TSEAMCET 2026 Cutoff Marks

Category-wise minimum qualifying marks, top college cutoff ranks, and branch-wise cutoff trends for TSEAMCET 2026 — based on 2025 data.

TSEAMCET 2026 counselling has already concluded. Data below is based on TSEAMCET 2025 and is for reference only — verify exact 2026 cutoff ranks at the official TSCHE portal.

Cutoff Marks vs Cutoff Rank — Understanding the Difference

Cutoff Marks

The minimum score you must obtain in TS EAMCET to be eligible for counselling. General: 40/160 (25%). SC/ST: No minimum. This just makes you eligible — it does NOT guarantee a seat.

Cutoff Rank

The last rank at which a seat was allotted in a specific college-branch-category during counselling. This is what actually matters for admission. Lower rank number = better score.

TSEAMCET 2026 – Category-wise Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Min. Qualifying %	Min. Marks (out of 160)
OC (Open Category / General)	25%	40 marks
BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E	25%	40 marks
EWS	25%	40 marks
SC (Scheduled Caste)	No minimum	Just appear
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	No minimum	Just appear
PwD (Physically Disabled)	No minimum	Just appear

Top College Cutoff Ranks — CSE (2025 Reference)

College	OC Local	OC Non-Local	BC Approx.	SC Approx.
JNTUH College of Engg.	~1,000–1,500	~500–800	~3,000–5,000	~8,000–12,000
OU College of Engineering	~1,200–2,000	~600–1,000	~4,000–6,000	~10,000–15,000
CVR College of Engineering	~3,000–5,000	~2,000–3,500	~8,000–12,000	~18,000–25,000
VNR VJIET	~2,500–4,000	~1,500–2,500	~6,000–10,000	~15,000–20,000
Chaitanya Bharathi Inst.	~4,000–7,000	~2,500–4,500	~10,000–15,000	~20,000–30,000
CBIT Hyderabad	~3,500–6,000	~2,000–4,000	~9,000–13,000	~18,000–28,000

* Approximate cutoff ranks based on TSEAMCET 2025 Phase 1 counselling. Actual 2026 cutoffs may vary.

Branch-wise Cutoff Trends (OC Local — Top Colleges)

CSE / AI / ML / Data Science

Approx. closing rank: 1,000–10,000

Very High

Information Technology (IT)

Approx. closing rank: 2,000–15,000

High

Electronics & Communication (ECE)

Approx. closing rank: 3,000–20,000

High

Electrical & Electronics (EEE)

Approx. closing rank: 8,000–35,000

Moderate

Mechanical Engineering

Approx. closing rank: 10,000–40,000

Moderate

Civil Engineering

Approx. closing rank: 15,000–60,000

Low–Moderate

Chemical Engineering

Approx. closing rank: 20,000–80,000

Low

* Demand and ranks are indicative based on 2025 trends across top Hyderabad colleges.

How to Use Cutoff Data for TSEAMCET 2026 Choice Filling

Use 2025 cutoff ranks as a baseline — your rank should be lower (better) than the cutoff to get that seat
Always check your specific category (OC Local / OC Non-Local / BC-A / SC / ST) — cutoffs vary widely
Add choices where your rank is 20–30% better than last year's cutoff (safe), at the cutoff (moderate), and 20% worse (reach)
Local vs Non-Local matters — OC Local cutoffs are typically 30–50% higher rank numbers than OC Non-Local
CSE cutoffs tighten every year — if CSE is your goal, also add IT and ECE at top colleges as backups
Check both Phase 1 and Phase 2 cutoffs — Phase 2 cutoffs are slightly higher (more lenient) due to upgrades

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FAQs – TSEAMCET 2026 Cutoff Marks

Common questions about TSEAMCET 2026 cutoff marks and ranks

What is the minimum cutoff mark to qualify for TSEAMCET 2026 counselling?

For TS EAMCET 2026, the minimum qualifying mark is 25% of the total marks (i.e., 40 out of 160) for General/OC candidates. SC/ST candidates need only to appear in the exam — there is no minimum qualifying mark for them. OBC (BC) candidates also need 25%. However, getting a seat depends on the actual competition and available seats.

What TSEAMCET rank is needed for JNTUH CSE?

Based on TSEAMCET 2025 data, JNTUH Hyderabad CSE (OC Local) closed around rank 500–1,500 depending on category. OC Non-Local closed around 300–800. SC/ST candidates with ranks up to 5,000–10,000 may get CSE at JNTUH. These are approximate figures — actual 2026 cutoffs depend on that year's competition.

How is TSEAMCET cutoff rank different from cutoff marks?

Cutoff marks refer to the minimum score needed to qualify the exam. Cutoff rank is the last rank at which a seat was allotted in a particular college-branch-category combination during counselling. For admission purposes, cutoff rank is more relevant — a rank of 1,000 means 999 students scored higher than you.

Do TSEAMCET cutoff ranks change every year?

Yes, TSEAMCET cutoff ranks change every year based on the number of candidates, exam difficulty, seat matrix, and competition for specific colleges. Generally, cutoffs for top colleges like JNTUH and OU Engineering have been relatively stable, but private college cutoffs can vary by 10–20% year on year.

Which branches have the lowest cutoff ranks in TSEAMCET 2026?

Branches with typically lower competition (higher rank cutoffs) in TSEAMCET include Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, and Agricultural Engineering. ECE and Mechanical generally fall in the middle range. CSE, IT, and AI/ML have the tightest cutoffs across all top colleges.

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Min. Qualifying (OC)40/160 (25%)

Min. Qualifying (SC/ST)No minimum

JNTUH CSE OC Local~1,000–1,500

OU CSE OC Local~1,200–2,000

CVR CSE OC Local~3,000–5,000

Data YearTSEAMCET 2025

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Disclaimer

Cutoff data based on TSEAMCET 2025. TS EAMCET 2026 counselling has already concluded — verify exact 2026 cutoffs on tseamcet.nic.in.