Ellenki College of Engineering and Technology (ECET) in Medak, Telangana, determines admissions through state-level entrance exams like TS EAPCET, TS ECET, TS PGECET, and TS ICET, with cutoffs released as opening and closing ranks post-counselling rounds by TSCHE.
Admissions prioritize ranks in relevant exams: TS EAPCET for BTech (undergraduate), TS ECET for lateral entry BTech (diploma holders), TS PGECET/GATE for MTech, and TS ICET for MBA/MCA. Candidates must meet minimum eligibility (e.g., 45% in PCM for B.Tech.) and participate in web-based counseling, where 70% seats follow the convener quota merit and 30% management quota. Category reservations (SC/ST/BC/EWS) lower cutoffs significantly, with home state (HS) quota dominating for Telangana domiciles.
Cutoffs vary by branch, round, and category, influenced by exam difficulty, seat availability (e.g., ~420 BTech seats), and applicant numbers. In 2025, TS EAPCET BTech closing ranks ranged 61,507-82,625 (General HS), with CSE hottest at lower ranks. PGECET MTech cutoffs showed tighter competition for CSE/Embedded Systems, while ECET data aligns with broader TS trends (e.g., 75-4,900 for top colleges).
Branch
Round
General HS
SC
ST
BC-A
BC-B
BC-C
BC-D
CSE
3
61,507-82,625
Lower by 20-30%
Lower by 30-40%
70,000+
65,000+
75,000+
68,000+
ECE
1
16,255-39,853
80,000+
90,000+
45,000+
40,000+
N/A
42,000+
EEE
30,000-50,000
85,000+
55,000+
48,000+
52,000+
Mechanical
50,000-70,000
100,000+
60,000+
62,000+
TS PGECET Cutoffs (MTech, 2025)
Course
Round 1
Round 2
General
BCB
CAD/CAM findmycollege+1
306
207-232
207-306
664-724
650-686
414-605
849-990
863-1,019
Embedded Systems
679-1,902
661-2,019
Power Electronics
416-717
756-1,402
551 (BCE)
Structural Engg.
91
963
TS ICET Cutoffs (MBA/MCA, 2025)
General AI/HS
Closing Rank Range
MBA
2
4,151-20,910
17,085-58,084
MCA
3,992
Exam-Wise and Category-Wise Trends
TS EAPCET trends show CSE/ECE cutoffs dropping 10-15% yearly due to demand, with General ranks under 20,000 ideal for top branches; reserved categories gain 20-40% relaxation (e.g., SC/ST often 2x higher ranks). TS ECET (lateral entry) follows similar patterns, requiring 25% qualifying marks (50/200), with college-specific ranks like 75-4,900 for mid-tier institutes. PGECET cutoffs tightened in 2025 for tech branches (CSE under 1,000), favoring GATE scorers. Factors like 25% minimum aggregate and a seat matrix drive variations; 2024 saw higher cutoffs due to easier papers.
Factors Affecting Cutoffs
Cutoffs hinge on applicant volume, rank distribution, branch popularity (CSE lowest ranks), previous trends, and counseling rounds—Round 1 tightest, and later rounds relax. For 2026, expect slight rises with growing competition; use predictors for estimates. Monitor tgeapcet.nic.in for updates. ECET's accessible cutoffs suit mid-range rankers, especially in core branches, blending merit with reservations for diverse intake.
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