AP EAMCET counselling 2021: Likely in great September

Published at : 13 Aug 2021, 6:12 PM IST

Updated at : 8 Sep 2021, 11:31 AM IST

Students who have put up a good show in the EAMCET exam held recently can look forward to this AP EAMCET counselling 2021.

Individuals who passed EAMCET 2021 with the required score (cutoff) can look forward to the next stage of admission which is the counselling.

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AP EAMCET counselling 2021

This is the exam held for conducting admission into the engineering, agriculture and pharmacy colleges located across Andhra Pradesh.

It is interesting to note that AP EAMCET exam has been renamed as AP EAPCET exam. EAPCET is expanded into Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test.

AP EAMCET 2021 or AP EAPCET 2021 is to be held on 19 August 2021.

After EAPCET/EAMCET

The talk about AP EAMCET counselling 2021 comes after the release of EAMCET exam results.

Candidates who have got the required cutoff score can take part in the counselling process where they get to choose the course they wish to study and college where they want to join the course of their choice.

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Point to remember

Candidates will be provided admission into course they want to study and the college they chose to study it based on various factors.

A few of the points to be considered while providing the seat during AP EAMCET counselling 2021 are candidate’s score in EAMCET, choice of the candidate with regards to course and college, availability and existing demand for the same course.

What happens in AP EAMCET counselling 2021?

Students who pass EAMCET with the required cutoff score have to register online for the counselling.

Applicants who have registered for AP EAMCET counselling 2021 have to undergo the process of document verification.

Document verification is nothing but verifying documents like 10th class marksheets, 12th class score cards, community certificates and others.

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After document verification is over, students get to choose the course they wish to study and college where they want to study.

The process of choosing the college and course could be online also.

Even students who want to choose another course or college also can make use of the second opportunity and select the course and college as per their wish.

After the choices are made, results of seat allotment are declared.

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The above said procedure is repeated for two or three times. Each time the procedure is repeated it is called a round.

Usually, there would be two rounds (Round 1, Round 2) in the EAMCET counselling.

Sometimes, if the situation requires, there could be a final round of counselling too. However, the number of rounds depends on the situation.

Who can take part?

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can take part in the AP EAMCET counselling 2021.

Criteria

@ The applicants should have passed AP EAMCET 2021 exam with the required score.

@ Individuals should have passed plus-two exam from a a recognized institution.

@ The pass percentage in the plus-two should be 45 in case of candidates from open category. The same for SC/ST category candidates, it is 40 percent.

Important dates

AP EAMCET 2021 results will likely be out by fourth week of August this year.

Focus would shift towards AP EAMCET counselling 2021 post release of results.

Round 1

Registration for Round 1 (first round) of AP EAMCET counselling 2021 will likely be held in September first week.

The related document verification procedure will also be taken up in September first week.

The procedure to choose the colleges and courses will commence in second week of September this year.

The opportunity to change the choices of colleges and courses or make new choices with regards to courses and colleges will also be provided in second week of September.

The result for seat allotment will be declared in third week of September.

Round 2

Registration for Round 2 (first round) of AP EAMCET counselling 2021 will likely be held in October first week.

Candidates who did not pay the processing fees in Round 1 can pay in the second round by first week of October.

The related document verification procedure will also be taken up in October second week.

The procedure to choose the colleges and courses will commence in second week of October this year.

The result for seat allotment will be declared in third week of October.

Final round

Candidates who did not pay the processing fee in first or second rounds of AP EAMCET counselling 2021 can pay in fourth week of October.

Document verification of candidates will be taken up during fourth week of October.

The process of choosing the courses and colleges will take place in first week of November.

The result of seat allotment with regards to the final round of AP EAMCET counselling 2021 will be out on first week of November.

How to register

Candidates willing to take part in AP EAMCET counselling 2021 process must register at the official website.

The official website is ‘https://apeamcet.nic.in/’ the link for registration of counselling will get activated at the appropriate time.

Soon after the webpage is downloaded, applicants have to enter their AP EAMCET hall ticket number, their rank in EAMCET and enter the captcha code and pay the fees.

The processing fee to be paid to take part in AP EAMCET counselling 2021 is Rs 1200 for candidates of Open Category and BC category and Rs 600 for candidates of SC/ST categories.

Post payment of processing fee, candidates have to take part in document verification.

The document verification will be done online, and candidates whose documents are verified will get login id and registration number on their mobile phone.

Applicants who got login id and registration number can generate a password and login at the required time and choose the college and course of their choice.

Candidates who did not get their certificates verified online will get a message to attend a helpline centre (HLC) for document verification on their mobile phone.

Documents

Candidates attending AP EAMCET counselling 2021 have to take with them following documents:

@ AP EAMCET rank card

@ AP EAMCET hall ticket

@ 10th class marksheet

@ Plus-two certificate

@ Community Certificate (if applicable)

@ Andhra Pradesh residence certificate

@ Aadhar Certificate (for identification)

The websites

The information about AP EAMCET counselling 2021 could be made available on the websites ‘https://sche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx’ or

‘https://sche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET/EapcetHomePages/Home.aspx’

Candidates can keep visiting the above mentioned websites regularly after the EAMCET 2021 exam is over for updates regarding the counselling process.

Information regarding AP EAMCET counselling 2021 would be made available through other modes like newspapers, news television channels and candidates can also refer them regularly.

Contact

The postal address of EAMCET 2021 authorities are ‘AP EAPCET – 2021 Office, Administrative block, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada, Kakinada – 533003
East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh’

The phone numbers for contact is 0884-2340535 (O) and 0884-2356255 (O).

The email to send the queries is ‘helpdeskapeapcet2021@gmail.com’

The website is ‘https://sche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET’

The queries will be answered from 10.00AM to 5.00PM on all working days.

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IIT Madras’ Multi-Exit BTech Option Signals the Future of Indian Higher Education

Vani Jha

Published at : 15 Dec 2025, 2:52 PM IST

Updated at : 15 Dec 2025, 2:52 PM IST

BTech Students can exit after 3 years with a B.Sc. degree; IIT Madras

Traditionally, engineering education in India has followed a strict four-year model. Students who, for any reason, chose or were forced to leave midway often walked away empty-handed despite having completed years of rigorous coursework. IIT Madras’ decision challenges this outdated mindset. By formally recognising three years of academic effort with a BSc degree, the institute ensures that students do not “lose” valuable years of learning simply because their goals evolve.

This multi-exit option opens up powerful new possibilities. A student who realises midway that their interests lie in management can now exit after three years and pursue an MBA, either in India or abroad, without the stigma of an incomplete degree. Those inclined toward civil services, public policy, entrepreneurship, or even creative and interdisciplinary careers can pivot with confidence, backed by a recognised qualification from one of India’s most prestigious institutions.

Crucially, this change does not dilute academic rigour. Students who wish to continue can still complete the full four-year BTech programme, while those opting out receive a degree that reflects the depth and breadth of education they have already acquired. Flexibility here is not about lowering standards; it is about respecting individual choice and acknowledging that learning trajectories are rarely linear.

From a policy perspective, IIT Madras is effectively demonstrating how NEP 2020 can work in practice. The NEP advocates multiple entry and exit points, interdisciplinary learning, and a shift from credentialism to competence. While these ideas have been widely discussed, implementation has been uneven. When a premier institution like IIT Madras leads by example, it sets a benchmark for universities across the country to follow.

There is also a broader economic and social benefit. Students who exit early to start businesses or prepare for competitive exams can enter the workforce or entrepreneurial ecosystem sooner, armed with strong analytical and technical foundations. Others may pursue research, international education, or emerging fields that do not require a traditional engineering degree. The result is a more dynamic, responsive talent pool aligned with India’s evolving needs.

Critics may argue that such flexibility could encourage dropouts or reduce commitment. However, this concern underestimates students. Choice does not weaken commitment; it strengthens it. When students know they are not trapped, they are more likely to engage meaningfully with their education. Those who stay for the full BTech will do so because they genuinely see value in it—not because they have no alternative.

Ultimately, IIT Madras’ decision sends a clear message: rigid, one-shot degrees are no longer suited to a fast-changing world. Education systems must adapt to students, not the other way around. By embracing flexibility without compromising excellence, IIT Madras has shown what future-ready education looks like.

As India aims to become a global knowledge leader, such student-centric reforms are not just welcome, they are essential. The NEP gets this right, and IIT Madras has taken a bold, commendable step in turning vision into reality.

Vani Jha

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