Dear Aspirant,

As a candidate from Andhra Pradesh who got a 5291 rank in the TS EAMCET, it is quite hard to secure a free or government seat in Telangana as a non-local under the current admission rules. The updated regulations state that 85% of the seats in Telangana engineering colleges are reserved for local students from Telangana. The remaining 15% is mostly considered for local candidates or specific groups, like the children of government employees in Telangana. Since you are classified as a non-local, your chances of getting a free seat in Telangana colleges through TS EAMCET counselling are very limited. However, you might still qualify for management quota or self-financed seats in private engineering colleges, although these usually have higher tuition fees. If you want a seat in Andhra Pradesh, you need to take part in AP EAMCET counselling, as Telangana EAMCET does not apply for admission in AP colleges. With your strong rank, you may find better opportunities in AP through its own counselling process.