TS EAMCET Exam Pattern
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.Â
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.Â
Important Updates
Read More : TS EAMCET Answer Key – Dates, How to Download & Calculate Score
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 |
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.Â
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 |
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.Â
TS EAMCET Physics SyllabusÂ
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.Â
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% |
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:
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 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.Â
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.Â
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% |
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 | |
SAMPLE PAPER 4 | |
SAMPLE PAPER 5 | |
Agriculture and Medicine Sample Question Paper | SAMPLE PAPER 1 |
SAMPLE PAPER 2 |
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.Â
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 |
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:
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.Â
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
The total duration of TS EAMCET is 3 hours (180 minutes).
No. As per the current TS EAMCET exam pattern 2021, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions or wrong answers.
No. Both application form and admit card are compulsory for candidates to enter the exam venue and sit for the exam.
No. The total time duration for all 3 subjects is 3 hours or 180 minutes. There is no sectional time limit.
Yes. Candidates can select any of the question numbers or sections which they want to attempt first in TS EAMCET exam.
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