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Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TSEdCET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 12 May '26

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 00:43 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

TS EdCET 2026 registration started. The Telangana State Council of Higher Education conducts the EdCET exam on May 12, 2026. The exam conducting body will commence the registration process for the education course. Candidates who qualify for the TG EdCET exam can get admission in all the participating BEd colleges across the state. Kakatiya University has released application form-filling process on February 23, 2026.

TS EdCET 2026 Application Start Date: February 23, 2026

Last Date Without Late Fee: April 15, 2026

Last Date With Late Fee: April 22, 2026

TS EdCET 2026 Exam Date: March 12, 2026

Interested candidates must appear for the computer-based exam after verifying their eligibility. The candidates are also advised to check the TS EdCET Syllabus and pattern to start preparing for the exam. If you are interested in taking the TS EdCET exam, then you can find all the important details on https://edcet.tgche.ac.in/ and Shiksha.com. Don't forget to BOOKMARK for timely alerts.

Latest Update: TS Ed.CET 2026 Application Started from February 23

Table of contents
  • What is TS EdCET?
  • TS EdCET Important Dates 2026
  • TS EdCET 2026 Exam Highlights
  • TSEdCET Syllabus 2026
  • TSEdCET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
  • TS EdCET Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • TSEdCET Application Form 2026
  • TS EdCET Admit Card 2026
  • TSEdCET Answer Key 2026
  • TSEdCET Results 2026
  • TSEdCET Counselling 2026
  • TSEdCET 2026: Normalisation of Question Paper
  • TS EdCET 2026 Contact Information
  • FAQs on TSEdCET 2026
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What is TS EdCET?

TS EdCET means Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test. It’s a state-level exam made for students who want to become teachers in Telangana. Every year, Kakatiya University, Warangal, conducts this exam for the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). TS EdCET exam helps you to get admission into BEd courses in many colleges across Telangana. The test checks how good your teaching skills are, how much subject knowledge you got, and also your general awareness.

You can choose the language for the TS EdCET exam. It can be English and Telugu or English and Urdu, whichever you feel easy. This Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test is very important if you dream to be a teacher. It opens the door for BEd admission in Telangana and gives a chance to start a teaching career.

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TS EdCET Important Dates 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
15 Apr ' 26

TG EdCET 2026 Exam Registration Last Date Without Late Fee

22 Apr ' 26

TG EdCET 2026 Exam Registration Last Date With Late Fee

12 May ' 26

TG EdCET 2026 Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Feb ' 26

TG EdCET 2026 Exam Registration

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TS EdCET 2026 Exam Highlights

TS EdCET 2026, also known as the Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test, is a state-level exam for students who want to become teachers in Telangana. The exam is conducted every year by Kakatiya University, Warangal, on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). We have shared the major highlights related to the TS EdCET 2026. 

Particulars

Details (Tentative)

Conducting Body

Kakatiya University

Exam Level

State

Exam Mode

Online i.e., Computer-based Mode

Minimum Age Limit

19 years and there is no upper age limit

Exam Duration

120 minutes

Language

English, Urdu, and Telugu

Type of Questions

Objective (MCQ)

Total Sections

5

Total Questions

150

Total Marks

150

Exam Date

May 12, 2026

Exam Purpose 

To offer admission in the BEd course at colleges of Telangana State

Application Form Fee

INR 750 (General/OBC)

INR 550 (SC/ST/PH)

Number of Test Centres

18

Exam Helpdesk No.

0870-2958088

Official Website

https://edcet.tgche.ac.in/

Important: The data is tentative until the conducting body releases the notification. 

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TSEdCET Syllabus 2026

You can find the TS EdCET Syllabus 2026 as given below. It is based on the curriculum till Class 10)

Maths

Number System, Commercial Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Handling

Physical & Biological Science

Food, Living Organisms, Life Processes, Biodiversity, Pollution, Material, Light, Electricity & Magnetism, Heat, Sound, Motion, Changes, Weather & Climate, Coal & Petrol,

Some Natural Phenomena, Stars & Solar System, Metallurgy, Chemical Reactions

Social Studies

Geography, History, Political Science, Economics.

Teaching Aptitude

Aptitude questions will be related to understanding teaching-learning process, classroom management, and mentoring with special reference to the teacher-pupil relationship.

Teaching requires certain characteristics like ability to communicate, ability to deal with Children, ability to recognize individual differences etc., Apart from analytical thinking

and general intelligence. One who has these characteristics will be able to become a good teacher after training. Questions relating to these aspects will be included to test

one's teaching aptitude

General English

Reading comprehension, spelling errors, vocabulary, phrase replacement, error detection and word association.

General Knowledge and Educational Issues

Current affairs (India and International), Contemporary Educational Issues.

  • Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate's general knowledge of the environment around them and its application to society.
  • Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific outlook as is expected of an educated person.
  • The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring Countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Ecology, Economics, General Policy and Scientific Research.

Computer Awareness

Computer - Internet, Memory, Networking, and Fundamentals of Computers Antivirus

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TSEdCET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The TS EdCET is objective-based. You get +1 for each right MCQ. Complete 150 questions in 2 hours. The table below includes the detailed marking scheme.

Subjects

Marks

No. of Questions

Topics (till 10th Class State Syllabus)

60

Total: 60

Maths-20 Physical & Biological Science-20; SST -20

Teaching Aptitude

20

20

General English

20

20

General Knowledge &Educational Issues

30

30

Computer Awareness

20

20

Total

150

150

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TS EdCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

To fulfil TSEdCET 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates should meet the requirements:

1. Nationality & Local Status: You must be an Indian citizen. You must meet the local or non-local status rules as per the Telangana Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974.

2. Age Limit: You must be at least 19 years old as of July 1, 2026. There is no upper age limit to apply.

3. Educational QualificationGeneral Category: You need at least 50% marks in your graduation (BA, BSc, BCom, BE, BTech, BSc Home Science, or a 5-year integrated course) in a subject relevant to the course you’re applying for.

  • SC/ST/BC (A/B/C/D/E)/PH Category: You need at least 40% marks in your qualifying degree.
  • BE/B.Tech. Candidates: Must have studied Science or Mathematics and scored at least 55% marks.
  • Not Eligible: Candidates with degrees like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BL, LLB, BA (Languages), BOL, or other professional courses.

Eligibility criteria for the choice of the subject under part-C of the TS EdCET exam

Subject

TS EdCET Eligibility

Mathematics

  • Had Maths as a subject in BA/ BSc / BE/ B Tech. OR
  • BCA with Mathematics as a subject in Class 12.

Physical Sciences

  • If you have a degree BSc / BE/ B Tech with Physics, Chemistry, or Allied Material Science as one of the subjects. OR
  • BCA with Physics and Chemistry as subjects in +2.

Biological Sciences

  • Degree in BSc / BSc Home Science with Botany, Zoology, or Allied Life Sciences as Part-II group subjects. OR
  • BCA in graduation and Biological Science as one of subjects in 12th class

Social Studies

  • If you have a BA/ BCom/ BBM degree. OR
  • Candidates who graduated in BCA with SST as a subject in Class XII. 

English

If you have cleared

  • BA Special English
  • BA English Literature
  • MA English.

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TSEdCET Application Form 2026

The TSEdCET application form released by the exam conducting body. Meet the admission requirements to start the process. It is important to upload the documents in the preferred size. 

How to Fill the Application Form?

  1. Browse to the- tgache.ac.in.
  2. Find “Application Fee Payment”, fill in the important details, and pay the fee.

General/OBC

INR 750

SC/ST/PH

INR 550

3. You can pay the fees by using a credit or debit card, net banking, or UPI.

After filling the online Application form with the required details, verify all the details carefully and press the Submit button. Once the Online Application Form is generated, it contains the registration number along with filled in details. Take print out of filled in Online Application Form. Use the Registration number for future correspondence.

Note: Inspect the status and download the acknowledgement slip.

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Documents Needed at the time of TS EdCET Application Form Filling

The following information must be kept ready for filling in the details during Online Submission

TS EdCET Hall ticket Number of Qualifying Examination

Date of Birth

Caste in case of SC/ST/BC candidates

PH/NCC/Sports and Games etc

Income certificate from the competent authority

Study/Residence/relevant certificate for proof of local status

Aadhar Card

Bank Account details

Note: The above certificates are to be submitted during the Counseling for Admission

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TS EdCET Admit Card 2026

The admit card will be released a few days before the exam. They need to carry the physical copy to appear for the exam. To download the admit card, they must

  • Browse to the admission and test portal.
  • Click on the Download Hall Ticket button.
  • Enter registration number and date of birth.
  • Click on the Download Admit Card button.
  • View and download the TG EdCET Admit Card.

Note: You might not be allowed to enter the exam centre without the admit card. We will provide the direct downloading link once it is available.

List of Regional Centres for TG EdCET

Test Zone Test Centre Location around the following Areas
Hyderabad -I Aushapur, Abids, Boduppl, Cherlaplly IDA, Ghatkesar, Keesara, Korremula, Moula Ali, Nacharam, Secunderabad, and Uppal Bus Depo
Hyderabad -II Dundigal, Maisammaguda, Medchal, Old Alwal
Hyderabad -III Hayath Nagar, Nagole, Ibrahimptnam, Karmanghat, LB Nagr, Nadargul, Ramoji Film City, Shamshabad
Hyderabad -IV Himayath Sagar, Moinabad, Gandipet, Hafeezpet, Bachupally, Kukatpally, Shaikpet
Nalgonda Nalgonda
Kodad Kodad, Suryapet
Khammam  Khammam
Bhadradri Kothagudem Palvoncha, Sujathanagar
Sathupally Sathupally
 Karimnagar Jagtial, Karimnagar, Huzurabad, Manthani, Siddipet
Mahaboobnagar Mahabubnagar
Sangareddy Narsapur, Sultanpur, Patancheru, Rudraram
Adilabad Adilabad
Nizamabad Nizamabad
Warangal  Warangal, Hanamkonda, Hasanparthy
Narsampet
(Dist: Warangal)
Narsampet 

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TSEdCET Answer Key 2026

The exam conducting authority will release the provisional TSEdCET Answer Key. You can raise an objection when the first provisional key is released. Although a minimum fee for every question will be needed. You can use these answer sheets to predict your score and rank. The final answer key is released after verifying all the objections. You can download the sheet from the official website.

Steps to Check TSEdCET Answer Key 2026

Candidates can find the response key by

  • Browsing to the exam website.
  • Click on the link for the answer key
  • Enter hall ticket number and DOB
  • Download the available key to predict your score.

Meanwhile, you can also check the IGNOU BEd Entrance Exam Answer Key.

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TSEdCET Results 2026

The TSEdCET results will be declared within 20-25 days of the entrance exam. You have to stop by the official website to download the scorecard. It is possible only after the result link is activated. They can start the downloading process by using the login credentials, i.e., admit card number and password.

If you forget your password same like me, you can reset it easy using your email. The TS EdCET result card you download shows your name, marks, and rank. It also tell if you can join TS EdCET counselling round or not. The TS EdCET merit list made from all students’ scores. That list decide which B.Ed college you get next. If you pass, download your TS EdCET scorecard, it help you in next step.

How to Check TG EdCET 2026 Results
Once declared, you can access your scorecard via the official TG EdCET website:
  • Navigate to the Download Rank Card link on the homepage.
  • Enter your Hall Ticket Number and DOB.
  • Click on View Rank Card to display your marks and qualifying status.
  • Download and print the document, as it is mandatory for the counselling process

TSEdCET Result Tie-breaking Process

If two or more candidates get same total marks, Subject/Content marks will be considered to determine their ranking. If tie still remains, marks of Teaching Aptitude will be used. If there is still a tie, marks in General English will be considered. If tie continues, marks in General Knowledge & Educational Issues will be taken into account. If tie persists even after that, marks in Computer Awareness will be used to decide the ranking.

If candidates obtain equal marks in all parts of the test paper, they will be placed in same rank bracket. During admission, age will be considered to determine final ranking among such candidates, with preference given to older candidate.

Note: Request for re-totaling or revaluation or personal verification of scripts will not be entertained.

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TSEdCET Counselling 2026

The exam conducting authority will release the TSEdCET 2026 counseling schedule after the results declaration. Counselling fee is Rs. 800 for general candidates and Rs. 500 (Rupees Five Hundred only) for SC/ST candidates. The registration fee is paid online through credit card, debit card, or internet banking in favour of ‘Secretary, TSCHE’.

TS EdCET Counselling Process

TS EdCET Counselling Process

Documents Required for TS EdCET  2026

For TSEdCET Counselling 2026, the candidates need to carry the original and xerox of 

  • TS EdCET 2026 Rank Card and Hall Ticket.
  • Degree certificate and marks memos of the qualifying examination.
  • SSC (10th) and Intermediate (12th) marks memos.
  • Study certificates from Class 9 to Graduation.
  • Transfer Certificate (TC).
  • Caste and Income certificates (issued after Jan 1, 2026).
  • Residence Certificate for local/non-local status.
  • Aadhaar Card or other government-issued photo ID

TS EdCET Reservation Criteria 2026

Admission to 85% of the seats shall be reserved in each course in the Educational Institutions in the State for local candidates of the OU area, as specified, and the remaining 15% of the seats shall be unreserved seats for the following:

  • All candidates can be considered local candidates of the Osmania University (OU) area.
  • You are a local candidate if you have lived in Telangana for at least 10 years (time spent outside the state for study or work doesn’t count).
  • You are also considered local if your parents work for the Telangana State Government, Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities, or similar institutions within Telangana.
  • If your spouse works in any of the above organizations within Telangana, you are also treated as a local candidate.
  • The candidate should be of Indian Nationality.
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TSEdCET 2026: Normalisation of Question Paper

The TS EdCET exam happens in many slots. Some students feel that every slot has a different level of difficulty. To make everything fair and equal for all, a normalization process is used. This process helps to bring every candidate’s marks from all sessions onto one common scale. Because of this, if one session is a bit easy, the marks might go down slightly. And if another session is harder, the marks may go up a little. It all depends on how students perform on average in each session.

The exam papers are made with care so that all are almost equal in difficulty. So, the changes after normalization are very small. The normalized marks make sure every candidate gets fair results based on their real performance. This same normalization method is also used in many other competitive exams in India. It helps to remove any advantage or disadvantage for students who appear in different sessions.

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Normalisation in TS EdCET

Note: For the candidates for whom there is no qualifying cut-off in TG EdCET-2026, if the mark in TS EdCET-2026 after normalization goes below zero (negative), the mark is treated as zero. If the tie persists, then TG EdCET 2026 normalization marks (though negative) are considered for resolving the tie.

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Convener

TG EdCET 2026

Prof. B. Venkatram Reddy
Convener,
Kakatiya University, Warangal
Phone:  0870-2958088
Email:  tgedcet2025@gmail.com
 

TG EdCET 2026 Office

First Floor,

University College of Commerce and Business Management,

Kakatiya University,Warangal-506009
Phone:  0870-2958088
Email:  tgedcet2025@gmail.com

Link:  https://edcet.tsche.ac.in

Note: Tentative details till the official notification is released.

Also Check: TSEdCET 2026 Latest News & Notifications

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FAQs on TSEdCET 2026

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228 Institutes accepting TSEdCET

Osmania University

Tarnaka, Hyderabad Public

Osmania Un
  • 17,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 16,200
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Telangana University

Nizamabad Public

Telangana
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      English and Foreign Languages University

      Padmarao Nagar, Hyderabad Public

      English an
          • 2 years
          • |
          • Full Time

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