Engineering Seat Demand Declining in Telangana – Key Reasons Explained!

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The demand for engineering seats in Telangana is expected to decline in EAPCET 2025 due to several factors, including the removal of the non-local quota for Andhra Pradesh students, an increase in available seats, and shifting student preferences towards new-age courses like AI and Data Science. With legal and administrative hurdles delaying final decisions, students are eager to know how these changes will impact engineering admissions in Telangana.

Reasons for Engineering Seat Demand Declining in Telangana

Will Engineering Seats See Lower Demand This Year?

The demand for engineering seats in Telangana is expected to decline due to several factors, including a lack of job opportunities, the rise of new specialized courses, and shifting student interests. This trend may significantly impact admissions for the upcoming academic year.

Why is Demand for Engineering Seats Declining?

Non-Local Quota Removal:
- Previously, Andhra Pradesh (AP) students had a 15% non-local quota in Telangana engineering colleges, as per Presidential orders issued during the state bifurcation.
- This provision ended last year, and the Telangana government plans to remove the quota entirely for the upcoming academic session.
- Every year, around 50,000 students from AP compete for engineering seats in Telangana, with 16,000 seats under the non-local quota and the rest through the general category.
Impact on AP Students:
- If AP students are not granted local status, they cannot claim seats under either category, leaving only management quota as an option.
- The Telangana government must issue a Government Order (GO) for the removal of the non-local quota, after which the EAPCET notification can be released.
Declining Applications & Seat Increase:
- Last year, 2.40 lakh students applied for EAPCET engineering admissions, with 1.80 lakh qualifying for seats.
- Telangana currently has 174 engineering colleges with a total of 1,12,069 seats (70% under convenor quota and 30% under management quota).
- The AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) approved an additional 3,000 seats last year, further contributing to a potential oversupply in the upcoming academic year.

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Which Engineering Courses Remain in High Demand?

Despite the overall decline, Computer Science and Emerging Technologies continue to attract students. Around 58% of engineering seats in Telangana are in:

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Data Science & AI
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML)

TG EAPCET 2025: Important Dates, Schedule, and Exam Syllabus Released

With AP students’ participation expected to decline and seat availability increasing, Telangana students may find it easier to secure admissions in these high-demand courses.

Legal & Administrative Challenges

The non-local quota was initially set for 10 years under Presidential Orders. Since last year, it has been in limbo, as the Telangana government has yet to formally notify the President’s Office for approval to remove it.

Officials warn that without this approval, the decision could face legal challenges, potentially delaying the EAMCET admission process.

Government Action Pending:

Authorities are awaiting official directives on quota removal before releasing the EAPCET 2025 notification. The Higher Education Council has already informed the government, and further decisions will be made accordingly.

💬 Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Chairman, Telangana Higher Education Council, stated:
"We can issue the EAMCET notification only after the GO for non-local quota removal is released. The final decision will depend on government policies."

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TG EAPCET 2025 Important Dates:

Event	Date
First Meeting of TG EAPCET-2025	February 3, 2025 (Monday)
Press Release Notification	February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Commencement of Online Applications	February 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Date for Online Applications (Without Late Fee)	April 4, 2025 (Friday)
Examination Dates
Agriculture & Pharmacy	April 29, 2025 & April 30, 2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Engineering	May 2, 2025 to May 5, 2025 (Friday to Monday)

The TG EAPCET syllabus will consist of 100% of the 1st and 2nd year Intermediate syllabus, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the examination.

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