TGCHE will start TS EAMCET 2026 counselling on its official website @eapcet.tgche.ac.in after the results are announced.
The TS EAMCET 2026 counselling is expected to start on 4 July 2026, with the first seat allotment likely to be released before 24 July 2026.
- The EAMCET counselling involves the registration and seat allotment based on ranks in the exam.
- TS EAMCET counselling 2026 is expected to be conducted in three phases.
- This year, EAMCET can witness counselling on more than 60,000 seats for engineering.
- The authorities have not released a schedule for the counselling process for 2026.
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TS EAMCET Counselling Dates 2026
TGCHE has not released the official TS EAMCET 2026 counselling schedule.
Based on previous year counselling schedule, tentative dates for the TS EAMCET counselling in 2026 are given in the table below:
| Phase | Event | Expected Dates |
|---|---|---|
| First Phase | Online filing of basic information, payment of processing fee & slot booking | 04 July – 13 July |
| Certificate verification for slot-booked candidates | 07 July – 14 July | |
| Exercising web options | 10 July – 16 July | |
| Freezing of options | 16 July | |
| Mock seat allotment | On or before 19 July | |
| Modification of options | 20 July – 21 July | |
| Final freezing of options | 21 July | |
| First phase seat allotment | On or before 24 July | |
| Tuition fee payment & self-reporting | 24 July – 28 July | |
| Second Phase | Registration, fee payment & slot booking for remaining candidates | 31 July |
| Certificate verification | 01 August | |
| Exercising web options | 01 August – 02 August | |
| Freezing of options | 02 August | |
| Second phase seat allotment | On or before 05 August | |
| Tuition fee payment & self-reporting | 05 August – 07 August | |
| Physical reporting at allotted college | 06 August – 08 August | |
| Final Phase | Registration, fee payment & slot booking | 11 August |
| Certificate verification | 12 August | |
| Exercising web options | 12 August – 13 August | |
| Freezing of options | 13 August | |
| Final phase seat allotment | On or before 16 August | |
| Tuition fee payment & self-reporting | 16 August – 18 August | |
| Reporting at allotted college (if branch/college changed) | 17 August – 19 August | |
| Updating joining details by colleges | 20 August |
TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling Process
The detailed and step-wise TS EAMCET counselling process for 2026 is given below:
- Step 1 - Registration & Fee Payment: Visit the official counselling portal, log in with your EAPCET details, fill in basic information, pay the counselling fee, and book a slot for certificate verification.
- Step 2 - Slot Booking: After payment, select a Help-Line Centre and time slot. You will receive the details via SMS.
- Step 3 - Certificate Verification: Visit the allotted centre with original documents for verification.
- Step 4 - Choice Filling: Log in to the portal, select your preferred colleges and courses, arrange them in order, save the options, and freeze them before the deadline.
- Step 5 - Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and web options. Download the allotment order if a seat is assigned.
- Step 6 - Reporting at College: Report to the allotted college with documents and fee payment receipt to confirm admission. Failure to report will result in seat cancellation.
Ques: What if I don’t report at the college after I have been allotted a seat during TS EAMCET counselling?
Ans: If a candidate doesn't report at the allotted college during the TS EAMCET counselling, the allotted seat will be cancelled and the candidate won’t be able to join further.
Ques: What is Internal Sliding in TS EAMCET counselling?
Ans: Internal Sliding in TS EAMCET counselling is a process that allows students who have already secured a seat to change their branch or course within the same college based on availability, without losing their admission status.
In a Reddit post, a user asks whether the paid fees in the earlier counselling rounds gets transferred to further rounds and what portion of the fees gets transferred. Another user replies that 100% college fees get transferred in the next round and candidates only need to pay the difference money if the fees for the newly allotted college is higher.
Source: Reddit
TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria
A candidate applying for TS EAMCET counselling must fulfill the below given criteria:
- General/EWS/BC category candidates must have scored the minimum qualifying marks of 25% or 40 marks.
- Indian nationals (or PIO/OCI) from Telangana/Andhra Pradesh. Must satisfy local/non-local status as per state admission rules.
Ques: Can candidates from states other than Telangana and Andhra Pradesh apply for TS EAMCET counselling?
Ans: No, candidates from states other than Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are not eligible to apply for TS EAMCET.
TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling: Required Documents
Following is the list of documents required to be submitted during EAMCET 2026 counselling:
- TS EAMCET 2026 Rank Card
- TS EAMCET 2026 Hall Ticket
- Aadhaar Card
- SSC (Class 10) Marks Memo
- Intermediate or Equivalent Marks Memo
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Certificate (if not institutionalised education)
- Study Certificates from Class 6 to Intermediate
- PH/NCC/CAP/Sports/Minority Certificates (if applicable)
TS EAMCET College Predictor 2026
You can use Collegedunia’s TS EAMCET College Predictor 2026 to estimate your options.
- Enter your TS EAMCET ranks or marks
- Enter the category and gender, and check the college options on the link below:
TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling Common Issues & Solutions
Here are some common issues candidates may face during EAMCET counselling and their solutions:
| Issue | Problem | Suggested Solution / Action |
|---|---|---|
| Website Problems | High traffic may slow down or crash the portal during registration. Payment failures can also occur. | Retry after checking the transaction status. Contact the TSCHE helpline if the issue continues. |
| Slot Booking Glitches | Candidates may not receive SMS confirmations, or preferred slots/centres may appear full. | Refresh the portal, try alternate slots or centres, and ensure the correct mobile number is updated for SMS alerts. |
| Document Discrepancies | Errors or missing details in certificates such as caste or study certificates can create issues during verification. | Get all certificates corrected immediately. Improper or incomplete documents may lead to cancellation of candidature. |
| Fee Transfers | Candidates may worry about fee adjustment when upgrading seats in later counselling phases. | The counselling fee already paid is transferred to the new allotment. Pay the difference if the new college fee is higher, or receive a refund if it is lower. |
| Missed Deadlines | Missing fee payment or certificate verification deadlines can result in seat cancellation. | Visit the Convener’s office for possible special consideration or participate in spot admissions if available. |
TS EAMCET 2026 Category-Wise cutoff
The TS EAMCET 2026 Cutoff will differ according to the category and number of candidates, seat intake and candidate’s performance in the exam.
The Minimum qualifying marks are 40/160 for the OC, OBC and BC Candidates, whereas for the SC/ST Candidates, there are no minimum marks required.
- The expected OC cutoffs are competitive, particularly in CSE and ECE, closing below 2,500 in top colleges like JNTUH, OU.
- The BC candidates have a broader cutoff range, but top branches close below 7,500.
- The SC/ST candidates have lenient cutoffs for admission in top branches with 20,000+ ranks.
- Colleges such as JNTUH, OU, CBIT, and Vasavi continue to be of top preference in all categories.
TS EAMCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for OC Category
| Branch | Top College | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | JNTUH | 1 – 2,500 |
| Electronics (ECE) | OU College of Engg | 2,000 – 4,500 |
| Information Technology | Vasavi College | 2,500 – 4,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering | CBIT | 5,000 – 10,000 |
| Civil Engineering | JNTU Sultanpur | 6,000 – 11,000 |
TS EAMCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for BC Category
| Branch | Top College | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | CBIT, Hyderabad | 3,000 – 5,000 |
| Electronics (ECE) | JNTUH | 4,000 – 7,000 |
| Information Technology | Vasavi | 5,000 – 7,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | OU | 7,000 – 12,000 |
| Civil Engineering | GRIET | 8,000 – 13,500 |
TS EAMCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for SC Category
| Branch | Top College | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | JNTUH | 10,000 – 16,000 |
| Electronics (ECE) | OU | 12,000 – 18,000 |
| Information Technology | CBIT | 13,000 – 20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | GRIET | 15,000 – 22,000 |
| Civil Engineering | VNR VJIET | 18,000 – 25,000 |
TS EAMCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for ST Category
| Branch | Top College | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | JNTUH | 14,000 – 20,000 |
| Electronics (ECE) | OU | 16,000 – 23,000 |
| Information Technology | Vasavi | 17,000 – 24,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | CBIT | 18,000 – 25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | GRIET | 20,000 – 27,000 |
Check More: List of Top Colleges Accepting TS EAMCET 2026
TS EAMCET 2025 Phase-Wise Seat Allotment List
Candidates can access the phase-wise seat allotment PDF released during TS EAMCET 2025 counselling from the below given links:
TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling FAQs
Ques: What are the dates for TS EAMCET 2026 counselling?
Ans: The TS EAMCET counselling 2026 is expected to start from 4 July 2026. TGCHE has not released an official schedule for the TS EAMCET 2026 counselling yet.
Ques: In how many phases the TS EAMCET 2026 counselling will be conducted?
Ans: Usually 3 main phases (Phase 1, Phase 2, Final Phase), plus possible internal sliding and spot admission rounds are there in TS EAMCET counselling. The EMACET 2026 is expected to follow the same pattern.
Ques: Will there be mock seat allotment in TS EAMCET 2026 counselling?
Ans: Yes,the TS EAMCET 2026 counselling is expected to have a mock allotment feature. The mock seat allotment helps candidates modify their choices before the final allotment is released.
Ques: Does TGCHE conduct Engineering and Agricultural & Pharmacy counselling separately in TS EAMCET?
Ans: Yes, TS EAMCET counselling for BiPC(Agri and Pharmacy) and engineering courses are conducted separately. There are generally two different websites for the counselling process of Engineering and Agricultural and Pharmacy seats.
Ques: Can candidates participate in later rounds after accepting a seat in Phase 1 during TS EAMCET Counselling?
Ans: Yes, candidates willing to get a better seat can accept the seat in the first round and apply in later rounds. Candidates can do this by self-reporting at the allotted college and paying the required fees. The paid admission fee gets adjusted or transferred if you get a better seat in later rounds.
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