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JNTUK Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   I am scoring around 6000 in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2025. What are the chances of getting a seat at JNTUK?
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With an Andhra Pradesh EAMCET rank of 60000, you could get admission at JNTUK if you belong to the General AI category and are aiming for the BTech CSE course. 

For this course, the last round cutoff ranged from 511 to 104620. Hence, getting admission to this course can be possible with a rank of 60000. Students can refer to the table below to know which colleges they can take admission to in the last round. 

College NameLast Round (Closing Rank)
Chalapathi Institute of Technology62816
Dr Samuel George Institute of Engineering and Technology65951
Sree Vahini Institute of Science and Technology67568
A.M.Reddy Memorial College of Engineering and Technology71308
 
 
Usha Rama College of Engineering and Technology73903
QIS College of Engineering & Technology104620

Note: Different categories, rounds, courses, etc., will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

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Q:   What is TS EAMCET 2024 Schedule?
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Tabulated below are the TS EAMCET important dates 2024 for BTech admissions to various colleges:

DatesUpcoming Events
7 May '24 - 8 May '24
TS EAMCET 2024 exam for AM stream
9 May '24 - 11 May '24
TS EAMCET 2024 exam for Engg stream
May '24
TS EAMCET 2024 result dateTentative
Jun '24
TS EAMCET 2024 Phase 1 Online registrations and slot booking for certificate verificationTentative
Jul '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 1 Exercising web options uptoTentative
Jul '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 1 freezing of optionsTentative
Jul '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 2 Online registrations and slot booking for certificate verificationTentative
Jul '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 2 Exercising web optionsTentative
Jul '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 2 freezing of optionsTentative
Aug '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 3 Online registrations and slot booking for certificate verificationTentative
Aug '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 3 Exercising web optionsTentative
Aug '24
TS EAMCET 2024 phase 3 freezing of optionsTentative
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Q:   What is the last date of the Andhra Pradesh EAPCET application fee payment?
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The last date of AP EAPCET 2026 application fee payment was April 10, 2026.

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JNTUK Eligibility & Selection 2026

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Q:   What is the timeline for TS ICET registration?
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TS ICET registration commences in the first week of March. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admission in Telangana can apply for the exam. The TS ICET application schedule includes multiple deadlines. The TS ICET application form is available within a specified window for all the candidates who wish to apply without paying any late fee amount. Immediately after the regular registration window is closed, candidates can apply via the registration window available with late fee payment.

In the past few sessions, TSCHE hosted the following registration windows (mentioned with general deadlines).

  • TS ICET registration deadline without late fee payment: first week of May
  • TS ICET registration deadline with late fee of INR 250: Second week of May
  • TS ICET registration deadline with late fee of INR 500: Third week of May
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Q:   What are the factors determining JNTUK cut off 2026?
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Many factors decide JNTUK Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cut off 2026, like the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, seat availability, etc. 

For the General HS category, the JNTUK Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cut-off 2025 for the BTech B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course ranged from 16674 to 160289 in the last round. As per this range, the hardest college for admission was Sasi Institute of Technology and Engineering. 

For more information, refer to the JNTUK cutoff page by clicking here. 

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JNTUK Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Who is eligible for JNTUK admissions?
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To get admission to any of the UG & PG courses at JNTUK, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements. Check the following table to get detailed eligibility criteria for JNTUK UG & PG courses:

CoursesEligibility
Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
 
Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate
Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate: 50 %
Bachelor's Degree with 50-55% aggregate
Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate
Twelve years of school education with 50% aggregate
Q:   When will the APICET registration begin?
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APICET 2026 registration process with late fee has ended online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates could fill the AP ICET application form online (with late fee) on or before the last date. The last date for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 registrations was April 05, 2026. Registrations with late fee INR 1000, 2000, 4000, 10000 begins after the registration without late fee ends. Candidates not registering on or before the prescribed date will not be given further chances to apply for the AP ICET exam. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the Andhra Pradesh ICET application form 2026 important dates to know the last date of registrations with and without late fees. Only candidates who registered for the AP ICET exam will be able to download the admit card when released.

Q:   Can students get free seat in JNTU Kakinada?
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At JNTU, student needs to fulfil one of the following requirements:

1) Category for the SC/ST: candidate parents' annual income shall not be more tan INR 2.5 lakh

2) The student should fall between 100 and 110.

3) Reserved category: 500 is the minimum rank required.

JNTUK BTech Admissions 2026

710 courses 3 - 6 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: SEEE, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, AP ECET, JEE Main, CBSE 12th, ISC, TS Intermediate, MAT, XAT

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DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
28 Jan '27 - 30 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
31 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 (Buffer Date)
DatesPast Events
25 Sep '26
BiPC Final Phase Seat Allotment
21 Sep '26
Third Round Seat Allotment
13 Sep '26
Round 3 change of options
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Q:   What is the fee for the JNTUK BTech course?
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The total tuition fee for BTech courses at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University ranges from INR 30,000 - INR 10 lakh. Candidates also have to pay tutition fee and hostel fee. Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   How can I get admission to JNTUK for BTech?
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To get admission to a four-year BTech course, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Admission to BTech is entirely entrance-based. Candidates are offered admission based on a valid score obtained in TS EAMCET exam. This is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). Further, candidates who qualify for this exam are called for TS EAMCET counselling process. However, candidates can always opt for other entrance exams for admission to BTech.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to pursue BTech from JNTUK?
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Candidates seeking admission in JNTUK for BTech need to complete Class 12 in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with 45% aggregate. Also candidates must participate in the counselling process.  BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the national-level entrance exam such as AP EAMCET, JEE Main, AP ECET. JNTUA BTech offers 52 specialisations, including Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, etc. 

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JNTUK Application Process 2026

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Q:   How many courses are offered at JNTU Kakinada?
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JNTU Kakinada has a host of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with doctoral degree offerings in most of the areas. The programmes available are: BTech, BPharma, MBA, MCA, MTech, MPharma, and PhD, which comprise of engineering and pharmacy and also the management course for students in various fields of specialization. JNTUK has also various programmes offered under affiliated colleges and schools. Mostly entrance exam results for Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, APICET, GATE, and so on hold sway in all admission processes for courses.

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Q:   How can I check the merit list for Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada for the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam?
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To check the merit list for admission to  Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, for the BTech course via the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET entrance examination, students would have to first go to the APSCHE official portal, find the rank list/ merit list published on their website. 

Please keep in mind that just having your name included in the merit list does not guarantee admission. Students also have to appear for the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission. 

  • For more information about the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam, click here.
  • For information about the accepted Andhra Pradesh EAMCET ranks by this institution, click here.
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Placements: Only 30 percent of students got placed from my course. The highest package is 3.5 LPA. The lowest package is 2.4 LPA. The average package is 3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Cognizant, TCS, Infosys, and HCL. 25 percent of students got internships from our college at HCL. Top roles offered are system engineer and programme associate.
Infrastructure: Coming to the infrastructure, our college has good infrastructure. It includes good Wi-Fi for lab programming activities and comfortable classrooms. College hostel is available with good facilities and healthy food. The hostel is clean and neat. Hostel playground helps us to practice sports activities.
Faculty: In our college teachers are more interactive and helpful in studies. The course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry-ready. My college semester exams are somewhat difficult because we have JNTU papers, for this I prepared very hard. The pass percentage is above 30 percent.
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Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is very good, with greenery and trees around the college. The courses available in the college are CSE, ECE, EEE, CIVIL, MEC, and CSE in all specialisations. The hostel facility is also available in this college. The food is amazing, and there are also medical facilities available, as well as sports facilities with a spacious ground.
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JNTUK Admission FAQs

Q:   Can I join JNTU Kakinada without EAMCET?
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As per the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) admission is based  EAMCET (Engg, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test). However, the university other entrance exams for admission to its UG and PG courses. Tabulated below are cousre-wise entracnec exams accepted by JNTUK: 

Course

Accepted Entrance Exam

BTech

JEE Main/ AP EAMCET

BPharma

AP EAMCET

BArch

AP EAMCET

PharmD

AP EAMCET

MTech

GATE/ AP PGECET

MCA

AP PGECET/ AP ICET

MBA

APICET / TSICET

MAM

AP PGECET

PhD

UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE/ Andhra Pradesh RCET followed by Interview

 

Q:   Does JNTUK offer PhD?
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Yes, JNTUKK offers PhD programme. To pursue PhD, a candidate needs to complete Master’s degree in the concerned discipline or equivalent with 55% aggregate (50% in case of reserved category candidates) from a UGC recognised university.

Q:   Are there any seat reservations at University College of Engineering, Kakinada - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada?
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada offers admission through EAMCET, ECET, GATE, APICET, and GPAT exams. 70% of the seats are reserved for candidates who qualify for the entrance examination whereas the rest 30% of seats are reserved for the management/NRI quota.

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The last date to apply online at School of Food Technology JNTU, Kakinada is not given on the official website. For last date update, students can keep reaching the official site of the college. 

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Students who wish to get admission must take part in the School of Food Technology JNTU, Kakinada admission process before the last date of admission. Follow the below mentioned application procedure:

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School Of Food Technology JNTU, Kakinada BTech eligibility requires students to complete Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Students need to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Eligible students can apply online.

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School Of Food Technology JNTU, Kakinada admissions are expected to start soon. Interested students are required to apply for the accepted exams first and then sign up for the course. For more details, visit the JNTUK website.

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