The TS PGECET 2026 application form has been released today, 27 February 2026, at 4:00 PM. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate engineering and pharmacy programmes can submit their applications through the official website pgecet.tgche.ac.in within the stipulated timeline. The Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education.
TS PGECET 2026 Application Dates and Correction Window
Candidates can apply for TS PGECET 2026 without a late fee until 06 March 2026. Applications submitted after this date will be accepted with varying late fees, depending on the delay period. The TS PGECET 2026 application correction window will be available from 09 March 2026 to 10 March 2026, allowing candidates to rectify permitted details in their submitted forms. A separate registration notification will be issued for candidates applying through GATE and GPAT scores.
Steps to Apply for TS PGECET 2026
Before starting the application process, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. The application process involves online fee payment followed by form submission. Candidates must first visit the official website and complete the application fee payment. After successful payment, they need to log in using their credentials and fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Applicants must upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format. After reviewing all the details carefully, candidates should submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
TS PGECET 2026 Application Fee Details
The application fee for TS PGECET 2026 varies by category and must be paid online.
- General Category: INR 1100
- SC/ST/PwD Category: INR 600
Candidates applying for more than one subject must pay an additional fee per subject as notified by the authorities.
TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for TS PGECET 2026, candidates must satisfy the prescribed academic and domicile requirements. Applicants must be Indian nationals and residents of Telangana. They must meet the local or non-local status conditions as per government norms. The minimum qualifying marks are 50 percent for general category candidates and 45 percent for reserved category candidates in the qualifying examination.
TS PGECET 2026 Exam Schedule
The TS PGECET 2026 examination will be conducted from 28 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 at designated centres in Hyderabad and Warangal. The detailed subject-wise exam schedule for all 19 subjects has been released on the official website. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.