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.
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ToggleThe 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.
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.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
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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 |
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 –
Courses | Eligibility |
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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. |
Candidates should have studied BPharma from a recognized University or have qualified GPAT. |
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-
| Branch | Paper Code |
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| Aerospace Engineering | AS |
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM |
| Bio-Technology | BT |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Environmental Management | EM |
| Food Technology | FT |
| Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics | GG |
| Instrumentation Engineering | EI |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Mining Engineering | MN |
| Nano Technology | NT |
| Pharmacy | PY |
| Textile Technology | TX |
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.
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 Date | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (Morning Session) | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (Afternoon Session) |
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| May 28, 2026 |
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| May 29, 2026 |
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| May 30, 2026 |
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| May 31, 2026 |
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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 –
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.
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.
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.
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
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
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| General / OBC | 1100 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 600 |
| For Additional Subject | 600 |
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.
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
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| General / OBC | 25% (30 marks out of 120) |
| SC / ST | No 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 Range | Admission Chances |
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| 1 – 500 | Top universities and reputed colleges |
| 500 – 2000 | Good state-level colleges |
| 2000 – 5000 | Moderate 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.
| Course | Last Rank (General Category) |
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| M.Tech (CSE) | 5000 – 6000 |
| M.Tech (Civil/Mechanical) | 8000 – 10000 |
| M.Pharm | 4000 – 5000 |
| M.Arch | 3000 – 4000 |