For the preparation of TS EAMCET merit list, in case of more than one student securing the same combined score, the tie shall be resolved to decide the relative ranking by successively considering the following: I) The total Normalized marks secured in TS EAMCET- ii) The normalized Marks secured in Mathematics in TS EAMCET- iii) The normalized marks secured in Physics in TS EAMCET- iv) If the tie still persists the date of birth of the concerned candidates, the older being given preference over the younger.