The TS PGECET exam pattern 2026 is specified by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) on the behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). It is a State level entrance exam which is conducted only in English language through the Online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in two sessions (morning & evening). Moreover, the students appearing for the test will have to answer 120 questions in 2 hours for a total of 120 marks.
Aspiring candidates can go through this article to gain more information regarding the TS PGECET pattern 2026, marking scheme, number of sessions, mode of examination, and other essential details.
TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
The interested and eligible students should be familiar with the TG PGECET / TS PGECET exam pattern 2026 to avoid any uncertain issues on the main exam day. The TS PGECET is held to grant admission in courses like M.Tech, M.E, M.Arch, M.Pharm, and Graduate-level Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) in multiple Universities, Affiliated Engineering, Architecture, and Pharmacy Colleges in Telangana.
Aspiring students can refer to the below-mentioned details to know in-depth about the TS PGECET 2026 exam pattern:
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TS PGECET Exam 2026 Pattern Details
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Exam Mode
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Online - Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Exam Medium / Language
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English
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Sessions
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2 Sessions per Day
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Exam Duration
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2 Hours (120 Minutes)
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Total Marks
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120 Marks
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Marking Scheme
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- 1 mark for every correct answer.
- No negative marking for incorrect answers.
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Type of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Number of Questions
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120 Questions
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Number of Answer Choices
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4 Options per Question
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* Applicants should be informed that the questions asked in the exam paper will be based on the TS PGECET Syllabus 2026.
TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026: Test Papers with Codes
The appearing candidates can refer to the below-given table to know about the paper codes of various subjects, as per the TS PGECET exam pattern 2026:
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Test Papers
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Codes
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Aerospace Engineering
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AS
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Architecture and Planning
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AR
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Biomedical Engineering
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BM
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Bio-Technology
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BT
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Chemical Engineering
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CH
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Civil Engineering
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CE
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Computer Science and Information Technology
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CS
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Electrical Engineering
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EE
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Electronics and Communication Engineering
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EC
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Environmental Management
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EM
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Food Technology
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FT
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Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
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GG
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Instrumentation Engineering
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EI
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Mechanical Engineering
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ME
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Metallurgical Engineering
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MT
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Mining Engineering
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MN
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Nano Technology
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NT
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Pharmacy
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PY
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Textile Technology
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TX
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* Students can go through TS PGECET Registration 2026 and TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for gathering further details about the entrance test.
TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
The conducting body, i.e., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) has set the marking scheme of the TS PGECET 2026 entrance exam to evaluate the students’ overall performance.
The prescribed TS PGECET marking scheme is as follows:
- 1 mark will be awarded for every right answer.
- Negative marking will not be done for wrong answers.
