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Computer Science Dominates 2026 Engineering Admissions Despite AI Surge
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News18•21-09-2026, 12:06
Computer Science Dominates 2026 Engineering Admissions Despite AI Surge
- •Computer Science remains the top choice for engineering students in 2026 across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other states, surpassing specialized AI and Machine Learning courses.
- •In Maharashtra, Computer Engineering led with 28,170 admissions, while Computer Science and Engineering recorded 18,277 admissions for 2026-27.
- •Andhra Pradesh's AP EAPCET 2026 data shows CSE with 29,882 allotments, followed by CSE with AI and Machine Learning at 16,102.
- •Tamil Nadu's TNEA 2026 counselling data indicates CSE as the most selected program with 30,534 filled seats, accounting for 21.30% of the total.
- •Telangana EAPCET's first phase saw 95% of 29,519 CSE seats allotted, with AI and related programs also achieving 100% allocation, demonstrating a growing computing ecosystem.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, data from engineering admissions across states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu show that Computer Science remains the leading and most preferred choice among students, overtaking specialized AI and Machine Learning courses.
In Maharashtra, Computer Engineering emerged as the most preferred individual branch, recording 28,170 admissions out of a total of 1,81,927 BE/BTech admissions for the 2026-27 academic year.
During the first phase of the Telangana EAPCET counselling, 95% of the 29,519 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) seats were successfully allotted.
