The recent allocation of 9,881 new engineering seats and the re-allocation of 16,981 students requesting changes in branches or colleges have brought about significant changes in the engineering education landscape. The TG EAPCET 2024 counseling process saw the participation of 175 colleges, offering a total of 86,943 seats under the convener quota. With the completion of the third phase, 81,904 seats have been filled, leaving 5,039 seats still available for aspiring engineering students.
One of the key highlights of this counseling process was the high number of options received, totaling 23,98,863, including requests for changes from previously allocated students. Additionally, 6,460 seats were allocated under the EWS quota, ensuring opportunities for students from economically weaker sections. Notably, all seats in six universities and 84 private colleges have been filled, reflecting the high demand for engineering education in the region.
Students who have been allotted seats are advised to pay fees by the 15th of this month and complete self-reporting at their respective colleges between the 13th and 17th. The efficient handling of the counseling process has enabled authorities to plan for the commencement of engineering classes by the end of the month, ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming batch of students.
In terms of seat allocation trends, computer science engineering and related courses have seen the highest demand, with 98.01% of seats filled in this category. Private colleges have made adjustments in seat availability, leading to a decrease in seats in branches such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. However, branches like IT and IoT have witnessed increases in seat allocations, reflecting the evolving demands of the industry.
Out of the 61,587 available seats in computer courses, 60,362 have been filled, leaving just 1,225 seats vacant. In contrast, seats in branches like Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering have seen varying levels of occupancy, with ECE leading at 94.38% and Mechanical Engineering at 72.38% filled.
Overall, the successful completion of the counseling process and the high percentage of filled seats indicate a positive outlook for engineering education in the region. As authorities gear up to start engineering classes, students can look forward to a promising academic journey ahead.