TG PGECET 2027
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) in 2026
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Overview
The Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET, formerly TS PGECET) is the state entrance test for full-time M.E., M.Tech., M.Pharm. and M.Arch. courses and the graduate-level Pharm.D (P.B.) course in Telangana universities and their affiliated engineering, pharmacy and architecture colleges. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) conducted the 2026 test on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) for 2026-27 admissions. GATE or GPAT qualified candidates get preference, and seats left after them are filled by TG PGECET rank. The TG PGECET 2027 notification has not been issued yet, so the facts below come from the 2026 documents.
TG PGECET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; 2026 host university: JNTU Hyderabad |
| Level | Postgraduate entry (M.E., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.Arch.) and graduate-level Pharm.D (P.B.) |
| Purpose | Admission to full-time courses in Telangana for 2026-27; part-time and sponsored PG courses are outside the test |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), online only |
| Frequency | Once a year; morning and afternoon sessions over four days in 2026 (29 May to 1 June 2026) |
| Duration | 2 hours per test paper (10:00 am to 12:00 noon or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm) |
| Test papers | 19 papers; a candidate picks the paper that matches the intended course |
| Languages | Question papers in English only |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 1,100 per test; Rs 600 for SC/ST/PWD candidates; a separate fee for each test paper |
| Regional centres (2026) | Two regions in Telangana: Hyderabad and Warangal |
| Official website | pgecet.tgche.ac.in |
Important dates (TG PGECET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Online applications open | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Correction (edit) window | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Answer key and results | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: TG PGECET 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification | 23 February 2026 |
| Online applications opened | 27 February 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 6 May 2026 |
| Edit option for submitted applications | 9 and 10 May 2026 |
| Last date with the highest late fee (Rs 10,000) | 26 May 2026 |
| Hall tickets available from | 22 May 2026 |
| Exam | 29 May to 1 June 2026 (revised schedule) |
How scores and ranks are used
After the test, each candidate's marks are shown on screen against the preliminary key, but the rank is allotted only on the final key. The qualifying score is 25% of the maximum (30 of 120 marks); SC and ST candidates have no minimum. For PG professional programmes, GATE or GPAT qualified candidates are admitted first, and the remaining seats go to TG PGECET rank holders in merit order. TGCHE issues the admission notification separately, and the 2026 home page lists the Online Counseling Center, PGRRCDE, Osmania University, Hyderabad, as a contact for more information. Course and eligibility tables for 2026-27 are published for six universities: Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, JNTU Hyderabad, Kakatiya, Osmania, Palamuru and Satavahana.
Sources: Detailed notification (23 February 2026); Important dates; Revised test schedule; Instructions to candidates; General information; Courses and eligibility; TG PGECET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) in 2026
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 PGECET 2026 general information, instructions and detailed notification; the 2027 documents may differ. None of them states an age limit or a limit on attempts.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and local status | Indian national who meets the local/non-local status rules of G.O.Ms.No. 153 (22-08-2007); the general information also says the candidate should belong to the State of Telangana |
| Qualifying degree | Set course by course in each university's table, for example B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in Civil Engineering or equivalent for Civil Engineering M.Tech. specialisations at Osmania University |
| Marks in the degree | 50% in group subjects taken together; 45% for reserved categories (AICTE rule for Engineering and Pharmacy) |
| Test paper | The paper that qualifies the candidate for the chosen course, as listed in each university's table |
| Marks in the test | 25% (30 of 120); none for SC and ST |
| Distance-mode degree | Professional degrees need AICTE/Distance Education Council approval |
| Pharm.D (P.B.) | B.Pharmacy as entry qualification; admission only for TG PGECET qualified candidates, on merit |
- Reserved-category candidates need 45% instead of 50% in the qualifying degree.
- SC, ST and PWD candidates pay Rs 600 instead of Rs 1,100.
- GATE or GPAT candidates register under a separate notification for full-time courses.
- Appearing in the test does not guarantee admission; all requirements must be met at admission.
Source: General information, instructions to candidates and Osmania University course table (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
Each TG PGECET 2026 test paper was a computer-based test of 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (120 marks), lasting 2 hours. The 19 papers are listed below.
| Test paper (code) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AS) | 120 | 120 |
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | 120 | 120 |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | 120 | 120 |
| Bio-Technology (BT) | 120 | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 120 | 120 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 120 | 120 |
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | 120 | 120 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 120 | 120 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | 120 | 120 |
| Environmental Management (EM) | 120 | 120 |
| Food Technology (FT) | 120 | 120 |
| Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics (GG) | 120 | 120 |
| Instrumentation Engineering (EI) | 120 | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 120 | 120 |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | 120 | 120 |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | 120 | 120 |
| Nano Technology (NT) | 120 | 120 |
| Pharmacy (PY) | 120 | 120 |
| Textile Technology (TX) | 120 | 120 |
- Mode and duration: online CBT only; 2 hours, in a morning (10:00 am to 12:00 noon) or afternoon (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm) session.
- Marking: one mark per question; no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Language: question papers in English only.
- Qualifying score: 25% (30 marks); none for SC and ST candidates.
- Syllabus: each paper has its own syllabus PDF on the site; the Aerospace Engineering syllabus, for example, lists Engineering Mathematics and Flight Mechanics among its topics.
Source: Pattern of examination, list of test papers and syllabus page (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TG PGECET 2027?
TG PGECET 2027 is conducted by Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) in 2026.
What is the eligibility for TG PGECET 2027?
The criteria below are from the TG PGECET 2026 general information, instructions and detailed notification; the 2027 documents may differ. None of them states an age limit or a limit on attempts. Criterion Requirement Nationality and local status Indian national who meets the local/non-local status rules of G.O.Ms.No. 153 (22-08-2007); the general information also says the candidate should belong to the State of Telangana Qualifying degree Set course by course in each university's table, for…
What is the exam pattern of TG PGECET 2027?
Each TG PGECET 2026 test paper was a computer-based test of 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (120 marks), lasting 2 hours. The 19 papers are listed below. Test paper (code) Questions Marks Aerospace Engineering (AS) 120 120 Architecture and Planning (AR) 120 120 Biomedical Engineering (BM) 120 120 Bio-Technology (BT) 120 120 Chemical Engineering (CH) 120 120 Civil Engineering (CE) 120 120 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) 120 120 Electrical Engineering (EE) 120 120…
What is the official website of TG PGECET 2027?
The official website is https://pgecet.tgche.ac.in/.