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Agriculture & Pharmacy Pattern
Updated 7 November 2026Published 7 November 2026
AP EAPCET Agriculture and Pharmacy Exam Pattern
The Agriculture and Pharmacy stream is for BiPC students. See the marks, courses and rank rule for this stream.
BiPC Stream • 160 MCQs • 3 Hours • No Negative Marking📢 Please note: The pattern below is from the latest official brochure. Pattern for the next cycle is To be announced. In 2026, the exam for this stream was held on 19 and 20 May 2026.
160
Total Questions
160
Total Marks
3 Hours
Duration
1 Mark
Each Question
Subject-wise Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Botany | 40 | 40 |
| Zoology | 40 | 40 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
Marks from each subject
Botany40 marks
Zoology40 marks
Physics40 marks
Chemistry40 marks
Botany and Zoology together form Biology, which is half of the paper (80 marks). All questions are multiple choice and each carries one mark. There is no negative marking.
Courses Through This Stream
🌾 Agriculture and allied
B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Sc (Horticulture), B.V.Sc & A.H and B.F.Sc
💊 Pharmacy
B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D
🩺 Nursing
B.Sc (Nursing) was listed among the courses on the AP EAPCET website. Please confirm in the current brochure.
Rank and Qualifying Marks
Rank weightage
AP EAPCET score75%
Intermediate group-subject marks25%
General category candidates need at least 40 out of 160 in AP EAPCET. SC/ST candidates have no minimum qualifying mark.
Botany Units (Official Syllabus)
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| I. Diversity in the Living World | Living world, five kingdoms, viruses, plant kingdom |
| II. Structural Organisation in Plants – Morphology | Root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed |
| III. Reproduction in Plants | Asexual and sexual reproduction, pollination, double fertilisation |
| IV. Plant Systematics | Classification systems, Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae |
| V. Cell Structure and Function | Cell, organelles, biomolecules, cell cycle and division |
| VI. Internal Organisation of Plants | Tissues, tissue systems, anatomy, secondary growth |
| VII. Plant Ecology | Adaptations, succession, ecological services |
| VIII. Plant Physiology | Transport, minerals, enzymes, photosynthesis, respiration, growth |
| IX. Microbiology | Bacteria and viruses |
| X. Genetics | Mendel's laws, linkage, mutations |
| XI. Molecular Biology | DNA, replication, transcription, translation, lac operon |
| XII. Biotechnology | rDNA technology, PCR, applications |
| XIII. Plants, Microbes and Human Welfare | Plant breeding, microbes in welfare |
Zoology Units (Official Syllabus)
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Diversity of Living World | Classification, biodiversity, conservation |
| 2. Structural Organisation in Animals | Symmetry, coelom, animal tissues |
| 3. Animal Diversity I – Invertebrates | Porifera to Hemichordata |
| 4. Animal Diversity II – Chordata | Urochordata to Mammalia |
| 5. Locomotion and Reproduction in Protozoa | Pseudopodia, cilia, flagella, fission |
| 6. Biology in Human Welfare | Parasites, diseases, drug and alcohol abuse |
| 7. Type Study – Cockroach | Periplaneta americana |
| 8. Ecology and Environment | Ecosystem, cycles, pollution |
| 9. Human Anatomy and Physiology I | Digestion, breathing |
| 10. Human Anatomy and Physiology II | Circulation, excretion |
| 11. Human Anatomy and Physiology III | Muscles, skeleton, nervous system |
| 12. Human Anatomy and Physiology IV | Endocrine and immune systems |
| 13. Human Reproduction | Reproductive systems, reproductive health |
| 14. Genetics | Heredity, sex determination, disorders |
| 15. Organic Evolution | Evidences and theories of evolution |
| 16. Applied Biology | Animal husbandry, biomedical technology |
Physics (30 chapters) and Chemistry (26 units) are the same as in the Engineering stream. See Physics Syllabus and Chemistry Syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many questions are in the Agriculture and Pharmacy paper?
160 questions: Botany 40, Zoology 40, Physics 40 and Chemistry 40.
Q. Is there negative marking?
No.
Q. Who can apply for this stream?
Students with Biology, Physics and Chemistry in Intermediate.
Related Pages
| Syllabus → All subjects | Biology Preparation → Study plan | Exam Pattern (Engineering) → MPC stream |
| Eligibility → Who can apply | How to Apply → Application steps | Counselling → Seat allotment |
Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official AP EAPCET portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.
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