TS EAMCET 2026 120 Marks: Expected Rank and Colleges in Phase 2

120 marks in TS EAMCET 2026 Engineering is expected to fetch an OC rank of approximately 1,500–2,500, placing ECE at CBIT as a borderline target, CSE at Vasavi and VNR Vignana Jyothi within reach, and GRIET CSE comfortably accessible in Phase 2 counselling.

TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 2 counselling web options entry is scheduled for July 18–19, 2026, with seat allotment by July 22. With 120 out of 160 marks (75%), you are in the top performance tier of the Engineering stream. Importantly, from 2025 onwards TS EAMCET rank is computed on 100% exam score — Intermediate or Class 12 marks carry zero weightage — so your score maps directly to your rank without board-exam variability.

• TS EAMCET Engineering total marks: 160 — Mathematics (80), Physics (40), Chemistry (40); no negative marking
• Expected OC rank for 120 marks: approximately 1,500–2,500 (based on 2025 rank distribution)
• TS EAMCET rank is now 100% based on exam score — Intermediate marks weightage discontinued from 2025 onwards
• Reserved category students receive a lower rank number for the same score, expanding college and branch options considerably
• Phase 2 web options entry: July 18–19, 2026 | Allotment: on or before July 22, 2026

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TS EAMCET 2026 Exam Pattern and Total Marks

TS EAMCET Engineering is a 160-mark, 3-hour computer-based test with no negative marking. The marks distribution is fixed across all sessions:

120 marks equals 75% of the total. When two students have identical total scores, tie-breaking uses Mathematics marks first, then Physics marks, and finally the older student is ranked higher — making your Mathematics sub-score especially important at rank boundaries.

Key change from 2025: TS EAMCET rank is now based purely on exam performance. The earlier formula that gave 25% weightage to Intermediate (Class 12 or IPE) marks has been officially discontinued. Board exam variation no longer shifts your engineering college rank in Telangana. A session-wise normalisation formula is applied when the exam runs across multiple days to ensure fairness across sessions.

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Expected Rank for 120 Marks in TS EAMCET 2026

Approximately 1.8–2 lakh students appear for TS EAMCET Engineering annually. Based on 2025 rank data, 120 marks is expected to correspond to an OC rank of roughly 1,500–2,500. The full score-to-rank context is shown below — all figures are expected estimates based on 2025 trends:

If the 2026 paper is tougher than 2025, fewer students will score above 120, and ranks in this band will improve (fall lower in number). A normalisation formula is applied across sessions, so your displayed rank on the rank card may differ slightly from raw score estimates. Always use your official rank card rank — not an estimated rank — when filling Phase 2 choices.

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Colleges and Branches Accessible in Phase 2 with 120 Marks

The table below shows 2025 Phase 1 OC closing ranks (Round 1) for leading Hyderabad colleges, along with expected 2026 Phase 2 OC closing ranks. A student with an OC rank lower than the closing rank can secure that seat. All 2026 Phase 2 figures are expected estimates based on 2025 data:

How to read this table: A student with OC rank 2,000 can secure any seat whose closing rank is higher (a larger number) than 2,000. GRIET CSE (expected closing 3,500–5,000) is accessible; CBIT CSE (expected closing 550–900) is not. Phase 2 closing ranks at some colleges can run 20–40% higher than Phase 1 due to additional applicants entering Phase 2.

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Borderline Targets and What Is Not Accessible

With 120 marks and an expected OC rank of 1,500–2,500, plan your Phase 2 choice list around two tiers:

Borderline targets (include in your list but do not rely on them alone):

• CBIT ECE — Accessible if your OC rank falls below approximately 2,000. With a rank of 1,600–1,900 this is a realistic first-choice target; at rank 2,200+ it becomes unlikely.
• Vasavi CSE — The 2025 final round closing was ~1,535. Phase 2 may see it close between 1,200–2,000. Students with a rank below 1,700 have a reasonable chance; those above 2,000 should treat it as a lottery pick.
• VNR Vignana Jyothi CSE — Phase 1 Round 1 closed at ~495, but Phase 2 sometimes releases additional CSE seats that close up to rank 2,000+ depending on Phase 1 surrender volume. Worth listing in the top three choices.

What 120 marks cannot secure in Phase 2 (OC category):

• CBIT CSE — Closes before rank 500 even in final allotment rounds and does not open meaningfully in Phase 2 for rank 1,500+.
• VNR Vignana Jyothi CSE — If Phase 2 does not release CSE seats or competition is high, students with rank above 2,200 may not secure it. Do not build your entire choice list around this option.

The recommended strategy at 120 marks is to lead your Phase 2 choice list with borderline targets (CBIT ECE, Vasavi CSE, VNR CSE) and immediately back them with solid accessible options (VNR ECE/IT, GRIET CSE, Vasavi ECE, CBIT EEE, CVR CSE). A 10–15 choice list covering both tiers protects against borderline options closing above your rank.

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Phase 2 Counselling Dates and Choice Filling Strategy

TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 2 counselling schedule (as per the official TGCHE notification):

Key points for students with 120 marks entering Phase 2:

• Fill choices in strict order of preference — the system allots from the top of your list downward based on rank; the order you enter them is the order they are considered
• Check the official seat vacancy matrix on the TGCHE portal before finalising choices — it shows remaining seats by college and branch as Phase 2 opens
• If you received a Phase 1 allotment you wish to improve on, entering Phase 2 and receiving a new allotment automatically surrenders your Phase 1 seat — only upgrade if a better option is genuinely realistic at your rank
• Fee payment within July 22–24 is mandatory to confirm your Phase 2 seat; missing this window forfeits the allotment with no recourse
• A Phase 3 is also scheduled (web options August 1–2, allotment by August 5) — if Phase 2 does not yield a preferred outcome, Phase 3 offers a final window