TG ECET 2027
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; Conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad (2026 Cycle)
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Overview
The Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET, formerly TS ECET) is the state entrance test for lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech. and B.Pharmacy courses in Telangana. It is open to diploma holders in engineering, technology and pharmacy and, for B.E./B.Tech. only, to B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates; its official full name is TG ECET [FDH and B.Sc. (Mathematics)]. Osmania University, Hyderabad conducted the 2026 test on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) for 2026-27. The TG ECET 2027 notification has not been issued yet, so the facts below come from the 2026 documents.
TG ECET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; 2026 host university: Osmania University, Hyderabad |
| Level | Lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech. and B.Pharmacy |
| Purpose | Admission to second-year regular B.E./B.Tech. (AICTE-approved) and B.Pharmacy (Pharmacy Council of India approved) in university and private un-aided institutions, 2026-27 |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), online only |
| Frequency | Once a year; one session on 15 May 2026, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours); 200 objective questions, 200 marks |
| Languages | Question paper in English only |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 900 for all others; Rs 500 for SC/ST and PH candidates; late fees of Rs 500 to Rs 10,000 in the late windows |
| Test zones (2026) | 16 zones: four around Hyderabad and zones including Nalgonda, Kodad, Khammam, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad and Warangal |
| Official website | ecet.tgche.ac.in |
Important dates (TG ECET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Online registration opens | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Edit option for submitted applications | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Results and rank cards | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: TG ECET 2026 schedule (revised)
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification in newspapers | 5 February 2026 |
| Online applications opened | 9 February 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 23 April 2026 |
| Last dates with late fee of Rs 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000 | 28 April, 4 May, 8 May, 10 May and 12 May 2026 |
| Edit option for submitted applications | 1 to 5 May 2026 |
| Hall tickets available from | 9 May 2026 |
| Exam | 15 May 2026 (Friday), 9:00 am to 12:00 noon |
How ranks are used
Candidates get an Integrated Merit Rank from their marks, and a separate rank in each engineering branch. The qualifying score is 25% of the aggregate (50 of 200 marks); SC and ST candidates have no minimum, and the rank is cancelled if the SC/ST claim proves invalid. Engineering ties are broken by marks in the engineering subject, then Mathematics, then Physics, then age. Pharmacy ties go to the qualifying-examination percentage, then age. B.Sc. (Mathematics) ties go to Mathematics marks, then the qualifying-examination aggregate, then age. For B.E./B.Tech. in Information Technology and in Computer Science and Engineering, diploma holders in the same discipline get first preference, and vacant seats go to diploma holders of any engineering branch by integrated merit rank. Requests for re-totalling or revaluation are not entertained.
Sources: TG ECET 2026 detailed notification; TG ECET 2026 notification; Important dates (revised); Pattern of examination; Instruction booklet; Regional centres; TG ECET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; Conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad (2026 Cycle)
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the TG ECET 2026 detailed notification; the 2027 notification may change them. It states no age limit and no limit on attempts.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and local status | Indian national who meets the local or unreserved status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as amended, read with G.O.Ms.No. 15 (27-02-2025) |
| Qualifying exam | Diploma in Engineering and Technology or Pharmacy from the State Board of Technical Education of Telangana, or a recognised equivalent, for the matching B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharmacy branch; or a 3-year B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised university in Telangana, or equivalent |
| Marks in the qualifying exam | At least 45%; 40% for reserved categories |
| Marks in TG ECET | 25% of the aggregate (50 of 200); none for SC and ST |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates appearing in 2025-26 are eligible and must submit the qualifying certificate with the required percentage at counselling |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) holders | Not eligible for B.Pharmacy |
- Sandwich-pattern diploma candidates are eligible if they complete the practical training by the date of counselling.
- Reserved-category candidates need 40% instead of 45% in the qualifying exam.
- SC/ST and PH candidates pay Rs 500 instead of Rs 900.
- For B.Pharmacy lateral entry, candidates must have appeared and qualified in TG ECET; appearance alone does not entitle admission.
Source: TG ECET 2026 detailed notification (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
TG ECET 2026 was a computer-based test of 200 objective questions in 180 minutes (3 hours), carrying 200 marks. The question paper depends on the stream.
| Stream | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma, Engineering | Mathematics (common to all branches) | 50 |
| Diploma, Engineering | Physics (common to all branches) | 25 |
| Diploma, Engineering | Chemistry (common to all branches) | 25 |
| Diploma, Engineering | Engineering paper (separate paper for each branch) | 100 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) | Mathematics | 100 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) | Analytical Ability | 50 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) | Communicative English | 50 |
| Pharmacy | Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (50 each) | 200 |
- Mode and duration: online, computer-based; 180 minutes; 200 objective (multiple-choice) questions in total for every stream.
- Language: the question paper is in English only.
- Marking: the documents opened give marks per subject and do not mention negative marking.
- Qualifying score: 25% of the aggregate (50 of 200); none for SC and ST candidates.
- Branch paper: each engineering branch has its own paper; the site publishes a separate syllabus page for each stream.
Source: Pattern of examination and instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TG ECET 2027?
TG ECET 2027 is conducted by Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad (2026 cycle).
What is the eligibility for TG ECET 2027?
The criteria below are from the TG ECET 2026 detailed notification; the 2027 notification may change them. It states no age limit and no limit on attempts. Criterion Requirement Nationality and local status Indian national who meets the local or unreserved status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as amended, read with G.O.Ms.No. 15 (27-02-2025) Qualifying exam Diploma in Engineering and Technology or Pharmacy from the State Board of…
What is the exam pattern of TG ECET 2027?
TG ECET 2026 was a computer-based test of 200 objective questions in 180 minutes (3 hours), carrying 200 marks. The question paper depends on the stream. Stream Subject Marks Diploma, Engineering Mathematics (common to all branches) 50 Diploma, Engineering Physics (common to all branches) 25 Diploma, Engineering Chemistry (common to all branches) 25 Diploma, Engineering Engineering paper (separate paper for each branch) 100 B.Sc. (Mathematics) Mathematics 100 B.Sc. (Mathematics) Analytical…
What is the official website of TG ECET 2027?
The official website is https://ecet.tgche.ac.in/.