AP EAPCET 2026 Registration Fee Increased for All Categories
AP EAPCET 2026 applications are open till March 7 without late fee, but you now have to pay higher registration charges. Here’s a category-wise fee comparison and its possible impact on you.
AP EAPCET 2026 Registration Fee Increased for All Categories:Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, is inviting online applications until March 7, 2026 without late fees. If you are eligible and planning to apply for the examination, remember that the registration fee has been increased for all categories. As per the latest notice, you'll now have to payRs. 800 for General category, Rs. 750 for OBC category, and Rs. 700 for SC/ST categories.
The increase in AP EAPCET Registration Fee 2026 is likely due to the rising costs of conducting online exams. Furthermore, TCS is handling the exam process. The hike in registration fee may restrict people from the financially weaker section from applying for the examination.
AP EAPCET 2026 Registration Fee Hike Across Categories
The registration fee must be paid online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or other recognised digital payment modes. The table below details the comparison of old vs new registration fees across categories.
Category | Old Fee (Rs) | New Fee (Rs) | Increase (Rs) |
General / Open | 600 | 800 | 200 |
BC (OBC) | 550 | 750 | 200 |
SC / ST | 500 | 700 | 200 |
This fee increase may affect you in different ways. While it raises the overall cost of applying, it also shows a commitment to better online exam delivery and more reliable technology. However, for students from low-income backgrounds, even a Rs 200 increase can be a lot. As a result, it's important to plan.
You should also be careful while filling out the application form. The Convener, AP EAPCET 2026, reserves the right to reject your application if it is incomplete, submitted late, or contains incorrect information. No correspondence will be entertained in such cases, so accuracy and deadlines matter more than ever.
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