I studied my intermediate in AP.. I have written TS eamcet and got a rank of 15815. . My father works in central government in telangana and has a residence of 4 years in telangana .. I am an ST student . in 2025, the non local quota has been scrapped, will i be eligible for counseling of TS eamcet?

Dear Aspirant

Your scenario combines several factors that affect eligibility for TS EAMCET counseling These include your educational background reservation category domicile status and changes in local and non local quota rules Lets examine each aspect thoroughly

Intermediate education in Andhra Pradesh
You completed your intermediate studies in Andhra Pradesh This normally means you are considered an AP local candidate under TS EAMCET However recent policy changes require a revision in how your eligibility is determined

Rank in TS EAMCET
Your rank is fifteen thousand eight hundred fifteen Based on previous year closing ranks this is a competitive position especially for reserved category candidates under ST You can expect seat allotment in branches like engineering or pharmacy depending on seat matrix

Father working in central government in Telangana
Your father is serving in central government in Telangana This is important because central government employment can qualify candidates for local status in Telangana irrespective of where they studied This rule helps candidates like you gain local status for counseling purposes

Residence of four years in Telangana
You have lived in Telangana for four years This reinforces your local candidate claim Your domicile status is secured by this duration of residence in combination with parental service in the state

Your category ST reservation
You are an ST candidate This reservation provides substantial benefits in seat allotment Since reserved category seats have separate seat pipelines your rank is considered within ST category rather than open competition rankings

Scrapping of non local quota in two thousand twenty five
The non local quota has been scrapped in two thousand twenty five Meaning all eligible candidates will be treated as local and there will be no separate seats for non local candidates This change benefits candidates like you who satisfy local status through domicile or parent employment

Will you be eligible for TS EAMCET counseling
Yes You are eligible based on the following
You have a valid TS EAMCET rank
You belong to the ST reservation category
You studied in Andhra Pradesh but your father works in central government in Telangana
You have a minimum of four years residence in Telangana
These factors confirm you satisfy all conditions to be considered a local candidate and to participate in TS EAMCET counseling

Steps to confirm and participate
During online registration choose Telangana as your local area
Upload supporting documents such as father s employment certificate Telugu speaking area certificate domicile certificate intermediate mark sheet caste certificate and father s central government service certificate
Ensure category claim is correctly captured in the application
Participate in web counseling rounds and select preferred courses and colleges based on your rank and reservation category
Complete document verification and seat allotment procedures as per counseling schedule