TS PGECET Counselling 2026 Schedule Released; Registration From July

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 counselling schedule, initiating the admission process for postgraduate courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, architecture, and Pharm.D (Post-Baccalaureate) across participating institutions in Telangana. Candidates who qualified in TS PGECET 2026, along with eligible GATE-qualified candidates for engineering programmes, can participate in the counselling process. According to the official schedule, online registration and fee payment will begin on July 2, 2026, while candidates must complete certificate verification, web option entry, and other admission formalities within the prescribed dates to be considered for the first phase of seat allotment.

TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Important Dates

Candidates are advised to keep track of the following counselling schedule:

• Registration and Online Fee Payment: July 2 to July 9, 2026
• Certificate Upload and Online Verification: July 2 to July 9, 2026
• Special Category Certificate Verification: July 8 and July 9, 2026
• Display of Verified Candidates List: July 12, 2026
• Web Options Entry: July 13 to July 15, 2026
• Editing of Web Options: July 16, 2026
• Provisional Seat Allotment: July 19, 2026
• Reporting to Allotted Colleges: July 20 to July 24, 2026

TS PGECET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by TGCHE to participate in the counselling process. For engineering admissions, both TS PGECET-qualified candidates and applicants holding a valid GATE score are eligible. Admission to pharmacy programmes will be based on TS PGECET 2026 ranks. Candidates must also fulfil the required academic qualifications and local or non-local status criteria applicable to Telangana admissions.

How to Register for TS PGECET 2026 Counselling?

Eligible candidates can complete the counselling process by following these steps:

• Visit the official counselling portal.
• Complete the online registration.
• Pay the prescribed counselling fee.
• Upload the required certificates for verification.
• Complete online or physical verification, wherever applicable.
• Exercise and lock web options during the notified schedule.
• Download the seat allotment order after it is released.

Documents Required for TS PGECET Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before registration and verification:

• TS PGECET 2026 Rank Card
• GATE Scorecard (for eligible engineering candidates)
• Degree certificates and mark sheets
• Class 10 certificate
• Aadhaar Card or another valid photo ID
• Residence certificate, if applicable
• Income certificate
• Caste/EWS certificate, if applicable
• NCC, CAP, PH, or Sports certificates for eligible special-category candidates.

TS PGECET Seat Allotment and Admission Process

The Phase 1 seat allotment result will be declared on July 19, 2026. Seats will be allotted based on the candidate's TS PGECET rank or valid GATE score, reservation policy, web options submitted, and seat availability. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges between July 20 and July 24, 2026, along with the required documents to complete admission formalities. Failure to report within the stipulated period may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

What Candidates Should Do Next?

With the counselling schedule now available, eligible candidates should begin preparing the necessary documents and complete registration as soon as the portal opens on July 2, 2026. Timely completion of registration, certificate verification, web option entry, and reporting will be essential for securing admission in the first phase of TS PGECET 2026 counselling.