The TG PGECET 2026 (Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination for admission into regular PG courses in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Pharmacy (M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.Arch.) for the academic year 2026-27. Conducted by JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of the TGCHE, this exam is essential for graduates seeking specialization in their respective fields at top-tier universities across Telangana.
1. Official Exam Schedule & Registration
The TG PGECET is scheduled as a multi-day event at the end of May to accommodate various engineering and pharmacy disciplines.
Event | Schedule | Details |
Notification Release | March 2026 (Tentative) | Information booklet for all PG papers. |
Online Application Starts | Third week of March 2026 | Registration opens on the official portal. |
Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee) | Early May 2026 (Tentative) | Standard registration deadline. |
Admit Card Release | Third week of May 2026 | Available for download via candidate login. |
TG PGECET 2026 Exam Dates | May 28 to 31, 2026 | Multiple sessions based on paper choice. |
Results & Rank Card | June 2026 (Tentative) | Ranks used for the counseling process. |
2. Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The TG PGECET is a Computer Based Test (CBT) that focuses on technical depth in the candidate’s graduation discipline.
Feature | Details | Key Takeaway |
Total Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Specialized technical assessment. |
Total Marks | 120 Marks | One mark per question. |
Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) | Efficient time management is needed. |
Negative Marking | None | Strategy: Attempt all 120 questions! |
Medium of Exam | English Only | Technical terminology is standard English. |
3. Detailed Syllabus & Sectional Weightage
The syllabus is branch-specific and generally aligns with the standard undergraduate curriculum of the respective discipline (B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm/B.Arch).
Engineering Branches (CS, EC, EE, CE, ME, etc.): Focuses on core subjects like Data Structures, Circuits, Thermodynamics, Structural Analysis, etc..
Pharmacy (M.Pharm): Covers Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Pharmacognosy.
Architecture (M.Arch): Focuses on Architectural Design, Building Construction, and Urban Planning.
Weightage: Approximately 80-90% of the paper is dedicated to the core technical subject, while the remaining 10-20% often covers Engineering Mathematics.
4. Previous Year Cut-offs & Qualifying Marks
Qualification is mandatory for the counseling process, though GATE/GPAT qualified candidates are often given preference over PGECET ranks.
Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
General / OBC | 25% | 30 out of 120 |
SC / ST | No Minimum | N/A |
Admission Preference: First preference in seat allocation is given to GATE (Engineering) and GPAT (Pharmacy) qualified candidates. TG PGECET ranks are used to fill the remaining vacant seats.
Top Ranks: To secure a seat in a University college (JNTUH/OU), a rank within the top 100-200 is usually required for popular specializations like CSE (Data Science) or ECE (VLSI).
5. Application Fee & Eligibility
Category | Application Fee (Tentative) | Academic Eligibility |
General / BC | ~₹1100 | B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm./B.Arch. with 50% marks. |
SC / ST / PH | ~₹600 | 45% marks for reserved categories in Graduation. |
6. Top Recommended Books
Common for Engineering: GATE Series by G.K. Publications or Made Easy (Postal Study Course) are excellent for PGECET as the level of difficulty is slightly lower than GATE.
Pharmacy: Pearson Guide to GPAT or Piyush Guide.
Practice: Arihant’s PGECET Solved Papers and branch-specific Objective type books by R.K. Rajput or V.K. Mehta.
Official Website for Online Application: pgecet.tgche.ac.in
7. Important Preparation Tips
Analyze GATE Papers: Solve the last 5 years of GATE "One-mark" questions, as TG PGECET questions are often of a similar difficulty level.
Mathematics is Vital: Do not skip Engineering Mathematics; it provides a safe 10-15 marks that can significantly boost your rank.
Mock Practice: Since it is a 2-hour CBT for 120 questions, speed is more important here than in the GATE exam.