With a TS PGECET rank of 1,178 in Civil Engineering (OBC-D category), your chances of getting a seat in JNTU Hyderabad or Osmania University (OU) for core specializations like Geotechnical, Structural, or Transportation Engineering are difficult, as these branches are in high demand and generally close within the top 500–700 ranks.

However, you have better chances in:

1. JNTU Sultanpur

2. Aided/private colleges affiliated to JNTU/OU

3. You may get a seat in later rounds (spot/mop-up) if some seats remain vacant.