TS PGECET 2026: Exam Dates OUT, Check Eligibility, Registration, Pattern, etc.

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

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TS PGECET 2026 Application Form Submission without a Late Fee

27 Feb '26 - 6 May '26

UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 10:47 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

TS PGECET 2026 admissions: Online registrations without late fees are ongoing. JNTU Hyderabad is conducting TS PGECET 2026 exam. Last date to submit without late fee is May 6. However, candidates can still submit their form by paying late fees on diffrerent deadlines. Authorities have also released TS PGECET 2026 exam date along with shift timings (branch-wise). 

According to official notification, TS PGECET 2026 is scheduled from May 28 to May 31, and shift timings are: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Students will be offered admission to postgraduate engineering progammes, such as MTech/ME/MPharm/M.Arch. To participate in admission process, submission of TS PGECET 2026 application form is important. 

Aplicant's selection is based on marks obtained in Telangana PGECET 2026, followed by counselling. In addition, candidates who have qualified GATE exam are also eligible for admission. 

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Table of contents
  • What is TS PGECET?
  • TS PGECET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • TS PGECET Application Form 2026
  • Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern
  • TS PGECET Exam Syllabus 2026
  • How to prepare for TS PGECET Exam?
  • TS PGECET Test Schedule
  • TS PGECET 2026 Admit Card
  • Telangana MTech Entrance Exam Answer Key
  • TS PGECET 2026 Result
  • TS PGECET 2026 Counselling Process and Documents Needed
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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. Selected candidates can get admission to MTech colleges in Telangana.

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 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
27 Feb ' 26 - 06 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Application Form Submission without a Late Fee

ONGOING
09 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Registration Last Date with Late Fee of INR 250

10 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Application Form Correction Window

12 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Registration Last Date with late fee of INR 1000/-

15 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Registration Last Date with late fee of INR 2500/-

18 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Registration Last Date with late fee of INR 5000/-

19 May ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Admit Card

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Feb ' 26

TS PGECET 2026 Issue of Notification

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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 May 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 2026 registration link: Apply here

Download detailed notification: TS PGECET 2026 Official Notification

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Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern

The exam conducting authority have released TS PGECET exam pattern covering the format of the question paper, marking scheme, question type, etc. Applicants can check the TSPGECET 2026 exam pattern below. 

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Online

Duration of exam

2 hours (120 minutes)

Total Questions

120 questions

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total marks

120 marks

The minimum qualifying percentage of marks for TS PEGECT is 25% of the maximum marks (30 marks). However, for reserved category applicants there is no minimum qualifying marks.

Download TS PGECET exam pattern 2026

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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-

Branch Paper Code
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
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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

 

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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 Date 10:00 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)
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TS PGECET 2026 Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit 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. 

 

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Telangana MTech Entrance Exam Answer Key

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: Jun ' 26

The authorities will release TS PGECET answer key 2026 on the official website. The answer key will be available along with master question paper for each subject. The TS PGECET 2026 master question paper and answer key will be available on multiple dates for different branches. Students can raise objections to the provisional answer key with justifications. After that, the authorities will go through the explanations and release TS PGECET 2026 final answer key. To download answer key, students have to provide their credentials - registration number and password. 

Based on final answer key, the authorities will announce TS PGECET exam result 2026.

 

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TS PGECET 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: Jul ' 26

The authorities will declare TS PGECET result 2026 after the completion of the exam. Candidates who have appeared for entrance exam will be able to access their result scorecard. To check qualifying status, students need to provide their login credentials -registration number and password. 

It must be noted that result scorecard of TS PGECET 2026 will be available online only at candidate portal. Candidates must download their scorecard and participate in counselling as per the schedule. Telangana PGECET scorecard is valid for one year. Based on their academic performance and preference, students will be allotted colleges for MTech admission in Telangana.

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TS PGECET 2026 Counselling Process and Documents Needed

DeskCalendarCounselling: 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
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