The TS EAMCET exam pattern comprises information on subjects to be prepared, mode of exam, type of questions, marks allotted to each question or section, etc. This exam is held for admission of eligible candidates in B.Tech, Pharm-D, B.V.Sc. & Animal Husbandry, B.Pharm, B.F.Sc., and B.Sc. courses.
Eventhough COVID 19 pandemic affected the exam schedule of TS EAMCET 2020 (exam dates were shifted from July to September), no changes have been imposed on the exam pattern of TS EAMCET 2021.
Similarrto the previous year, the TS EAMCET question paper will contain 160 questions, which the candidates hace to attempt in 3 hours. Buddy4Study has compiled all the information on the updated TS EAMCET 2021 exam pattern in this article.
Important Updates
- TS EAMCET application window will open online from 20th March 2021.
Read More : TS EAMCET Answer Key – Dates, How to Download & Calculate Score
Table of Contents
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Key Highlights
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Section-wise Distribution of Questions
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Engineering Syllabus and Weightage of Marks
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Agriculture and Medicine Syllabus
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Marking Scheme
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Minimum Qualifying Marks
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Sample Question Papers
- TS EAMCET Exam Schedule 2021
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Online Test Instructions
- TS EAMCET – Recommended Books
- TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – FAQs
- When will the TS EAMCET exam take place?
- What is the duration of TS EAMCET exam?
- Is there negative marking in TS EAMCET?
- Will I be allowed to sit for the TS EAMCET exam if I forget to bring my application form?
- Are the three sections of TS EAMCET separately timed?
- Can I switch between the sections in the TS EAMCET exam?
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Key Highlights
Candidates who have registered and applied for TS EAMCET 2021 should go through the exam pattern thoroughly before attempting the exam. Here are a few key points that they should definitely keep in mind:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test 2021 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Examination Mode | Computer-based (online mode) |
| Medium of Exam | Combination of languages –English and Urdu English and Telugu |
| Type of Questions | Objective/Multiple-Choice (MCQ) |
| Number of Questions | TS EAMCET Engineering exam – Chemistry: 40 Physics: 40 Mathematics: 80 TS EAMCET Agriculture exam – Biology (Botany & Zoology) – 80 Chemistry – 40 Physics- 40 |
| Marks per Question | 1 Mark |
| Total Marks | 160 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for Every Correct AnswerNo Negative Marking for Incorrect Answers or Unattempted Answers |
| Exam Shifts | Forenoon (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)Afternoon (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) |
| Mock Test Preparation | TS EAMCET Website |
| Level of Questions | Questions in both the papers (for Agriculture & Medical stream and Engineering stream) are of 10+2 level |
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Section-wise Distribution of Questions
Candidates can understand the know-how of the examination (details of the exam, distribution of questions and marks, how it will be conducted, etc.) and prepare accordingly with the help of the TS EAMCET exam pattern.
For Agriculture & Medical Stream
| Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| Zoology | 40 | 40 |
| Botany | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
For Engineering Paper
| Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Engineering Syllabus and Weightage of Marks
TSCHE has released the TS EAMCET syllabus along with the official information/instruction booklet. Candidates can find both by visiting the official website (eamcet.tsche.ac.in). The syllabus of TS EAMCET for Engineering stream is divided into 3 sections. It comprises class 12th standard questions on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
TS EAMCET Physics Syllabus
Candidates need to focus on all the topics of Physics as it is one of the important subjects. Candidates who want to excel in the Physics section of TS EAMCET must pay attention to these topics.
| Topics | Weightage of Marks |
| Electricity and Magnetism | 25% |
| Mechanics | 24% |
| Modern Physics | 18% |
| Waves | 14% |
| Optics | 10% |
| Thermodynamics | 9% |
TS EAMCET Chemistry Syllabus
Chemistry questions are tricky, and Buddy4Study team advises candidates to study the basics of the Periodic Table thoroughly. The TS EAMCET exam pattern for Chemistry includes 3 major topics that candidates can find in the table below:
| Topics | Weightage |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 57% |
| Organic Chemistry | 22% |
| Physical Chemistry | 21% |
TS EAMCET Mathematics Syllabus
For candidates appearing for the Engineering stream exam, the priority subject requiring most attention is mathematics. Since it is a scoring subject, candidates should memorise the important mathematical formulas and also focus on 2D, 3D Geometry and Arithmetic.
In the table below, candidates can find the most important math-related topics that they need to cover to score high marks.
| Topics | Weightage |
| Arithmetic | 32% |
| Geometry | 32% |
| Calculus | 23% |
| Trigonometry | 9% |
| Algebra | 4% |
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Agriculture and Medicine Syllabus
Similar to the Engineering stream, the Agriculture and Medicine stream paper of TS EAMCET contains questions from Physics and Chemistry. However, instead of Mathematics, the candidates have Botany as the third subject. Moreover, the syllabus of Botany is subdivided into:
- Botany (40 questions)
- Zoology (40 questions)
TS EAMCET Agriculture & Medicine Paper – Botany Syllabus
| Diversity in the Living World |
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| Structural Organization in Plants |
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TS EAMCET Agriculture & Medicine Paper – Zoology Syllabus
| Animal Diversity-I |
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| Animal Diversity-II – Phylum |
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Candidates are also advised to practice solving previous years’ question papers
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Marking Scheme
TS EAMCET does not follow the negative marking system. In both Agricultural and Engineering papers, 4 options will be given for every question, out of which 1 will be correct.
TS EAMCET Marking Scheme
| Type of Answers | Marks Allotted |
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Wrong Answer | 0 (No Negative Marking) |
| Unattempted question | No marks awarded or deducted |
Note: Candidates have to score above the minimum qualifying marks to qualify for TS EAMCET Counselling.
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Minimum Qualifying Marks
The TS EAMCET qualifying marks are the minimum (requirement) marks that the candidates need to secure in the entrance examination to be considered qualified to participate in the further admission process. As per the TS EAMCET exam pattern, candidates need to obtain a minimum of 25% marks to qualify for the exam. This, after calculation, stands to be a total of 40 marks out of 160 marks.
TS EAMCET Cutoff
| Category | Minimum cut off marks |
| Other categories | 25% |
| SC/ST | No cutoff |
TS EAMCET Ranking Criteria
| Exam Criteria | Percentage Weightage |
| TS EAMCET marks | 75% |
| Marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class XII or equivalent examination | 25% |
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Sample Question Papers
To practice effectively for the exam, candidates must attempt the online mock tests available on the TS EAMCET official website. Moreover, they should also solve sample question papers to raise their chance of scoring well in TS EAMCET 2021. In the below table, candidates will find a list of sample question papers, which is considered to be one of the most effective ways to analyze and adjust with the exam pattern.
TS EAMCET Sample Papers
| Engineering Sample Question Paper | SAMPLE PAPER 1 |
| SAMPLE PAPER 2 | |
| SAMPLE PAPER 3 | |
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| SAMPLE PAPER 5 | |
| Agriculture and Medicine Sample Question Paper | SAMPLE PAPER 1 |
| SAMPLE PAPER 2 |
TS EAMCET Exam Schedule 2021
According to the recent news, the TS EAMCET exam will take place in two shifts (Forenoon and Afternoon). The exam timing is applicable for both Engineering & Agriculture and Medical streams.
Time Slots for TS EAMCET Papers
| Papers | Time |
| TS EAMCET Exam for Engineering Stream | Forenoon (FN) Shift – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon (A) Shift – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM | |
| TS EAMCET Exam for Agriculture and Medicine Stream | Forenoon (FN) Shift – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon (A) Shift – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
- Entry in the exam hall will be strictly based on the candidate’s allotted time slot. Also, it is compulsory for the candidates to bring their TS EAMCET Admit Cards.
- Candidates will be made aware of the TS EAMCET exam time slot through their registered e-mail ID or contact number (via SMS)
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – Online Test Instructions
Candidates must follow the online test instructions and guidelines set by the TS EAMCET authority. The test instructions will help the candidates to attempt the computer-based exam without any hassles. Given below is a list of online test instructions set by the TS EAMCET panel:
- The candidate/s must report at the examination centre at least an hour before the allotted exam time
- Candidates arriving at the examination centre even 1 minute late than the allotted exam time will not be allowed to sit for the examination
- The candidate will have to go for biometrics routine before starting the exam (photograph and signature verification)
- The candidate/s must compulsorily bring the filled-in application form print out (not xeroxes/copies) and admit card. The Test Centre officials will verify both the hall ticket and application form before the exam starts
- Candidates must correctly fill in the login ID, as given on the TS EAMCET hall ticket, to log in to the examination test portal
- Candidates will be provided with the login password by the examination invigilator 10 minutes before the test starts
- Admit cards must be in good condition. Dismantled, disfigured or mutilated admit cards that compromise the details of the candidate will not be accepted
- Candidates will only be allowed to carry blue or black ballpoint pen, caste certificate (SC/ ST), TS EAMCET hall ticket and application form inside the examination hall
- Candidates will not be allowed to carry mathematical/log tables, electronic watches, calculator, pager and cell phone inside the examination hall
TS EAMCET – Recommended Books
With every passing year, the difficulty level of the TS EAMCET exam also increases. Both Engineering and Agriculture & Medical candidates need to prepare well for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as these 3 subjects are common for both the streams.
Buddy4Study advises candidates to prepare well for their upcoming exam with the help of the below-mentioned books, that are recommended by previous years toppers.
For Mathematics
| Book Name | Publisher/ Author |
| Handbook of Mathematics – A Multipurpose Quick Revision Resource | Arihant Experts |
| EAMCET Mathematics (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) | Arihant Experts |
| 35 Years Chapterwise Solved Papers 2013 | Amit M. Agarwal |
| Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics | A. Dasgupta |
For Chemistry
| Book Name | Publisher/ Author |
| EAMCET Chemistry Chapterwise 23 Years Solutions & 5 Mock Tests 3rd Edition | Arihant Experts |
| Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry | Ananya Ganguly |
| EAMCET Chemistry (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) | Arihant Experts |
| Organic Chemistry 7th Edition | Robert Neilson Boyd, Robert Thornton Morrison, Saibal Kanti Bhattacharjee |
For Physics
| Book Name | Publisher/ Author |
| Keynotes Terms, Notes, Formula (Handbook of Physics) | Arihant Experts |
| Concepts of Physics (Volume – 1) | HC Verma |
| EAMCET Physics (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) | Arihant Experts |
| Concepts of Physics (Volume – 2) | HC Verma |
For Biology (Medical Stream)
| Book Name | Publisher/ Author |
| ACE Biology for NEET Medical Entrance Exams | Narang |
| Modern ABC Of Biology Class-XII (Set Of 2 Parts) | A. Dasgupta, B.B. Arora, A.K. Sabharwal |
| Complete Biology for NEET and Other Medical Entrance Examinations | Kumar Bhatia |
| EAMCET Crash Course Biology | Annapurna Experts |
TS EAMCET Exam Pattern – FAQs
When will the TS EAMCET exam take place?
As per the new exam schedule, TS EAMCET exam 2021 for engineering stream will be conducted on 7th, 8th and 9th July 2021. Meanwhile, TS EAMCET exam for agriculture and medicine stream will be held on 5th and 6th July 2021.
What is the duration of TS EAMCET exam?
The total duration of TS EAMCET is 3 hours (180 minutes).
Is there negative marking in TS EAMCET?
No. As per the current TS EAMCET exam pattern 2021, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions or wrong answers.
Will I be allowed to sit for the TS EAMCET exam if I forget to bring my application form?
No. Both application form and admit card are compulsory for candidates to enter the exam venue and sit for the exam.
Are the three sections of TS EAMCET separately timed?
No. The total time duration for all 3 subjects is 3 hours or 180 minutes. There is no sectional time limit.
Can I switch between the sections in the TS EAMCET exam?
Yes. Candidates can select any of the question numbers or sections which they want to attempt first in TS EAMCET exam.
