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College-wise Closing Ranks
Updated 7 November 2026Published 7 November 2026
AP EAPCET College-wise Closing Ranks
Closing ranks tell you the last rank at which a seat was allotted in a college and branch. Use them to plan your web options.
Closing Ranks • CSE Samples • Category-wise📢 Next cycle: Official closing ranks are released after counselling rounds. They are To be announced. The values below are sample 2025 figures reported for the Open category and are for guidance only.
Sample: B.Tech CSE Closing Ranks (2025, Open Category)
| College | Branch | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam | B.Tech CSE | 2,937 |
| JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada | B.Tech CSE | 2,970 |
Compare the two colleges (lower rank = more competitive)
AU College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam2,937
JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada2,970
How to Read Closing Ranks
🔢 Opening and closing rank
Opening rank is the best rank that got the seat. Closing rank is the last rank that got it.
🏷️ Category and gender
SC, ST and BC closing ranks are usually higher than Open category ranks.
🔁 Round and region
Closing ranks change across rounds and also by local region such as AU or SVU region.
📚 Branch
CSE and AI related branches usually close at lower (better) ranks than other branches.
How to Use Closing Ranks
1
Find your rank
Use your rank card.
2
Open last year's closing ranks
Look at the same category and gender as yours.
3
Prepare three lists
Dream, realistic and safe options.
4
Add all to web options
Enter them in the right order during counselling.
💡 Tip: Different websites show different rounds. Always check the official allotment data on the counselling portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a closing rank?
The last rank at which a seat was allotted in a college and branch.
Q. Do closing ranks change every year?
Yes. They change with demand, seats and difficulty of the exam.
Q. Where can I see official closing ranks?
On the official counselling portal and APSCHE notices.
Related Pages
| Counselling → Web options | College Predictor → Find colleges | Seat Matrix → Seats |
| Marks vs Rank → Score and rank | Participating Colleges → Colleges | Reservation → Categories |
Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official AP EAPCET portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.
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