TS PGECET 2026 Application Form: (CLOSED), Steps, Eligibility, Instructions, Fees

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

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TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 (Provisional Selected Candidate's List)

26 Jul '26

UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Jul 9, 2026 11:11 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

TS PGECET 2026 application form: JNTU Hyderabad closed TS PGECET application form and correction facility. Registrations were done online at pgecet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates who wanted to apply for MTech admissions through TS PGECET 2026 had to fill the application form before the due date. 

Before applying, it is important to check the eligibility criteria first. The form-filling process of TS PGECET 2026 comprised fee payment, document uploading, and form submission. The authorities allowed candidates to submit their TS PGECET application with regular fees and with extended fees. The regular application fee is INR 1100 for the general category and INR 600 for SC/ST and PwD applicants, and is non-refundable. Read below to know more about TS PGECET registration 2026

 

Table of contents
  • How to apply for TS PGECET Application Form 2026?
  • TS PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Documents required while filling TS PGECET 2026 application form
  • TS PGECET Application Form 2026: Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • TS PGECET 2026 Application Correction Window
  • TS PGECET 2026 Application Form FAQs
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How to apply for TS PGECET Application Form 2026?

The form filling process of TS PGECET 2026 is discussed below -

  • Paying the application fee: The application/registration fee is INR 1100 (INR 600 in case of SC/ST/PH) per test. If candidates want to appear for more than one test, a separate registration fee must be paid for each test.
  • TS PGECET 2026 registration: Aspirants must register by entering their payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number, and date of birth.

DIRECT LINK: Apply here (CLOSED)

  • Filling in other required details: Aspirants will be required to enter their qualifying exam hall ticket number, candidate name, date of birth, mobile number, the mobile number mentioned, alternate mobile number, email id, category, special category, qualifying degree, specialisation in qualifying degree, choose PGECET exam paper for entrance test and select the payment type. Also, students had to enter center of their choices.
  • Submitting the TS PGECET 2026 application form: Before submitting the application form, aspirants are required to check the form thoroughly. Once the application form is submitted, a unique registration number will be generated. Aspirants should note this number for all future purposes. The duly filled-in application form needs to be downloaded. Aspirants also need to take a printout of the same. Aspirants applying based on their GATE/GPAT scores must complete a separate application form for counselling.

NOTE: The authorities will allow candidates to submit the TS PGECET 2026 application form with a late fee of INR 250, INR 1000, INR 2500, INR 5000, and INR 10000. 

TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility

Candidates appearing for the exam must check the Telangana PGECET 2026 eligibility criteria below -

  • Students must have a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
  • The minimum qualifying mark must be 50% aggregate mark for general category and 45% for reserved categories.
  • Applicants must hold an Indian nationality
  • GATE or GPAT- qualified candidates are also eligible to apply for the exam. However, they are exempted from the test.
  • In addition, there is no minimum or maximum age limit to apply for TS PGECET

The TS PGECET 2026 application form and registrations are closed.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In which mode will the TS PGECET application form be accepted?
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The authorities accept TS PGECET application form online only. There is no other mode of submission. Candidates willing to apply must register and submit Telangana PGECET exam form before due date.

Q:   What is the application fee for TS PGECET exam?
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The TS PGECET application fee can be checked below. 

  • INR 1100/- for general category candidates
  • INR 600/- for category-candidates

Candidates can make the payment online through Netbanking/Credit card/Debit card/UPI. The authorities also allow candidates to submit their application form with a late fee. Candidates who successfully submit their form will be eligible to download their admit card. 

TS PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TS PGECET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
29 May ' 26 - 01 Jun ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Exam Date

26 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Registration Last Date with late fee of INR 10000/-

22 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Admit Card (OUT)

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Documents required while filling TS PGECET 2026 application form

Check some necessary information concerning the TS PGECET application procedure below:

Browser Requirements:

  • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above /Mozilla Firefox 3.6 and above
  • Screen Resolution: 600x800
  • Pdf Reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 and above

Documents required while filling TS PGECET application form

  • TS / AP Online Transaction Id. (if payment is being made through AP Online Centre) - Receipt form from TS / AP Online Centre Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking details (If payment is being made through Credit Card / Debit Card/Net Banking) Credit Card / Debit Card/Net Banking
  • Qualifying Examination appeared or passed - Hall ticket Number of the Qualifying Examination Marks Memo / Hall Ticket Number of Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent
  • Stream Applied for M.TECH and M.PHARM - Eligibility Criteria in the TS PGECET website
  • Date of Birth, Birth District, Birth State - Birth Certificate / SSC or Equivalent Certificate
  • Hall Ticket Number of SSC or Equivalent examination - Certificate SSC or Equivalent Certificate
  • Local Status (OU/AU/SVU/ Non-local) - The local candidate certificate issued by MRO or Competent Authority
  • Income of Parents (Income Upto Rs.1.0 lakh or UptoRs. 2.0 lakhs) - The Income certificate issued by MRO / Competent Authority
  • Study Details - Study certificates from Class I to Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent
  • Category (SC, ST, BC, etc.) and Application number of the Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ST only) - The Caste Certificate issued by the MRO / Competent Authority
  • Special Category (NCC, PH, Sports, CAP, etc.) - The Certificate issued by Competent Authority
  • Aadhaar Card details - Aadhaar Card
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What details and documents are required while filling out TS PGECET application form?
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Candidates are advised to keep the following details and documents ready while filling out the TS PGECET 2025 application form-

  • TS / Andhra Pradesh Online Transaction Id. (if payment is being made through Andhra Pradesh Online Centre) - Receipt form from TS / Andhra Pradesh Online Centre Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking details (If payment is being made through Credit Card / Debit Card/Net Banking) Credit Card / Debit Card/Net Banking
  • Qualifying Examination appeared or passed - Hall ticket Number of the Qualifying Examination Marks Memo / Hall Ticket Number of Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent
  • Stream Applied for M.Tech and M.PHARM - Eligibility Criteria in the TS PGECET-2025 website
  • Date of Birth, Birth District, Birth State - Birth Certificate / SSC or Equivalent Certificate
  • Hall Ticket Number of SSC or Equivalent examination - Certificate SSC or Equivalent Certificate
  • Local Status (OU/AU/SVU/ Non-local) - The local candidate certificate issued by MRO or Competent Authority
  • Income of Parents (Income Upto Rs.1.0 Lacs or UptoRs. 2.0 lakhs) - The Income certificate issued by MRO / Competent Authority
  • Study Details - Study certificates from Class I to Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent
  • Category (SC, ST, BC, etc.) and Application number of the Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ST only) - The Caste Certificate issued by the MRO / Competent Authority
  • Special Category (NCC, PH, Sports, CAP, etc.) - The Certificate issued by Competent Authority
  • Aadhaar Card details - Aadhaar Card
Q:   Who can apply for TS PGECET exam?
A: 

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for TS PGECET. For MTech course, candidates should have studied any of the following courses from a recognised University - BTech (Civil Engineering), Planning, BTech (Planning), BArch AIIA, MA / MSc (Sociology/Economics/Geography) or have qualified GATE. For MArch, candidates must have completed BArch or AIIA (in the relevant stream), or they must have passed the GATE exam. For MPharm candidates must have completed the BPharma course or have passed the GPAT.

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TS PGECET Application Form 2026: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Candidates must carefully review guidelines and instructions before applying for TS PGECET 2026 application form. Candidates can check details below -

TS PGECET 2026 System Requirements

Particulars Requirements
Internet Browser Google Chrome/Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
Screen Resolutions 600 X 800
PDF Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 and above
Browser Settings Disable pop-up blocks and uninstall all script blockers

Details Required while filling TS PGECET 2026 Online Application Form

Details Required Documents to be referred
TG Online Transaction ID (If payment is being made through TG Online Centre) Receipt from TGOnline Centre
Debit Card/Credit Card or Net Banking details (If payment is to be done through debit card/credit card or net banking details) Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Number (B.E/BTech/B.Pharm/B.Arch/M.Sc/MCA, etc, Roll Number Marks Memo Hall Ticket Number of Intermediate 10+2+4 Equivalent
Eligibility Criteria  as mentioned in the information brochure
Date of Birth SSC or Equivalent Certificate
Annual Income of Parents (Below One Lakh, Above One Lakh and Below Two Lakhs, More than Two Lakhs) The Income Certificate issued by the MRO or competent authority
Category of the candidate Caste Certificate issued by the MRO/competent authority
Special Category (NCC, Sports Category, PH, or CAP, etc) The certificate issued by the competent authority
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What details are required while filling the TS PGECET application form?
A: 

While filling out the TS PGECET application form, candidates must keep the following documents and details ready -

  • TG Online Transaction ID (If payment is being made through TGOnline Centre)
  • Debit Card/Credit Card or Net Banking details (If payment is to be done through debit card/credit card or net banking details)
  • Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Number (B.E/BTech/B.Pharm/B.Arch/M.Sc/MCA, etc., Roll Number
  • Eligibility Criteria 
  • Date of Birth
  • Annual Income of Parents (Below One Lakh, Above One Lacs and Below Two Lakhs, More than Two Lakhs)
  • Category of the candidate
  • Special Category (NCC, Sports Category, PH, or CAP, etc.)
Q:   How to check the TS PGECET application form payment status?
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Candidates who have submitted their application form can check their status in the following way -

  • Visit the TS PGECET official website - pgecet.tgche.ac.in
  • Click on the payment status and enter the required details - Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number and Mobile Number
  • Select the payment status
  • The details will be displayed on the screen. 
Q:   Has JNTUH released TS PGECET 2026 application form?
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Yes, JNTUH released TS PGECET 2026 application form on February 27. Candidates can apply at pgecet.tgche.ac.in.

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TS PGECET 2026 Application Correction Window

JNTU Hyderabad will activate TS PGECET 2026 correction window after the registration process is completed. The edit facility for TS PGECET 2026 will be available from May 9 to 10. There are two types of correction facility offered by the authorities. Candidates who want to make changes in their application form can check the complete details here.

The corrections will be carried out at TG EAPCET office. Candidates have to send a request email with required documents. Check below -

Details Documents to be submitted along with online application form
Candidate's name and date of birth (as per SSC or equivalent) SSC mark memo and qualifying exam hall ticket number, hall ticket copy (subject verification)
Signature scanned signature (<30 kb, jpg or jpeg)
photograph  scanned photograph (<30 kb, jpg or jpeg)
Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Qualifying examination ticket copy/memo (subject to verification)
Mobile number SSC mark memo, qualifying examination hall ticket/mark memo, and Aadhar card (subject to verification)
Economically weaker section (EWS) Certificate issued by the competent authority
Special reservation category Certificate issued by the competent authority
Category (OC to BC and BC to OC) and SC (groups) to ST and ST to SC (groups) only Certificate issued by the competent authority

TS PGECET Type II Correction Facility

For type II correction, the candidates will get the access to make changes from May 9 to 10. 

Father's name  Minority/Non-Minority
Mother's name Annual income range of parents (Rs)
Gender Income certificate number (optional)
Do you belong to economically weaker section (EWS)? Economically weaker section certificate number 
Sub caste name and caste certificate number (optional) Candidate bank details
Special reservation category (NCC/CAP/Sports and Games/ Anglo Indian) Address details
Type of PH (Physically Handicapped) and do you require scribe? (Applicable if you opted at the time of registration as "Yes") Year of Appearing/Passed the qualifying exam
Medium of Instructions at Qualifying Exam Intermediate or equivalent (10+2 details)
SSC or equivalent (10th class details) email ID
Place of study details Area of reservation

For any other query, candidates can reach out to TS PGECET helpdesk number for making any changes in form. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there is any fee for TS PGECET 2026 application form correction?
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No, candidates can make changes in their TS PGECET application form for free. There is no fee for application form correction. Interested candidates will have to submit their changes within the mentioned due date. 

Q:   When will TS PGECET 2026 correction facility start?
A: 

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad will activate TS PGECET 2026 correction window from May 9 to 10. Only registered candidates can access the correction facility.

Q:   How can I change my qualifying exam hall ticket number provided in TS PGECET application form?
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Candidates who want to change their qualifying exam hall ticket number must visit TG EAPCET office. Such candidates have to send a request email along with required documents. For qualifying exam hall ticket number, applicants have to submit the following -

  • Qualifying exam hall ticket copy
  •  or memo (subject to verification).

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TS PGECET 2026 Application Form FAQs

Candidates can check the TS PGECET application form 2026 related FAQs below -

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Q:   Who conducts TS PGECET?
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The conducting body of TS PGECET is Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. It is conducted on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education. TS PGECET is conducted once a year to offer admission to higher studies such as MTech, MPlan, MArch, and ME. Qualified candidates get admission to Telangana universities and colleges.

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Answered a week ago

TSCHE will publish TS PGECET (Phase I) provisional seat allotment result on July 26, 2026. Candidates whose name is included in the eligibility list and have done their web-option entry can check their seat allotment results.

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Himanshi Choudhury

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Answered a week ago

Yes, JNTU Hyderabad allows candidates to submit their TS PGECET application form after the deadline. The registration late fee schedule are updated along with official notification. However, they have to pay an additional fee. 

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UPASANA PRADHAN

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There is as such no fixed number of seats through TS PGECET admission. However, the seat count changes every year. The seats are mainly divided into two parts:

  • Convenor Quota Seats (70 to 80%)

  • Management Quota Seats (20 to 30%)

As, GATE and GPAT scores are also accepted, first preference are given to t

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Taru Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TS PGECET exam is conducted for 18 engineering branches. Most registered subjects include:

  • Computer Science and Information Technology

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering 

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering and 

  • Electrical Engineering

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Aishwarya Uniyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

There are majorly two regional exam centres where Telangana PGECET exam is held: Hyderabad and Warangal. 

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Indrani Uniyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

To download TS PGECET 2026 rank card, candidates need to provide their registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth.

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Shiksha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Full form of TS PGECET is Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. It is a state engineering exam conducted to offer admission to M.Tech colleges in Telangana.

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Piyush Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The TS PGECET rank card is valid for one academic year. Candidates can use their scorecard to apply to postgraduate engineering colleges in Telangana (government and private institutions). 

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Shiksha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education conducts TS PGECET counselling. While JNTU Hyderabad conducts the admission process. 

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Sumridhi Sinha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

TSCHE usually conducts two to three rounds of TS PGECET counselling. A spot counselling might also be conducted depending on the seat availability. Each counselling phase, comprise of counselling registration, display of eligible list, web-option entry, followed by seat allotment, document verificat

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Abhay Choudhury

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