TS PGECET Counselling 2026: Phase I Registration Begins, Documents Required, Seat Allotment

Candidates who want to participate in the TG PGECET MTech counselling must meet the following requirements -

• Must have Indian Nationality
• Candidates must meet local and non-local status requirements as per admission norms
• The minimum qualifying mark is 50% from a recognised university/institute
• For reserved category students, the minimum qualifying mark is 45%

TS PGECET 2026 counselling is conducted online. The authorities conducts the counselling in rounds depending on the availability of seats. The process to apply can be checked below -

• Candidate registration and counselling fee payment - It is first stage of the counselling process.
• Students have to register and pay a fee of INR 1200 (general category) and INR 600 (for reserved category). 
• Now, candidates have to provide their personal, communication, and academic details. 
• After submitting the form, candidates have to visit the TS PGECET help centres to get their documents verified. Students must carry self-attested copies at time of reporting.
• GATE qualified candidates will undergo separate counselling. First preference is given to GATE students first.

Documents Required for TG PGECET MTech Counselling 2026

Candidates must carry the following documents to the help centres -

• GATE scorecard (if applying through GATE)
• TS PGECET scorecard
• Class marksheets and educational qualification certificates
• Resident/domicile certificate
• Aadhar card
• Category certificate
• Income certificate

After document verification, candidates have to fill in their college and course choices. The seat allotment list is released on the website based on ranks obtained and seat availability.

Certificates to be Uploaded during Registration and Filling the Application Form

Candidates who have qualified in GATE / GPAT / TS PGECET are required to upload the following documents for verification:

Scan and upload the original certificates, which include:

• GATE / GPAT Score card / PGECET Rank Card.
• Original Degree / Provisional Certificate (PC) & Consolidated Memorandum Marks (CMM) of the qualifying Examination.
• Intermediate / Diploma / 10+2 Certificate.
• SSC pass certificate or its Equivalent as proof of Date of Birth.
• Bonafide (Study) certificates from Class IX to Graduation.
• Residence certificate for the preceding 7 years of the qualifying examination, i.e., Graduation, for candidates who have pursued private study without any institutionalized education (Distance / Open education mode).
• Integrated community (Caste) certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable, for BC / SC / ST candidates issued after June 2, 2014.
• Latest Income Certificate on or before January 1, 2025, if applicable.
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Reservation certificate
• Non-local candidates need to submit specific certificates to be considered for allotment under unreserved seats. Residence or Employer certificates are also needed for the verification process.

Candidates can check the list of TS PGECET helpline centres below for document verification -

• Kakatiya University, Warangal
• Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Masab Tank, Hyderabad
• AV College of Arts, Science & Commerce Gagan mahal, Hyderabad
• Nizam College Basheerbagh, Hyderabad

TSCHE have announced TS PGECET 2026 counselling dates officially. Candidates can check the dates below -

TS PGECET 2026 Phase I Counselling Dates

As per the TS PGECET counselling dates, the online registration for Phase I is ongoing. For complete schedule, candidates can also refer to TS PGECET 2026 dates page. The last date to register is July 9, based on which the authorities will release list of verified candidates on July 12. Candidates are advised to go through all the instructions carefully before filling the form. 

TS-PGECET 2026 Phase I Counselling Dates can be checked below -

Candidates can check TS PGECET 2026 counselling related FAQs below -