JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad fills its B.Tech and M.Tech seats through merit-based, state-level counselling. The college is a government constituent unit of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. TGCHE manages B.Tech allotment through TS EAPCET counselling. The B.Tech fee is INR 52,500 per year and INR 2,10,000 for the full 4-year course.

  • Every seat at this government constituent college comes under the convener quota and is allotted through TGCHE counselling.
  • Applicants from the Telangana local area receive preference. Under Telangana reservation rules, candidates classified as non-local compete for the 15% non-local seats.
  • For the OC or General category in 2025, B.Tech CSE closed at rank 1,228, while ECE closed at rank 4,711.
  • Diploma holders can enter the second year of B.Tech through lateral admission based on TS ECET counselling conducted by TGCHE.

JNTUH College of Engineering does not have a management quota or a direct admission route. Merit and centralised TGCHE counselling determine all regular seat allotments. JNTUH's Director of University Foreign Relations, known as DUFR, separately manages admissions for NRI and Foreign National students.

Admission portal: jntuhceh.ac.in

JNTUH College of Engineering B.Tech and Integrated Dual Degree Admission 2026

TS EAPCET 2026 rank determines admission to the college's 14 B.Tech specialisations and 5 Integrated Dual Degree programmes. The Integrated Dual Degree options combine B.Tech with M.Tech or MBA over 5 years. TGCHE completes the web-based counselling process in three phases. Diploma holders seeking entry to the second year must follow the separate TS ECET route.

B.Tech Eligibility and Selection Requirements

Course Eligibility Selection Basis
B.Tech, 4 years and 14 branches Students must complete 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics and secure at least 45% in aggregate. The minimum is 40% for reserved categories. Telangana or AP domicile is preferred. Selection uses the TS EAPCET 2026 rank, followed by TGCHE web-based counselling.
B.Tech+M.Tech or B.Tech+MBA, 5-year IDD The B.Tech eligibility rules apply. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects in 10+2. Admission is based on the TS EAPCET 2026 rank through the same counselling procedure used for B.Tech.
B.Tech Lateral Entry, 3 years Applicants need a diploma in the relevant engineering field from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45% in aggregate. TGCHE counselling assigns seats according to the TS ECET 2026 rank.

B.Tech Cutoff and Seat Allotment

TGCHE prepares the B.Tech seat allotment strictly from TS EAPCET 2026 merit. The closing ranks from 2025 show the level of competition in three branches.

  • The 2025 OC or General closing rank for CSE was 1,228.
  • CSE AIML recorded an OC closing rank of 1,614 in 2025.
  • The 2025 OC closing rank for ECE was 4,711.
  • Students belonging to the Telangana local area, or OU zone, compete within the local category. Other applicants are considered for the 15% non-local quota.
  • Telangana government reservation rules provide 15% for SC, 6% for ST, and a combined 29% for BC-A to BC-E categories.

Fee note: B.Tech costs INR 52,500 per year, making the total fee INR 2,10,000 for four years. The annual fee for an Integrated Dual Degree programme is INR 1,02,500.

B.Tech Application Process

  • Register for TS EAPCET 2026 and obtain a qualifying rank through tgeapcet.nic.in.
  • Complete the counselling registration on tgeapcet.nic.in and attend certificate verification.
  • During each counselling phase, enter web options for JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad and the preferred branch.
  • Review the allotment result. Students allotted a seat must report and submit the required fee.
  • Bring the original 10+2 marks card, TS EAPCET hall ticket, rank card, caste certificate, and proof of residence.

JNTUH College of Engineering M.Tech and MCA Admission 2026

M.Tech applicants can enter through either a GATE 2026 score or a TS PGECET 2026 rank. TGCHE uses both routes for centralised, web-based counselling and gives preference to GATE-qualified students during seat allocation. MCA seats are assigned separately through TS ICET 2026 counselling.

M.Tech and MCA Eligibility Requirements

Course Eligibility Selection Basis
M.Tech, 2 years and Regular A B.Tech or BE degree in the relevant branch is required with at least 50% in aggregate. SC and ST applicants need 45%. Students must also hold a valid GATE 2026 score or TS PGECET 2026 score. TGCHE centralised counselling considers the GATE score or TS PGECET rank.
MCA, 2 years Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, have studied Mathematics as a subject, and secure at least 50% in aggregate. Seat allotment is based on the TS ICET 2026 rank through TGCHE counselling.

M.Tech Selection and Fees

GATE-qualified applicants receive priority when TGCHE allots M.Tech seats. Students without a GATE score can compete through their TS PGECET rank. Those admitted with GATE qualification can receive an AICTE stipend during the programme.

  • JNTUH issues a separate Part-Time M.Tech notice for working professionals. Applicants should check jntuhceh.ac.in for the Part-Time M.Tech 2026 notification.
  • The M.Tech fee follows the Telangana state government fee structure for constituent colleges. The applicable structure is available at jntuhceh.ac.in/feestructure.

M.Tech Application Process

  • Secure a valid GATE 2026 score or qualify TS PGECET 2026.
  • Use tspgecet.nic.in to register for TS PGECET counselling and state-level seat allotment.
  • Add JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad and the chosen M.Tech specialisation while submitting web options.
  • After allotment, report to the college with the academic records and either the GATE score card or TS PGECET rank card.

Scholarships at JNTUH College of Engineering

Students from SC, ST, BC, and EBC categories can receive Telangana government scholarships that cover tuition fees. Applications for these state schemes are submitted through the official Telangana ePass scholarship portal. A GATE-qualified M.Tech student can receive the AICTE PG scholarship of INR 12,400 per month throughout the 2-year programme. The college also takes part in other AICTE scholarship and fellowship schemes. B.Tech students with strong academic results can apply for merit scholarships offered by the Ministry of Education.

JNTUH College of Engineering Admission FAQs

Ques. How are applicants selected for the JNTUH College of Engineering B.Tech programme?

Ans. Students need a qualifying TS EAPCET 2026 rank and must participate in TGCHE's web-based counselling through tgeapcet.nic.in. They do not have to submit a separate application directly to the college.

Ques. How much does the full B.Tech course cost at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad?

Ans. The annual B.Tech fee is INR 52,500. Across the complete 4-year programme, the fee totals INR 2,10,000.

Ques. What were the 2025 closing ranks for CSE and ECE?

Ans. In the OC or General category, B.Tech CSE closed at rank 1,228 and ECE closed at rank 4,711 in 2025. CSE and AIML were the most competitive branches.

Ques. Can a student obtain a seat through direct or management admission?

Ans. No. As a government constituent college, JNTUH College of Engineering assigns all regular seats through merit and centralised TGCHE counselling. It has neither a management quota nor a direct admission channel.

Ques. What marks and subjects are needed to apply for B.Tech?

Ans. Applicants must pass 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics. They need at least 45% in aggregate, while reserved-category students need 40%. A valid TS EAPCET rank is also compulsory.

Ques. Is a TS PGECET rank accepted when an M.Tech applicant has no GATE score?

Ans. Yes. M.Tech admission accepts either a valid GATE 2026 score or a TS PGECET 2026 rank. TGCHE gives preference to GATE-qualified students, who can also receive an AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.

Ques. Are students from outside Telangana eligible for B.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes. Non-local applicants can compete for the 15% non-local quota through TS EAPCET 2026 counselling. They must qualify the examination and meet the minimum aggregate requirement of 45%.

Ques. What hostel arrangements and charges are available to admitted students?

Ans. Separate hostels are provided for boys and girls at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad. Depending on the room category, the yearly hostel fee ranges from INR 24,000 to INR 48,000. Students should contact the hostel office for the allotment procedure and current availability.

Ques. Which financial aid schemes can JNTUH College of Engineering students use?

Ans. SC, ST, BC, and EBC students may apply through the ePass portal for Telangana government scholarships. GATE-qualified M.Tech students can receive INR 12,400 per month from AICTE. The Ministry of Education also offers merit scholarships to B.Tech students with high academic performance.

Ques. How does admission to an Integrated Dual Degree programme take place?

Ans. The 5-year B.Tech+M.Tech and B.Tech+MBA programmes use the same TS EAPCET 2026 counselling process as regular B.Tech admission. Applicants must enter their preferred IDD options separately while filling web choices. The IDD fee is INR 1,02,500 per year.