The TG EAPCET 2026 Exam has reservations for various categories of students, including SC, ST, OBC, PWD, Sports, NCC, and more.
The Telangana Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026 Reservation policy is designed to ensure equitable opportunities for students from various social and economic backgrounds. The reservation percentages are based on the guidelines set by the Government of Telangana and are applicable to seats in engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy courses offered by colleges across the state. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the TS EAMCET 2026 Reservation policy.
The Reservation in TS EAPCET 2026 provides seats to various categories, including women, physically disabled individuals, and children of Army personnel at their desired college in the state. The detailed TS EAPCET relaxation by category is listed below.
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TG EAPCET Reservation of Seats for all Categories 2026
Local and Non-Local Reservation
- 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates (students who have studied in Telangana for at least 4 consecutive years up to Class 12 or its equivalent).
- 15% of seats are open to non-local candidates (students from other states or Union Territories).
Category-Wise Reservation
The remaining seats are distributed among various categories as per the following percentages:
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 6%
- Backward Classes (BC): 29% (Further divided into sub-categories: BC-A (7%), BC-B (10%), BC-C (1%), BC-D (7%), and BC-E (4%))
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
- Women Reservation: 33% (horizontal reservation applicable in each category)
Special Reservations
- Physically Handicapped (PH): 3% (reserved for candidates with 40% or more disability).
- NCC, Sports, and CAP: 1-2% (varies based on state government guidelines).
- Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP): 2%.
Open Category
The remaining seats are filled under the Open Category, where admission is purely based on merit.
Key Points to Remember
- Candidates must provide valid certificates to claim reservation benefits.
- The reservation percentages are subject to change based on government notifications.
- Seats under reserved categories are filled on a merit basis within the respective category.