TSCHE (Telangana State Council of Higher Education)
TS EAPCET Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
3
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 53 | +1 | 53 | 60 min |
| Chemistry | 53 | +1 | 53 | 60 min |
| Mathematics | 54 | +1 | 54 | 60 min |
| Total | 160 | — | 160 | 180 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1/0
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 96 questions, get 72 correct and 24 wrong:
Score = 72 × 1 = 72 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 67.5 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 108 min | 112 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 54 min | 32 Qs |
| Review & guess | 18 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 | 180 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 160 | 180 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 160 | 180 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~48 Easy | ~72 Medium | ~40 Hard
Based on difficulty level: moderate. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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