Osmania University, on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), has extended the TS ECET 2026 registration deadline for eligible candidates. Students seeking lateral entry admission into the second year of B.E., B.Tech, and B.Pharm courses can now submit their application form without late fee till April 23, 2026 through the official website ecet.tgche.ac.in. Earlier, the last date was April 18. The TS ECET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 15, 2026.
TS ECET 2026 Registration Date and Important Update
According to the latest update, the application form submission without late fee has been extended up to April 23, 2026. Candidates can still apply after this date by paying a late fee. The late fee schedule includes Rs 500 till April 28, Rs 1000 till May 4, Rs 2500 till May 8, Rs 5000 till May 10, and Rs 10000 till May 12, 2026. The registration process started on February 9, 2026.
TS ECET 2026 Official Website and Login Details
Candidates can complete the TS ECET 2026 registration through:
- ecet.tgche.ac.in
To fill the application form, students will need:
- Personal details
- Diploma or BSc (Mathematics) academic details
- Mobile number and email ID
- Photograph and signature
- Online payment details
Candidates are advised to check eligibility before filling out the form to avoid rejection later.
TS ECET 2026 Application Fee
The registration fee for TS ECET 2026 is:
- SC / ST / PH Candidates: Rs 500
- Other Category Candidates: Rs 900
The fee can be paid online using debit card, credit card, or internet banking.
How to Apply for TS ECET 2026?
- Visit the official website ecet.tgche.ac.in
- Click on “Step 1: Application Fee Payment”
- Complete the fee payment
- Proceed to “Step 2: Fill the Application Form”
- Enter personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload photograph and signature
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Candidates should keep a printed copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
TS ECET 2026 Exam Pattern
The entrance test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Key highlights include:
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Questions: 200
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Each Question: 1 mark
- No negative marking mentioned
For many streams, the exam timing is 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on May 15, 2026.
Important Dates for TS ECET 2026
Candidates should not wait till the final date and are advised to complete registration early to avoid technical issues.
What Candidates Should Know?
- Registration deadline extended till April 23
- Exam will be held on May 15, 2026
- Application fee is Rs 500 / Rs 900 based on category
- Late fee option is available after April 23
- Only online applications are accepted
Students should regularly visit the official TGCHE ECET portal for the latest updates regarding hall ticket release and examination instructions.
