Leftover Seats After Final Counselling

Live Update: TG ECET Spot Admissions Guidelines 2026

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has officially released the TG ECET 2026 Spot Admission Guidelines, providing eligible candidates with the final opportunity to secure admission into vacant lateral entry engineering and pharmacy seats across participating colleges in Telangana. The notification includes complete details on the spot admission schedule, eligibility criteria, vacant seats, required documents, admission procedure, fee payment, reporting process, and important instructions for both candidates and colleges. Aspirants who could not secure a seat during the regular counselling rounds are advised to carefully go through the official guidelines and complete the admission process within the stipulated timeline.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has completed the Final Phase of TS ECET 2026 counselling, and the numbers show a large gap between available seats and admissions confirmed so far. As per the latest report, only 64.40% of the total lateral entry seats across Telangana’s engineering and pharmacy colleges have been filled after the Final Phase allotment. This means more than one-third of the seats – around 36% – are still lying vacant, and these will now be filled through the TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission round.

TGECET 2026 Spot Admissions: Official Guidelines Released

The official notification for TGECET 2026 Institutional Spot Admissions is now out. Here’s a complete breakdown of the schedule, eligibility, required certificates, and fee structure for candidates.

Spot Admission Schedule

S.No	Activity	Date
1	Commencement of receiving applications	15-07-2026
2	Last date for receiving applications	16-07-2026
3	Spot admissions at institutions	17-07-2026

Candidates must be present with all original certificates for verification at the institution. Once verified, the originals will be returned on the spot, but candidates must submit a set of Xerox copies along with the original Transfer Certificate (T.C.) to the college.

Note: Tuition Fee Reimbursement is not applicable to candidates admitted through Institutional Spot Admissions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Vacancies will first be filled with candidates who qualified in TGECET-2026 and secured 44.5% and above (OC) / 39.5% and above (BC/SC/ST) in the relevant Diploma/B.Sc. examination.
• If seats remain vacant, candidates who passed the Diploma/B.Sc. examination with the same percentage criteria (44.5% OC / 39.5% BC/SC/ST) – even without qualifying TGECET – will be considered.
• CGPA to percentage conversion formula: Percentage of marks = (CGPA – 0.5) × 10
• Only candidates satisfying the Local/Non-Local definition will be granted admission.
• Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering & Technology or Pharmacy from SBTET Telangana (or an equivalent Diploma recognised by SBTET Telangana) to be eligible for B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharmacy courses.
• Candidates who completed a 3-year B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognised university are also eligible for Engineering courses, as per the applicable G.O.
• Order of preference: All Diploma holders will be considered first for available vacancies; B.Sc.-passed candidates will only be considered for leftover seats after that.

Local/Non-Local Reservation Rule

• 85% of seats in each course are reserved for local candidates of the O.U. Area, as per the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974 (as amended).
• The remaining 15% of seats are unreserved, open to:
  1. All candidates eligible to be declared local candidates of the O.U. Area.
  2. Candidates who have resided in the state for a total of 10 years (excluding time spent studying outside the state), or whose parent has done so.
  3. Children of parents employed with the State/Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities, or similar quasi-public institutions within the state.
  4. Spouses of individuals employed with the State/Central Government, PSUs, Local Bodies, Universities, or recognised educational institutions within the state.

Certificates to Be Produced (Originals)

• Diploma / B.Sc. Original
• Marks Memorandum of all 3 years
• Study Certificate
• Residence Certificate (if required)
• TGECET-2026 Rank Card (if qualified)
• TGECET-2026 Hall Ticket (if qualified)
• Caste Certificate (if required)

Processing Fee

Category	Fee
TGECET-2026 Qualified Candidates	₹1,300
TGECET-2026 Not Qualified Candidates	₹2,100

For lakhs of diploma holders and B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates across Telangana who could not secure a seat in the regular counselling rounds, the Spot Admission round is the last and final opportunity to get lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech, B.E., or B.Pharmacy courses for the 2026-27 academic year.

TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission – Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE)
Exam Name	Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS ECET) 2026
Round	Spot Admission (Institutional Level, Final Round)
Courses Covered	B.Tech / B.E. and B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry into 2nd Year)
Official Website	tgecet.nic.in
Total Seats Vacant (as of Final Phase)	Approximately 36% of total seats
Final Phase Seats Filled	64.40%
B.Tech Seats Filled in Final Phase	9,667 out of 13,767 (70.20%)
B.Pharmacy Seats Filled in Final Phase	32 out of 1,297 (2.5%)
Fee Payment Deadline (Final Phase allottees)	July 12, 2026
Self-Reporting Deadline (Final Phase allottees)	July 13, 2026
Spot Admission Round	Expected in the third or fourth week of July 2026 (dates to be officially confirmed by TSCHE)
Eligibility	Candidates not allotted a seat, or allotted but not satisfied, in earlier rounds
Mode of Counselling	Institutional level / online-cum-offline as notified by TSCHE

Note for students: The Spot Admission dates for 2026 have not been officially released by TSCHE at the time of publishing this article. Based on last year’s schedule, the Spot round is generally conducted 2-3 weeks after the Final Phase results. We will update this article the moment TSCHE releases the official notification. Always cross-check the final dates on tgecet.nic.in before making any plans.

Final Phase Results: Why So Many Seats Are Still Vacant

According to a report published in Eenadu, Hyderabad, the TS ECET 2026 Final Phase counselling has ended with only 64.40% of the total seats filled. This is a significant shortfall, especially in the B.Pharmacy stream, and it directly explains why the upcoming Spot Admission round is going to be crucial for thousands of diploma and polytechnic students.

The report also clarifies an important eligibility point: Polytechnic diploma students can join B.Tech and B.Pharmacy courses directly in the second year through the TS ECET lateral entry route, without having to start from the first year.

Branch-Wise Seat Filling Status (Final Phase)

Course	Total Colleges	Total Seats Available	Seats Filled	Fill Percentage	Vacant Seats
B.Tech	170	13,767	9,667	70.20%	Approximately 4,100
B.Pharmacy	124	1,297	32	2.5%	Approximately 1,265
Overall (Combined)	294	15,064	9,699 (approx.)	64.40%	Approximately 5,365 (36% of total)

As the table shows, B.Tech lateral entry seats have seen relatively strong demand, with over 70% already filled. B.Pharmacy, on the other hand, has seen very poor uptake, with only 2.5% of seats filled – meaning nearly 97.5% of B.Pharmacy lateral entry seats across 124 colleges remain vacant heading into the Spot round. Overall, close to 36% of the combined seats across both streams are lying vacant, which will now be offered in the Spot Admission phase.

Important note: These figures are based on the district-level report published for the Final Phase and reflect the overall Telangana picture. Category-wise, college-wise, and branch-wise vacant seat details will be released separately by TSCHE closer to the Spot Admission round, and candidates should check the official seat matrix once it is published on tgecet.nic.in.

Final Phase: What Allotted Candidates Need to Do Right Now

Before jumping to the Spot round, it’s important for candidates who already received a seat in the Final Phase to complete two mandatory steps on time:

1. Pay the tuition fee for the allotted college by July 12, 2026.
2. Self-report online and then report physically at the allotted institute by July 13, 2026.

According to the ECET convener, Sridevi, candidates who fail to pay the fee and self-report within this window will have their allotted seat automatically cancelled, and they will then become eligible to apply afresh in the Spot Admission round, along with other unallotted candidates.

What Is TS ECET Spot Admission?

The Spot Admission round is the last stage of TS ECET counselling, conducted at the institutional level once the centralised Final Phase counselling is over. It is meant to fill:

• Seats that remained vacant even after the Final Phase allotment
• Seats of candidates who were allotted a seat but did not pay the fee or self-report on time
• Seats of candidates who reported initially but later cancelled their admission

Unlike the regular phases, which are conducted centrally by TSCHE based on rank and web options, the Spot Admission round is typically conducted directly by the participating colleges, under the overall guidelines and monitoring of TSCHE. Candidates need to physically visit the colleges where seats are vacant, carrying their original documents, and get admission on the spot, subject to availability and eligibility.

Who Can Apply for TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission?

• Candidates who appeared for TS ECET 2026 but did not get any seat allotment in Phase 1 or the Final Phase
• Candidates who got a seat allotment but are not satisfied with the college or branch
• Candidates who missed the fee payment or self-reporting deadline in earlier rounds
• Candidates who did not register for the regular counselling rounds at all, but meet the basic TS ECET eligibility criteria

Basic Eligibility Criteria for TS ECET Lateral Entry (Applicable to Spot Round Too)

Criteria	Details
Qualification	Diploma in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy from a recognised institution, OR B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects
Minimum Marks	45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates)
Domicile	Candidate should meet Telangana local/non-local status as per state rules
Final-Year Candidates	Diploma/B.Sc. final-year students awaiting results may also be considered, subject to producing the qualifying certificate at the time of admission
TS ECET Score/Rank	A valid TS ECET 2026 rank is generally required; check official notification for any relaxation for the Spot round

TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission: Expected Process (Step-by-Step)

While the exact procedure will be confirmed in the official TSCHE notification, based on the pattern followed in previous years, the TS ECET Spot Admission process typically involves the following steps:

Step 1: Check the Vacant Seat List TSCHE and/or the participating colleges will publish the college-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise list of vacant seats after the Final Phase. This list will be available on tgecet.nic.in and will also be displayed at the respective colleges.

Step 2: Register for the Spot Round (if applicable).

In years when a centralised registration is conducted before the physical spot round, candidates may need to register online on tgecet.nic.in and pay a nominal processing fee.

Step 3: Collect Original Documents.

Candidates must arrange all original certificates and two sets of self-attested photocopies, as listed in the documents section below.

Step 4: Visit the College(s) with Vacant Seats.

Candidates should visit the colleges offering the branch and seats they are interested in, on the date(s) specified in the official schedule.

Step 5: Verification and On-the-Spot Admission.

The college verifies the candidate’s rank, category, and documents, and if the candidate is eligible and a seat is available, admission is confirmed on the spot.

Step 6: Fee Payment and Confirmation.

Candidates must pay the applicable tuition fee at the time of admission to confirm the seat. Some colleges may also require an admission confirmation through the TSCHE portal.

Step 7: Reporting Deadline.

Candidates must complete this entire process before the last date notified for Spot Admissions, failing which the seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate.

Documents Required for TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission

Candidates should carry the original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies:

• TS ECET 2026 Hall Ticket and Rank Card
• SSC / 10th Class Marks Memo and Certificate (for age and study proof)
• Diploma / B.Sc. provisional certificate and all semester marks memos
• Study certificates from 6th class (or diploma 1st year, as applicable) to the final year of the qualifying course
• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last institution attended
• Income certificate (for fee reimbursement/scholarship eligibility, if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates claiming reservation)
• Local/Non-local (residence) certificate
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Any category-specific certificates (PH/CAP/NCC/Sports quota, if applicable)

Important: Keeping originals ready is critical for the Spot round, since verification and admission usually happen on the same day at the college.

TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission Fee (Expected)

Category	Processing/Counselling Fee (Expected, based on previous years)
OC / BC Candidates	Around Rs. 1,200
SC / ST Candidates	Around Rs. 600
Tuition Fee	As applicable to the respective college and category (Government college fees generally range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 40,000 per year; private college fees vary by institution and are subject to TAFRC-approved rates)

Note: These figures are based on the fee structure followed in the regular TS ECET 2026 counselling phases. The exact Spot Admission fee, if different, will be specified in the official notification. Some private colleges are currently operating under interim tuition fee orders from the Telangana High Court for the 2026-27 academic year – candidates allotted seats in such colleges should carefully check the applicable fee before making payment.

TS ECET 2026 Counselling Timeline So Far (For Reference)

Event	Date
Phase 1 Registration and Processing Fee Payment	June 15-18, 2026
Phase 1 Certificate Verification	June 17-19, 2026
Phase 1 Web Option Entry	June 17-21, 2026
Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result	June 24, 2026
Phase 1 Fee Payment and Self-Reporting Deadline	June 27, 2026
Final Phase Registration	July 4-5, 2026
Final Phase Certificate Verification	July 6, 2026
Final Phase Web Option Entry	July 6-7, 2026
Final Phase Seat Allotment Result	July 9, 2026
Final Phase Fee Payment Deadline	July 12, 2026
Final Phase Self-Reporting Deadline	July 13, 2026
Spot Admission Round	Expected 3rd/4th week of July 2026 (official dates awaited)

Which Branches and Colleges Have the Most Vacant Seats?

Based on the Final Phase report, B.Pharmacy has the highest number of vacant seats by far, with nearly 97.5% of the 1,297 seats across 124 colleges still unfilled. This makes B.Pharmacy lateral entry one of the easiest options for candidates looking to secure a seat through the Spot round this year.

In B.Tech, while the overall fill rate is better at 70.20%, close to 4,100 seats are still vacant across 170 colleges. These vacancies are typically concentrated in:

• Newer or lesser-known private engineering colleges
• Colleges located outside Hyderabad, in smaller towns and semi-urban areas
• Branches other than CSE/IT, such as Civil, Mechanical, and other core engineering branches, which usually see lower demand in lateral entry compared to computer science-related streams

Candidates with moderate ranks who could not get into their preferred CSE/IT branch in the regular rounds have a realistic chance of securing a seat in core branches or Pharmacy through the Spot round.

Tips for Candidates Appearing in the Spot Round

• Keep multiple college options in mind rather than fixating on one institution, since seat availability can change quickly during the Spot round.
• Carry extra sets of document photocopies, as some colleges may ask for more than the standard two sets.
• Verify the college’s NBA/NAAC accreditation and AICTE approval status before confirming admission, especially for lesser-known private colleges.
• Check the applicable tuition fee carefully, particularly for colleges under interim High Court fee orders, before making payment.
• Do not pay any fee to agents or unauthorised persons – all payments should be made directly to the college or through the official TSCHE-approved mode.
• Keep your TS ECET hall ticket, rank card, and all original certificates safely organised in a folder before visiting colleges.
• Track official updates regularly on tgecet.nic.in, as Spot round schedules can be revised at short notice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission round?

It is the final round of TS ECET counselling, conducted after the Final Phase, to fill seats that remain vacant across engineering and pharmacy colleges in Telangana. Admissions in this round are generally handled directly by the participating colleges.

How many seats are vacant after the TS ECET 2026 Final Phase?

As per the Final Phase report, around 36% of the total seats are vacant — approximately 4,100 seats in B.Tech and around 1,265 seats in B.Pharmacy, across 294 participating colleges.

When will the TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission be conducted?

The official dates have not yet been announced by TSCHE. Based on previous years’ patterns, it is expected in the third or fourth week of July 2026. Candidates should regularly check tgecet.nic.in for the confirmed schedule.

Who is eligible for the TS ECET 2026 Spot round?

Candidates who did not get a seat in Phase 1 or the Final Phase, those who are unsatisfied with their current allotment, and those who missed the fee payment or self-reporting deadline in earlier rounds are generally eligible.

Can I apply for the Spot round if I did not register for TS ECET counselling earlier?

This depends on the official Spot round notification. In some years, TSCHE has allowed fresh registrations for the Spot round, subject to eligibility and seat availability. Confirm this once the notification is released.

What documents do I need to carry for TS ECET Spot Admission?

You need your TS ECET hall ticket and rank card, SSC certificate, diploma/B.Sc. certificates and memos, study certificates, transfer certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), local status certificate, Aadhaar card, and photographs, along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.

Is there a separate fee for the TS ECET Spot Admission round?

Yes, candidates are typically required to pay a counselling/processing fee, along with the applicable tuition fee of the allotted college, at the time of admission. Exact fee details will be specified in the official notification.

Which stream has more vacant seats – B.Tech or B.Pharmacy?

B.Pharmacy has significantly more vacant seats in percentage terms, with only 2.5% of seats filled in the Final Phase, compared to 70.20% for B.Tech.

What happens if I don’t get a seat even in the Spot round?

If seats remain vacant even after the Spot round, colleges may conduct their own management quota admissions as per AICTE and TSCHE norms, subject to eligibility. Candidates should stay in touch with individual colleges for such updates.

Can diploma students directly join B.Tech 2nd year through TS ECET?

Yes. Polytechnic diploma holders can join the second year of B.Tech or B.Pharmacy directly through TS ECET lateral entry, without starting from the first year.

Is TS ECET Spot Admission conducted online or offline?

The Spot Admission round is generally conducted at the institutional level, meaning candidates need to visit colleges in person with original documents, even though some preliminary steps may be online.

What is the last date to secure admission through the Spot round?

The final deadline will be specified in the official TSCHE notification. In 2025, the Spot round admission process concluded by the last week of July. Candidates should treat this as the final opportunity and avoid delays.

Will TS ECET 2026 cutoff ranks be released for the Spot round?

Cutoff ranks are usually not strictly published for the Spot round the way they are for regular phases, since admissions happen on a first-come, first-served basis for the remaining vacant seats, subject to eligibility.

Where can I check the official TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission notification?

The official notification will be published on tgecet.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking Manabadi for verified updates as soon as TSCHE releases the Spot round schedule.

Stay tuned to Manabadi for the latest updates on TS ECET 2026 Spot Admission dates, vacant seat lists, and college-wise details as soon as they are officially released by TSCHE.