TS ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, Qualification

TS ECET eligibility criteria 2024 is set by the conducting body. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements in order to be able to apply for TS ECET 2024. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be deemed ineligible for the exam, and their application forms will be considered invalid.

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TS ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024 Highlights

TS ECET eligibility criteria 2024 are divided into three sections - Educational, Nationality, and Domicile. All aspiring candidates will have to satisfy all the requirements set by the conducting authorities. Therefore, before applying for the exam, it is advised to have a fair understanding of the eligibility criteria.

• Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India.
• Domicile Status: Candidate should belong to the State of Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh. Candidates should satisfy local/ non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as subsequently amended.

TS ECET Eligibility Criteria Education Qualification

The detailed information on TS ECET eligibility criteria 2024 can be found below.

• Candidate must have passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Telangana State / Andhra Pradesh or any other Diploma recognized by the Government of Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh as equivalent to that for admission into the relevant BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy courses.
• Candidates should have passed B.Sc. with Mathematics as a major subject from a recognized University in the Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh state or its equivalent.
• Candidates who are pursuing a Diploma course under the sandwich pattern shall be eligible for entry into the relevant BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy courses provided they have completed the practical training for the sandwich course before the close of counselling for entry into the relevant course.
• To meet the TS ECET qualifying marks, candidates should have passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy/ B.Sc. (Mathematics) Degree with a minimum of 45% marks (40% marks for reserved category candidates).

Note: Admission to 85% of the seats in each course will be allocated for the local candidates, and the remaining 15% seats will be unreserved as specified.

TS ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024 For FDH & B.Sc. Mathematics

Candidates should satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for appearing at the TS ECET [FDH & B.Sc.(Mathematics)] - 2024 for lateral entry admission through Common Entrance Test into 2nd year regular B.E./ B.Tech courses approved by All India Council for Technical Education for both University and Un-aided Private Professional Institutions (Minority & Non- Minority) and for lateral entry admission through Common Entrance Test into 2nd-year Regular B.Pharmacy Courses in both University and Private Un-Aided Professional institutions (Minority & Non-Minority) approved by Pharmacy Council of India.

• They should be of Indian Nationality.
• They should belong to the State of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh. The candidates should satisfy local/non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as subsequently amended. The same is adapted to the State of Telangana vide G.O. Ms. No. 33 dated 31.12.2014.
• They should have obtained a Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Telangana State / Andhra Pradesh or any other Diploma recognized by the Government of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh as equivalent there to for admission into the relevant B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharmacy courses as given in the Annexure.

OR

• They should have passed the 3-year B.Sc. Degree Examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects in the group combination from a recognized University in the Telangana / Andhra Pradesh state or its equivalent for entry into relevant courses.

Note: Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in the academic year 2024-2024 are also eligible. They have to submit the qualifying certificate with the required percentage of marks at the time of admission.

• Candidates who are pursuing a Diploma course under sandwich pattern shall be eligible for entry into the relevant B.E / B.Tech. / B.Pharmacy courses provided they have completed the practical training for the sandwich course before completion of counseling for Admissions.
• Candidates should have passed Diploma in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy or B.Sc. (Mathematics) Degree as the case may be with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) for entry into relevant courses.
• In addition, candidates should have appeared and qualified at the TS ECET - 2024. Mere appearance at the Entrance Test does not automatically entitle a candidate to be considered for entry into any course unless the candidate satisfies the requirements of eligibility and other criteria laid down in the rules of admission. Admission to 85% of the seats in each course shall be reserved for the local candidates and the remaining 15% of the seats shall be un-reserved seats as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations and Admissions) Order, 1974, as subsequently amended.

TS ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Local and Non-Local Candidates

Candidates for admission shall be regarded as a local candidate in relation to the following criteria.

• If they have studied in educational Institutions or educational Institutions in such local area for a period of not less than four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or as the case may be, first appeared in the relevant qualifying examination,

OR

• Where, during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which they appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, they have not studied in any educational institutions, if they have resided in that local area for a period of not less than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the relevant qualifying examination in which they appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared.

A candidate for admission into the course who is not regarded as local candidate under Clause (A) in relation to any local area are,

If  they have studied in educational institutions in the state for a period of not less than seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination be regarded as a local candidate in relation to,

• Such local area where he/she has studied for the maximum period out of said period of seven years, or
• Where the period of his/her study in two or more local areas are equal, such local area, where he/she has studied last in such equal period,

OR

If, during the whole or any part of seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which they appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, they have not studied in the educational Institutions in any local area, but has resided in the State during the whole of the said period of seven years, be regarded as a local candidate in relation to,

• Such local area where they have resided for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years,

 OR

• Where the periods of his/her residence in two or more local areas are equal, such local area where he/she has resided last in such equal periods.

The following categories of candidates are eligible to apply for admission to the remaining15% of un-reserved seats.

• All the candidates eligible to be declared as local candidates.
• Candidates who have resided in the State for a total period of 10 years excluding periods of study outside the State or either of whose parents have resided in the State for a total period of ten years excluding period of employment outside the State.
• Candidates who are children of parents who are in the employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities, and other similar quasi-public Institutions, within the state.
• Candidates who are spouses of those in the employment of the State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and educational institutions recognized by the Government or University OR other competent authority and similar quasi Government Institutions within the State. 

TS ECET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Admission into B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm

TS ECET eligibility criteria 2024 is given below for lateral admission into 2nd year regular B.E. / B.Tech Courses in both University and Un-Aided Private Professional Institutions (Minority & Non-Minority) approved by All India Council for Technical Education, and for lateral admission into 2nd year regular B. Pharmacy Course in both University and private Un- Aided professional institutions (Minority & Non-Minority) approved by Pharmacy Council of India.

• Candidates should have appeared and qualified the TS ECET 2024. Mere appearance at the Entrance Test does not automatically entitle a candidate to be considered for entry into any course unless the candidate satisfies the requirement of eligibility and other criteria laid down in the rules of admission.
• Admission to 85% of the seats in each course shall be reserved for the local candidates, and the remaining 15% of the seats shall be un-reserved as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations and Admissions) Order, 1974 as subsequently amended. The same is adapted to the State of Telangana G.O. Ms. No. 33 dated 31.12.2014. 

Eligible Branches for TS ECET 2024 Papers

TS ECET eligiblity criteria 2024 for various papers are very different, and candidates can check the detailed information on the eligible branches for the TS ECET 2024 papers that have been tabulated below.

Eligible Branches for TS ECET 2024 Papers

TS ECET Paper/Subjects	Eligible Courses or Diploma
Bio-Technology	Candidates must have have a Diploma in Chemical Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Bio-Technology to be eligible.
Chemical Engineering	Candidates should have a Diploma in Chemical Sugar Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemical-Oil Technology/ Chemical-Plastics & Polymers/ Chemical-Petrochemical/ Textile/ Leather/ Ceramic
Civil Engineering	Candidates must have passed Diploma in Civil Construction Technology and Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Candidates must have a Diploma in Information Technology/ Electronics with Computer/ Computer
Electronics and Communications Engineering	Candidates should have a Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering/ Electronics-Biomedical/ TV and Sound/ Industrial Electronics/ Communication Engineering/ Embedded Systems/ Applied Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics and Telematics
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Candidates must have a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	Candidates should have a Diploma in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics-Industrial Electronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation
Mechanical Engineering	Candidates should have passed Diploma in Printing Technology/ Packaging Technology/ Mechanical Engineering/ Sandwich Mechanical Engineering/ Jewellery Design and Manufacturing/ Industrial Production Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Footwear Technology/ Automobile Engineering.
Metallurgical Engineering	Candidates must have a Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering.
Mining Engineering	Candidates should have a Diploma in Industrial Production Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Mining Engineering
Pharmacy	Candidates with Diploma in Pharmacy are eligible
B.Sc Mathematics	Candidates must have passed B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects

Eligibility Branches Based on TS ECET Papers Appeared

Check the table below to get complete information on eligibility branches based on TS ECET papers appeared.

Eligible Branches for TS ECET Papers Appeared

Diploma Branch Code	Qualifying Exam Branch Name	Code of Subject for Relevant Degree Programme	Eligibility Branch of Degree Course in Engineering/Pharmacy
AEI	Applied Electronics and Instrumentation	ECE	CSE, ECE, ECS, ETM, INF, ETC
		EIE	AEI,CSE,EIE,ICE,INF,IST
AUT	Automobile Engineering	MEC	ANE, ASE, AUT, CSE, INF, IPE, MCT, MEC, NAM
BME	Bio-Medical Engineering	ECE	BME, CSE, ECE, ECS, ETM, INF, ETC
CCT	Civil Engineering (Construction Technology)	CIV	CEE,CIV,CSE,INF,GIN
CER	Ceramic Technology	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF
CHE	Chemical Engineering	CHE	CHE, CPE, CSE, INF, PET, BIO
CIV	Civil Engineering	CIV	CEE,CIV,CSE,INF,GIN
CME	Computer Engineering	CSE	CSE,CSS,ECM,INF
COT	Chemical (Oil Technology) Engineering	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF,PET
CPC	Chemical (Petrochemical) Engineering	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF,PET
CPP	Chemical (Plastics & Polymers) Engineering	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF,PET
CST	Chemical Engineering in Sugar Technology	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF,PET
DPT	Diploma in Plastic Technology	CHE	CHE, CSE, INF
		MEC	ANE, AUT, CSE, INF, IPE,MCT, MEC, NAM
DPMT	Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology	CHE	CHE, CSE, INF
		MEC	ANE, AUT, CSE, INF, IPE,MCT, MEC, NAM
ECE	Electronics and Communication Engineering	ECE	CSE,ECE,ECS,ETM,INF,ETC
ECM	Electronics and Computers Engineering	CSE	CSE,CSS,ECM,INF
EEE	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	EEE	CSE,EEE,INF,PWR
EIE	Electronics Instrumentation Engineering	ECE	CSE, ECE, ECS,ETM,INF, ETC
		EIE	AEI, CSE, EIE, ICE, INF,IST
EMB	Spl. Dip. In Electronics (Embedded Systems)	ECE	CSE,ECE,ECS,ETM,INF,ETC
ETM	Electronics And Telematics	ECE	CSE,ECE,ECS,ETM,INF,ETC
FWT	Footwear Technology	MEC	ANE,AUT,CSE,INF,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM
INE	Industrial Engineering	MEC	CSE,INF,ANE,ASE,AUT,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM
		MIN	MME,CSE,INF
INF	Information Technology	CSE	CSE,CSS,ECM,INF
IPE	Industrial Production Engineering	MEC	CSE,INF,ANE,ASE,AUT,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM
		MIN	MME,CSE,INF
JDM	Jewellery Design and Manufacturing	MEC	ANE,AUT,CSE,INF,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM
LT	Leather Technology	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF
MEC	Mechanical Engineering	MEC	ANE,AUT,CSE,INF,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM,ASE,MNT
		MIN	MME,CSE,INF
MET	Metallurgical Engineering	MET	CSE,INF,MET,MMT
MIN	Mining Engineering	MIN	CSE,INF,MIN,MME
MSW	Mechanical (Sandwich) Engg.	MEC	ANE,AUT,CSE,INF,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM,ASE
PHM	Pharmacy	PHM	PHM,BIO
PKT	Packaging Technology	MEC	ANE,AUT,CSE,INF,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM
PT	Printing Technology	MEC	ANE,AUT,CSE,INF,IPE,MCT,MEC,NAM
SCN	Spl. Dip. in Electronics (Communication) Engg.	ECE	CSE,ECE,ECS,ETM,INF,ETC
SCP	Spl. Dip. in Electronics (Computer) Engineering	CSE	CSE,CSS,ECM,INF
SEI	Spl. Dip. in Electronics (Industrial Electronics)	ECE	CSE,ECE,ECS,ETM,INF,ETC
		EIE	AEI,CSE,EIE,ICE,INF,IST
TVS	Spl. Dip. in Electronics (TV & Sound) Engineering	ECE	CSE,ECE,ECS,ETM,INF,ETC
TXT	Textile Technology (Sandwich, Knitting, Design and Manuf)	CHE	CHE,CPE,CSE,INF,TEX
B.Sc.	B.Sc. (Mathematics)	BSM	Eligible for all B.Tech. / B.E. courses except B.Pharm.

Courses Offered by TS ECET 2024 Participating Colleges

If the candidates satisfy the above-given eligibility criteria, they will be offered seats in the below-mentioned courses through TS ECET 2024.

Courses Offered by TS ECET 2024 Colleges 

Courses Offered by TS ECET 2024 Colleges
ANE - Aeronautical Engineering	ECE- Electronics and Communication Engineering
ASE - Aerospace Engineering	ECM - Electronics and Computer Engineering
AUT - Automobile Engineering	ECS- Electronics Control Systems Engineering
BIO - Bio-Technology	EEE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BME - Bio-Medical Engineering	EIE - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
CEE - Civil and Environmental Engineering	ETC - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
CER - Chemical (Ceramic) Technology	ETM - Electronics and Telematics
CHE - Chemical Engineering	GIN - Geo-Informatics
CIV - Civil Engineering	ICE - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
CPE - Chemical Petrol Engineering	INF - Information Technology
CSE - Computer Science and Engineering	IPE - Industrial Production Engineering
CSS - Computer Science and Systems Engineering	IST - Instrumentation Engineering and Technology
CST - Computer Science and Technology	MCT - Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering
CVT - Civil Technology	MEC - Mechanical Engineering
MET - Metallurgical Engineering	MET - Metallurgical Engineering
MIN - Mining Engineering	MIN - Mining Engineering
MME - Mining Machinery Engineering	MMT - Metallurgy and Material Engineering

Top TS ECET 2024 Colleges List With Codes

The top colleges in Telangana offering their courses based on TS ECET marks are as follows.

Top TS ECET 2024 Colleges List With Codes

Name	College Code	Location	Fee
Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women	BREW	Hyderabad	41800
Mahaveer Institute of Science and Technology	MHVR	Hyderabad	51200
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology	KMIT	Hyderabad	59100
Aurora Scientific and Tech.Research Academy	AURC	Hyderabad	63800
Malla Reddy Engineering College	MREC	Ranga Reddy	56100
BVRIT Institute of Technology	BVRW	Hyderabad	44400
JNTU College of engineering	JNKR	Karimnagar	10000
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science	KITS	Warangal	85600
Swami Vivekananda Institute of technology	SVIT	Hyderabad	30000
Vasavi College of Engineering	VASV	Hyderabad	109300
Viswa Bharathi College of Engineering	VBCE	Hyderabad	30000
CM Engineering College	CMED	Hyderabad	52200
Gayathri Institute of Technology and Science	GTSR	Mehaboobnagar	30000
Vaagdevi College of Engineering	VGWL	Warangal	35000
CMR Institute of Technology	CMRK	Ranga Reddy	51800
CVR College of Engineering	CVRH	Ranga Reddy	61200
Matru Sri Engineering College	MECS	Hyderabad	53300
AMR Institute of Technology	AMRT	Adilabad	71657
Mumtaz College of Engineering and Technology	MMTZ	Hyderabad	35000
Srinivasa Reddy Institute of Technology	SNRJ	Nizampet	30000
Khammam Institute of Technology & Science	KMTS	Khammam	36300