APRJC CET 2026

APRJC CET 2026

APRJC CET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior Colleges Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam organized by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS) for admission to 1st Year Intermediate (11th grade) courses in AP Residential Junior Colleges (APRJCs). These residential colleges provide quality education with free/subsidized boarding, individual attention, coaching for competitive exams (IIT-JEE, NEET, EAMCET, etc.), and holistic development in a disciplined environment.

As of February 16, 2026, the official notification for APRJC CET 2026 has not been released yet. The APREIS official portal (aprs.apcfss.in) currently displays a message that “APRJC and APRDC Admission’s Opened Soon – 2026-27” (last updated around late January 2026), consistently report that the notification is expected in late February or early March 2026, with applications starting in March 2026 and the exam in April 2026.

Official Website & Key Links

• Primary Portal: aprs.apcfss.in — Check here for the notification, prospectus PDF, online application link, hall ticket, results, and helpline numbers.
• Helpline Contacts (from site):
  • Technical help: 9391005811 (Ch. Sai Charan)
  • Application help: 9391005810 (I. Avila Theresa)
  • Complaints/Other: Numbers listed on the site.
  • Email: secy.apreis@gmail.com
• Call timing: Typically 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM on working days.

Monitor the portal daily, as the notification (with prospectus) will include exact dates, vacancies, college-wise seats, reservations, and full rules.

Tentative Important Dates for APRJC CET 2026

• Notification Release / Prospectus Availability: Late February to Early March 2026 (possibly March 1 or around).
• Online Application Start: March 2026 (tentative March 1 or mid-March).
• Last Date to Apply (without late fee): March/April 2026 (, March 31 to early April; some sources suggest April 6).
• Hall Ticket/Admit Card Download: April 2026 (mid-April, around April 17 in past patterns).
• Exam Date: April 2026 (tentative late April, April 25; single shift usually 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, 2.5 hours).
• Answer Key Release: Late April 2026.
• Result Declaration: May 2026.
• Counselling / Admission: May–June 2026 (two phases; merit-based with reservations and district jurisdiction).

These align with the 2025 cycle (notification March 1, application March–April, exam April 25). Official dates will be announced in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria (Expected for 2026)

Based on recent prospectuses (2025-26 rules; likely unchanged):

• Nationality & Domicile: Must be an Indian citizen and have studied in schools located in Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Pradesh residence/domicile required).
• Educational Qualification:
  • Passed or appearing in SSC (Class 10) or equivalent examination in the academic year 2025-26 (from AP/Telangana State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or recognized boards).
  • Candidates who passed SSC in previous years (before 2025-26), including compartmental/supplementary, are generally not eligible.
• Minimum Marks: Typically around 60% aggregate or equivalent GPA in Class 10 (relaxations for reserved categories; prospectus confirms exact).
• Age Limit: No strict upper/lower age limit mentioned in recent cycles (focus on recent SSC passers).
• Medium Options: English & Telugu / English & Urdu (Urdu-medium eligible for minority colleges if studied Urdu).
• Other: Final eligibility verified during admission/counselling.

Reserved categories (SC/ST/BC/PwD/minority) get seat reservations and possible mark relaxations as per government norms.

Registration/Application Process (Expected)

• Mode: Fully online on aprs.apcfss.in.
• Application Fee: ₹300 (non-refundable; pay online during form filling).
• Steps (when link activates):
  1. Visit aprs.apcfss.in → Click “Apply Online” or “APRJC Application”.
  2. Pay fee first (online via net banking/card/UPI) → Get Candidate ID after payment (mobile OTP verification).
  3. Fill form: Personal details, SSC hall ticket number, DOB, Aadhaar, mobile/email, preferred group/stream (MPC/BiPC/MEC/CEC/CGT), exam center.
  4. Upload scanned photo + signature (3.5 × 4.5 cm).
  5. Submit and download confirmation page/application number.
• One mobile number per application. Read prospectus carefully before applying.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

• Mode: Offline, OMR-based (pen-paper).
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
• Total: 150 MCQs, 150 marks (+1 per correct; no negative marking).
• Medium: English & Telugu / English & Urdu.
• Group-wise Sections:
  • MPC/EET: English (50) + Mathematics (50) + Physical Science (50).
  • BiPC/CGT: English (50) + Physical Science (50) + Biological Science (50).
  • MEC/CEC: English (50) + Mathematics (50) + Social Studies (50).
• Syllabus: Strictly from Andhra Pradesh State Board Class 10 curriculum (NCERT/state books). Focus on core subjects relevant to the group.

Preparation Tips

• Study Class 10 textbooks thoroughly.
• Practice previous years’ papers and model questions (available on official site once released).
• Focus on time management (no negative marking—attempt all).
• For competitive streams (MPC/BiPC), strengthen basics for future JEE/NEET prep.