AP EAPCET 2026 — Preliminary Answer Key Released; Objection Window Closes May 27 at 11 AM

The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2026 preliminary answer key has been released by JNTU Kakinada at 11:00 AM on May 25, 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Key points (per AP EAPCET-2026 convener Prof. N. Mohan Rao): • Preliminary key release: May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (revised from the earlier May 23 indication) • Candidate response sheets: Already uploaded on the official portal • Objection window: Open until May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM • Objections accepted via: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in (login with hall ticket + DOB) • Final result + rank card: June 1, 2026 The AP EAPCET 2026 examination was conducted successfully in CBT mode from May 12 to May 20, 2026 across Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad (Engineering: May 12, 13, 14, 15 & 18; Agriculture/Pharmacy: May 19–20), as confirmed by AP EAPCET 2026 chairman and JNTUK Vice-Chancellor Prof. C.S.R.K. Prasad. How to raise an objection: Download the preliminary key and your response sheet from the candidate login, identify any disputed question, then submit the challenge via the "Key Objections" link with the question ID, a clear reason, and supporting evidence (textbook reference, derivation, etc.). APSCHE / JNTUK will review every objection before publishing the final answer key alongside the result on June 1. What to do now: Save your response sheet immediately, cross-check with the preliminary key, and file objections only with citable evidence before the 11 AM, May 27 deadline. AP EAPCET 2026 counselling is expected to start in the first week of July 2026 with two regular rounds plus a spot round, conducted by APSCHE.