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The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2026<\/strong> was conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada<\/strong> on behalf of APSCHE<\/strong> from May 12 to 20, 2026<\/strong> <\/a>. With results expected in June 1, 2026<\/strong> and counselling tentatively scheduled for July 2026, candidates require a reliable reference to understand probable college and branch options based on their rank <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the latest updates, rank-wise college predictions, and counselling notifications, candidates can visit Manabadi.co.in<\/strong> \u2013 a trusted educational portal that provides timely and accurate information for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana entrance examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article provides a general data-driven reference based on official AP EAPCET 2025 counselling data wherever available. All rank ranges are indicative and should be considered as a planning tool, not a guarantee. Candidates are advised to refer to official sources and multiple references before taking final decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AP EAPCET 2026 Marks vs Expected Rank (Engineering Stream)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Normalized Marks (Out of 160)<\/strong><\/td>Expected Rank Range (OC)<\/strong><\/td>Target College Tier<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
150 \u2013 160<\/td>1 \u2013 200<\/td>Top University Campuses (CSE Specializations) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
140 \u2013 149<\/td>201 \u2013 1,000<\/td>Top University Campuses (All Core Branches) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
130 \u2013 139<\/td>1,001 \u2013 2,500<\/td>Top-3 Private Engineering Colleges (CSE) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
120 \u2013 129<\/td>2,501 \u2013 4,500<\/td>Premium Private Institutions (CSE \/ IT) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
110 \u2013 119<\/td>4,501 \u2013 7,500<\/td>Autonomous Colleges (CSE Specializations) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
100 \u2013 109<\/td>7,501 \u2013 10,000<\/td>Mid-Tier Private Colleges (Tech Branches) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
90 \u2013 99<\/td>10,001 \u2013 14,000<\/td>Reputable Regional Institutions <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
80 \u2013 89<\/td>14,001 \u2013 18,000<\/td>Private Colleges (Core Branches) <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
70 \u2013 79<\/td>18,001 \u2013 25,000<\/td>Regional Private Infrastructure <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
60 \u2013 69<\/td>25,001 \u2013 35,000<\/td>Management Quota \/ Decentralized Counselling <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
40 \u2013 59<\/td>35,001 \u2013 65,000<\/td>Local Engineering Institutions <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Source: Based on AP EAPCET 2025 official rank trends <\/a><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Government\/University Colleges for Reference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following table provides indicative closing ranks for CSE branch at premier government institutions for the General (OC-Boys)<\/strong> category based on 2025 data. These are for reference only; 2026 cutoffs may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>College Name<\/strong><\/td>Branch<\/strong><\/td>2025 Actual Closing Rank (OC)<\/strong><\/td>2026 Expected Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>JNTU Kakinada (JNTUK)<\/td>CSE<\/td>485 <\/a><\/td>450 \u2013 550<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Andhra University College of Engineering (AUCE), Vizag<\/td>CSE<\/td>1,043 \u2013 1,252 <\/a><\/a><\/td>1,150 \u2013 1,350<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>JNTU Vizianagaram<\/td>CSE<\/td>2,197 <\/a><\/td>2,000 \u2013 2,300<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>SV University College of Engineering (SVUCE), Tirupati<\/td>CSE<\/td>4,128 <\/a><\/td>3,900 \u2013 4,200<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>JNTU Anantapur (JNTUA)<\/td>ECE<\/td>8,203 <\/a><\/td>8,000 \u2013 8,500<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>JNTU Narasaraopet<\/td>CSE<\/td>8,655 <\/a><\/td>8,400 \u2013 8,800<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur<\/td>CSE<\/td>14,033 <\/a><\/td>13,500 \u2013 14,500<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>AU College of Engineering (AUCE), Vizag<\/td>ECE<\/td>3,394 <\/a><\/td>3,200 \u2013 3,500<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>JNTU Anantapur (JNTUA)<\/td>CSE<\/td>N\/A<\/td>2,500 \u2013 3,500<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>YSR Engineering College, Proddatur<\/td>EEE<\/td>33,893 \u2013 1,11,071 <\/a><\/td>35,000 \u2013 1,20,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Source: Compiled from AP EAPCET 2025 counselling data <\/a><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank vs College \u2013 Indicative Reference by Rank Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following table provides a general reference<\/strong> for candidates based on their rank range. Institutions are categorized by type rather than specific names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank Range<\/strong><\/td>Institution Category<\/strong><\/td>Branch Probability<\/strong><\/td>Counselling Phase Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1 \u2013 1,000<\/td>Premier Government \/ Top University<\/td>CSE, ECE, AIML, IT<\/td>Phase 1<\/td><\/tr>
1,001 \u2013 3,000<\/td>Top Government \/ Established University<\/td>CSE, ECE, IT, EEE<\/td>Phase 1<\/td><\/tr>
3,001 \u2013 5,000<\/td>Established Government \/ Top Private<\/td>CSE, ECE, IT, Mechanical<\/td>Phase 1<\/td><\/tr>
5,001 \u2013 10,000<\/td>Reputed Private \/ Select Government<\/td>CSE, IT, ECE, Civil<\/td>Phase 1 or Phase 2<\/td><\/tr>
10,001 \u2013 20,000<\/td>Mid-Tier Private \/ Regional University<\/td>ECE, IT, Mechanical, Civil<\/td>Phase 1 or Phase 2<\/td><\/tr>
20,001 \u2013 40,000<\/td>Accessible Private Institutions<\/td>ECE, Mechanical, Civil, EEE<\/td>Phase 2<\/td><\/tr>
40,001 \u2013 60,000<\/td>Regional Private Institutions<\/td>Mechanical, Civil, EEE<\/td>Phase 2 or Phase 3<\/td><\/tr>
60,001 \u2013 1,00,000<\/td>New \/ Developing Institutions<\/td>Core Branches<\/td>Phase 3<\/td><\/tr>
1,00,001 \u2013 1,50,000<\/td>Local \/ Emerging Institutions<\/td>Any Available Branch<\/td>Phase 3 or Spot Admissions<\/td><\/tr>
Above 1,50,000<\/td>Limited Options<\/td>As per vacancy<\/td>Spot Admission \/ Management<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Category-Wise Rank Relaxation (Reference Only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reserved categories typically have rank relaxations compared to the Open Category (OC). The following are approximate indicators based on historical data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OC Rank Range<\/strong><\/td>Expected BC Rank Range<\/strong><\/td>Expected SC Rank Range<\/strong><\/td>Expected ST Rank Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1,000 \u2013 3,000<\/td>3,000 \u2013 8,000<\/td>8,000 \u2013 20,000<\/td>15,000 \u2013 35,000<\/td><\/tr>
5,000 \u2013 10,000<\/td>12,000 \u2013 25,000<\/td>25,000 \u2013 45,000<\/td>40,000 \u2013 65,000<\/td><\/tr>
15,000 \u2013 25,000<\/td>35,000 \u2013 55,000<\/td>50,000 \u2013 80,000<\/td>70,000 \u2013 1,00,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: Actual category-wise cutoffs vary by institution, branch, and year. This is a general reference only.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more detailed category-wise cutoff history, refer to APSCHE official publications. As reference, 2024 category-wise rank ranges were: General (1,101 \u2013 1,01,948), BCA (1,624 \u2013 1,30,392), BCB (1,014 \u2013 1,39,391), SC (4,472 \u2013 1,77,342), ST (7,902 \u2013 1,55,591) <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branch-Wise Expected Cutoffs (General Category)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
College Type<\/strong><\/td>Expected Closing Rank (OC)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Premier Government (JNTUK, AUCE)<\/td>500 \u2013 2,500 <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Top Government (SVUCE, JNTU Vizianagaram)<\/td>2,500 \u2013 5,500 <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Reputed Private (GMRIT, RVR & JC)<\/td>6,000 \u2013 12,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
College Type<\/strong><\/td>Expected Closing Rank (OC)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Premier Government (JNTUK, AUCE)<\/td>1,300 \u2013 4,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Reputed Private (GVPCE, SVUCE)<\/td>2,000 \u2013 7,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Core Branches (EEE, Mechanical, Civil)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Branch<\/strong><\/td>Top Government (OC)<\/strong><\/td>Good Private (OC)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
EEE<\/td>4,000 \u2013 12,500 <\/a><\/td>12,000 \u2013 25,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mechanical Engineering<\/td>5,000 \u2013 15,000 <\/a><\/td>14,000 \u2013 30,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Civil Engineering<\/td>6,000 \u2013 20,000 <\/a><\/td>18,000 \u2013 40,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Information Technology (IT)<\/td>2,000 \u2013 6,000 <\/a><\/td>8,000 \u2013 18,000 <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Phase-Wise Counselling Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AP EAPCET counselling is conducted in multiple phases <\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phase<\/strong><\/td>Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/td>Key Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Phase 1<\/td>All verified candidates<\/td>Fresh web options + First allotment<\/td><\/tr>
Phase 2<\/td>Unallotted + Seat improvement seekers + NCC\/Sports verified<\/td>Fresh options (Phase 1 not carried forward)<\/td><\/tr>
Phase 3 \/ Final<\/td>Remaining unallotted + improvement<\/td>Final allotment from remaining seats<\/td><\/tr>
Spot Admission<\/td>Final phase candidates with vacancies<\/td>Physical reporting at venue for remaining seats<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important Note:<\/strong> Options given in Phase 1 are not automatically considered for Phase 2. Candidates must exercise fresh options in each phase <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors Affecting Actual Allotment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should understand that final seat allotment depends on multiple variables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factor<\/strong><\/td>Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Number of candidates appearing<\/td>Higher competition may increase cutoffs<\/td><\/tr>
Exam difficulty level<\/td>Tougher paper lowers cutoffs<\/td><\/tr>
Seat matrix changes<\/td>New seats reduce competition<\/td><\/tr>
Choice filling (web options)<\/td>Higher preference increases probability<\/td><\/tr>
Category reservations<\/td>Significant rank relaxation for SC\/ST\/BC<\/td><\/tr>
Phase of counselling<\/td>Phase 2 and 3 have higher (less competitive) cutoffs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Use This Reference Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step<\/strong><\/td>Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Locate your AP EAPCET 2026 rank from your rank card<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Identify your rank range in the tables above<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Note the institution category and expected branches<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Prepare a list of 20-30 college-branch combinations<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Prioritize preferences based on your genuine interest<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Monitor official counselling schedules on eapcet-sche.aptonline.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General Guidelines by Rank Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rank Range: 1 \u2013 1,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n