JNTU TS EAMCET Cut-Offs Rise for CSE, AI, Cybersecurity
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With the TS EAMCET 2025 cut-off trends indicating a notable increase in interest in courses like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science Engineering (CSE), and Cybersecurity, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) in Hyderabad has once again become the center of attention for engineering candidates in Telangana. As the state prepares for its engineering counseling process, the data shows that these tech-driven fields have become the most popular among applicants, driving cutoffs to competitive levels and mirroring the fast changing academic tastes of students.
With closing ranks for general category students rising to more competitive places year after year, CSE remains the crown jewel of engineering education at JNTU Hyderabad. The closing rank for CSE in 2024 was 1,399, a notable increase in competitiveness over 2023’s 2,465. Students still seem to highly value CSE, as evidenced by the steady demand for this stream over the years—ranked 2,373 in 2021 and 1,211 in 2022—driven by excellent placement rates, attractive job offers, and a broad range of career options in both domestic and international markets.
But it’s not just traditional computer science engineering that’s experiencing a boom. Top scorers have quickly embraced specialized fields like computer science engineering with artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI & ML). The closing rank for AI & ML dropped significantly from 3,256 in 2023 to 1,782 in 2024, demonstrating a clear increase in demand. In a similar vein, cybersecurity has established a significant presence in engineering decisions. In 2024, the cutoff for the Cybersecurity stream was 3,393, a notable decrease from 4,956 the year before. Students from reserved categories also demonstrated a high level of interest in these subjects, as evidenced by the fact that the closing rank for the BCC category in Cybersecurity was 3,568.
The trends among reserved categories suggest a more widespread change in ambitions. Although students from backward classes have historically chosen traditional fields such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, recent trends indicate that they are now moving toward advanced technologies. AI & ML close ranked 7,089 in the BCC category, verifying that these advanced streams are no longer restricted to top-tier general category scorers but are instead broadly favored across all student groups.
Core engineering disciplines remain in consistent demand, albeit with somewhat higher closing ranks, while Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity dominate the top choices. The closing ranks for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering were 22,884 and 29,378, respectively. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) closed at 11,121, while Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) closed at 3,179 in the general category. With a closing rank of 33,805, Chemical Engineering was the least competitive stream among the major fields.
The yearly change in rankings across these streams clearly indicates a student preference for careers related to advanced technology and skill sets geared toward the future. Computer science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity not only offer improved salaries and placements, but also correspond with the current needs of the worldwide job market, which is increasingly reliant on data science, automation, and digital security.
At the same time, structural changes at JNTU Hyderabad may affect upcoming trends. Due to a lack of experienced instructors, the university has lowered the number of places in some BTech courses. For the academic year 2025–26, for example, Chemical Engineering and Geoinformatics have decreased their intake from 60 to 30 students. As seats become less available, this could affect the cut-off trends for these streams and possibly raise the strain on high-demand courses even more.
Students are urged to thoughtfully select their preferences in light of previous year patterns, seat availability, and career prospects as the TS EAMCET counselling approaches. There is little time for making decisions, particularly for top streams that usually close within the top few thousand positions. Students aiming for Cybersecurity may require a rank below 3,500, while those wishing to CSE and its specializations must be ready with a rank below 2,000 to get a seat at JNTU Hyderabad.
Engineering education in Telangana appears to be changing, as evidenced by the increasing interest in specialized fields like AI, ML, and Cybersecurity. Students are now more in line with the technological future, selecting branches that reflect global relevance and industry demand. TS EAMCET candidates will have to compete more fiercely than ever for a spot in these prestigious and emerging programs, with JNTU Hyderabad at the center of this academic change.
