The Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2026 schedule has been officially released. Conducted jointly by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education, the examination facilitates admission into MTech, MPharm, and other postgraduate programmes offered by participating universities and colleges in the state. Aspiring postgraduate students can now check the complete timetable, application fee details, qualifying criteria, and important instructions for TS PGECET 2026 at the official website tgche.ac.in.
TS PGECET 2026 – Schedule and Key Dates
The official TS PGECET 2026 dates outline the timeline for online registration, fee payment, and the entrance exam itself. Candidates planning to pursue postgraduate engineering or pharmacy courses in Telangana must adhere to the following schedule:
- Application Start Date: To be notified soon
- Last Date to Apply: To be notified soon
- TS PGECET 2026 Exam Date: Late March / Early April 2026 (tentative)
- Admit Card Release: Typically issued 10–15 days before exam
- Result Declaration: Usually within a few weeks after the exam
Exact dates will be updated once the official notification is released on tgche.ac.in.
How to Apply for TS PGECET 2026?
Candidates seeking admission through TS PGECET 2026 can follow the process below:
- Visit the official portal tgche.ac.in
- Click on the link titled TS PGECET 2026 Application Form
- Complete the registration & login with valid credentials
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload required scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.)
- Pay the online application fee
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Applicants are advised to verify all details carefully before submission, as corrections may not be permitted once the form is submitted.
TS PGECET 2026 Application Fees
The application fee for TS PGECET varies depending on category and subject group. The fee is to be paid through online modes like net banking, debit/credit card, or other available payment gateways.
- General Category: ₹1,000 (approx.)
- SC / ST / PWD: ₹800 (approx.)
These are indicative figures; candidates should refer to the official brochure for exact amounts.
Eligibility Criteria for TS PGECET 2026
To be eligible for TS PGECET 2026, candidates must fulfil the following minimum academic requirements:
For MTech Programmes
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) or equivalent
- Minimum qualifying marks as specified by the participating universities
- Specialisation must be relevant to the chosen MTech discipline
For MPharm Programmes
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognised university
- Minimum eligibility marks as per regulatory norms
Candidates must also meet local or non-local status requirements as per the Telangana admission rules.
Qualifying Marks & Merit Calculation
In TS PGECET 2026, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the conducting authority to be considered for counselling and seat allotment. The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s entrance score and, in some cases, graduation performance. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the counselling process, where they can select colleges and branches as per their ranks and preferences.
Exam Pattern & Subjects (General Overview)
The TS PGECET exam typically follows a multiple-choice question (MCQ) pattern, conducted in online mode (CBT). Subjects and question distribution vary based on the selected programme (MTech / MPharm) and specialisation. Candidates are advised to refer to the official handbook or brochure for the detailed syllabus and exam pattern.