry the hall ticket and valid photo ID.
• Do not bring prohibited items into the exam hall.
• Be prepared for biometric verification and on-screen navigation in CBT mode.

Tips for Preparation and Shifts

• Focus on high-weightage topics in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
• Practice previous years’ papers and recent memory-based questions.
• Take full-length CBT mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Timing of May 13 exam: Shift 1 (9:00 am-12:00 pm); Shift 2 (2:00 pm-5:00 pm).
• Number of questions: 160 (Maths 80, Physics 40, Chemistry 40).
• Can I challenge the answer key? Yes, within the official objection window with valid documentation.