The TS PGECET eligibility criteria 2026 is notified by the conducting body i.e., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH). Applicants who have qualified Graduation / equivalent exam in the stream respective to the desired course are eligible to apply for the entrance test.
Additionally, there is no lower or upper age limit specified to attempt the entrance examination. Furthermore, Indian citizens who belong to the state of Telangana and fulfil the required regulations prescribed by the State Government are eligible.
Students can go through the below-given article to know about the TG PGECET / TS PGECET exam eligibility criteria 2026 like course-related academic qualification, minimum qualifying marks, age limit, and various other aspects.
The TS PGECET 2026 will be held by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). Aspirants who will pass the State-level entrance test can get admissions into courses such as M.E, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch, and Graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) offered by the participating Institutions of the Telangana state.
The detailed TS PGECET exam eligibility criteria that students need to satisfy in order to appear for the test are discussed below:
Academic Qualifications
As per the TS PGECET exam eligibility criteria 2026, candidates should have completed Graduation or an equivalent qualification in the respective disciplines of the program they are willing to opt for.
Qualifying Marks
Applicants are required to obtain the minimum passing marks or above in the qualifying exam to appear for the TS PGECET Exam. The marks specified in the TS PGECET eligibility criteria 2026 are minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in group subjects taken together in the qualifying examination.
Age Limit
According to the TS PGECET exam eligibility criteria 2026, there is no upper or lower age limit prescribed for appearing in the entrance exam.
Nationality
Based on the TS PGECET eligibility criteria 2026, aspirants should be Indian Nationals. Moreover, students should belong to the State of Telangana & meet the requisite local / unreserved status requirements laid down by the Government of Telangana.
* Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements can go further and complete the TS PGECET Registration 2026.
Note: Students should note that in accordance with the TS PGECET eligibility criteria 2026, those who have qualified GATE / GPAT need not to register for the entrance exam. A separate notification will be released for admission by TGCHE as per the admission policy for the professional PG programs.
To gain significant details about the program-wise TS PGECET eligibility criteria 2026, aspiring candidates can go through the table mentioned below:
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Course
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TS PGECET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
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M.Tech
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- Passed B.E / B.Tech / B.Planning / B.Arch / AIIA / AMIE / M.A / M.Sc / equivalent in specified branches.
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M.Arch
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- Completed B.Arch / AIIA or equivalent.
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M.Pharm
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- Qualified B.Pharm / other equivalent from an Institute recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
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Graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)
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* Students are suggested to visit the official website to know more about the specific requirements of the participating Institutions and the courses offered by each of them.
Note: Candidates should prepare for the examination according to the TS PGECET Syllabus 2026 & TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026.
