TS PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Mode, Marking Scheme. Duration, Syllabus, etc.

Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TS PGECET )

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TS PGECET Pattern 2026: JNTU Hyderabad has released the TS PGECET 2026 exam pattern on the official website. Candidates who want to apply for the exam can check the paper pattern below. The Telangana PGCEET exam dates have been announced by the authorities. The exam schedule has been released. 

Students appearing for TS PGECET 2026, must be aware of the exam pattern as it gives an idea about the structure and question paper. As per the official notification, the exam is conducted online for two hours for 120 questions. Candidates must also refer to TS PGECET 2026 syllabus for essential topics of different subjects. Read more below.

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  • TS PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
  • TS PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs
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TS PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern

Examination for TS PGECET is conducted online for 120 minutes. The exam is conducted in two shifts. Candidates who will be appearing for TS PGECET exam can check pattern details below -

Particulars Details
Mode of the exam Online
Duration of Exam 2 hours
Total questions 120 questions
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions 
Marking scheme One mark for correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answers.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which type of questions are asked in TS PGECET exam?
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Multiple type of questions are asked in TS PGECET exam. The time duration of question paper attempt is 120 minutes. Candidates must go through pattern and marking process carefully before solving.

Q:   Is TS PEGECET tougher than GATE?
A: 

The TS PGECET exam is considered to be easier than GATE exam. The GATE, otherwise known as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is more concept-based and is competitive in nature. On the other hand, the TS PGECET is a state-level exam is the competition is low. 

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TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme

Candidates appearing for the exam must know about paper pattern along with marking scheme. The postgraduate engineering entrance exam is held online in multiple shifts. the detailed information regarding Telangana PGECET exam pattern 2026 -

  • Each TS PGECET question paper of MTech programme contains 120 questions 
  • Each question carry one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. 
  • The total marks of TS PGECET 2026 is 120.
  • Minimum qualifying mark to pass the exam 30 for general category students. However, there is no minimum mark requirement for SC/ST applicants.
Particulars Details
Total marks 120 marks
For each correct answer One mark
Negative marking No
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Q:   What is the level of TS PGECET exam?
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TS PGECET otherwise called Telanagana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is a state level exam conducted to offer Master's in engineering. Qualified candidates are offered seats in engineering colleges of Telangana.

Q:   In which mode will the TS PGECET exam be conducted?
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The TS PGECET exam is conducted online in two shifts. The time duration is two hours to complete entrance test. The TS PGECET question paper will be asked in English language. For each correct response, one mark is rewarded and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

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TS PGECET 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

Candidates can check the TS PGECET FAQs below -

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Q:   How many marks will be awarded for each correct answer in TS PGECET?
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One mark is awarded for each correct answer in TS PGECET. There are a total of 120 MCQs asked in exam. Qualifying percentage of marks in TS PGECET is 25% which is 30 marks.

Q:   How many questions will be asked in TS PGECET Exam?
A: 

A total of 120 questions are asked in TS PGECET. For each question, one mark is awarded and there is no negative marking.

Q:   Is there any provision of negative marking in TS PGECET?
A: 

No, the TS PGECET exam does not have negative marking. Each question in the exam is worth one mark, and there is no penalty for incorrect answers. It is recommended that candidates answer all the questions in the exam and avoid leaving any questions unanswered, as there is no penalty for providing incorrect answers.

Q:   What will be the duration of TS PGECET exam?
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TS PGECET exam duration is two hours and is conducted in two shifts.  A total of 120 MCQs are asked in exam. Exam timings are 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates appearing for TS PGECET must report to center an hour before.

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Answered a month ago

Every year, around 50000 to 75000 students appear for TS PGECET exam. GATE qualified candidates also apply for the exam. However, they are exempted from attempting CBT.

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Answered a month ago

Yes, scholarships are offered as the AICTE GATE norms. It means that qualified candidates will get a scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.

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Candidates need to score 30 marks out of 120 to be eligible for the counselling. On the other hand, there is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates.

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Piyush Shukla

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Telangana PGECET exam is conducted for two hours of 120 MCQs. Each question carry 1 mark and there is no negative marking.

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