TS EAMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, Domicile & Course-Wise Requirements

TS EAMCET eligibility includes being an Indian national, passing 10+2 with relevant subjects, and meeting the age criteria. Domicile status and subject requirements vary by course. To apply for the TS EAMCET exam, you must ensure that you meet all the eligibility conditions related to age limit, educational qualification, subject requirements, and domicile status. If you fail to satisfy even one of the eligibility conditions, it may lead to cancellation at any stage of the admission process. 

The authorities have released the TS EAMCET application form on the official website on Feb 19, 2026. You can register for the TS EAMCET exam by logging in using your registration number and DOB. The last date to apply for the TS EAMCET exam is Apr 04, 2026.  The TS EAMCET exam wil be conducted on May 4 – May 5, 2026 for Agriculture & Pharmacy streams and May 9 – May 11, 2026, for the Engineering stream.

The TS EAMCET exam is conducted annually for admission to undergraduate professional courses across all universities and colleges in Telangana. This article will give you a course-wise TS EAMCET eligibility, age limit, qualification, etc.

What Is TS EAMCET Eligibility?

The TS EAMCET eligibility criteria are released by the authorities. These are the set of conditions given by the authorities that you must fulfill to:

• Apply for the TS EAMCET exam
• Appear for the entrance test
• Participate in counseling and seat allotment

TS EAMCET Nationality and Domicile Eligibility

TS EAMCET Nationality and Domicile EligibilityTS EAMCET eligibility for nationality and domicile typically includes Indian nationals and candidates with Telangana domicile, who may have specific reservations or benefits. The detailed TS EAMCET nationality and domicile eligibility is as follows:

Eligibility Category	Requirement
Nationality	The candidate must be an Indian national
PIO / OCI Candidates	Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) may be eligible as per government norms
Domicile Requirement	Candidates must satisfy local or non-local status as defined by the Telangana education regulations
Local Candidate Criteria	Candidates who have studied in Telangana for the prescribed number of years or who fulfil the residential conditions specified by the state government
Non-Local Candidate Status	Non-local candidates may be eligible for a limited percentage of seats, as per state reservation policies

What is the Educational Qualification Requirement for the TS EAMCET Exam?

There is a different set of subject requirements needed for each course, which you must complete to take the TS EAMCET Exam 2026. The TS EAMCET educational requirement is as follows:

Course Group	Qualifying Examination	Mandatory Subjects	Minimum Marks
Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)	10+2 / Intermediate	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	As prescribed by the authorities
Agriculture	10+2 / Intermediate	Physics, Chemistry, Biology	As prescribed by the authorities
Pharmacy	10+2 / Intermediate	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology	As prescribed by the authorities

What is the Age Limit Criteria for TS EAMCET?

The admission on the basis of TS EAMCET has different age bars depending on the course and the category of the candidates. The Minimum and maximum required age for each course is as follows:

Course Group	Minimum Age	Upper Age Limit
Engineering Courses	16 years as on 31 December of the admission year	No upper age limit
Agriculture Courses	17 years	22 years
Pharmacy Courses	17 years	22 years (25 years for SC/ST candidates)

Documents Required to Prove Eligibility

During counseling, you must produce documents to verify eligibility, including:

• Intermediate marks memo
  
  
• Study certificates
  
  
• Residence certificate (if applicable)
  
  
• Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
  
  
• Birth certificate or SSC certificate

In short, to be eligible for TS EAMCET, you must be an Indian national and must satisfy the domicile requirements. You should have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 examination from a recognized board. You must also meet the minimum age criteria specified for engineering, agriculture, or pharmacy programs. Appearing candidates are permitted to apply, provided they fulfill all eligibility conditions at the time of admission. Verifying TS EAMCET eligibility well in advance helps you  avoid errors and ensures a smooth and transparent admission process.