TG EAPCET Reservations 2026: Seat Matrix for EWS, SC, ST, OBC, PWD, Sports, NCC

The TG EAPCET 2026 Reservation Policy is implemented as per the Government of Telangana guidelines to ensure fair and transparent admissions into Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy programmes. During TG EAPCET 2026 Counselling, seats are allotted based on the candidate’s TG EAPCET Rank, Reservation Category, Local Area Status, and the applicable reservation rules. The policy includes vertical reservations for SC, ST, BC, and EWS categories, along with horizontal reservations for Women, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), NCC, Sports, and Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP).

Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit valid caste, income, and other applicable certificates during the counselling process and complete Certificate Verification at their allotted Help Line Centre (HLC). Failure to produce the required documents or complete certificate verification within the prescribed schedule will result in the candidate being considered under the Open Category (OC), subject to the applicable counselling rules.

Telangana Engineering Admissions: 15,000 New Seats Approved by AICTE; Likely to be Available from Second Phase Counseling

• AICTE Approval: 15,000 new engineering seats have been sanctioned by AICTE.
• Management Request: College managements urge the state government to grant immediate approval.
• Counseling Schedule: The newly approved seats are expected to be available by the second phase of counseling; the first phase begins today.

There is a strong possibility that the total number of B.Tech seats in Telangana may increase this year. However, the final decision is yet to be taken by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Last year, the total intake across both convenor and management quotas stood at 1,25,345 seats.

For the current academic year, several colleges have applied to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) seeking approval for additional seats in existing branches as well as new course offerings. Accordingly, the AICTE has granted approval for around 15,000 new seats. However, the state government still needs to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for these seats to be officially included.

Representatives from various college managements recently met government authorities to expedite the approval process. Expressing their concerns, the managements stated that while private and deemed universities are admitting large numbers of students, they face restrictions in increasing their own seat intake. They further added that fee structures are being reduced and pending fee reimbursement dues are not being released, which is creating financial pressure on institutions.

Demand Expected to Rise for Core Branches

The government has pointed out that nearly 70% of the currently available seats are concentrated in Computer Science and its allied branches. This year, there are indications that demand for core engineering branches might rise. In this context, the government is carefully analyzing whether it is truly necessary to increase CSE-related seats further.

Meanwhile, the Technical Education Department has sought details from the respective universities regarding how many additional seats each college is asking for. They have requested comprehensive information on the admission trends, the quality of education provided, and the infrastructural readiness of these colleges. A detailed report will be submitted to the Chief Minister as soon as this response is received.

Seats Available Only After Fresh Inspections

Although Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) and Osmania University (OU) have already completed college inspections, those evaluations were completed entirely based on last year’s branches and seat capacities. Now, if new courses and additional seats are to be approved, fresh inspections must be conducted. Approvals will only be granted to colleges that strictly comply with regulations regarding qualified faculty, laboratories, and other mandatory infrastructure.

Given the timeline, officials estimate that even if these additional seats receive government clearance, they can only be included starting from the second phase of counseling. The first phase of the engineering counseling process is scheduled to begin on June 19, with the web options facility opening on June 25. For reference, the government had permitted 7,650 additional seats during the second phase of counseling last year as well.

76,795 Engineering Seats Filled Last Year

Last year, two new government engineering colleges were added under the jurisdiction of Palamuru and Satavahana Universities. On the other hand, five private colleges closed down—among which two were converted into deemed universities, one merged into a private university, and two others did not apply for renewal at all. In total, 76,795 B.Tech seats were filled across government and private engineering colleges last year. Additionally, it was estimated that around 6,500 seats would be added under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota.

Old Fee Structure to Continue for 12 Select Colleges

The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) has clarified that tuition fees will not be increased for 11 private engineering colleges and one law college in the state.

College representatives from 12 institutions—including Anurag, Guru Nanak, Mahavir Group, Sree Dattha, Methodist, and Nalla Malla Reddy, among others—had previously filed a petition in the High Court. They claimed injustice, stating that their fees for the 2025–28 block period were initially increased but subsequently slashed. The High Court then directed TAFRC to summon the college representatives and conduct a fresh hearing regarding their fees.

In compliance with the court’s directive, TAFRC held detailed review meetings with the college representatives on June 15 and 16. On Wednesday, TAFRC officially issued letters to these colleges stating that after a thorough verification of all income, expenditure, and financial documents necessary for fee determination, the committee has decided to maintain the previously fixed fee structure without any changes. TAFRC issued this clarity as the engineering counseling is set to commence on June 19.

TG EAPCET Reservation of Seats for all Categories 2026

Local and Non-Local Reservation

• 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates (candidates 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 (candidates from other states or Union Territories).

Category-Wise Reservation

The remaining seats are distributed among various categories as per the following percentages:

1. Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
2. Scheduled Tribes (ST): 6%
3. 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%))
4. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
5. Women Reservation: 33% (horizontal reservation applicable in each category)

Special Reservations

1. Physically Handicapped (PH): 3% (reserved for candidates with 40% or more disability).
2. NCC, Sports, and CAP: 1-2% (varies based on state government guidelines).
3. 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

1. Candidates must provide valid certificates to claim reservation benefits.
2. The reservation percentages are subject to change based on government notifications.
3. Seats under reserved categories are filled on a merit basis within the respective category.

TG EAPCET Seat Matrix

Documents Required for Reservation Claim

Candidates claiming reservation benefits should carry:

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• EWS Certificate
• NCC/Sports/CAP Certificates
• Disability Certificate (for PH candidates)
• Study & Residence Certificates
• Aadhaar Card

Original certificates along with xerox copies are required during counselling.

Manabadi TG EAPCET 2026 Updates

For over two decades, Manabadi has remained one of the most trusted educational platforms for students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Students can regularly check Manabadi for:

• TG EAPCET 2026 Reservation Updates
• Counselling Notifications
• Seat Allotment Results
• Web Option Entry Updates
• College-Wise Cutoff Ranks
• Mock Counselling
• Counselling Fee Details
• Certificate Verification Schedule

Candidates are also advised to regularly visit the official website tgeapcet.nic.in for official counselling announcements.

Conclusion

The TG EAPCET Reservations 2026 policy provides admission opportunities for candidates belonging to various reserved categories including SC, ST, BC, EWS, Women, PWD, NCC, Sports, and CAP categories. Understanding the reservation system and eligibility criteria is important for candidates participating in the counselling process.

Students should carefully verify their reservation eligibility, keep all required certificates ready, and stay updated through the official portal tgeapcet.nic.in and trusted educational platforms like Manabadi for the latest updates related to TS EAPCET Counselling 2026.