TG PGECET 2026 — M.E. / M.Tech Entrance, Pattern, Qualifying Marks, Eligibility & Fees

• TG PGECET-2026 is for admission to full-time M.E., M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch and Graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) in Telangana's universities and affiliated engineering, pharmacy and architecture colleges for 2026-27. Part-time and sponsored PG courses are outside it.
• GATE-qualified candidates get preference. Seats left after them are filled from TG PGECET ranks in merit order. GATE / GPAT holders register under a separate notification.
• The test is held at two regional centres: Hyderabad and Warangal. [1]

TG PGECET-2026 calendar [3]

• Indian nationality, and the local / non-local status rules of G.O.Ms.No.153 (22 Aug 2007).
• At least 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% for reserved categories), as in the AICTE norms; a degree earned by distance mode must have AICTE / DEC approval.
• Pick the test paper that matches the course you want; the course-wise eligibility of each university is published with the notification. [1]

• Computer-based test of 2 hours with 120 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, in English only.
• No negative marking.
• Qualifying mark: 25% of the maximum (30 marks); no minimum for SC / ST candidates. Ranks are given on the final key. [2]

19 test papers in 2026: Aerospace, Architecture & Planning, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Environmental Management, Food Technology, Geo-Engineering & Geo-Informatics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining, Nano Technology, Pharmacy and Textile Technology. [5]

Source [2]

A separate fee is paid for each extra test. Late applications cost ₹250 to ₹10,000 extra depending on the date. [3]

Admission follows the local / non-local status rules of G.O.Ms.No.153 and the admission policy for PG professional courses, which the Telangana Council of Higher Education notifies separately. [1]

• Apply online only; printed applications are not accepted.
• Download the hall ticket from pgecet.tgche.ac.in — you are not allowed in without it.
• Appearing in the test does not guarantee admission; you must meet every requirement at admission. [2]

The PGECET documents set only the application fee (₹1,100, or ₹600 for SC / ST / PwD, per test). College fees are announced at admission. [2]

Admissions are made through online counselling run from the PGRRCDE Online Counselling Centre, Osmania University, under a separate admission notification of the Council. [6]

1. JNTU Hyderabad — TG PGECET-2026 General Information (opens in a new tab) courses, GATE preference, AICTE 50/45% rule, eligibility, local status G.O.153, regional centres · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
2. JNTU Hyderabad — TG PGECET-2026 Instructions to Candidates (opens in a new tab) fee, CBT pattern, no negative marking, qualifying marks, hall ticket, GATE/GPAT notification · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
3. JNTU Hyderabad — TG PGECET-2026 Important Dates (opens in a new tab) notification, application window, late-fee slabs · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
4. JNTU Hyderabad — TG PGECET-2026 revised test schedule (opens in a new tab) exam dates 29 May – 1 Jun 2026 and sessions by paper · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
5. JNTU Hyderabad — TG PGECET-2026 list of test papers (opens in a new tab) 19 papers and codes · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
6. TG PGECET-2026 website (home page) (opens in a new tab) conducting body, courses, admissions link, online counselling centre · Last checked 31 Oct 2026

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