TG PGECET 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, and More

The conducting authority will conduct TS PGECET 2026 likely from 16^th to 19^th June 2026 via online CBT mode. Students who are looking forward to taking the entrance exam can apply via online mode only. The TS PGECET registration (without late fee) can probably be done from 17^th March 2026 till 19^th May 2026. Post this, variable late fee shall be applicable on the examination fee for those applying till 2^nd June 2026.

The TS PGECET was previously known as TG PGECET. The entrance test is conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad.

Aspiring students can read the article to gather comprehensive information regarding the TS PGECET 2026 exam such as examination schedule, registration & application process, eligibility requirements, syllabus, paper pattern, hall ticket, results, counselling, participating Institutes, and the list goes on.

Based on the TS PGECET 2026 merit scores, candidates can get admission in the M.E, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch, and the Graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programs offered by the Universities, Affiliated Engineering, Pharmacy, and Architecture Colleges in Telangana.

The key details about the TG PGECET entrance test are given in the table outlined below:

Students are suggested to stay updated regarding the exam schedule of the TS PGECET 2026 so that they can complete the requisite formalities on time. The information regarding the important events is outlined in the table below:

Each of the courses & specialisations for the TG PGECET / TS PGECET 2026 have unique paper codes. Aspirants should know the test paper codes of their desired course / stream & the day on which the test will be conducted for the same.

Refer to the below-outlined table to know about the test paper codes & the expected session-wise streams:

Candidates who are willing to get admission in the M.E / M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Arch / Graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programs should make certain that they meet the TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 specified for their desired program & specialisation.

The eligibility conditions prescribed for attempting the TS PGECET 2026 are stated below:

The link for TS PGECET Registration 2026 will be made available by the exam conducting body i.e., JNTUH tentatively on 17^th March 2026. Interested & eligible candidates can apply to appear for the entrance test on ‘pgecet.tgche.ac.in’. The registration portal will be available till 19^th May 2026. Applicants are supposed to pay an examination fee of Rs. 1100/- (Rs. 600/- for SC / ST / PwD categories).

Post this, students will be required to pay a late fee depending on the date of submission of the application in addition to the exam fee. Furthermore, the correction window for the TS PGECET 2026 will be available from 22^nd to 24^th May 2026.

The curriculum for the TS PGECET 2026 papers of each of the programs & specialisations is different. Aspiring candidates are expected to cover the entire syllabus for their desired programs.

The TS PGECET Syllabus 2026 for some of the courses / streams is as follows:

For Pharmacy

Students who wish to get admission in the Pharmacy programs have to prepare the topics mentioned under the following units:

• Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance
• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

For Civil Engineering
Candidates who have opted for Civil Engineering should be thorough with the sections listed below, and its respective units & topics:

• Engineering Mathematics
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
• Transportation & Geomatics Engineering

The TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026 states that the State level entrance test will be held for a period of 2 hours through online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The test paper of the TS PGECET 2026 will comprise a total of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in English language only. Each of the questions carries 1 mark. There will be no negative marking done for wrong answers.

The TS PGECET Admit Card 2026 can be downloaded from the official website i.e., ‘pgecet.tgche.ac.in’ from 7^th June 2026 (tentative) onwards. Candidates should make sure that they carry the hall ticket of the TS PGECET 2026 to the exam centre or else, entry will not be permitted.

The entrance examination will be held via CBT mode at the two regional TS PGECET Exam Centres 2026 in Telangana which are Hyderabad & Warangal. Applicants can select the desired regional test centres for the TS PGECET 2026 in the order of their preferences while filling in the application form.

Solving the TS PGECET Previous Year Question Papers can significantly aid the aspirants in improving their overall performance in the entrance exam. By relying on the previously asked questions, candidates can develop efficient strategies for solving the difficult questions in the TS PGECET 2026.

Moreover, the conducting body has made available the links for attempting the TS PGECET Mock Test 2026 on the official website i.e., ‘pgecet.tgche.ac.in’. Applicants are suggested to take the mock test so that they can gain familiarity with the environment & structure of the exam.

The preliminary TS PGECET Answer Key 2026 will be made available on the official website i.e., ‘pgecet.tgche.ac.in’ probably in June 2026. Applicants can check their marked responses with the answer key and evaluate their scores.

The conducting body i.e., JNTUH will announce the TS PGECET Result 2026 & the rank card separately tentatively on 7^th July 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam will be able to view & download the same by navigating the official website.

Furthermore, the minimum qualifying marks required in TS PGECET 2026 specified by the conducting authority are 25% of the maximum marks i.e., 30 marks out of 120. However, there are no minimum passing marks prescribed for the SC / ST students. The ranks will be allocated based on the merit marks obtained in the exam.

Aspirants who qualify the entrance examination will be further required to attend the TS PGECET Counselling Process 2026. The TS PGECET Seat Allotment 2026 will be done on the basis of merit scores obtained in the requisite entrance test.

The first preference will be given to the students who have obtained a valid score in GATE or GPAT. After these candidates have been considered, vacant seats will be granted to the applicants who have qualified TS PGECET 2026.

Through the scores obtained in TS PGECET 2026, candidates can get admission in the Universities, Affiliated Engineering, Pharmacy, and Architecture Colleges in Telangana state.

The list of some of the TS PGECET Participating Colleges 2026 is stated below:

• JNTUH University College of Engineering, Science & Technology, Hyderabad
• University College of Engineering (Autonomous), Osmania University, Hyderabad
• VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET), Hyderabad
• BV Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Hyderabad
• G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (GNITS), Hyderabad
• MVSR Engineering College (MVSREC), Hyderabad
• BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women, Hyderabad
• Anurag University, Hyderabad
• Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad
• Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal