OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
Hyderabad – 500 007, Telangana State
TS ECET - 2024
Conducted on behalf of TSCHE
DETAILED NOTIFICATION
1. ENTRANCE TEST:
A Common Entrance Test designated in full as Telangana State Engineering Common
Entrance Test for Diploma in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy and for
[Link].(Mathematics) Degree candidates and in short as TS ECET [FDH &
[Link].(Mathematics)] - 2024 will be conducted by Osmania University Hyderabad on behalf
of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education(TSCHE) for the academic year 2024-
2025 in accordance with
G.O. Ms. No. 24 Education (EC) Department dated: 18.03.2004
G.O. Ms. No. 25 dated: 28.06.2006
G.O. Ms. No. 19 dated: 02.02.2008
G.O. Ms. No. 57 (EC2) dated: 12.05.2008
G.O. Ms. No. 58 (EC2) dated: 12.05.2008
G.O. Ms. No. 49 dated: 04.06.2011
G.O. Ms. No. 15 (EC) dated: 18.08.2014
G.O. Ms. No. 30 (HE) dated: 18.05.2012
G.O. Ms. No. 33 dated:
ed: 31.12.2014
G.O. Ms. No. 07 dated 24.02.2020
G.O. Ms. No. 08 dated 24.02.2020
i. For lateral admission into 2nd year regular B.E. / [Link]. Courses in both University
and Un- aided Private Professional Institutions (Minority & Non
Non-Minority)
Minority) approved by
All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).
ii. For lateral admission into 2nd year regular B. Pharm. Course in both University and
private Un- aided professional institutions (Minority & Non-Minority)
Non Minority) approved by
Pharmacy Council of India.
NOTE:
[Link]. (Mathematics) Degree candidates are not eligible for admission into [Link]
course. The GOs issued earlier, to conduct ECET before the state bifurcation are
adapted to conduct TS ECET- 2024 by the government of Telangana State according
to G.O. Ms. 33 dated 31.12.2014.
2. Eligibility Criteria to appear for TS ECET- 2024:
Candidates should satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for appearing for the TS
ECET [FDH & [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024.
i. They should be of Indian Nationality.
ii. 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 [Link]. No. 33 dated
31.12.2014.
[Link] should have obtained a Diploma in Engineering and Technology / Pharmacy
from the State Board of Technical Education of Telangana / 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. / [Link]. / B. Pharmacy
Courses corresponding to the Diploma as given in the Instruction Booklet.
(OR)
They should have passed the 3 - year [Link]. 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 as
given in the Instruction Booklet.
NOTE:
Candidates appearing for qualifying examination in the academic year 2023-2024 are
eligible and have to submit the qualifying certificate with required percentage of marks
at the time of counseling for admissions.
iv. Candidates who are pursuing a Diploma course under sandwich pattern shall be
eligible for entry into the relevant B.E. / [Link]. / [Link] courses, provided, they
have completed the practical training for the sandwich course by the date of
counseling for entry into the relevant course.
v. Candidates should have passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology / Pharmacy
/ [Link] (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.
3. Eligibility for admission into B.E. / [Link]. / [Link].:
i. For lateral admission into 2nd year regular B.E. / [Link]. Courses in both University
and Un-Aided Private Professional Institutions (Minority & Non-Minority) approved by
All India Council for Technical Education.
ii. 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 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
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.
iii. Qualifying marks in TS ECET [FDH & [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024.
The qualifying percentage marks for obtaining a rank in TS ECET [FDH & [Link].
(Mathematics)] - 2024 is 25% of the aggregate marks in the four subjects [Three
subjects for [Link]. (Mathematics)], i.e., 50 marks out of a total of 200. However, in the
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case of SC / ST candidates, there shall be no minimum qualifying marks for ranking
the candidates. The rank obtained with the benefit of relaxation of the minimum
qualifying marks at the TS ECET [FDH & [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024 by any candidate
claiming to belong to SC/ST category will be cancelled in case the claim is found to be
invalid at the time of admission.
4. Evaluation and ranking in TS ECET [FDH & [Link].(Mathematics)] - 2024:
i. The student will be ranked (Integrated Merit Rank) based on the marks obtained by
him / her in the TS ECET [FDH & [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024 Examination.
ii. Every care will be taken to avoid errors in valuation, checking, scrutiny, tabulation and
ranking. Hence, request for re-totaling, revaluation or personal identification of
anything related to Online Examination will in no case be entertained. In addition to
Integrated Merit Rank, candidates will be ranked in the order of merit in TS ECET [FDH
& [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024 separately in each branch of Engineering Course
iii. As per G.O. Ms. No. 58 dated 12.05.2008, for admission into B.E. / [Link] in
Information Technology, first preference will be given to candidates who have obtained
the diploma in Information Technology. Any seats still vacant shall be filled with
candidates who have obtained their Diploma in any branch of Engineering /
Technology on the basis of their integrated merit rank obtained in TS ECET [FDH &
[Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024.
iv. As per G.O. Ms. No. 58 dated 12.05.2008, for admission into B.E / [Link] in Computer
Science and Engineering and its allied branches, first preference will be given to
candidates who have obtained the diploma in Computer Science Engineering. Any
seats still vacant shall be filled with candidates who have obtained their Diploma in
any branch of Engineering / Technology on the basis of their integrated merit rank
obtained in TS ECET [FDH & [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024. The Integrated Merit Rank
is based on the total marks obtained in TS ECET [FDH & [Link]. (Mathematics)] - 2024
by candidates with Diploma in any branch of Engineering / Technology.
v. (a) Engineering:
In case of a tie in aggregate, the marks obtained in Engineering subject, and in case
of further tie the marks obtained in the Mathematics subject and if the tie still continues,
the marks obtained in Physics subject will be taken into account to decide the relative
ranking. In case of candidates getting equal marks in each of the four subjects, they
will be bracketed for the purpose of award of rank. Age of the candidate will be
considered at the time of admission for resolving the tie, the older candidate being
given preference.
(b) Pharmacy:
Candidates will be ranked on the basis of merit in TS ECET [FDH & [Link].
(Mathematics)] - 2024. In case of tie the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying
examination will be taken into consideration. On further tie, age will be taken into
consideration; the older candidate will be given priority at the time of admission.
(c) [Link]. (Mathematics):
Candidates will be ranked based on the marks obtained in the entrance examinations.
In case of a tie in aggregate, the marks obtained in Mathematics subject and in case
of further tie the aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination shall be taken
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into account to resolve the tie at the time of admission. On further tie, age will be taken
into consideration; the older candidate will be given priority at the time of admission.
vi. The rank cards can be downloaded from website [Link] as per the
schedule.
5. Submission of Application form for TS ECET [FDH & [Link].(Mathematics)] - 2024 is through
ONLINE Mode only.
6. Detailed information regarding Syllabi, Procedure for Online Application etc., is given in the
“Instruction Booklet”, and displayed in the website [Link]
7. Criteria for Admissions:
The following order of preference shall be observed in considering Diploma candidates for
admission into various courses
i. For admission into Degree programme in Information Technology, first preference will
be given to candidates who have obtained the Diploma in Information Technology.
Any seats still vacant shall be filled with candidates who have obtained their Diploma
in any branch of Engineering / Technology on the basis of their integrated merit
ranking.
ii. For admission into Degree programme in Textile Technology, candidates who have
obtained their Diploma in Textile Technology (Design & Manufacturing) and Textile
Technology (Knitting) must necessarily have completed their Intermediate or
equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
iii. Diploma candidates of Special Diploma course in Industrial Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering have to
appear for TS ECET – FDH Examination in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
(EIE) for admission into Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) course.
iv. For admission into Degree programme in Computer Science and Engineering and its
allied branches first preference will be given to candidates who have obtained Diploma
in Computer Science Engineering. Any seats still vacant shall be filled with candidates
who have obtained Diploma in any branch of Engineering / Technology on the basis
of their integrated merit ranking.
However, in all the cases, candidate shall fulfill the eligibility criteria as laid
down in the relevant [Link] / Amendments / Notifications to be issued from time
to time.
8. Date, Time and Registration Fee of the entrance test examination:
Test Date Test Time Test Codes Registration Fee
ECE, EIE, CSE, EEE Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST &
06-05-2024
09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon CIV, CHEM, MEC, MIN, PH candidates)
(Monday)
MET, PHM, BSM Rs. 900/- (for others)
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9. Submission of Online Application form:
a) Date of commencement of submission of Online Application Form: 15-02-2024.
b) Last Date for submission of online application:
1 Without late fee 16-04-2024 (Tuesday)
2 With late fee of Rs. 500/- 22-04-2024 (Monday)
3 With late fee of Rs. 1000/- 28-04-2024 (Sunday)
The Registration fee has to be paid at TS Online Centers in T.S, AP Online Centers in A.P
or through online using Credit card / Debit card / Net Banking.
NOTE:
1. This is only a Notification for entrance test and not a Prospectus. Candidate has to fulfill
the eligibility criteria laid down in the relevant [Link] at the time of admission.
2. The allocation of Regional Centre will be based on First cum First Registration basis.
However, decision of the Convener is final in this regard. Request for Change of Test
Centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.
3. Relevant [Link] issued by the State Government may be referred from time to time for the
eligibility to get scholarship after admission into the Professional courses.
4. This Notification along with detailed procedure for Online submission of application form
and relevant information are available in the TS ECET- 2024 website:
[Link]
Hyderabad CONVENER
Date:14.02.2024 TS ECET-2024
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