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The Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). It facilitates admissions to postgraduate programs including M.E., M.Tech., M.Pharmacy, M.Arch, and graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) in universities and affiliated colleges across Telangana. GATE/GPAT qualified candidates get direct preference, while remaining seats are filled through TS PGECET ranks. For 2026, the exam provides access to advanced technical and pharmaceutical education in reputed institutions with modern facilities and industry linkages.
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TS PGECET 2026 Important Dates
The official notification for TS PGECET 2026 is expected in March 2026 on pgecet.tsche.ac.in. Based on recent patterns:
- Notification Release: March 2026
- Application Form Start: March 2026
- Last Date to Apply (without late fee): May 2026
- Application Correction Window: May 2026
- Admit Card Release: June 2026
- Exam Dates: June 16-19, 2026 (tentative)
- Answer Key Release: Shortly after exam
- Result Declaration: July 2026
- Counselling Start: August 2026
Candidates should regularly check the official website for confirmed schedules and updates.
TS PGECET Participating Institutes 2026
TS PGECET scores are accepted by numerous government, university, and private institutions offering specialized PG programs with strong research and placement opportunities.
- JNTUH College of Engineering, Hyderabad
- Osmania University College of Engineering, Hyderabad
- Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad
- Anurag University, Hyderabad
- VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science, Warangal
- SR University, Warangal
These colleges provide branches like CSE, ECE, VLSI, Structural Engineering, Pharmacy, with average packages ranging 6-15 LPA in core sectors.
TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for TS PGECET 2026:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm/B.Arch) from recognized university.
- Minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).
- Indian nationality; Telangana domicile preferred for state quota.
- GATE/GPAT qualified candidates exempt from exam but must apply.
- Final-year students eligible if degree completed before admission.
- No upper age limit.
Separate tests for different streams; choose paper accordingly.
TS PGECET 2026 Application Form
The application is online:
- Visit pgecet.tsche.ac.in.
- Pay fee first (INR 1100 General; INR 600 SC/ST/PwD).
- Register with payment ID and fill details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents.
- Submit and print confirmation.
Late applications accepted with penalty; correction window available.
TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026
The exam is computer-based (CBT), in English:
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 120 MCQs
- Total Marks: 120
- Marking: +1 for correct; no negative marking
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Sections | Subject-specific (e.g., CSE, ECE, Pharmacy) + Mathematics (for engineering streams) |
| Question Distribution | Full coverage of chosen paper syllabus |
| Mode | Online CBT |
TS PGECET Syllabus 2026
Syllabus varies by test paper, based on UG level:
- CSE: Engineering Mathematics, Discrete Maths, Data Structures, OS, DBMS, Networks.
- ECE: Networks, Signals, Analog/Digital Circuits, Communications.
- Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Manufacturing.
- Pharmacy: Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Jurisprudence.
- Common for Engineering: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability.
Download detailed PDFs from official site post-notification.
TS PGECET Previous Year Cutoff Trends
Cutoffs are released as opening/closing ranks round-wise, varying by branch, institute, category, and applicant numbers. Qualifying marks: 30/120 (25%) for General; no minimum for SC/ST.
Recent trends show high competition in CSE/AI branches at top colleges, requiring ranks under 500 for General. Reserved categories get significant relaxation. Slight increase in closing ranks observed for popular streams due to rising demand.
For premier institutes like JNTUH/CBIT, CSE closes under 100-300 ranks; other branches 500-2000+.
| Branch/Institute Example (General) | 2023 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Closing Rank | Expected 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Top Institutes) | Under 300 | Under 400 | Under 500 | Under 600 |
| ECE/VLSI | 500-1500 | 600-2000 | 700-2200 | 800-2500 |
| Structural Engineering | 300-1000 | 400-1200 | 500-1500 | 600-1800 |
| Pharmacy | 200-800 | 300-1000 | 400-1200 | 500-1400 |
Detailed round-wise data available on pgecet.tsche.ac.in archives.
TS PGECET Previous Year Question Papers
Practising previous papers helps master question types, difficulty, and time allocation. Official/master papers released post-exam:
- Download from pgecet.tsche.ac.in under Answer Keys/Question Papers section.
- 2023-2025 papers available subject-wise in notifications/archives.
- Memory-based or compiled sets on educational portals linking to official.
Solve 10+ papers for streams like CSE, ECE to target 100+ marks.
TS PGECET Preparation Tips 2026
Aim for 90+ marks in competitive papers:
- Focus on UG core subjects using standard textbooks.
- Practice Mathematics rigorously for engineering streams.
- Solve previous papers and mocks weekly.
- Revise formulas, concepts, reactions (Pharmacy).
- Analyze weak areas; improve speed without negatives.
- Use GATE resources for overlapping topics.
Consistent 3-6 months preparation secures top ranks in preferred branches.
TS PGECET Counselling Process 2026
Centralized online CAP:
- Registration, fee payment, certificate verification.
- Web options entry and locking.
- Multiple rounds of allotment based on merit, preferences, reservations.
- Self-reporting, document submission at institute.
- Spot rounds for vacancies.
GATE/GPAT candidates prioritized; prioritize choices using previous cutoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Admission to M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharmacy/M.Arch/Pharm.D (PB) in Telangana institutions.
- Yes, GATE/GPAT qualified get direct preference without exam.
- No, attempt all questions safely.
- 30 marks (25%) for General; no minimum for SC/ST.
- Yes, under All India quota without reservations.
- Separate papers for each stream (e.g., CS, EE, PY for Pharmacy).
- Under 500 for top colleges in popular branches like CSE.
- From pgecet.tsche.ac.in archives or notifications.
- Yes, online CAP rounds with web options.
- Yes, if degree completed before admissions.
- Degree marksheets, GATE scorecard (if applicable), category certificate, domicile, etc.
- Merit rank, preferences, category, with GATE priority.
