AP EAMCET 2026 Application Fee Hiked for All Categories

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced a hike in the AP EAMCET 2026 application fee for all candidate categories. Candidates planning to apply for the AP EAPCET 2026 must pay the revised registration charges when submitting their application forms on the official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Revised AP EAMCET 2026 Fee Structure

According to the latest update, the fee for the AP EAMCET 2026 registration form has been increased compared with previous years. The updated fee structure for the without‑late‑fee application is as follows:

• General / Open Category: ₹800
• BC (OBC) Category: ₹750
• SC / ST Category: ₹700

This revision reflects a uniform increase of approximately ₹200 across each category compared with the 2025 fee amounts, which were lower.

How to Pay the AP EAMCET 2026 Application Fee?

Applicants must pay the revised fee online only during the application process. Accepted payment modes include:

• Credit Card / Debit Card
• Net Banking
• Other recognised digital payment methods

After successful payment, candidates can proceed to complete the rest of their AP EAMCET 2026 application form and upload the required documents before the deadline.

Impact on Applicants

The fee hike may affect students and families preparing to register for engineering, agriculture, or pharmacy streams through AP EAMCET. Financial planning for application costs will be important, especially for those from economically weaker sections, since even moderate fee increases can impact budgets Applicants should verify the final fee details on the official AP EAMCET 2026 portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in before payment, and ensure that all registration steps are completed before the last date to avoid rejection of the application.

Timeline and Next Steps

The AP EAMCET 2026 application window is open until 7 March 2026 (without late fee), with extended deadlines available for late fee submissions. Candidates must pay the updated fee and finish the registration process to become eligible for the AP EAMCET 2026 examination scheduled in May 2026.