The entrance test consists of multiple choice object type questions in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for Engineering, and Medicine entrance exams include Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates who seek admission to 5-year BArch course have to appear for an Aptitude test separately, after qualifying the EAMCET. The aptitude test is conducted at JNTU, School of planning & Architecture, Hyderabad during September.

EAMCET Entrance Exam is in English and Telegu. Students would be required to answer 160 questions in three hours with 80 questions from Physical Sciences and 80 from Mathematics or biological sciences. While the examination for engineering stream would be from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., that for medicine it would be from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

The qualifying marks for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) is reduced from 48 to 40. Candidate’s name and photograph will be printed on the optical mark recognition (OMR) sheet to avoid impersonation. Students seeking admission to B.Tech (planning) also need to qualify in EAMCET. Those submitting online need to scan their signature and photograph to be placed at the appropriate place. Candidates needing assistance for submission online could approach the regional coordinator's office.