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

The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026 offers reservation benefits for various categories of candidates, including SC, ST, BC/OBC, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), NCC, Sports, and Children of Armed Forces Personnel. The reservation policy is framed in accordance with the Government of Telangana guidelines and is applicable to seats in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses offered by participating colleges across the state.

The TG EAPCET 2026 Reservation Policy aims to provide equitable opportunities to students belonging to different social and economic backgrounds. In addition to category-wise reservations, special provisions are available for women candidates, physically challenged candidates, and children of Armed Forces personnel. The category-wise reservation percentages and eligibility relaxation criteria prescribed by the authorities are applicable during the counselling and seat allotment process.

For more than two decades, Manabadi has been a trusted source of educational information for students and parents across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It provides comprehensive coverage of TG EAPCET 2026, including notification, important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, examination pattern, reservation policy, mock counselling, and preparation tips. Candidates are advised to regularly visit Manabadi.co.in to stay updated with the latest information and ensure they do not miss any important milestones during the admission process.

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 will see an increase this year. However, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is yet to make a final decision on this matter. Last year, the total number of seats across both convenor and management quotas stood at 1,25,345.

For the current academic year, several colleges applied to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) requesting additional seats in existing branches as well as approvals for new courses. Accordingly, AICTE has granted approval for 15,000 new seats. The state government now needs to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for these seats to be officially added.

Representatives from various college managements have recently met with government authorities to expedite these approvals. Expressing their concerns, the managements stated : “On one hand, private and deemed universities are filling a massive number of seats. On the other hand, we are restricted from increasing our seats. To make matters worse, fees are being reduced instead of increased, and pending fee reimbursement dues are not being released. Ultimately, it feels like our hands and feet are being tied.”

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 Seat Matrix

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.

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.