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TS PGECET 2026: Application Form (Out), Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Tips

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TS PGECET Overview

TS PGECET 2026 admissions: JNTU Hyderabad has released TS PGECET application form 2026 on its official website. Candidates who want to apply for MTech/ME/MPharm/M.Arch can apply for the exam. Registrations for TS PGECET 2026 started on February 27. 

The authorities have also released the TS PGECET 2026 exam date along with shift timings. The computer-based test will take place from May 28 to 31 in two shifts (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) and (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). 

Telangana Post-Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET) is conducted by JNTUH on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). The admission process includes registration, followed by exam attempt and counselling. Students who want to apply for MTech programmes must fill TS PGECET 2026 application form and submit it before due date. 

GATE and GPAT qualified candidates can also apply for TS PGECET. However, they are exempted from appearing state-level entrance exam. Selected candidates can get admission to MTech colleges in Telangana. Interested candidates can check the complete details regarding Telangana PGECET form, eligibility, fees, pattern, syllabus, admit card, centre, and other details below. 

What is TS PGECET?

TS PGECET is a state-level common entrance examination. Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is an entrance examination conducted by Jawaharlal Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education for admission into various postgraduate courses in engineering, technology, and pharmacy in state of Telangana. Candidates can apply online through official TS PGECET website – pgecet.tgche.ac.in

It consists of multiple-choice questions and is typically conducted over two days. TS PGECET examination results are usually announced a few weeks after the test. Qualified candidates can use their TG PGECET scorecard to apply for admission into postgraduate engineering, technology, architecture and pharmacy courses.

TS PGECET 2026 Highlights

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

Osmania University

Exam Level

Postgraduate Exam at State level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Computer Based Test (CBT) 

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

ME / MTech / MPharmacy / MArch / DPharma

Exam Fees

INR 1100 (General)

INR 600 (SC/ST/PWD)

Exam Duration

2 hours (120 minutes)

Total Questions

120 MCQs

Marking Scheme

One mark for each correct answer; no negative marking

Official Website

Contact No: 8523882397
https://pgecet.tsche.ac.in/

TS PGECET Application Form 2026

JNTU Hyderabad has started TS PGECET 2026 application form on February 27, and the last date to apply without late fee is March 6. Applicants who want to apply must check the eligibility criteria before fiiling the application form. Candidates can check TG PGECET eligibility criteria below –

TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility

MTech

Candidates must have completed or studying BTech/Bplanning, BArch, AIIA, MA/MSc, or have qualified GATE exam. Candidates from any discipline can apply. 

The minimum qualifying mark for engineering and pharmacy course is 50% and 45% for reserved category. However, candidates shall fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down in the relevant GOs at the time of admission.

MArch

Candidates should have studied any of the following courses from a recognized University – BArch/AIIA (in the respective stream) or have qualified GATE exam.

MPharma

Candidates should have studied BPharma from a recognized University or have qualified GPAT.

TS PGECET Exam Syllabus 2026

JNTUH has released TS PGECET exam syllabus along with information brochure. Candidates appearing for the TS PGECET entrance test must go through the syllabus and pattern before starting their preparation. The TS PGECET syllabus 2026 include important chapters and topics that are asked in the examination. Students can check TS PGECET paper codes only-

BranchPaper Code
Aerospace EngineeringAS
Architecture and PlanningAR
Biomedical EngineeringBM
Bio-TechnologyBT
Chemical EngineeringCH
Civil EngineeringCE
Computer Science and Information TechnologyCS
Electrical EngineeringEE
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEC
Environmental ManagementEM
Food TechnologyFT
Geo-Engineering and Geo-InformaticsGG
Instrumentation EngineeringEI
Mechanical EngineeringME
Metallurgical EngineeringMT
Mining EngineeringMN
Nano TechnologyNT
PharmacyPY
Textile TechnologyTX

How to prepare for TS PGECET Exam?

Every year, lakhs of students apply for TS PGECET exam and to get good score in require consistent preparation. Applicants can check TS PGECET 2026 preparation tips below.

  • Once the notification is released, candidates are advised to go through pattern and syllabus carefully
  • Now, pick out topics and chapters that carry maximum weightage in TS PGECET exam 2026.
  • Study your textbooks and notes to grasp basic concepts
  • Practice previous year’s question papers and mock tests to work on time management and accuracy
  • Revise daily and invest in healthy activities to stay active

TS PGECET Test Schedule

JNTUH has released the TS PGECET exam schedule 2026 along with information brochure. TG PGECET exam 2026 will be conducted from April 28 to May 31, 2026 in two shifts – morning (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). Students can check the schedule below –

Exam Date10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
(Morning Session)
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
(Afternoon Session)
May 28, 2026
  • Geo-Engineering and GeoInformatics (GG)
  • Pharmacy (PY)
  • Civil Engineering (CE)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Food Technology (FT)
  • Aerospace Engineering (AS)
May 29, 2026
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
  • Bio-Technology (BT)
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
May 30, 2026
  • Instrumentation Engineering (EI)
  • Chemical Engineering (CH)
  • Textile Technology (TX)
  • Mining Engineering (MN)
  • Architecture and Planning (AR)
  • Biomedical Engineering (BM)
  • Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
May 31, 2026
  • Environmental Management (EM)
  • Nanotechnology (NT)

TS PGECET 2026 Admit Card

Admit Card: 19 May ‘ 26

The conducting body will activate the link to download TS PGECET 2026 admit card on May 19, 2026. The hall ticket of TS PGECET 2026 will be available on the official website – pgecet.tgche.ac.in. The process to download TS PGECET exam admit card can be checked below –

  • Visit official website of Telangana PGECET
  • Click on admit card available on homepage
  • Enter required credentials – registration number, date of birth, and exam paper name/code (appearing)
  • Onced logged in, the hall ticket will be displayed on screen
  • Check all details and download

Applicants must keep their TS PGECET 2026 hall ticket safe till admission/counselling process, as it will be required at the time of document verification process. 

TS PGECET 2026 Counselling Process and Documents Needed

Counselling: Aug ‘ 26

The counselling process for TS PGECET will begin after result announcement. The TS PGECET 2026 counselling includes online registration cum verification, followed by uploading the documents and certificates and payment of the counselling fee. Only candidates who have successfully cleared the TS PGECET will be eligible to participate in the TS PGECET counselling. A non-refundable processing fee of INR 1200 and INR 600 applies to all candidates.

List of Documents Required for TS PGECET Counselling –

  • TS PGECET Rank Card/Scorecard
  • GATE/GPAT scorecard
  • Intermediate/10+2 passing certificate
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Studying certificates from Class 10th to qualifying degree
  • Residence certificate or Employer certificate (for non-local candidates)
  • Caste Certificate for Reserved Categories
  • Special Category certificates (NCC/CAP/PWD (PH)/Sports)
  • Domicile (Law) Certificate of Parents
  • Income Certificate
  • Original Aadhar Card or Residence Certificate
  • EWS Certificate

TS PGECET FAQs

Ques. What is the TS PGECET exam for?

Ans. The TS PGECET Exam is conducted to get admission in M.E., M.Tech, M. Pharm and Graduate level courses in Telangana.

  • Conducted by Osmania University on behalf of TSCHE.
  • Provides admission to postgraduate professional programs.
  • Offers admission in both universities and private colleges in Telangana.

Ques. What is the fee for TS PGECET 2026?

Ans. The TS PGECET Application fee will vary according to the candidate’s category and the candidate has to pay the fee online in the application process.

TS PGECET 2025 Fee Structure

CategoryApplication Fee (INR)
General / OBC1100
SC / ST / PwD600
For Additional Subject600

Ques. What are the qualifying marks for TS PGECET?

Ans. In the TS PGECET, the minimum qualifying marks will determine the eligibility for ranking and counselling.

CategoryQualifying Marks
General / OBC25% (30 marks out of 120)
SC / STNo minimum qualifying marks

Only qualified candidates are considered for the merit list.

Ques. What is a good rank in TS PGECET?

Ans. In TS PGECET, a “good rank” depends on the branch, category, and college preference of the student.

Rank RangeAdmission Chances
1 – 500Top universities and reputed colleges
500 – 2000Good state-level colleges
2000 – 5000Moderate colleges
5000+Limited options in private colleges

Ques. What is the last rank in TS PGECET 2025?

Ans. In TS PGECET 2025, the last rank varies across branches and colleges. It is generally the closing rank of the final round of counselling.

CourseLast Rank (General Category)
M.Tech (CSE)5000 – 6000
M.Tech (Civil/Mechanical)8000 – 10000
M.Pharm4000 – 5000
M.Arch3000 – 4000

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