JNTU Hyderabad will conduct the TS PGECET 2026 exams from May 28 to May 31. The Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is for admissions to postgraduate courses in engineering, technology, architecture, and pharmacy across Telangana.
Application and Fees
Candidates can apply online at pgecet.tgche.ac.in. The application deadline is May 6 . The standard application fee is ₹1,100. Applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will pay ₹600.
Exam Structure
The TS PGECET 2026 exam will be 2 hours long. It includes 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. A minimum of 25% of the total marks is required to qualify. SC and ST candidates do not need a minimum qualifying mark. Ranks will be assigned based on exam scores.
Key Dates for TS PGECET 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | February 27 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | May 6 |
| Application Edit Option | May 9 – 10 |
| Last Date with ₹250 Late Fee | May 9 |
| Last Date with ₹1000 Late Fee | May 12 |
| Last Date with ₹2500 Late Fee | May 15 |
| Last Date with ₹5000 Late Fee | May 18 |
| Final Application Deadline | May 26 |
| Admit Card Release | May 19 |
| Exam Dates | May 28 – 31 |
JNTU Hyderabad conducts the TS PGECET on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). The exam facilitates admissions to postgraduate programs.