TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 closing cutoff ranks were released on July 10, 2026, when TSCHE announced Round 1 seat allotment for engineering colleges across Telangana.
The Phase 1 closing cutoff is the last TS EAMCET rank at which a seat was filled in Round 1 for a specific college, branch and category combination. Students who received a Phase 1 allotment must complete document verification and fee payment by July 14, 2026, to confirm their seat. The 2025 Phase 1 closing rank data for top colleges is presented below as a year-on-year reference for understanding 2026 competitiveness.
- Phase 1 seat allotment result was released on July 10, 2026.
- Document verification and fee payment deadline is July 14, 2026.
- OC students with TS EAMCET ranks below 3,000 are strongly placed for CSE at CBIT, Vasavi or UCE Osmania based on 2025 trends.
- BC students with ranks below 8,500 have solid Phase 1 chances for CSE at top autonomous colleges.
- SC students up to rank 20,000 and ST students up to rank 25,000 may secure CSE seats at premier Hyderabad colleges based on 2025 Phase 1 data.
- CSE and IT attract the tightest Phase 1 closing ranks; ECE, Mechanical and Civil Engineering have more relaxed cutoffs.
| Direct Link to TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment (OUT) | eamcet.tsche.ac.in |
What is TS EAMCET Phase 1 Closing Cutoff?
The TS EAMCET Phase 1 closing cutoff is the highest-numbered rank that was allotted a seat in Round 1 of web counselling for a specific college, branch and category. Any student with a rank equal to or better than this closing rank who applied for that combination was eligible for Phase 1 allotment.
Phase 1 attracts the widest student participation, making it the most competitive round. Closing ranks are tightest in Phase 1. In Phase 2 and Phase 3, unfilled or vacated seats are redistributed and closing ranks extend to higher numbers. Students allotted in Phase 1 can participate in Phase 2 to seek an upgrade without losing their confirmed seat, subject to TSCHE guidelines.
TS EAMCET 2025 Phase 1 Closing Ranks — CSE at Top Telangana Colleges
The table below shows TS EAMCET 2025 Phase 1 closing ranks for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at leading Hyderabad colleges. These figures are the primary reference for gauging 2026 Phase 1 competitiveness. OC closing ranks for all colleges are from 2025 official data; BC, SC and ST ranges for colleges other than CBIT are estimated from observed 2025 Phase 1 patterns.
| College | OC Closing Rank (2025) | BC Closing Rank (2025) | SC Closing Rank (2025) | ST Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNTUH College of Engineering, Hyderabad | 1,228 | ~4,000 – 6,000 | ~15,000 – 20,000 | ~18,000 – 25,000 |
| CBIT, Hyderabad | 2,053 | 5,517 | 14,488 | 16,351 |
| Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad | 2,292 | ~5,000 – 8,000 | ~15,000 – 20,000 | ~18,000 – 28,000 |
| UCE Osmania University, Hyderabad | 2,547 | ~5,500 – 8,500 | ~16,000 – 22,000 | ~20,000 – 30,000 |
| CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad | 6,590 | ~10,000 – 15,000 | ~25,000 – 35,000 | ~30,000 – 40,000 |
| MGIT, Hyderabad | 7,112 | ~12,000 – 18,000 | ~28,000 – 38,000 | ~35,000 – 45,000 |
TS EAMCET 2025 Phase 1 Closing Ranks — ECE at Top Telangana Colleges
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) draws significantly higher closing ranks than CSE across all categories. OC students with TS EAMCET ranks in the 2,700 to 10,000 range can target ECE at the top Hyderabad colleges based on 2025 Phase 1 data. BC, SC and ST figures for JNTUH, UCE Osmania, Vasavi, CVR and MGIT are estimated from 2025 patterns; CBIT figures are from official 2025 allotment records.
| College | OC Closing Rank (2025) | BC Closing Rank (2025) | SC Closing Rank (2025) | ST Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNTUH College of Engineering, Hyderabad | 2,719 | ~7,000 – 10,000 | ~15,000 – 27,000 | ~17,000 – 33,000 |
| CBIT, Hyderabad | 4,205 | 15,034 | 29,246 | 26,024 |
| UCE Osmania University, Hyderabad | 4,549 | ~12,000 – 16,000 | ~28,000 – 45,000 | ~30,000 – 55,000 |
| Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad | 6,206 | ~17,000 – 22,000 | ~40,000 – 55,000 | ~45,000 – 60,000 |
| CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad | 8,680 | ~23,000 – 30,000 | ~55,000 – 75,000 | ~60,000 – 85,000 |
| MGIT, Hyderabad | 10,026 | ~27,000 – 35,000 | ~65,000 – 85,000 | ~70,000 – 95,000 |
Category-Wise Rank Analysis: OC, BC, SC and ST
Telangana engineering college convener quota seats are distributed as follows: OC 42%, BC 29% (BC-A 7%, BC-B 10%, BC-C 1%, BC-D 7%, BC-E 4%), SC 15% and ST 6%. Each category is evaluated against a separate merit list drawn from the same overall TS EAMCET rank, so closing ranks across categories are not directly comparable to each other.
OC (Open Category)
OC seats account for 42% of convener quota intake and face the strongest competition. In 2025 Phase 1, OC closing ranks for CSE at the four highest-ranked Hyderabad colleges ranged from 1,228 to 2,547. Students targeting OC CSE at top-tier colleges in 2026 should aim for a rank below 3,000. For ECE, OC closing ranks at the same colleges ranged from 2,719 to 4,549.
BC (Backward Classes)
BC reservation covers 29% of intake across five sub-categories. BC-B is the largest sub-category at 10% of intake; BC-C is the smallest at 1%. Across sub-categories, BC closing ranks for CSE at top Hyderabad colleges ranged from approximately 4,000 to 18,000 in 2025 Phase 1. Students must check closing ranks for their specific BC sub-category as each is evaluated within its own separate seat pool.
SC (Scheduled Caste)
SC students have 15% reservation in all Telangana engineering colleges. In 2025 Phase 1, the SC closing rank for CSE at CBIT was 14,488 and the OC to SC ratio was approximately 7 times. At other top colleges the SC closing rank for CSE is estimated in the 15,000 to 38,000 range based on 2025 patterns. SC students with overall TS EAMCET ranks below 20,000 are well placed for CSE at premier colleges in Phase 1.
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
ST students have 6% reservation with a smaller seat pool per college-branch combination. At CBIT in 2025, the ST Phase 1 closing rank for CSE was 16,351 and for ECE was 26,024. Because the ST qualifying pool is also smaller in absolute numbers, closing ranks fluctuate more year on year than for other categories. ST students should submit a broad web options list covering multiple preferred colleges to maximise Phase 1 allotment chances.
What to Do After TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 Allotment
Students who received a Phase 1 allotment should take the following steps before the July 14, 2026 deadline:
- Log in to the official portal at eamcet.tsche.ac.in with your hall ticket number and date of birth to download the allotment order.
- Verify the allotted college, branch and category details in the allotment order.
- Report to the allotted college for document verification with originals and photocopies of required certificates including rank card, 10th marks memo, Intermediate marks memo, caste certificate and residence certificate.
- Pay the seat confirmation fee at the college before the deadline to freeze the allotment.
- Students not satisfied with Phase 1 allotment may participate in Phase 2 to attempt an upgrade; confirmed Phase 1 seats are retained unless explicitly surrendered per TSCHE guidelines.
Students who did not receive a Phase 1 allotment are automatically considered for Phase 2 without re-registration, provided they submitted valid web options during Phase 1.
TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 Closing Cutoff FAQs
Ques. When was the TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result released?
Ans. The TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result was released on July 10, 2026. Students can log in to the official portal at eamcet.tsche.ac.in with their hall ticket number and date of birth to check allotment details and Phase 1 closing ranks.
Ques. What TS EAMCET rank is needed for CSE at CBIT under OC category?
Ans. In 2025 Phase 1, the OC closing rank for CSE at CBIT was 2,053. Students with OC ranks at or below this figure were allotted CSE at CBIT in Phase 1. For 2026, targeting a rank below 2,500 provides a competitive buffer based on the 2025 reference.
Ques. How does the BC closing rank compare to the OC closing rank at the same college?
Ans. BC closing ranks are typically 2.5 to 3.5 times higher (numerically) than OC closing ranks for the same college and branch. For example, CBIT CSE had an OC closing rank of 2,053 and a BC closing rank of 5,517 in 2025 Phase 1, a ratio of roughly 2.7 times.
Ques. What is the last date to complete document verification after Phase 1 allotment?
Ans. Students allotted in TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 must report to their allotted college and pay the seat confirmation fee by July 14, 2026. Missing this deadline may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Ques. Can SC students with a rank around 20,000 get CSE admission in Phase 1?
Ans. Based on 2025 Phase 1 data, an SC rank of 20,000 is at the upper boundary for CSE at colleges like Vasavi (estimated SC closing: ~20,000) and above the cutoff at CBIT (SC closing: 14,488). SC students at this rank should apply broadly including mid-tier autonomous colleges to improve allotment chances.
Ques. What happens if a student is not allotted a seat in Phase 1?
Ans. Students not allotted in Phase 1 are automatically eligible for Phase 2 counselling. TS EAMCET 2026 counselling runs three phases. Unfilled and vacated seats from Phase 1 are redistributed in Phase 2, where closing ranks extend to higher numbers, giving more students an allotment opportunity.
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